Just to be clear, I'm not trying to preach anyone nor convert any to Islam. I just want to express my thoughts since I have been lurking here for a while. I'm not a Muslim scholar so I won't answer any questions regarding Islam. if you want answers, you should seek Muslim scholars and ask them instead.

I have been wanting to create this post for a long time ago. but I was being held back and afraid of getting attacked because of my identity. but now I'm in a position where I don't care if people don't like Islam or Arabs.

To go straight to the topic, I was born and raised in a conservative and patriarchal country. I was exposed to video games and western movies from a young age. I have learned a lot of western values and traditions. It was very shocking at the beginning. everything in the west is very different from here in the middle east. Also, I was very impressed by how advanced the western countries are in technology and science.

However, this didn't affect me in terms of having second thoughts on Islam or considering leaving Islam. I went to a religious school where they teach more about Islam, including the reasons why we follow it. for example, we don't drink alcohol or smoke because it's bad for health and it causes social problems. we separate women from men because it causes many problems such as adultery, health diseases, false rape accusations, and many more.

Islam specifically and Arabs, in general, are getting so much hate from feminists, liberals, and secularists because we reject and disapprove of feminisms, LGBT+, matriarchy, etc......

Now since I have been learning more about west's issues and reading a lot of MGTOW content. I have realized westerns countries are doomed. it doesn't matter how advanced you are in STEM fields if your societies are in a major crisis. This made me appreciate Islamic values and Arabic traditions more. not having those problems in my country made me feel relieved, despite the fact we are behind in technology and considered third world country.

Speaking of technology and STEM, there are reasons why middle eastern countries are way behind on that. not because of religion, some may think. but it's primarily because of Arab rulers and leaders. The vast majority of Arab rulers are western agents. Simple as that. they are not elected by the people. they either got the rulership by either inheriting it or by taking it by force. So basically they are not rightful rulers. they are dictators, tyrants, and oppressive. the reasons why they still remain on the throne are because of the military power and western support. to receive western support, the ruler has to corrupt, oppress, and strip the freedom of the people. Also forcefully spread feminism, LGBT+, atheism, and other kinds of propagandas to further taint the people and keep them away from their identity. Fortunately, they are not going to rule for long. their downfall is near for many factors that I'm not gonna mention them. don't want to get this post to be too political

I know this is a long post to read. I have been having these thoughts forever and wanted to share them in this community. All I ask is to be mindful and respectful. Agreement is not Mandatory.