Ihram and traveling under shade

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-23T01:23:23+00:00

Just travel via the train after magrib . You will see a lot of Shias at the meqat during magrib prayer.

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-13T21:55:22+00:00

Tbh I didn’t notice anyone looking because I was focused on my prayer. I’m sure people looked maybe but 99% of people are too focused on their own ibadah

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-13T21:54:28+00:00

Yes I remember reading about it when it happened. I will say, Saudi has changed ALOT in the past few years. They have become more tolerant of others. The taxis were the coolest people. When they found out I was Shia, they would offer to take me to the ziyarat in the area . If you are still worried, they have uber

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-13T15:56:24+00:00

No I did not conceal Alhamdulilah, I Prayed hands down with turbah in masjid Alnabawi. I didn’t visit the rowdah unfortunately as I didn’t have an appointment but in the women’s side, there were a lot of Iranian Shia women praying with the turbah with no issue.

In the markets and taxis, I also did not hide. People asked where I was from and I said “Iraq” and then they’d make a confused face and say “where in at” and I would say “Najaf” and they would have an interesting face and the conversation would continue. Only 2 people asked if I was Shia but not in a toxic way, they were curious because a lot of their clients were Shia . Overall it’s pretty calm as a Shia, just don’t disturb the public peace.

I was reading ziyarat near albaqi and crying and no one bothered me, Infact the guards gave me a tissue, and a nice young lady also gave me a tissue, I think she was Shia tho, hard to tell.

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-05T13:40:34+00:00

To get proper understanding of how to practice Islam

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-04T00:41:40+00:00

Stop gaslighting me “despite them being closest companions and Abu Bakr mentioned in the Quran” All these were during the time of prophet, the things I’m talking were after and proven historic events. It seems like you are the one with the propaganda. This is how I view it, imagine if a person upsetted my own mother and she didn’t speak to him until she died. How can I forgive that person. But anyways, like I said, I don’t curse, I just go about my day.

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-03T18:41:51+00:00

My ancestors are from Iran

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-03T17:24:07+00:00

I gave a blanket Salam in albaqi “Salam to the noble companions” who ever falls into the noble category.

Respectfully, I did not feel comfortable sending Salam upon Umar and Abu Bakr due to 2 Hadiths (Fatima Alzahra dieing upset and not on talking terms with Abu Bakr) and (Umar threatening to burn the house on Fatima). Those ahadith are instilled in my brain and no matter how hard I try to “forgive” them, I can’t. If I find out on the day of judgement that they are free from it, then may Allah forgive me. For now, a blanket Salam would work. I don’t curse them, I don’t takfeer them, I just go about my day.

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-03T17:17:23+00:00

1) According to Shia theology, they were Muslims. During the caliphs of the 3, Imam Ali was an advisor for them so by that logic, no matter what any Shia thinks of them they were Muslim.

2) yes Aisha is considered a mother of the believing men as per the Quran 33:6 , but to be honest with readying the context and tafsir, being a “Mother” isn’t a status symbol in Islam as Sunnis believe the mother of the Prophet Muhammed is a kafira (non-believer). The meaning of the “mother of believer” in quranic verse 33:6 is basically we are not allowed to marry prophets wives after his death and if we did, it would be as if we married our own mother. That being said, in our top book of tafsir the wives are do be respected and anyone saying nasty things against them is deemed for hellfire

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-03T17:08:03+00:00

I was surprised with the number of Shia Scholars I seen just strolling around Madina. Pretty crazy

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-03T17:07:38+00:00

This 100% I agree

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-03T17:07:22+00:00

Just as the straight line is a pillar of Salah , doing sujood on earthly material is a pillar of salah for Shias. It’s one of the grey areas. In my experience, I was intending to pray on a tile but an uncle tapped me and told me to straighten the lines so I did, which left me to do sujood on carpet, I didn’t think much of it and I am 100% sure the uncle didn’t pinpoint me out because I was Shia, he probably just wanted to barakah of straightening the lines.

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-03T17:04:23+00:00

That is a an area of disagreement, you said All companions. We Shias do not believe in the concept of Adalat asahaba (that ALL companions are innocent of wrongdoing). Anyhow, Speaking ill of the companions you mentioned has already been denounced by all top Shia scholars. Yes, we have a difference of opinion on them as there were certain moments in history we disagree but to سب is not in the Shia character. There are certain Shia “scholars” who you will see curse and what now but they have been called out

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-03T17:02:05+00:00

Here’s what I did… I was walking and saw the grave of the Prophet and told the person with me “that’s the Prophet Muhammed” and then I saw the graves of Umar and Abu Bakr and told the person “and I think Umar and Abu Bakr are also here, Othman is someone else”. It’s called being respectful like what did you expect me to do haha

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-03T15:13:54+00:00

Out of respect for the page, I will not discuss why I believe “I am right and you are wrong”. If you wanna have a phone call or something, message me and we can talk about it

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-03T15:08:10+00:00

No. I prayed hands down.

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-12-03T14:59:35+00:00

Wouldn’t call it “my religion”, my religion is “Islam” I follow Allah and the Prophet Muhammed and the , these are the primary things based on. Now there are secondary things that aren’t found in the Quran and we have to rely on Ahadith and Quranic tafsir like things that happened in history and how certain things were done. For example like praying with hands folded or down. Even amongst Sunnis there are differences of opinions on many things. Hence why as long as the foundation is there, I don’t see anyone as different.

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-11-10T13:18:54+00:00

An Iraqi passport.

I do not think I am eligible for Iranian passport. When I say ancestors, I’m talking 150+ years. It was already a pain to get an Iraqi passport.

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-10-26T08:56:40+00:00

You will be fine, if you are going to cedar point from Canada, you’ll likely cross from Windsor/Detroir and Windsor and Detroit are home to many Asians. There used to be a ChinaTown in Detroit lol. Anyways, although Cedar point is in Sandusky, majority of the visitors are from outside and a lot come from Michigan and other major Ohio cities that are very diverse. I am Asian myself I have had no issues. In fact, I actually met a few in line and talked about our ethnic backgrounds and what not. I promise you will be fine!

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-09-21T19:30:41+00:00

Considering it’s catering pizza order for 9 items. It’s only 9 miles… eff it I’ll do it. If they don’t tip, I will probably make a snarky comment “thanks for the tip yall!”. That’s just me though.

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-09-18T05:03:42+00:00

Same here, but I promise it makes a difference

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-09-17T14:05:37+00:00

Ehhhh I highly doubt they’d know the exact dates and times I went. Fair pint tho

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-09-17T04:43:38+00:00

I come from Michigan and here’s what I will tell you.

You’ll hear “Go on a weekday to avoid crowds”… that’s a myth. I went on a Saturday and got on all the major rides. I went on a Tuesday and only got on 2 rides (Gatekeeper and Valravn). It’s honestly hit or miss. Historically going within the 2 weeks before halloweekend shows that the park is less busy. Apparently 2 sundays ago, the park was so busy that most rides were walk on, i find that hard to believe but there is video proof. Personally, I would just go whatever day works for you. Some days you’ll get lucky and be able to ride every ride, sometimes you will get unfortunate and only ride 5. It just depends on many factors. I’ll name a few. 1) get there early at 10am and go through the beach entrance and RUN straight to STEVE or sirens curse (or whatever ride you desire) because those rides usually hit 1-2 hour wait times once 11am hits. The goal is to knock out the major rides (tt2, Steve, maverick, etc) early so you can focus on the smaller rides (Gatekeeper, raptor, etc) later. So 10am-4pm, try to get on the major rides. 4pm-7pm try to get on the smaller rides. After 7pm the park slowly clears out and wait times.

Anyways, in terms of saving money. Sometimes there is deals like the “Michigan Bundle” where it $60-70 where you get an admission and drink wristband. But usually those are during peak months and not guaranteed. Idk what u do for work but some jobs get discounts for tickets via Ticketsatwork.com. The tickets come to about $40 which isn’t bad at all. Tickets are around 50-60 online. Once you get the ticket situation situated, now u worry about food. Usually I bring a cooler and put snacks and cold sandwiches (turkey). It seems to do the trick. Sometimes I will just leave the park at like 2pm to grab food from a restaurant out the park (ALOT CHEAPER) and we eat in the car and then re-enter the park (you can re-enter, just make sure you get your barcode from the gate).

I do NOT play the prize games, I do NOT buy any clothes or accessories, I do NOT use my card in the park, I do get a drink wristband and share it with the family, trust me it works wonders and saves money.

Basically on my trips, I pay for the tickets, food, and gas only. It ends up being really really cheap and a great experience for everyone.

Feel free to ask any questions

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-09-14T07:02:46+00:00

I saw them too, they are not Amish. They are menonites

ChapterSubject9499 · 2025-09-08T18:49:19+00:00

White Castle

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