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**PaulCameron** · 08-25-2009, 09:18 PM

Is it really part of the spirit of Ramadhan to have so many savouries and lavish foods?

Lets say that without it, the women folk would brood and mope around. And the women folk generally tend to be the glue at home. They keep the family connected in a way the male members cannot.

Then again, I suppose you could say that it's a South African thing. Extravagant foods are part of and parcel of our Ramadhaan's.

And, while I do not condone lavish feasts, Allah has provided, so we express gratitude and partake of the bounties Allah has bestowed upon us.

Asslamo Allaikum,

Agreed....

South Africans are Jolly with a very good sense of humour, Masha'Allah

Good people to have around, Masha'Allah

Its just their Accent is bloody annoying, Only if South Africans could speak English, communication would be a damn side easier.

I honestly smiled a big smile when I read this. We think the Brits speak rubbish. In fact, one day a debate broke out in class and a somewhat furious SA bloke went rummaging through his books and the internet, and finally produced an authentic article that declared South Africa higher than the UK in terms of the level of English quality based on accent, usage etc.
However, we are still considered to speak a dialect of English.

But, accents aside, anytime you guys are down here, do let us know. Time allowing, it would be great to socialise a bit. We can poke fun at each other's accents, yeah?

08-25-2009, 09:18 PM	#28
PaulCameron Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 337 Senior Member	Is it really part of the spirit of Ramadhan to have so many savouries and lavish foods? Lets say that without it, the women folk would brood and mope around. And the women folk generally tend to be the glue at home. They keep the family connected in a way the male members cannot. Then again, I suppose you could say that it's a South African thing. Extravagant foods are part of and parcel of our Ramadhaan's. And, while I do not condone lavish feasts, Allah has provided, so we express gratitude and partake of the bounties Allah has bestowed upon us. Asslamo Allaikum, Agreed.... South Africans are Jolly with a very good sense of humour, Masha'Allah Good people to have around, Masha'Allah Its just their Accent is bloody annoying, Only if South Africans could speak English, communication would be a damn side easier. I honestly smiled a big smile when I read this. We think the Brits speak rubbish. In fact, one day a debate broke out in class and a somewhat furious SA bloke went rummaging through his books and the internet, and finally produced an authentic article that declared South Africa higher than the UK in terms of the level of English quality based on accent, usage etc. However, we are still considered to speak a dialect of English. But, accents aside, anytime you guys are down here, do let us know. Time allowing, it would be great to socialise a bit. We can poke fun at each other's accents, yeah?
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