You know, that actually explains a lot on how some people in my entourage reacted back when I complained that the current Islamic othodoxy was in fact contrary to both the letter and the spirit of Muhammad’s teachings and revelations, and that they should be re-examined thoroughly, and that a new, better, more consistent morality should be extracted from them. I was told that wouldn’t be Islam anymore, and that why don’t I start my own sect I’m at it (said in tones of disbelieving indignation). That didn’t make any sense to me back then, but now it all fits...
You know, that actually explains a lot on how some people in my entourage reacted back when I complained that the current Islamic othodoxy was in fact contrary to both the letter and the spirit of Muhammad’s teachings and revelations, and that they should be re-examined thoroughly, and that a new, better, more consistent morality should be extracted from them. I was told that wouldn’t be Islam anymore, and that why don’t I start my own sect I’m at it (said in tones of disbelieving indignation). That didn’t make any sense to me back then, but now it all fits...