Why do women choose to be Muslims?

[the_bob_delusion]

I know no one here are really ridgey didgey Muslims. But I'm just curious how women rationalize choosing Islam as a guide to life??? If you were in their shoes, how would you justify it? 

WHat does Islam provide these women that other religion can't??? Islam is the fastest growing religion even in Western countries. THere must be something attractive about it for women. 

I'm not talking about women who are indoctrinated as kids and brainwashed but women who have the option of choice later in life. 

I just want to hear logical and rational reasons why YOU THINK these women choose to become the whole hog of burkas/hijabs wearing muslims??

[icyfroth]

As men, I think it's a great religion to convert to. I can think of plenty of good reason for male to become a muslim. Can't really think of it for women. 

One problem is once converted you can't leave Islam. 

Ok.

So what do you reckon is a good reason to convert to Islam as a man?

[**meep**]

Here Bob, hope this will make you understand and become more tolerant 🙂

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF6FmH5vzz4

[**meep**]

Let me know what you learnt from the video.

[the_bob_delusion]

Here Bob, hope this will make you understand and become more tolerant 🙂

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF6FmH5vzz4

Are you implying I'm intolerant??? 

[cherry*135]

I'm more referring to the women who are not coerced or brainwashed but freely choose Islam.

That wouldn't include the ones who are not Muslims but marry a Muslim and convert at that time?  There seems to be quite a few Australian women doing that.

[**meep**]

You tend to ridicule religious beliefs.  I think that contradicts the definition of tolerance.

[the_bob_delusion]

I'm more referring to the women who are not coerced or brainwashed but freely choose Islam.

That wouldn't include the ones who are not Muslims but marry a Muslim and convert at that time?  There seems to be quite a few Australian women doing that.

But that's a reason. Thank you That's one reason. People do it out of love for their OH. 

[**meep**]

Are you going to watch the video?  An Australian explains why she converted it Islam.

[the_bob_delusion]

You tend to ridicule religious beliefs.  I think that contradicts the definition of tolerance.

No, I ridicule stupid ideas/belief that do people harm. I'm against stupid ideas that are harmful. You should know that by now. 

[crystal-gems]

Probably because they feel lonely and adrift want to belong to a group and, in this case, have others make life decisions for them.....some women have no problem surrendering their independence and the ability to  their own decisions.  Sort of surrendering your life to some sort of leader.   It is no different from many other religious groups.   Not all....just some.

They are just looking for something in their lives, and think this is the way to do it.

Maybe it is.......I really don't know.

There are those that must belong to a group/tribe to feel whole.  There are those of us who do not need this.

I am not being judgemental......it is just different strokes for different folks.