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He shouldn't even be there. We look at it as something to be proud of when really that's like hanging out at a night club and saying you can't drink because you're a Muslim.
Just my way of seeing it anyway.
i have to withdraw my first post, but i excuse him as may he doesn't know that he shouldn't stay there
@ Rational Mind,
You are implying that our standards should be Muslims who drink alcohol (who sin in general) and that anyone who is better than that is a good enough Muslim.
Why not make the Prophet and his Companions the standard?
Moreover, Muslims can participate in all things halal, however, in this case where he is playing with people who do not hold the same values nor beliefs it will lead to more haram situations. It's not that we can't live together with non-Muslims, it's that we can't integrate with non-Islamic culture.
Non-Islamic culture is contradictory to Islamic culture most of the time. And like I said before, it's not about being in a room with people holding a glass of beer and you not doing that, it's about not going there in the first place.
I wonder if the Prophet and his companions would be up for a picture like that.
p.s I don't mean to debate, I'm just explaining my views. I won't reply to you if you reply back to avoid a debate.
I agree with Gharib. I am an American revert. The more my knowledge of and love for this deen, the more of a stranger I become. Islam and Islamic culture contradicts the culture I was raised and live in.
The brother shouldn't be there. But its good to make an excuse since we don'tknow the context. Maybe he didn't know, or was forced.
He as a Muslim is displaying that Islam doesn't deny you the right to coexist with others, in fact you can be a celebrity yet still avoid indulging in immoral behaviour. It shows that Muslims can integrate into Western Society without giving up their Beliefs. You can be part of any sports team, or association without having to let go of your beliefs.
As a westerner myself, I can appreciate the point you are making here.Often on the RF non-Muslims feel as if Muslims don't connect with them. They remain secluded. I think today I have understood what they were trying to say. Unfortunately with Muslims staying secluded in the West it opens the door for the Media to paint them how they like. Muslims should represent themselves rather than allow Media to take opportunity from their silence and seclusion.
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Christian member of Iran national soccer team is seen off for UAE by a Shia Muslim cleric in Tehran.
Kissing Quran :bow:
Salam. Normally I think Iranians do it before every journey with hopes to return safely..
And, yep, I think before such games etc. they do it for faith and courage.. I hope iranian brethren here would correct me if I am mistaken..
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It is better than cheerleaders, don't cha think?