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To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (12494)	9/25/2008 9:52:27 PM
From: Proud_Infidel	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20106

ISLAMIC TOILET ETIQUETTE: YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP!.....A follow up to my previous post: Just when you though you had heard it all: Islamic toilet etiquette en.wikipedia.org Rules Say before entering the toilet: In the name of Allah, O Allah! I seek refuge with You from all offensive and wicked things (Al-Bukhaaree) One should enter the toilet with the left foot and leave with the right foot. It is not permissible to enter the toilet whilst carrying or wearing anything bearing the name of Allah, such as the Quran, or any book with the name of Allah in it, or jewelry such as bracelets or necklaces engraved with the name of Allah. One should remain silent whilst on the toilet. Talking, answering greetings or greeting others is forbidden.[2] One should not face nor turn your back on Al-Qiblah whilst relieving yourself.[3] One should be out of sight of people when going to the toilet[citation needed] It is considered forbidden to relieve oneself whilst standing up, lying down or if you are completely nude.[citation needed] One should avoid going to the toilet anywhere where people may take rest or gather for any purpose.[citation needed] Do not raise clothes until you get close to the ground and do not uncover the body any more than is needed. Defecation in squatting positionOne should sit on the feet (e.g. squat) keeping thighs wide apart with the stress on the left foot. Do not look to the private parts of the body nor the waste matter passed from the body. Do not sit more than needed. Do not spit, blow nose, look hither and thither, touch the body unnecessarily nor look towards the sky but relieve oneself with the eyes downcast in modesty.[citation needed] After relieving oneself it is essential to perform Istinjaa (washing with water) of the anus and/or genitals with the left hand and water[citation needed]. The precise mode of performing Istinjaa has also been defined by religious leaders: "At the beginning of Istinja, it is preferable to use toilet paper three times. If Istinjaa is being done on a hot day, then the person should start from the front to the back and then from the back to the front and the third time from the front to the back. If Istinjaa is being done on a cold day, then he should begin from the back to the front. After wiping, he should wash his hand first and then he should cleanse himself with two fingers and three fingers if necessary together with ‘pouring’ water. When using the two fingers, one should keep the middle finger in front and the ring and index finger behind it. After beginning with the fingers in this position, he should bring the ring finger forward and rub with the middle finger and ring finger. Thereafter, he will wipe with the index finger, if necessary. He should continue until all the impurity and smell is removed. The left over water after Istinjaa is paak only if there is no impurity in it." (Mufti Ebrahim Desai) And further: "To wash the orifice with water, even though no filth is stuck to it after relieving oneself, is desirable. If the filth is sticking to it (less than a Dirham or equal to it) then the use of water is 'Sunnah' (optional) and in the case the filth stuck to the orifice is more than a Dirham then its washing with the water is 'Fard'. (obligatory)" Islamic Academy Other than toilet paper, water and the left hand Istinjaa can be performed with earth, grit, stones and worn-out cloths provided they are all clean. It is forbidden to perform Istinyaa with bone, any edible item, dry dung, baked brick, potsherd, coal, fodder, writing paper and anything which has even a small value. After this process the hands should also be washed. When leaving the toilet one should also say a prayer, "Praise be to Allah who relieved me of the filth and gave me relief."[4] en.wikipedia.org

To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (12494)	9/26/2008 9:59:46 AM
From: DeplorableIrredeemableRedneck	Respond to of 20106

sharia friendly toities LOL! what will they think of next? KILLIN MYSELF LAUGHING!!!!!

To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (12494)	9/27/2008 8:04:47 AM
From: lorne	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20106

Iran: Jailed ayatollah asks Pope to help free him Tehran, 26 Sept. (AKI) - adnkronos.com Iran's jailed Ayatollah Sayyid Hossein Kazemeini Boroujerdi has written a letter to Pope Benedict XVI and other religious leaders asking them to help secure his release. The ayatollah asked the pontiff to "...defend the divine credibility and spiritual sacredness" by asking the Iranian authorities to respect human rights. The letter was reportedly smuggled out of jail and distributed by the ayatollah's representative in Europe. It was also addressed to Israel's chief rabbi, the grand mufti of al-Azhar and the Saudi ulema of Dar al-Fatwa. Addressing the Muslim leaders, Kazemeini says that "Political Islam is erasing the word of God and his prophet, Mohammed", while he asks rabbis to "make the world hear the cry of the Muslims in Iran, in the name of the same God that (we) jointly worship." Kazemeini has been jailed since October 2006 with a group of his supporters. They have been accused of anti-constitutional activities and heresy. Rights group Amnesty International claims that Kazemeini has been tortured for the past two years. He is known to oppose political Islam and the presence of the mullahs and ayatollahs in government and institutions. Kazemeini has broad support in Iran and before his arrest, thousands of people filled stadiums to hear his sermons.