Saudi Arabia bans all things red ahead of Valentine's Day

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Everyone has a right to celebrate what they wish and in which Faith they choose,

However, I think the Christian link to Valentines day has nothing whatsoever to do with Jesus or his teachings.
Even today, people buy cards, send flowers, just because its the day to do it.

Ask the majority of people who participate in Valentines day and they'll probably tell you that they didn't even know that it was linked to Christianity at all!

If people do not wish to get involved. ..that is of course thier right.to refrain, dont buy the card, dont send anything, just ignore it... simple really.
 
NoWingedAngel said:
Okay, fair enough. Let's say that it used to be a Pagan holiday and was usurped by Christianity.

So, you'll of course include circumambulation of the Ka'ba and its housing of the idols of Pagan Arabia until the usurpation of of it by the Prophet and re-dedication of it to Allah to be the exact same thing, right?

If not, then you aren't being consistent.
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the kabah was built by Abraham peace be upon him the father of hanifiya

Remember We made the House a place of assembly for men and a place of safety; and take ye the station of Abraham as a place of prayer; and We covenanted with Abraham and Isma'il, that they should sanctify My House for those who compass it round, or use it as a retreat, or bow, or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer).
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Behold! We gave the site, to Abraham, of the (Sacred) House, (saying): "Associate not anything (in worship) with Me; and sanctify My House for those who compass it round, or stand up, or bow, or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer).
22:26
 
amani said:
the kabah was built by Abraham peace be upon him the father of hanifiya

Remember We made the House a place of assembly for men and a place of safety; and take ye the station of Abraham as a place of prayer; and We covenanted with Abraham and Isma'il, that they should sanctify My House for those who compass it round, or use it as a retreat, or bow, or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer).
2:125

Behold! We gave the site, to Abraham, of the (Sacred) House, (saying): "Associate not anything (in worship) with Me; and sanctify My House for those who compass it round, or stand up, or bow, or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer).
22:26
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You realize there quite a few christians who say the same about their holidays right?

Redacting history doesnt make you correct.
 
i love this, how saudia has riled up all these stupid Islamophobes! they are so mad because they are used to abusing and oppresing Muslims in their countries, but now they have one of their stupid holidays being banned and completly knocked out and their all nagging!

good job saudia.
 
heres my plan for valentines:

-go to university

-go set a bank account up

-go to the council tax office and tell them i am exempt since i am a student

-go buy lunch and dinner from the lebanease place

-come home and eat my lunch like at 6

-come on the internet

-write some articles for my website

-update my website

-prepare some material for my public debates in march.

-eat dinner sometime at night

-go sleep
 
The_Prince said:
i love this, how saudia has riled up all these stupid Islamophobes! they are so mad because they are used to abusing and oppresing Muslims in their countries, but now they have one of their stupid holidays being banned and completly knocked out and their all nagging!

good job saudia.
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Who are these invisible people you are referring to?
 
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Thank God atleast Saudi is free from this crap:thumbs_up, Valentines day promotes alot of **** between the opposite genders and i'm glad saudi hushes up the source of it,
I can imagine that pakistan is probably doing the total opposite
 
The_Prince said:
i love this, how saudia has riled up all these stupid Islamophobes! they are so mad because they are used to abusing and oppresing Muslims in their countries, but now they have one of their stupid holidays being banned and completly knocked out and their all nagging!

good job saudia.
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Oh yeah... Let me tell you folks.

There is absolutely nothing better than waking up, having a good stretch, a shower and breakfast, and putting in a hard day's work of abusing and oppressing some Muslims.

I happen to think a lot of Islam is quite beautiful, so how about you stop with your stereotyping since you'd cry to high Heaven if the situation was reversed.

Now... where did I put that roll-eyes smiley...

Oh, here it is.

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Since when was VD a Christian celebration?

Though I think the King should be paying more attention to what THEY get upto behind closed doors! Practice what you preach the hypocrites. they drink, smoke, fornicate like animals, in the land of the Kaaba!
 
Isambard said:
O yeah, I forgot about my morning ritual. God knows I cant start my day without slapping muslim children and then plotting ways to cause strife in the ummah:heated:
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You do realize that when the Quran warns us of disbelievers it means that we avoid your lifestyle and theology and keep to the ways that Prophet Muahhamd ( pbuh) gave us.We will almost never be as pious and good as the Prophet BUT at least Muslims have the ability to follow what he taught instead of denying it like you. Now, if I had to choose between a Muslim who sins all the time, and an atheist who abstains from sinning, we are obliged to choose the atheist because his actions are better than the Muslims. However, an "good" atheist will never be on par with a true Muslim who follows the lifestyle of the Prophet ( pbuh). Your exaggerated statements are out of context and serve only to humor yourself and convey nothing about reality.


On topic though, I am in college right now and let me tell you. Here, Valentines day is all about giving a girl a present so she can go to bed with you. It is the perfect opportunity for people of both genders to make bold moves on the opposite sex. Love, as someone else pointed out, is to be shown everyday. But these days Valentines Day = Plan B Pill Day.
 
Many people I know say we should ban VD here. it's just people making money for no reason whatsoever. Just like Mothers day, fathers day. it's rubbish!
 
Indeed it is rubbish. I know people who will abstain from contacting their parents until Mother or Fathers day. It has made it so that they only need to be with their parents and love them once a year.
 
AvarAllahNoor said:
Many people I know say we should ban VD here. it's just people making money for no reason whatsoever. Just like Mothers day, fathers day. it's rubbish!
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the thing is why should it even be necessary to ban it? why don't people have enough sense not to fall for the whole consumer thing? i agree it's rubbish - all you have to do is not participate. i don't celebrate any of the consumer holidays and yeah, people think it's strange. i wish more people would stop.
 
Greetings,

The_Prince said:
i love this, how saudia has riled up all these stupid Islamophobes! they are so mad because they are used to abusing and oppresing Muslims in their countries, but now they have one of their stupid holidays being banned and completly knocked out and their all nagging!

good job saudia.
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Who's getting riled? All I see is the majority of people, whether Muslim or non-Muslim, laughing voluminously at a cringingly stupid decision.

Peace
 
czgibson said:
Who's getting riled? All I see is the majority of people, whether Muslim or non-Muslim, laughing voluminously at a cringingly stupid decision.
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Laugh all you want, I can honestly say I am very used to non-Muslims (and even ignorant Muslims) making fun of us and our religion, it is nothing new. We are all going to meet our Lord one day and then we will know who is right and who was wrong.
 
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Malaikah said:
Laugh all you want, I can honestly say I am very used to non-Muslims (and even ignorant Muslims) making fun of us and our religion, it is nothing new. We are all going to meet our Lord one day and then we will know who is right and who was wrong.
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Thanks for being patronising. I always love that. :giggling:

Look, it's a stupid decision: one that shows paranoia and weakness. If you can't see that, fair enough - I'm not trying to convince you. You can believe whatever you like.

Peace
 
czgibson said:
Greetings,


Thanks for being patronising. I always love that. :giggling:

Look, it's a stupid decision: one that shows paranoia and weakness. If you can't see that, fair enough - I'm not trying to convince you. You can believe whatever you like.

Peace
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What is stupid, paranoia, and weak about it. Indeed you can believe whatever you like but at least let it be close to reality.
 
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