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2010-06-20 India-Pakistan

Some Muslim practices cause poverty, Muslim religious leader says

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Posted by tipper 2010-06-20 02:59|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 duh!

Posted by 3dc 2010-06-20 03:28|| 2010-06-20 03:28|| Front Page Top

#2 Muslims dont believe in material wealth so in UK are happy to collect welfare cqs and live in social housing.Also they tell me many workplaces dont provide places for prayer!

Posted by Paul D 2010-06-20 11:27|| 2010-06-20 11:27|| Front Page Top

#3 It's more 'tribal' than 'Muslim' practices.

But even in laying blame, the religion takes priority.

Posted by Pappy 2010-06-20 13:03|| 2010-06-20 13:03|| Front Page Top

#4 There might be some possibility for reform in this. One of Islam's big selling points was that it was better than tribalism. So the initial reform could be in ended repugnant tribal traditions--in the name of Islam.

Yes, I know, baby steps. But they have had some luck in phasing out female circumcision, which about everyone agrees is grotesque.

Posted by Anonymoose 2010-06-20 16:11|| 2010-06-20 16:11|| Front Page Top

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