Looks like it doesn't, he has that kind of name, he practises his religion everyday, he believes that if it is necessary to die for his country he is prepared to do just that.
Why single him out, he is one of millions of muslims, he is one of hundreds of thousands of muslims who resides in the UK, he is one of many who think that fighting in Afghanistan is important to both his basic human beliefs and his religious beliefs.
I salute him, him and the other 600+ muslims in the British Army.
In his own words :
My home is the UK. As a Muslim, that's the place I'd happily die for and kill for. That's the same way it's going to remain until my dying day.
"My entire soul belongs to the UK and I'm more than proud to fight for this country."
Please remember him when you label everyone the same Pte Shehab El-Din Ahmed El-Miniawi, is serving with 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment in Helmand Province, a Taliban stronghold and scene of some of the heaviest fighting in the nation.
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Shehab El-Din Ahmed El-Miniawi - just another muslim ?
Quote by MidsCouple24
Looks like it doesn't, he has that kind of name, he practises his religion everyday, he believes that if it is necessary to die for his country he is prepared to do just that.
Why single him out, he is one of millions of muslims, he is one of hundreds of thousands of muslims who resides in the UK, he is one of many who think that fighting in Afghanistan is important to both his basic human beliefs and his religious beliefs.
I salute him, him and the other 600+ muslims in the British Army.
In his own words :
My home is the UK. As a Muslim, that's the place I'd happily die for and kill for. That's the same way it's going to remain until my dying day.
"My entire soul belongs to the UK and I'm more than proud to fight for this country."
Please remember him when you label everyone the same Pte Shehab El-Din Ahmed El-Miniawi, is serving with 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment in Helmand Province, a Taliban stronghold and scene of some of the heaviest fighting in the nation.
great post am in total agreement with what you have written.
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'Just another Muslim' what?
Whilst I think your post raises a good point, in raising awareness of the diversity of our armed forces, it also presupposes that we think all Muslims are the same.
I know I don't.
Whilst I think your post raises a good point, in raising awareness of the diversity of our armed forces, it also presupposes that we think all Muslims are the same.
I know I don't.
I think that like many forum posts most people will see this for what it is "if the cap fits wear it"
How could I label every none muslim the same when I firmly believe that all muslims are not the same? Obviously the same can be said of all nationalities, religions, races, groups even swingers if you want a completely diverse group of people.
Not all Germans believed in exterminating the Jews, many members of the Nazi party were against it, not all Catholics support the church's view on abortion or birth control or the gay/lesbian members of the Catholic Religion.
It would be crazy for anyone to think that everyone was the same, felt the same, did the same. Perhaps I could have worded it better but I am not an educated man just one who has a view I like to share with others in the forums
so fair point but no offence was intended.
Interestingly I posted a similar post on Facebook (a thread about being in the EU or being British) and every single reply (there were many) were very racist in thier comments, it is good to see that here at least the comments have been supportive and those that disagree have chosen to stay quiet on the subject.
How could I label every none muslim the same when I firmly believe that all muslims are not the same? Obviously the same can be said of all nationalities, religions, races, groups even swingers if you want a completely diverse group of people.
Not all Germans believed in exterminating the Jews, many members of the Nazi party were against it, not all Catholics support the church's view on abortion or birth control or the gay/lesbian members of the Catholic Religion.
It would be crazy for anyone to think that everyone was the same, felt the same, did the same. Perhaps I could have worded it better but I am not an educated man just one who has a view I like to share with others in the forums
so fair point but no offence was intended.Interestingly I posted a similar post on Facebook (a thread about being in the EU or being British) and every single reply (there were many) were very racist in thier comments, it is good to see that here at least the comments have been supportive and those that disagree have chosen to stay quiet on the subject.
Naivity is what you think not what others think.
Reminding people that not everyone is not the same is harmless unless of course you disagree and think that everyone is the same, do you ? are you the naive one ?
Perhaps your reply was well intentioned so I will say no more because personally I don't believe in trying to find fault with any post that is written with good intent, we can't all be educated writers and we can't all put into words what we think in our heads to make it come out perfect.
Reminding people that not everyone is not the same is harmless unless of course you disagree and think that everyone is the same, do you ? are you the naive one ?
Perhaps your reply was well intentioned so I will say no more because personally I don't believe in trying to find fault with any post that is written with good intent, we can't all be educated writers and we can't all put into words what we think in our heads to make it come out perfect.
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'Just another Muslim' what?
Whilst I think your post raises a good point, in raising awareness of the diversity of our armed forces, it also presupposes that we think all Muslims are the same.
I know I don't.
a lot do.
after the london bombings a poll was carrid out amonst muslims. 33% of them either agreed with the bombers or had simpathy with them. go figure
sorry but a lot of peeple would not trust a muslim that is a fact of life that the current and past bombings have led peeple to think that way. you may not but many peeple do and sorry to say i feel that way to.
Quote by starlightcouple
'Just another Muslim' what?
Whilst I think your post raises a good point, in raising awareness of the diversity of our armed forces, it also presupposes that we think all Muslims are the same.
I know I don't.
a lot do.
after the london bombings a poll was carrid out amonst muslims. 33% of them either agreed with the bombers or had simpathy with them. go figure
sorry but a lot of peeple would not trust a muslim that is a fact of life that the current and past bombings have led peeple to think that way. you may not but many peeple do and sorry to say i feel that way to.
Then why hasn't there been a similar mistrust of the Irish within these shores?
Quote by starlightcouple
sorry but a lot of peeple would not trust a muslim that is a fact of life that the current and past bombings have led peeple to think that way. you may not but many peeple do and sorry to say i feel that way to.
It is said that the only reliable way of negotiating with an Arab (Muslim) is with your foot on his throat.
I think there is a lot of truth in that...
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Then why hasn't there been a similar mistrust of the Irish within these shores?
when the IRA were bombing the british maneland in the 70's and 80's in particular there was a huge mistrust of the irish in general.
but the irish problem was realy aimed at the british where this muslim problem is a world wide problem. many many many countries have felt the force of bin laden and the Al Qaeda's followers and sadly will continue. The irish problem has almost stopped and the british mainland has not felt the full force of the IRA for years and peeple have short memories.
there was a huge mistrust of the irish over here in the uk but the irsih did not have a look about them where as the muslims have a certain look and i know that after the london bombings any person who looked of darker skin carrying a bag or rucksack on the underground was under suspision because they simply looked of arabic skin tone. fact sorry.
Quote by starlightcouple
Then why hasn't there been a similar mistrust of the Irish within these shores?
when the IRA were bombing the british maneland in the 70's and 80's in particular there was a huge mistrust of the irish in general.
but the irish problem was realy aimed at the british where this muslim problem is a world wide problem. many many many countries have felt the force of bin laden and the Al Qaeda's followers and sadly will continue. The irish problem has almost stopped and the british mainland has not felt the full force of the IRA for years and peeple have short memories.
there was a huge mistrust of the irish over here in the uk but the irsih did not have a look about them where as the muslims have a certain look and i know that after the london bombings any person who looked of darker skin carrying a bag or rucksack on the underground was under suspision because they simply looked of arabic skin tone. fact sorry.
So your saying it's ok to mistrust people when they attack the British mainland but if they only kill British Troops in Ireland and British Subjects living in Northern Ireland it is not fair to mistrust them, a view some people may think as being very singular.
Some Gypsies steal, they are renowned for it and every gypsy will agree that there is a great mistrust of them, people in hoodies, groups of black males on a street corner, for some even men in police uniforms initiate a feeling of mistrust, that is the human way.
That is why it is not such a bad thing once in a while to remind people that not everyone is the same.
And before anyone asks,
Do I trust Muslims when I see them boarding a bus or plane ? - No
Do I cross the street if I see a group of black men hanging around on the corner = Yes
Do I sometimes think the Irish person I am chatting to might be an IRA supporter - always
Do I trust gypsies - never
I am no different to many others, except perhaps that I am prepared to give them the benefit of the doubt and know that there is a good chance they will be good people
Someone said that 33% of Muslims questioned supported the London Bombings, cool 2 thirds of muslims were against it then, there was a time when almost all the population of Southern Ireland and a third of the population of Northern Ireland supported the IRA not to mention most Americans.
Do I trust Muslims when I see them boarding a bus or plane ? - No
Do I cross the street if I see a group of black men hanging around on the corner = Yes
Do I sometimes think the Irish person I am chatting to might be an IRA supporter - always
Do I trust gypsies - never
I am no different to many others, except perhaps that I am prepared to give them the benefit of the doubt and know that there is a good chance they will be good people
Someone said that 33% of Muslims questioned supported the London Bombings, cool 2 thirds of muslims were against it then, there was a time when almost all the population of Southern Ireland and a third of the population of Northern Ireland supported the IRA not to mention most Americans.
