Moroccan airline bans prayer time

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When I was working in a non Muslim firm, I managed to pray Zuhr during lunch hour (1.00 PM till 2.00 PM) and Asr after I finished my work at 5.30 pm.

I only took sandwiches or other 'light' meals during my lunch break, because I have to eat, take ablution, pray and read newspaper during my lunchbreak.
 
Assalamu Aleykum,

north_malaysian said:
When I was working in a non Muslim firm, I managed to pray Zuhr during lunch hour (1.00 PM till 2.00 PM) and Asr after I finished my work at 5.30 pm.

I only took sandwiches or other 'light' meals during my lunch break, because I have to eat, take ablution, pray and read newspaper during my lunchbreak.
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Lol at read newspapers.

Anyhow, I dont get why they would ban it all together, let them pray in their breaks or even if it was a problem then they should just put swipe cards or clocking in and out systems so they know who is taking the time out and how long.

Jee.
 
IsaAbdullah said:
Lol at read newspapers.
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Just some important news.... of course I have to take more than 1 hour to read the whole paper...:giggling:

IsaAbdullah said:
Anyhow, I dont get why they would ban it all together, let them pray in their breaks or even if it was a problem then they should just put swipe cards or clocking in and out systems so they know who is taking the time out and how long.
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Good suggestion...
 
Muezzin said:
Okay, seriously please talk in English in the World Affairs forum. There is a separate Dutch forum where you can safely post without making your friendly neighbourhood moderator paranoid. :p :)
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Okay..sorry. :rollseyes

"Iam trying to have a conversation with him."

Skillganon im a sister.

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Moroccan airline?

THE moroccan airline?

They should first fix their 'airline problems' before they mingle themselves into religious issues.

Staff taking to much time of during prayer time is the least of their worries.


Subhan'Allah.
 
why cant they schedule a 10 minute break for salaah times?
salaah doesnt take that long and can be prayed in their own offices.
i dont see what the fuss is about.
 
united said:
why cant they schedule a 10 minute break for salaah times?
salaah doesnt take that long and can be prayed in their own offices.
i dont see what the fuss is about.
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As an employer I would agree to a 10 minute non-paid break if it kept employee moral up.
 
assalaamu 3alaikum,

To take a café break is ok but prayer is a big no no thing wallaahulmusta3an. I cannot stand the dubble-standard. May Allah sub7anahu wa ta3ala guide us all ameen.
 
Sister Hoddan said:
assalaamu 3alaikum,

To take a café break is ok but prayer is a big no no thing wallaahulmusta3an. I cannot stand the dubble-standard. May Allah sub7anahu wa ta3ala guide us all ameen.
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People can use their coffee break to do what they please, why not use it to pray?
 
GARY said:
People can use their coffee break to do what they please, why not use it to pray?
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You see, sometimes, the prayer time happens to not fall on a café break which means one has to go for a few minutes in order to pray. You seem to have no knowledge of how significant the 5 daily prayers are for muslims or do you?

peace
 
Sister Hoddan said:
You see, sometimes, the prayer time happens to not fall on a café break which means one has to go for a few minutes in order to pray. You seem to have no knowledge of how significant the 5 daily prayers are for muslims or do you?

peace
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I had no idea that the prayers had to be done at a specific time. In that case, I restate my earlier post,
As an employer I would agree to a 10 minute non-paid break if it kept employee moral up.
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Or, if possible, the scheduled coffee break could be moved to the time needed.
 
assalaamu 3alaikum,

GARY said:
I had no idea that the prayers had to be done at a specific time. In that case, I restate my earlier post, Or, if possible, the scheduled coffee break could be moved to the time needed.
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Hi Gary,

Yes, the prayers fall at a specific time. I`m glad you understand and respect that.

peace
 
Sister Hoddan said:
You see, sometimes, the prayer time happens to not fall on a café break which means one has to go for a few minutes in order to pray. You seem to have no knowledge of how significant the 5 daily prayers are for muslims or do you?

peace
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Yeah... but can't you combine Dhur with Asr? And Asr with Maghrib? Or am I mistaken?
 
Sister Hoddan said:
assalaamu 3alaikum,




Why combine when one is capable to pray them on time?

peace
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Well, you are not capable if it means you will lose your job and therefore your means of providing for yourself and family. In this case, it would be wise to do as Muezzin has suggested, if that is an option(which it does seem to be).
 
Sister Hoddan said:
assalaamu 3alaikum,




Why combine when one is capable to pray them on time?

peace
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Not to put too fine a point on it, but sometimes certain people are unable to pray them at their alloted times. I know Dhur and Asr are particularly tricky to pray exactly on time for university students, because of classes which cannot be rescheduled for various reasons.
 
Let us say that as an employer I was lead to believe by my employee that the prayers had to be done at very specific times, and this was not flexible. And so, out of respect for this I allowed some flexibility in the schedule to provide time(clearly at the inconvienience to the business). And then later found out (from someone like Muezzin) that it was actually something that was flexible, I would be angry. Unless it was a very good employee I would likely sack/fire them for this abuse of trust.
 
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Assalaamu 3alaikum,

Salah (prayer) is a religious duty that has specified times as Allah(God) says: “Verily, the prayer is enjoined on the believers at fixed hours.” (An-Nisa’: 103)The time of the prayers shouldn´t therefore be violated but this rule is relaxed in certain situations as islam is an easy and practical religion( for example the combining of prayers). However, one should not make it a regular habit. Regarding work, this can easily be handled if one can speaks to his or hers boss in order to explain the situation and I`m sure it can be solved as the prayers do not take much time to perform. We should also know as muslims that this world is finite and being “afraid” of ones “boss” is not a good excuse to neglect ones religious duties. After all, the day of resurrection is approaching and if it is anyone who deserves to be feared it`s surely only Allah sub7anahu wa ta3la and not human beings. And Gary, losing a job is not our first priority. I´m not saying it`s insignificant but what I`m saying is that Islaam takes precedence over everything and anything. And you as an employer should not take it personally when a muslim insists on praying;it is a religious duty nor should you feel that your trust is being misused. I hope that I made myself more understood inshaAllah.
(For further information, it would be wise if you looked in the threads which deal with acts of worship ect.).
peace
 

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