Remembrance Day

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Does it make any differnce that muslims fought in WW2? Like for example the fact that volunteer muslim soldiers help to liberate France from the germans. I mean, in my mind it should not matter, we should be thankful no matter who fought for us. But does that make any difference to any of you?
 
Greetings GARY,

I understand what you are saying about Remembrance Day, and I respect your way of saying thanks to all who have fought in the name of freedom. As Muslims, we perhaps have a different way of remembering those who have passed away before us and perhaps the best of these is praying for and sending peace upon such people. God has taught us to be thankful to people if we are to be thankful to Him, but ultimately the thanks for being able to live in the we live today is due to God, for without His will, nothing can happen. Furthermore, those who have truly worked hard in this world will earn their reward in the hereafter, and we trust that God will pay each soul its due.

While some of us may be living in western countries, it does not mean that we must pay our respects in the same way or to the same people as those living here, yet we respect the practices that occur and acknowledge that each has their own way of and reasons for doing such things. As Muslims, we cling on tightly to the example our Prophet (peace be upon him) has set, so much so that we do not even celebrate his birthday on account of it not being a practice taught by him. I hope you will understand, therefore, why we would not join in something just because it is the practice of those living around us, all the while not disrespecting their reasons for doing so.

I hope this thread will not become like a similar one in the past, where it became a hostile environment instead of a peaceful discussion. If so, it will be closed.

Peace. :)
 
Muhammad said:
Greetings GARY,
I hope this thread will not become like a similar one in the past, where it became a hostile environment instead of a peaceful discussion. If so, it will be closed.

Peace. :)
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I feel the same way.

For many of us that have grown up being taught this respect for Remembrance Day and what it means, and had family that have given their lives, this is an extremely important day. You may not understand this from your perspective, but this respect for what these men gave for us, is as important to many of us, as anything in the muslim religion is to a muslim. Many will fight fiercly against any disrespect toward the men that gave their lives, any monuments for them, and the day set aside for them.
Thanks.
 
GARY said:
I feel the same way.

For many of us that have grown up being taught this respect for Remembrance Day and what it means, and had family that have given their lives, this is an extremely important day. You may not understand this from your perspective, but this respect for what these men gave for us, is as important to many of us, as anything in the muslim religion is to a muslim. Many will fight fiercly against any disrespect toward the men that gave their lives, any monuments for them, and the day set aside for them.
Thanks.
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Just wondering, would you consider someone talking throught the silence as a sign of direct disrespect to the men that died in the war?
 
IsaAbdullah said:
Just wondering, would you consider someone talking throught the silence as a sign of direct disrespect to the men that died in the war?
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In a room full of people being silent? Yes, absolutely. That would be very disrespectful.
 
GARY said:
As will I. It is important to not forget the sacrifice they made for us.
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I agree.

I must admit that I used to feel a little awkward about it, when I first came to the UK.
You have to understand that I am German ... so to be reminded of the two world wars ( and consequently Germany's role in those) every year made me feel uncomfortable.

... But we have all gained from the actions of those who fought and overcame the terrors of the world war - especially Hitler's cruel and crazy regime! So I have come to realise that we all owe our respect to those brave people who died for that cause.

peace
 
In my view every person who died in order to preserve peace is a soldier. Rememberance of any individual is not important. The important thing is to remember that there have been people who have sacrificed all that we may be here today. If we do stop and pause for 2 minutes of silence, let us use those 2 minutes to think of what we can do to see that our soldiers of peace, have not died in vain.
 
Woodrow said:
In my view every person who died in order to preserve peace is a soldier. Rememberance of any individual is not important. The important thing is to remember that there have been people who have sacrificed all that we may be here today. If we do stop and pause for 2 minutes of silence, let us use those 2 minutes to think of what we can do to see that our soldiers of peace, have not died in vain.
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Amen to that, Woodrow!

Peace
 
Woodrow said:
In my view every person who died in order to preserve peace is a soldier. Rememberance of any individual is not important. The important thing is to remember that there have been people who have sacrificed all that we may be here today. If we do stop and pause for 2 minutes of silence, let us use those 2 minutes to think of what we can do to see that our soldiers of peace, have not died in vain.
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Could not have said it better. That, I believe, is exactly what we are supposed to do.
 
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i did. i was sleeping :hiding:

my parents were out thoguh and they did
 
MusLiM 4 LiFe said:
Please talk 4 urself :) ^
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Very disrespectful and rude. Perhaps you should be living somewhere like North Korea where the benefits have not been realized. If you don't appreciate that people gave their lives for you, if you are that much of an unappreciative, unthankful spoiled little girl, then perhaps you don't deserve to live in a benefitting nation. You are an undeserving taker, a person that takes but gives nothing back. I find such an indifferent and unappreciative attitude toward those that gave us all, to be loathsome.
When a person does not appreciate what they have been given, they should be made to earn it for themself. If a person does not appreciate what was done, fine, they should be sent into exile, or made to fight for the country to earn what they don't appreciate.
To the mods that will no doubt issue a warning to me for what I have said, remember one thing. You expect people to respect everyone and what they believe in. This rude young girl has set out to purposely antagonize another that feels strongly about the things they believe in.
 
how bout on this date instead of being silent we actually show that we care, heres the key, "IN A SINCERE WAY",

by doing something about it..... how can we help further their cause, thats what we should be thinking, this is the better form of respect !
 
IbnAbdulHakim said:
how bout on this date instead of being silent we actually show that we care, heres the key, "IN A SINCERE WAY",

by doing something about it..... how can we help further their cause, thats what we should be thinking, this is the better form of respect !
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I think your idea is a good one.

It is good whatever you do, if it is out of respect and not a show of indifference.
 

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