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Thread: What is your opinion on this article?

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alameda
3499 posts

08 Nov 2007 Thu 08:41 pm

Regarding generosity in Islam....

GENEROSITY

"Give of the good things which ye have (honorably) earned, and of the fruits of the earth which We have produced for you." (2:267)
"If ye disclose (acts of) charity, even so it is well, but if ye conceal them, and make them reach those (really) in need, that is best for you ." (2:271)
"By no means shall ye attain righteousness unless ye give (freely) of that which ye love." (3:92)
"Those saved from the covetousness of their own souls, they are the ones that achieve prosperity." (59:9)
"[Do not] expect, in giving, any increase (for thyself)!" (74:6)
Virtues of Islam

Thread: What is your opinion on this article?

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alameda
3499 posts

08 Nov 2007 Thu 08:30 pm

Quoting teaschip1:

Interesting, since we are multi-culture in the work place. However, companies in the U.S. do not give them specific holidays designed around their religon to Jews, Muslims etc.. If they request time off, most do accomadate. However you will not find this on any companies holiday calandar as the standard days off.

Here is what I also find interesting..In some religions they do not celebrate Christmas or do gift exchanges. But they have no problem receiving gifts.. But have a problem with the giving part..

I find it interesting that you have such experiences. Maybe it's just that some do not inspire generosity. As for what I've seen, there generosity exists in all parts.

In fact the most generous people I've seen are in Muslim countries. Generosity is a very highly esteemed virtue.

Thread: Brief Turkey Presentation

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alameda
3499 posts

08 Nov 2007 Thu 05:53 am

What a wonderful presentation. I've sent the link to a few of my friends. Thank you!

Thread: Stronger program

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alameda
3499 posts

08 Nov 2007 Thu 04:56 am

Quoting elham:

Stronger program to learn common words in the Turkish language in this link

http://rapidshare.com/files/65507561/LingvoSoft_Learning_Voice_PhraseBook_2007_English_-_Turkish.rar.htmll
crack
http://www.2shared.com/file/2463090/6bd18d1f/crack.html
thanks mehtap

There are two programs here. I downloaded the livingsoft one. What is the crack.html one? Seeing as these are on the computer, does that mean you have to carry your laptop with you? I think there are some PDA programs. What I'd really like is a little electronic one that is under $100.

Thread: What is your opinion on this article?

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alameda
3499 posts

07 Nov 2007 Wed 10:13 pm

Quoting AEnigma III:

Quoting alameda:

...Yes...at least in my place of work.

Alameda I would NEVER doubt your word. However, I do find it hard to believe that any muslim would be happy to remove the religious aspect of their day and call it simply a "holiday party" in order to celebrate it with you.

I think, perhaps, they would include you in their religious day, but they would not change the name of it or remove the religious aspects.

I hope you prove me wrong!

Ok, AEnigma, at my place of employment, we know it's whatever religous or national holiday it is, but nobody is forced to partake in any religous aspect of the holiday. They get treats associated with the holiday....things like great food and time to schmooze with each other.

We have also had Cinco De Mayo, Indian Independance celebrations...feasts...(yum yum) Those persons who were from those particular backgrounds shared the holiday with others. I hope I'm explaining this well.

Thread: What is your opinion on this article?

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alameda
3499 posts

07 Nov 2007 Wed 08:35 pm

At least the Christians, Hindus and Muslims do. The Jewish holidays have been subdued. I wished our Jewish co-workers well, but there was no recognition of the holidays on their part. Tomorrow is the Hindu Diwali celebration. Some of our Hindu co-workers are bringing in something to celebrate it.

For the , Kurban Bayram Kurban meat was brought in.

Thread: What is your opinion on this article?

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alameda
3499 posts

07 Nov 2007 Wed 08:28 pm

Quoting AEnigma III:

Quoting alameda:

Some people get caught up in the propaganda to buy buy buy...you don't really love enough unless you spend spend spend. Children are "taught" to nag for the latest fad toy. It's really quite disgusting

Where I work we have a mix of Athiest, Buddist,Christian, Hindu and Muslims (note alphabetical line up there)...and we have a Holiday party.

The sentiment is still Peace on Earth, Good Will towards all.

Agreeing with you again Alameda

EXCEPT...I wonder do the Buddists, Hindus and Muslims share and modify their religious days and make them non-religious holiday parties too?

...Yes...at least in my place of work.

Thread: What is your opinion on this article?

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alameda
3499 posts

07 Nov 2007 Wed 08:07 pm

Quoting AEnigma III:

Well - the US have the politically correct version called "holidays" (our word for vacation!). Just call Christmas "holidays" instead and then everyone will be happy....

Regarding commercialism, as Christmas is mostly spent with your family, I always think its strange that people complain it is "too commercialised". If its too commercialised for you, then its because you, yourself, made it that way!

Spend less money on presents, turn off the TV, have fun, play silly games with your family, eat wonderful food....what is so commercialised about that?

Thread: Stronger program

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alameda
3499 posts

07 Nov 2007 Wed 03:33 pm

Nice to see you Elham,

What are these programs?

Thread: turkish men

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alameda
3499 posts

07 Nov 2007 Wed 02:04 am

Quoting AlphaF:

Shoould we not define "love" first? what is love, anyway?
(Title of my next book)

...........then there is Tina Turner's What's Love got to do with it?

What's Love got to do with it?

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