Ramadan Mubarak

Twirlywoos · 22 Jul 2012 at 00:22

Metalface Mark said:
He doesnt sell any of that, as I said he's quite principled, which I really respect him for, he wont sell any of the things you mentioned, despite the fact he could do extremely well from them.

Then he's ok

It's just that you get some who do, and obviously would give an opinionated answer based on no reasoning or textual references.

mrk · 22 Jul 2012 at 00:55

I wouldn't care if the Quran said to wish people of other religions well on their festive days or not. I'd still wish them well because it's what being a decent human being and respecting others is all about.

Anyone who says otherwise is talking rubbish IMO and is part of the problem that we have today whereby people only see the bad side of other cultures because of what they're told as opposed to what's actually right.

You don't need anything in writing to tell you to use common sense and courtesy! :/

mrjagga · 22 Jul 2012 at 01:08

majnu said:
All due respect, if you want to have a chin wag with someone about religion then have one with someone with knowledge on rulings (Imam) not the local shopkeeper who "probably" sells alcohol, cigarettes and top shelf magazines

Just because hes not an imam does not mean hes not knowledgable in his religion and you dont know he sells alcohol, cigarettes and top shelf magazines.

Metalface Mark said:
He doesnt sell any of that, as I said he's quite principled, which I really respect him for, he wont sell any of the things you mentioned, despite the fact he could do extremely well from them.

EDIT there you go.

rowedogg · 22 Jul 2012 at 02:19

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asim18 · 22 Jul 2012 at 02:34

Memory A dam Mubarak?
Ram A dam?

I'm confused.

cheets64 · 22 Jul 2012 at 02:57

RAM a DAM Mubarak

StriderX · 22 Jul 2012 at 03:07

mrk said:
I wouldn't care if the Quran said to wish people of other religions well on their festive days or not. I'd still wish them well because it's what being a decent human being and respecting others is all about.

Anyone who says otherwise is talking rubbish IMO and is part of the problem that we have today whereby people only see the bad side of other cultures because of what they're told as opposed to what's actually right.

You don't need anything in writing to tell you to use common sense and courtesy! :/

I doubt even writing would persuade most people, simply too stupid or stubborn or both.

StriderX · 22 Jul 2012 at 04:11

Light hearted would be me saying, "Only the force is worth worshipping"

Jedi is cool yo.

AR81 · 22 Jul 2012 at 05:00

This thread has actually opened my eyes, put all the eggs in one basket.

Twirlywoos · 22 Jul 2012 at 11:54

why do I always miss out on the juicy bits and they get deleted before I come

ilcp · 22 Jul 2012 at 11:57

Duff-Man said:
Just wondering: How does Ramadan work North of the arctic circle, where 24-hour daylight is experienced in summer? (e.g. Northern parts of Canada, Denmark, Finland, Russia, Sweden, Alaska etc?).

Not eating / drinking for the entire 30 days is obviously impractical, so what allowances are made?

The whole fasting (and PRAYING 5 times a day) is dependent on the Sun rising and setting. If it doesnt set for long periods of times then you are not supposed to fast/pray.

I would love to try and live in these countries and experience the constant "days" feeling. It must be hard for your body to go to sleep when it is day time during "night time" too.

cheets64 said:
I would say Ramadan Mubarak to a Muslim friend, but I don't have any.

No offence mate but with your views, its not THAT surprising..

Duff-Man · 22 Jul 2012 at 12:07

ilcp said:
I would love to try and live in these countries and experience the constant "days" feeling. It must be hard for your body to go to sleep when it is day time during "night time" too.

The flip side of the coin is eternal night for a period of weeks / months in the winter

Edrof · 22 Jul 2012 at 12:15

Great to see the thread cleaned up!

bitslice · 22 Jul 2012 at 12:28

Starving yourself for a month or roast turkey and pancakes?

I think Paganism/Christianity wins

Even if you still have to give something up for Lent.

Metalface Mark · 22 Jul 2012 at 12:44

Some christians are no different with lent though.

estebanrey · 22 Jul 2012 at 12:58

davetrace1 said:
Don't even know why some muslims fast :s. They drink and smoke and then when it comes to fast their serious about it lol. Part time muslims ha

Well quite but this isn't exclusive to Islam, most people who identify as Christian don't follow the rules of their holy book.

If they did they'd have to go around killing people for working on a Sunday.

For six days, work is to be done, but the seventh day shall be your holy day, a Sabbath of rest to the LORD. Whoever does any work on it must be put to death.

Exodus

mollymoo · 22 Jul 2012 at 13:06

estebanrey said:
Well quite but this isn't exclusive to Islam, most people who identify as Christian don't follow the rules of their holy book.

If they did they'd have to go around killing people for working on a Sunday.

Is that anybody who works on a sunday or just people following that particular religion?

stockhausen · 22 Jul 2012 at 14:01

Not an entirely unreasonable question. If Muslims genuinely want people to see their religion in a better light, perhaps they could speak out publicly against some of its medieval beliefs and shameful apparent adherents.

The Roman Catholic Popes have always been reluctant openly to condemn the IRA and are justifiably criticised for it; exactly the same applies to those who claim to be followers of Islam.

Frankly and sadly, I can't think of any religion that isn't pretty backward in its outlook. If you choose to worship some deity, why not do it privately and in silence?

The Halk · 22 Jul 2012 at 14:04

Stockhausen, as has been said numerous times in this thread it's not about the religion, it's simply expressing goodwill to people who are going to embark on a difficult journey of self control - one which I think most of us agree (and my understanding is that the Islamic faith feels the same) the exercise in self restraint is a rewarding experience.

People can't help themselves trolling in any thread related to religion.

StriderX · 22 Jul 2012 at 14:12

stockhausen said:
Not an entirely unreasonable question. If Muslims genuinely want people to see their religion in a better light, perhaps they could speak out publicly against some of its medieval beliefs and shameful apparent adherents.

The Roman Catholic Popes have always been reluctant openly to condemn the IRA and are justifiably criticised for it; exactly the same applies to those who claim to be followers of Islam.

Frankly and sadly, I can't think of any religion that isn't pretty backward in its outlook. If you choose to worship some deity, why not do it privately and in silence?

That's probably because the Vatican instigated the violence in the first place, after all they were about to lose another nation to England's Church, they weren't about to have that, i imagine.

(Yes a conspiracy, but a damn good one)

Ramadan Mubarak

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