Recently, my acquaintance, one of those who long for the Soviet Union and believes that capitalism is evil, finally went to America himself. I hoped that this trip would change something in his mind and that he would return as a different person. However, he returned an even greater criticism of the Western way of life. According to him, people …
Read moreThroughout human history, which is more than 300,000 years, over 100 billion people have been born and died on Earth. The vast majority of them appeared before the advent of Islam. These people had no opportunity to get acquainted with the teachings of the Quran and, therefore, could not follow its prescriptions. Even after the appearance of Islam, millions of …
Read more-Are we obligated to know our language? I will not learn the Kazakh language. Why do I need it? There have been no scientific discoveries made in it. There are no world literary masterpieces in it. I will not do international business in it and will not earn millions. Why should I learn your Kazakh language?
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Read moreMy niece told me that her school friend dreamed of becoming a ballerina, but her parents, practicing Muslims, did not allow her to attend ballet classes because ballet is “haram.” The girl had to give up her dream despite her obvious talent and passionate desire. Another acquaintance of mine forbade their daughter from practicing rhythmic gymnastics because Islam prohibits sports …
Read moreIf someone does you a favor, even if you didn’t ask for it, you subconsciously feel indebted to them, you want to thank them, and you do something for them. For example, in the 1970s, the income of the Hare Krishnas in the USA began to grow rapidly only after they started using a new tactic. Before asking for donations …
Read moreImagine living in an Islamic country, for example, Saudi Arabia. You have your own rules and customs that are hundreds of years old, and you strictly adhere to them.
One day, refugees from another country, for example, Israel, come to your country. They ask for your help, appealing to your human compassion and humanity. They say there is a war …
Read moreFor many centuries, Jews and Palestinians have been in conflict over their right to live in the “Promised Land,” that is, in Palestine.
Let’s try to understand this conflict and describe it in simple, understandable language.
Palestine is a territory that includes the modern states of Israel, Palestine, Jordan, part of Syria, and part of Lebanon.
In …
Read moreRecently, I have noticed such a phenomenon: at Russian-speaking business events, entrepreneurs from Russia often address unfamiliar people as “ты” (informal “you”). Participants from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and other Central Asian countries experience cultural shock from this. In these countries, it is customary to address unfamiliar people, even younger ones, as “Вы” (formal “you”). Furthermore, after getting acquainted, even older individuals …
Read moreI often see closing stores, restaurants, cafes, and hair salons in the city. I genuinely feel sorry for the owners of these businesses, who undoubtedly suffered huge losses. When I think about such bankrupt companies on the scale of the country, my heart bleeds. How many resources, money, and efforts were spent in vain? No one will reimburse these businessmen …
Read moreThe debate about wearing religious clothing in schools is raging not only in Kazakhstan, but also throughout Europe.
My opinion is unequivocal: if the state proclaims itself secular, then all religious attributes should be removed from schools: crosses, crucifixes, the Quran, etc., students should not display their religious affiliation, i.e., they should not wear crosses, scarves, prayer beads, etc.
Outside …
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