When Jill Carroll was released in Iraq they gave her a gift of a gold chain and when the British were released from Iran today they were given new suits and a gift bag. This is rather bizarre behavior to us in the West. Is this a cultural or religious tradition of the mideast?
2007-04-05 03:38:00 · 9 answers · asked by CHELLE BELLE 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
both cultural as well as religiouse
2007-04-05 04:17:48 · answer #1 · answered by Eccentric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The middle eastern culture is known for its hospitality.
Arabs were the most hospitable people around and they still are in some respect. And the Iranians share the same culture through Islaam, which advocated the treating of guests with utmost courtesy.
The understanding of hospitality in the middle east is that of a man, who is free to drop by anytime to the host and stay as long as they like. The man is invited to feasts, invited to partake in events and given gifts either while his still there or when hes about to leave.
Also, those who know the culture, know that bringing gifts to the host, is also a very courteous thing to do and is a sign of good will.
For example, buying gifts for people in the West is somewhat similar with this respect, that its a sign of goodwill.
and the same and more can be said of the people of the Middle East.
2007-04-05 11:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by Antares 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the instance of the British sailors and Marines, that was Ahmednijad trying to save face in the eyes of the West.
2007-04-05 03:40:43 · answer #3 · answered by Maverick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"And people are naught but a single nation, so they disagree; and had not a word already gone forth from your Lord, the matter would have certainly been decided between them in respect of that concerning which they disagree."
Chapter 10: Verse 19
2007-04-05 03:58:58 · answer #4 · answered by SukaR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, incredibly etiquette area? assorted the solutions to this incredibly lack decorum and tact? besides, you may merely supply him something, different than alcohol or something that would desire to intend racism/ non secular intolerance like a replica of the yankee shape. perchance a container of chocolates, workplace stationery, a clock/watch or a mug?
2016-11-07 07:03:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
POWs are to be treated with care and kindness according to the Qur'an.
But the incidents you stated were done for political purposes, Politics is a dirty game.
2007-04-05 03:55:50 · answer #6 · answered by Black Hole Gravity Unleashed 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
at least they left with their heads still attached to their bodies.
2007-04-05 03:43:21 · answer #7 · answered by Yahoo admins are virgins 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
its something not related to religion
2007-04-05 03:48:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Arab hospitality :)
2007-04-05 03:40:55 · answer #9 · answered by Ѧashiq- Due 8/17 ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋