Religion and Ethics Forum
Religion and Ethics Discussion => Muslim Topic => Topic started by: Nearly Sane on May 23, 2020, 09:25:01 PM
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To all of our many Muslim posters.
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To all of our many Muslim posters.
;D Good one. Thank you.
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And Eid Mubarak for this year to Gabriella and the multiple Muslim lurkers
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And once again, fighting through the crowds of Muslim posters - thank you NS :)
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Oh dear! Fighting again, and I was thinking it was time to remove your hereditary title of 'Violent'.
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Oh dear! Fighting again, and I was thinking it was time to remove your hereditary title of 'Violent'.
Hmm - I don't know - I think the title is apt. Mainly because I was in the British Territorial Army (OTC) at university and we were made aware by the British army instructors at selection before we signed on the dotted line that violence is an integral part of the role and we could be required to shoot people and that while unlikely there was a possibility we would be called up to go out to Iraq. We were taught to strip, clean and reassemble an SLR and point and shoot live rounds. Lots of people who have been in the armed forces will probably tell you the same.
I have also trained in kick-boxing with a martial arts academy. Martial arts training seems to be very popular based on the number of adults and kids signing up for it. So clearly violence is part of what it is to be human for many people. I would not call myself a pacifist - if I felt under immediate threat of physical violence that would result in an unacceptable level of injury to me or loved ones or even innocent strangers, I would probably use violence to try to protect myself or others if in the heat of the moment I thought that was the best option. I have been threatened with physical violence and willing to receive the first blow - part of kick boxing training is being punched and hit to condition your body to receiving blows as that is what will usually happen in fights.
As I have no intention of trying to change these aspects of my personality, I would say that "Violent Gabriella" is accurate. I think violence has its place in defending yourself or others.
Perhaps I should start a thread...
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Perhaps I should start a thread...
That might be an interesting topic. I believe the words Islam and Muslim have 'salama' - 'peace' embedded in them, and humans, like other animals, have the three 'f's' embedded in them - fight, flight and freeze when confronted with threat. Despite the initiators of various religions attempts to promote peace and love, the history of mankind seems to have exploited more efficient ways to express aggression and violence.
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And another time to wish the lurking million Muslims, and VG, - Eid Mubarak
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Thanks NS on behalf of me and all the other Muslim posters and lurking millions. Eid Mubarak.
We had a nice celebration of our festival with the extended family, just chilling, eating, chatting, badminton and cricket in the garden - like many other families this is the first time we have all met up in a long time.
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And as is tradition now a happy Eid Mubarak to our hundreds of thousands of Muslim lurkers (they are down a bit this year), and Gabriella.
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Thanks NS for the Eid greetings - sorry for the late response. I am sure the other many Muslim lurkers appreciated your Eid greetings too.
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A little late but wishing Eid Mubarak to the hordes of Muslim lurkers, and Gabriella.
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Thanks NS for the wishes :). Had an enjoyable day with the family. Hope all is well with you?
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Thanks NS for the wishes :). Had an enjoyable day with the family. Hope all is well with you?
Had enjoyable day with in laws. Brother in law just moved back to Scotland and first time seeimg new house.
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Eid Mubarak everyone - this evening at sunset and tomorrow is Eid for us.
Thought I would get in first before NS for a change :)
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Eid Mubarak everyone - this evening at sunset and tomorrow is Eid for us.
Thought I would get in first before NS for a change :)
The lurkers thank you
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Eid Mubarak everyone - this evening at sunset and tomorrow is Eid for us.
Thought I would get in first before NS for a change :)
Eid Mubarak VG
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Thank you torridon. Very kind of you.
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And keeping up our grand tradition for our Muslim posters who are beyond number, Eid Mubarak.
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And keeping up our grand tradition for our Muslim posters who are beyond number, Eid Mubarak.
Damn, I forgot to get in first - too busy stuffing myself with food during daylight hours.
Thanks NS on behalf of the hoards of Muslim posters.
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Today is the last day of the Ramadan fast. The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi signifying the end of the month of Ramadan and the start of the month of Shaawal.
The Eid festival is tomorrow so Eid Mubarak 2025 to the hordes of Muslim posters.
My, my you have been busy on this board this year...now don't eat too much tomorrow.
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;D ;D