Eid Mubarak to our Muslim SR friends!
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 4,251
Eid Mubarak to our Muslim SR friends!
The new moon has arrived! Enjoy your feast! I hope Ramadan was a time for you to reflect on your sobriety or the new sober life you wish to create for yourself if you are still struggling.
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 4,251
Most of my Muslim friends do not drink alcohol for religious reasons. However, we know that alcoholism and addiction do not discriminate. I am sure this is an additional struggle, one that I am not familiar with. If our Muslim members or lurkers are reading remember that we are all sinners in one way or another- not just alcoholics. You are not alone, you can overcome this and you can ask forgiveness. Don't be afraid and feel you have to do this alone, you can reach out here anytime.
Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 740
Originally Posted by Meraviglioso 
Most of my Muslim friends do not drink alcohol for religious reasons. However, we know that alcoholism and addiction do not discriminate. I am sure this is an additional struggle, one that I am not familiar with. If our Muslim members or lurkers are reading remember that we are all sinners in one way or another- not just alcoholics. You are not alone, you can overcome this and you can ask forgiveness. Don't be afraid and feel you have to do this alone, you can reach out here anytime.
Delfin
amenGuest
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 8,674
I did not know about this part of the Muslim faith (I admit, I need a much greater understanding of the entire religion) and was interested in learning. Thanks for the post that prompted me to do so! I hope everyone learns about the other faiths with which we are unfamiliar.
This makes me think of a class I took in high school - I went to a Christian prep school - called "World Religions." It was an excellent class taught by a teacher whose personal faith I do not recall knowing at the time; he did a fine job of teaching us in an independent fashion, which was a gift I hope we all received an remember in our actions.
This makes me think of a class I took in high school - I went to a Christian prep school - called "World Religions." It was an excellent class taught by a teacher whose personal faith I do not recall knowing at the time; he did a fine job of teaching us in an independent fashion, which was a gift I hope we all received an remember in our actions.
Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: glasgow scotland
Posts: 1,004
Hi August Think I am right in saying the EID is a celebratory period after Ramadam when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset and I think the length of the fast can vary each year as it depends on the Moon and their calendar (i think ) moon may be wrong ? EId I believe is similar to Xmas where gifts are exchanged feasts of food are provided , I think they also visit each others houses where food is provided . Years ago I used to work with some Muslims in Glasgow Scotland and my attitude was that if they took the time to learn some European customs then I should understand some of theirs .
I used to pass a Mosque in Glasgow and when the Eid festival was celebrated they went to the Mosque,, and on a few occasions I was driving past when hundreds /or more where coming out , I used to sound the horn with the window down and shout ''Salaam Alikium'' (spelling ?) which is like a welcome /blessing (think ) and shout'' EID MUBARAK '' and hundreds gave me a wave and thumbs up , I get on pretty well with all races and faiths and beliefs ,even when drinking , take care .
Stevie
I used to pass a Mosque in Glasgow and when the Eid festival was celebrated they went to the Mosque,, and on a few occasions I was driving past when hundreds /or more where coming out , I used to sound the horn with the window down and shout ''Salaam Alikium'' (spelling ?) which is like a welcome /blessing (think ) and shout'' EID MUBARAK '' and hundreds gave me a wave and thumbs up , I get on pretty well with all races and faiths and beliefs ,even when drinking , take care .
Stevie
Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
