First of all, please do understand that I'm descendant from X country, carrying Y nationality, but lived in Z state for most of my life. So, I sort of give the middle-finger for nationalism bride and our fake borders
Criticism of either my religion or nationalism for the sake of discussion generally does not insult me in anyway, especially coming from foreign groups. Believe it or not I've already surpassed that point without return.
That's good, because I can be blunt, and bad, because it sounds an awful lot like are just not wanting to hear there is a problem with your religion. And that's a problem, because there is: Islamic terrorism, all over the world. Directly inspired by the Quran and the life of Muhammed. As broadcasted on the news daily and forever documented on the internet for all to see, for your children, your children's children and their children. Along with a huge amount of flat out toxic hate comments against that religion, something you fully deserve because you keep denying it has anything to do with Islam, even if the terrorist directly quote verses from the Quran like this one:
Not equal are those believers remaining [at home] - other than the disabled - and the mujahideen, [who strive and fight] in the cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Allah has preferred the mujahideen through their wealth and their lives over those who remain [behind], by degrees. And to both Allah has promised the best [reward]. But Allah has preferred the mujahideen over those who remain [behind] with a great reward -
https://quran.com/4:95
Or this one:
So when you meet those who disbelieve [in battle], strike [their] necks until, when you have inflicted slaughter upon them, then secure their bonds, and either [confer] favor afterwards or ransom [them] until the war lays down its burdens. That [is the command]. And if Allah had willed, He could have taken vengeance upon them [Himself], but [He ordered armed struggle] to test some of you by means of others. And those who are killed in the cause of Allah - never will He waste their deeds.
https://quran.com/47:4
So it's quite likely some frustrated young men will be blowing themselves up on a rather large scale soon. But Islam is a religion of peace. Cognitive dissonance combined with a superiority complex. It could also be very well possible that you would want to see the world under Islam, like so many of my countrymen say on the forums they visit (ofcourse they are not really my countrymen, they are Jihadist infiltrators).
Lying in Islam is officially permitted in three ways; to lie to your wife for example that you love her while you really don't (to preserve your marriage/family), to resolve a conflict between people (to preserve order/unity among the society), and in war (obvious enough).
Taqiyya, as far as I know, it's well known among the hardliner Shiites. I don't know exactly what feelings they hide from us (we're publicly called Sunni as you know). It's a well known and documented doctrine among them.
But if you suspect me using that.....besides smiling right now I really not sure what to do.
Now you're obviously aware that most Muslims became indoctrinated to the point at which they will defend their reputation by any possible means (which include heavily-sided views, which in return you'd consider them flat-out-lies) . Unfortunately they aren't aware that aggressiveness is the complete opposite of sanity and rationale debate.
Keep in mind that also full disclosure might not be useful, practical or otherwise safe.
Saddams press guy is a Shia, so that makes sense. But Taqiyyah was practiced by the companions of the prophet before the Sunni/Shia even occured, so don't lie to me or actually study your own religion, it's on wikipedia. And I don't suspect you using it, but I said that to show you that trust has been broken, and that we can never be really sure now anymore. If you are allowed to lie why would you not lie about not lying? It might even be the case that it is a subconscious part of the Sunni muslim psyche now and you don't even know when you do it anymore. Like, I said trust has been broken.
And it's a problem that Islam permits it at all: it should be haram, not halal, especially in a control freak religion like Islam. But you don't even realize the absurdity of having a special word for the concept of a religious lie. Btw, Jesus never lied and Bhudda never lied.
I see you mentioned abrogation in Quran/Hadith. I don't know what's the problem with that. Do you understand that many people had spent most of their life learning what you basically call Sharia law and the origins of religious contexts. There is a whole branch dictating to learn about the men who narrated the Prophet traditions - Hadith.
The problem with that is that the earlier tolerant verses from the Medina period (like 'there's no compulsion in religion') are replaced with the intolerant verses from the Mecca period (like 'kill all non-believers'). And that moderate muslims can use the Medina verses to defend their religion (and maybe even believe it) while the extremist muslims use the Mecca verses to justify their terror attacks (and really believe it). How very convenient if you want to infiltrate another country while using decent people as cover. And dumbass politicians that don't even know a single verse from the Quran, much less a story from the Hadith, actually suck it up too.
About the camel piss, I really do not understand all the fuss about this either.
If there was a known medical benefits out of it, then so be it. "The people of Makkah are far knowledgeable of her paths", as the old Arab said.
Few bedouin are still using camel piss for their hair; it gives longevity, brilliant shine and strength. Also I read that it's useful in curing some skin diseases.
Btw, it's something else where the Prophet referred to Nigella sativa as "cure for every disease". Of course relativeness of speaking should be taken into account, and maybe there is a serious medical benefits for the known diseases back then.
I don't care about people drinking camel piss either, if that's what they want they should do it. The problem is you are making it a religious thing, by saying the prophet recommends it. And then make it sound scientific, so science proves the Quran is right.
Having been living/working in a Gulf state, it gave me the chance to interact/deal with a dozen or more of various Islamic nationalities throughout the years. To conclude the experience in a basic manner, I'd say I like many traits of that nation as a whole; the relative social solidarity, the extent to which Muslims generally trust each other, the simplicity of our minds and lifestyle (like it or hate it), how normal family would take care of its members, the way we love and respect our elder parents. I've sensed a quite unique kindness, calmness and persevere in the hearts of some of them.
You want some positives of Islam? Bluntly speaking, I never remember our father returning home drunk at some night, neither him trying to stalk another female, and vice versa - two key stones taught by Islam to preserve a family.
The stoning punishment for sexual intercourse committed by a married, as harsh as it's, in fact I view it as a way to preserve the holy covenant of marriage. (not that I'm happy about it)
A side note here, we have been blamed lately for our breeding rate. Personally speaking as a one coming from a family of 5+2 members, it is really a wonderful experience that you'd never understand if you didn't go through it. Also, it's common among the Dutch to see parents with three children or more, they're also a children-loving nation.
My father never did those things either. And you have no idea about our family bonds, because you don't understand us just like we don't understand you. Cultural divide and all that, but to explain it a little: you might have 10 children, but we have 2 children that we love 5 times as much as you love your children, as proven by the fact you send them to fight in the Jihad at a young age, because you care more about your prophet than your children.
Let me add this too: imagine stoning your own wife after I fucked her brains out and made her ask for more. Well, I guess you will love it. In the West, we would pay her alimony, not stones. But maybe you are right and we should revise our laws a bit.