tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post4537590268887476286..comments2023-12-12T09:29:10.484-05:00Comments on Shaalom 2 Salaam: A Muslimah's Journey Along the Way From Judaism to Islam: Festivals & Celebrations in Islam - Imam al-JibalySafiyyahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07670659439981133346noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-32193812312534082722007-12-27T18:11:00.000-05:002007-12-27T18:11:00.000-05:00Very interesting writing. Write with your heart. I...Very interesting writing. Write with your heart. It will take you there.<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/><BR/>EllaEllahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14005860409560709198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-8329820034895063112007-12-03T13:10:00.000-05:002007-12-03T13:10:00.000-05:00Asalam AlaikumMashaAllah sis wonderful blog. It is...Asalam Alaikum<BR/>MashaAllah sis wonderful blog. It is so easy to fall into celebrating these holidays.Amira Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00735016125752808642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-55721872866456173732007-12-02T13:55:00.000-05:002007-12-02T13:55:00.000-05:00Assalam-alaikam,Hope you are well inshallah. Than...Assalam-alaikam,<BR/>Hope you are well inshallah. Thank you for this useful post and the timeley reminder. I have this problem at the mo with my daughters infant school going into Christmas overdrive and offering xmas panto, xmas turkey lunch and the school nativity play. I wasn't sure how strict to be as the school are so accomodating. They taught the children about Eid, offer halal school-dinners and allow abstention from PE during Ramadan if required. So the points made are very relevant to me. <BR/>Will have to do some gentle explaining to my little one in a way that doesn't encourage her to disrespect other religions, but still prefer hers. Maybe its good that Hajj and Eid-al-Adha are approaching just before Xmas to distract her inshallah.Happy Muslim Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16144849663355612169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-84943313420376605462007-11-27T00:11:00.000-05:002007-11-27T00:11:00.000-05:00Thanks for approaching this topic. It is one of t...Thanks for approaching this topic. It is one of those things that needs repeating year after year until it sinks in. Muslims should be thankful everyday, not just on designated holidays. May Allah guide us all on the straight path.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-52911238087725961712007-11-26T07:18:00.000-05:002007-11-26T07:18:00.000-05:00Brooke, no I have no suggestions. I am proud of th...Brooke, no I have no suggestions. I am proud of the fact that in the US Muslims can practice their religion (or not!) more in the US than even in many "Muslim" countries. Women have sued and won for the right to wear hijab, and men in the police have sued and won the right to wear beards (the last one was in Jersey City, New Jersey). My ex is from Egypt, and they arrest men who go to the mosque "too much". So what does that say about "Muslim" countries if they have more freedom to be Muslim in a non-Muslim country? I speak out against Muslims being treated badly, I don't agree with prejudice against them. If my kids decide they want to be Muslim when they grow up, that's their option. I won't have a problem with what they believe, as long as they are not saying everyone else is going to hell because they are not Muslim. <BR/><BR/>But if Muslims want to be so separate, I just wonder why they are in western countries. I have a friend (Egyptian but raised in the US) who complains about the US all the time. One of these days I am going to say to her why don't you go live in Egypt? She's here because life is better for her. She won't get disability in Egypt, nor will they be strict about making her ex pay child support, and there's no food stamps over there. The public schools in Egypt (from what I have been told) aren't very good.<BR/><BR/>Safiyyah, honestly I think much of Islam IS culture. You say that Islam is perfect, it is just the Muslims doing all this stuff. But if the majority of the Muslims are treating women badly and such, then to me it becomes a part of the religion.<BR/><BR/>I think Muslims focus too much on the little stuff, like what hand to eat with or what foot to enter the bathroom with. To me it's more important being a good person and treating others well. I don't think God expects us to do a bunch of little stuff to "please him".<BR/><BR/>Is your story of how you came to Islam from Judism in your blog? I'd love to read it. Thanks for visiting my blog too! I enjoy reading yours.<BR/><BR/>AnisahA.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11343266236637927340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-69268393795116459822007-11-25T19:45:00.000-05:002007-11-25T19:45:00.000-05:00Hello Anisah:Welcome to my blog!As the post sugges...Hello Anisah:<BR/><BR/>Welcome to my blog!<BR/><BR/>As the post suggests, it is the celebration of non-Muslim holidays that is the issue, not being thankful on this day or that.<BR/><BR/>The word "kafir" is a word that has come to have a very negative meaning among Muslims. It is a word that is over-used and has taken on another definition of its own. <BR/><BR/>Some countries that claim they are Muslim countries actually do things that are against Islam and Sharia. <BR/><BR/>Islam is for all people, no matter where they live. So, perhaps it is the person that is in a state of disbelief (Kafr) vs. the country where they live.<BR/><BR/>The practice of Islam and living in America do not have to be in conflict with each other as long as the American Muslim sticks close to Quran and Sunnah. <BR/><BR/>One cannot insert culture into Islam. That's where the problems arise for some.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again!Safiyyahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07670659439981133346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-76172199817823215112007-11-25T16:15:00.000-05:002007-11-25T16:15:00.000-05:00Not-Muslim-Anymore-Anisah, Since practicing Muslim...Not-Muslim-Anymore-Anisah, Since practicing Muslims pray five times a day(atleast) and they give thanks through out the day for all their blessings and trials from God, it is a gross misstatement to say they would not be thankful on Thanksgiving. I certainly did not "turn off" my thanks last Thursday :)<BR/>For those that would like to live in a Muslim majority country, do you have any suggestions?<BR/>Thanks,<BR/>~BrookeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-29917719950146363322007-11-25T09:29:00.000-05:002007-11-25T09:29:00.000-05:00I don't know why American Muslims in the US make s...I don't know why American Muslims in the US make such a big deal about not being thankful on Thanksgiving. When I was Muslim I did and it wasn't a big deal. It's not like you are worshiping a turkey or anything.<BR/><BR/>If Muslims don't want to be anything like non-Muslims, why do they want to live in a kafir country? <BR/><BR/>Just my 2 cents from a former Muslimah.<BR/><BR/>AnisahA.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11343266236637927340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-57564817374562362082007-11-25T04:19:00.000-05:002007-11-25T04:19:00.000-05:00Masha Allah, very well (and gently) written.Want s...Masha Allah, very well (and gently) written.<BR/>Want some beads? Seriously. I do not see myself laying hands on them anytime in the near future.<BR/>Don't be shy ;)<BR/>Love and Peace,<BR/>~BrookeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32212161.post-82784682123709135082007-11-23T10:43:00.000-05:002007-11-23T10:43:00.000-05:00Lovely post :) And I like the drawing of the wild ...Lovely post :) And I like the drawing of the wild turkey. We have ten wild turkeys roaming around the area here, and they are really fun to watch as they eat acorns, chase each other, and march along. <BR/><BR/>Ya Haqq!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com