Few days ago came and went the Musslem feast of Ramadan Eid . And I wish back all my believing and semi believing friends a very happy and merry Eid .
BUT !!!!
I honestly , and with no offence to anyone , consider and think of these wishes as offensive . Offensive at least to my philosophy in life , to my declared beliefs and my whole life practices and conducts , to my way of life . I don't think of myself nor consider myself a Musslem , nor for that mater , a believer in any other religion and their acknowledged creators , whether in the Biblical sense or outside of it .
I'm almost tempted to say , " I'm offended when so many of my friends think of me on those special days as a Musslem ." I'm being framed !! and with passing years , it looks as if there is no way out of it .
Years of discussions , declarations and writings couldn't erase this image or framing . One is born something and is stuck with the picture for ever .
There are two major Eids per year in an Islamic calendar , plus some other not very ceremonial religious days , all turning into major feasts , as more Musslems around the world are becoming more conscientious of their status , upstanding , and way more confident of themselves their rituals and customs , newly formed within their religion and religiosity .
To be reminded many times a year of something you're not and don't wish to be is a sad framing affair .
No offence to anyone in particular , just a state of mind , thanks to all for listening and salamat.
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