Hello, my name is Bruce Johnson. I am a college student andcurrently am enrolled in a psychology class. We have been given an assignmentand I am doing research on the following subject: “How have different religions changed from the land oforigin and those practicing in America.” Your forum sounds like it would be aperfect place to request this type of information. Some observed differences may be: Hours of observation, prayer, etc. Days of the week In church differences structure, layout and practice Foods Strictness Alcohol consumption If you know way the changes occur, please note those aswell.
Some examples might be that there is a more lax diet. Thiscould be due to the fact that America processes foods differently. Or lamb orbeef are consumed and sometimes are hard to avoid etc. Some practices may be different due to the fact the there isonly one nationally recognized belief in a given country, and therefore everyneighborhood has a church/place of worship, where in this country, one may haveto go 50 miles to the closest place of worship, and therefore you would not goas often. Or that you have to be more discreet and not as open, therefore youmay have to change some practice. Or some practice in the place of origin is consideredillegal or frowned upon.
These are just a few samples of potential differences.
Thank you for your sharing, Very respectfully, Bruce
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Iceee,
Very valid point! I would love the veiw of our Northern AND Southern friends as well! Our class is "Multi-Cultural Issues In America"
Thanks!
Bruce
Re: Please read and share your experiences. Thank you very much
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Hours of observation, prayer, etc.
It's always been five mandatory prayers; Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Magrib, and Isha. The times vary from city to city. Country to country etc.
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Days of the week
We are to pray everyday. Friday is a special day however, look online for more details for the importance of "Friday" in Islam.
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In church differences structure, layout and practice
Muslims can choose to pray either at home or at the masjid if possible. For me, I make sure all distractions are off (T.V, computer, homework) and there shouldn't be any pictures of human beings' face where you pray or in your home. The mosque I attend is really small, just a wudu area, green carpet and two small areas to pray.
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Alcohol consumption
“O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), and gambling, and Al-Ansaab, and Al-Azlaam (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination of Shaytaan’s (Satan’s) handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be successful”
[al-Maa’idah 5:90]
Pork is forbidden to consume.
Wudu is required before prayer.
Zina (pre-marital sex, having relationship with opposite gender, and even looking at the opposite gender in a desirable way) is forbidden.
Food Muslims eat varies, I love Chicken Biryani, samosas, but I also like Western Society foods such at the hot-dogs and burgers.
When I walk to school, I pass two churches and two mosques. Very multi-cultural here in Toronto Canada.
These are just what I can think of at the top of my mind.
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