Riads in Casablanca

[momof1 205]

Posting fatwas, ahadeeth and ayat are really pointless if someone is not muslim. And, doing so in a judgmental holier than thou attitude is actully very unislamic. I can post some too...if you don't mind of course.

"Invite (all) to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious." Noble Qur'ân 16:125

I see nothing that is wise or beautiful about your attitude. Rather than chastising non-muslims for acting "un-islamic" you should focus your energy on the muslims who are in said "un-islamic" situations.

(109:6) To you is your religion, and to me, my religion.

Now, really because none of what you're saying is on topic

Edited January 12, 2012 by momof1

[Eesaan 5]

When I visited my fiance we always stayed at the IBIS Hotel next to the train station. Never had a problem. We stayed at the IBIS in several different cities and all was well.

maximum 6 months statutory prison sentance,if caught,possible deportation of non Moroccan(Moroccan Law)

CRIMINAL PENALTIES: While you are traveling in Morocco you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different from our own. In some places you may be taken in for questioning if you don’t have your passport with you. There are also some things that might be legal in the country you visit, but still illegal in the United States, and you can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States. If you break local laws in Morocco your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution. It’s very important to know what’s legal and what’s not wherever you go.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_975.html#criminal_penalties

[Ban Hammer 12,878]

[KittyPollitt 284]

I heart you, Charles.

[KittyPollitt 284]

maximum 6 months statutory prison sentance,if caught,possible deportation of non Moroccan(Moroccan Law)

CRIMINAL PENALTIES: While you are traveling in Morocco you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different from our own. In some places you may be taken in for questioning if you don’t have your passport with you. There are also some things that might be legal in the country you visit, but still illegal in the United States, and you can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States. If you break local laws in Morocco your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution. It’s very important to know what’s legal and what’s not wherever you go.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_975.html#criminal_penalties

I picture this guy as a gunless Moroccan rent a cop with a chest length beard and a kufi on his head.

[HannahP 119]

Whoa. It's the Islamic version of Bevets.

/summon Bevets

[Kindly Waiting 2]

I think this is now off topic and should be moved to the Off Topic section for religion.

[himher 634]

Whatever. Officials in these countries make fresh new laws on the spot and DEMAND the bribes.

@wack - muttawa are always gunless. Cant be trusted with one. Mumbling nuts in the US are generally prohibited from owning/carrying them too for the same reason.

On the issue of music:

Narrates ‘A’ishah (rta): The Messenger (sws) of God came to my residence while two female singers were singing the songs of Bu‘ath.1 The Holy Prophet (sws) lay down and turned his face to the other side. Meanwhile Abu Bakr (rta) entered and [seeing the singers] rebuked me thus: ‘Satanic musical instruments in the presence of the Holy Prophet (sws)?’ On hearing this God’s Messenger (sws) turned towards him and said: ‘Let them [sing and rejoice]’. When Abu Bakr was engaged in some other business, I signaled to the girls [to go out] and they left. It was on the ‘Id day.2 (Bukhari, No: 907)

It appears that music and musical instruments were permitted?

Well when a NON-MUSLIM comes to a MUSLIM country he or she must act accordingly to the LAWS of the ISLAMIC country and simply not think they can change them by bribes or any other ways of not complying with the law and the same is for the MUSLIM coming to NON-MUSLIM country.

[KittyPollitt 284]

@wack - muttawa are always gunless. Cant be trusted with one. Mumbling nuts in the US are generally prohibited from owning/carrying them too for the same reason.

Thanks for that nugget of wisdom. I was completely unaware of that. <----that's sarcasm, in case you were unsure.

[himher 634]

Considering the source?

No uncertainty here on the issue of sarcasm or nasty attitude but thank you for clarifying it for the rest of the e-world.

Kindly replace "nugget of wisdom" with "joke" and call your doctor immediately. You are out of hormone pills and appear as if you need a gallon of ice cream, a large multi-topping pizza, and a weekend to yourself.

Thanks for that nugget of wisdom. I was completely unaware of that. <----that's sarcasm, in case you were unsure.

[kristen_maroc 126]

Eeesaan, for your information, it is the type of attitude and condemnation that I read or hear about from people like you that turns me away from Islam. I'm married to an amazing man who is the epitome of what I think is a good Muslim. He's sinned in the past, but haven't we all? The way he talks about God and faith is inspiring, as is his way of treating people. He lives out his principles and I am constantly amazed by it... to the point that I accept Islam as A truth. He, his family, and the warmth, welcoming, open arms of many Moroccans I have spent time with have convinced me that Islam is a true, real path to God and one that I can only imagine He accepts.

I've thought about taking that path myself and feel somewhere between Christianity and Islam. I don't know where I am or where God will put me. I'm not rushing anything: I feel that God is probably happy with my journey, and I am confident that God will make clear where I am supposed to go.

When I read the things that you post: with the tone, the condemnation, and the judgement, the holier-than-you, superior sentiment, it puts a bad taste in my mouth. Maybe you don't realize it, but fear and condemnation isn't going to bring people to believe. Respect, love, care, and living the principles of the book while leaving judgement to God is a lot more inviting.