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**KacypeJeope** · 08-01-2006, 08:00 AM

Assalamu Alaikum,

I've never had that problem at work or university. Outside these areas I did come across it and I politely declined. I don't think he understood to be honest but he accepted my explanation politely.

I think muslims can feel embarrassed about certain elements of their faith, and in their bid to explain things to non-muslims they come across apologetic or just succumb to their demands.

This is one of those situations. You might feel like a fool, declining what appears to be a minor sin, but every sin is great if we keep in mind who it is we're sinning against right?

Fi Aman'Allah

08-01-2006, 08:00 AM	#21
KacypeJeope Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	Assalamu Alaikum, I've never had that problem at work or university. Outside these areas I did come across it and I politely declined. I don't think he understood to be honest but he accepted my explanation politely. I think muslims can feel embarrassed about certain elements of their faith, and in their bid to explain things to non-muslims they come across apologetic or just succumb to their demands. This is one of those situations. You might feel like a fool, declining what appears to be a minor sin, but every sin is great if we keep in mind who it is we're sinning against right? Fi Aman'Allah
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