on 30-11-2015 08:15 AM
on 30-11-2015 08:18 AM
good on them Lurker- thanks for posting their story. it shows me that not all are bad people
on 30-11-2015 09:59 AM
A very good news story but I'm afraid it doesn't pertain to all the refugees we have taken in over the years which is such a shame because they don't take the incredible opportunity to become part of our culture.
on 30-11-2015 09:59 AM
Goes against the stereotype, doesn't it? Good on them.
on 30-11-2015 10:12 AM
@lurker172602 wrote:Is this how they are all trying to change our lives and customs?
i recall reading here recently -
the opposition to bringing mainly christian
syrian refugees as part of the 12,000 refugees
to be resettled here. hopefully, this nice
story will change their minds
thank you for posting it
on 30-11-2015 10:48 AM
@debra9275 wrote:good on them Lurker- thanks for posting their story. it shows me that not all are bad people
i don't think its a case of good or bad.
just different. muslim faith encourages
to be charitable to other muslims.
the couple in the link are not muslim.
people who don't integrate are perceived as
bad. while it can and does cause divisions
and conflicts, doesn't automatically make
them bad, they simply stay true to their beliefs.
its just easier for ppl with similar values to
live together.
on 30-11-2015 11:44 AM
Muslims also are encouraged to give charity to non-muslims. There are two categories for charity. One is for muslims only while the other covers anyone in need. The altruism of Australian Muslims rarely gets reported in the medis which is a shame.
It is not only christian refugees who volunteer.
'
on 30-11-2015 11:58 AM
the couple in the link are not muslim.
Where in the article does it say what, if any, religion they are?
on 30-11-2015 12:01 PM
@bluecat*riverdancing wrote:Muslims also are encouraged to give charity to non-muslims. There are two categories for charity. One is for muslims only while the other covers anyone in need. The altruism of Australian Muslims rarely gets reported in the medis which is a shame.
It is not only christian refugees who volunteer.
'
muslims are obligated to give to muslims and
permitted to give to non muslims -
with conditions.
this explains it well:
on 30-11-2015 12:15 PM
I tried to simplify it. lol