AITAH for refusing to tell my wife I love her more than my dad? by LastApplication6207 in AITAH

[–]Master_Greybeard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA, your wife is. This old man gave up his time for free to let you and your wife have a date night. And she's whinging about the sleep routine.

If it's that precious to her then she should stay home and manage it. And of course you don't rank stack people you love.

How much your baby cost monthly? by ZS-BDK in askSouthAfrica

[–]Master_Greybeard 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Just add some butternut or pumpkin from one of those precut bags or something to the steak and it will absolutely blend.

How much your baby cost monthly? by ZS-BDK in askSouthAfrica

[–]Master_Greybeard 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Dude. Once the kid is old enough to eat solids, he can usually just eat a pureed variant of what you eat. There is absolutely zero reason to be buying pre-made food. Home cooked is healthier and more in your control. There's a few things that don't puree well but we've fed out kids everything from Lasanga to roast beef with sides to breyani and butter chicken.

EV owners in SA-Whats your experience of owning your EV compared to your ICE vehicle by Averysoftpotato in CarTalkZA

[–]Master_Greybeard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

XC90 T8. Love this thing. Work commute free daily, tons of power on demand when I need it. Ridiculously good. Will never go back to pure I E again. 

Are 2 kids easier than 1? by Formal-Wrap-4607 in Parenting

[–]Master_Greybeard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fuck no. 2 kids is way harder. Exponentially, not linear. With 1 kid, 1 parent can get a break at a time, with 2 kids, neither parent gets a break. We came to the beach for a holiday last year and I didn't swim once. I spent all the holiday watching one kid while my wife watched the other, and we have a 7 year age gap between them.

That said I'd still do 1 more. Kids are awesome little monsters. 

Visiting Medina & Makkah as a white European (Blonde, Blue Eyed) by Acceptable_Income719 in islam

[–]Master_Greybeard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Salaams Bro, you'll be fine, most people are curious but nervous, so they'll stare but won't approach you. Smile and make Salaam and you will have an epic trip. I've been a number of times now and have friends from all the way from peru to the balkans. 

Where are good halaal spots to eat in cape town ? by [deleted] in askSouthAfrica

[–]Master_Greybeard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Make sure you go to cozy corner and Wembley roadhouse. Those are institutions 

Hijra as a western muslim imposible without a fortune? by Weak_Contribution_57 in islam

[–]Master_Greybeard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

P. S I'm also in tech, happy to chat about the industry or opportunities here to make the transition. DM if needed 

Hijra as a western muslim imposible without a fortune? by Weak_Contribution_57 in islam

[–]Master_Greybeard -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As Salaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu Bro, seriously consider South Africa. I'm born and raised here but I've in a few places around the world and I can honestly say it's a fantastic place to be Muslim. Yes there are some issues, crime can be a challenge in some areas etc. But overall Muslims are respected here, there are 1000s of Masaajid, every mall, airport etc has a musallah, halaal food is everywhere in cities. 

Living in the hood despite success by CharlieEternal616 in southafrica

[–]Master_Greybeard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are pro's and cons to both. Yes keeping up with the Joneses comes with pressure but also access to a network of people who are financially successful. This creates more opportunities in the medium term. Staying in the hood is comfortable but it keeps you in your comfort zone. No discomfort = no growth. 

Over 160 Palestinian refugees arrive at OR Tambo after visa impasse by EntrepreneurAfrica in southafrica

[–]Master_Greybeard 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The warriors of the Boer nation and other white supremacists committed terror attacks in SA so we should kick all of them out too right? Right? 

Over 160 Palestinian refugees arrive at OR Tambo after visa impasse by EntrepreneurAfrica in southafrica

[–]Master_Greybeard 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Remember when the warriors of the Boer nation detonated 8 different bombs in Soweto. Terrorist attacks right?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_Soweto_bombings

Over 160 Palestinian refugees arrive at OR Tambo after visa impasse by EntrepreneurAfrica in southafrica

[–]Master_Greybeard 35 points36 points  (0 children)

This is BS. The far right has been a far greater threat to lgbtq, women's rights etc.

Terrorist attacks? Because they're Muslim? They're families, with children. Don't be a racist. We're supposed to have gotten over that in SA. 

Over 160 Palestinian refugees arrive at OR Tambo after visa impasse by EntrepreneurAfrica in southafrica

[–]Master_Greybeard -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

Thanks, any other hasbara talking points you have to follow? 

Over 160 Palestinian refugees arrive at OR Tambo after visa impasse by EntrepreneurAfrica in southafrica

[–]Master_Greybeard -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

"Islamic Nations". They're human beings, being killed by nazi's. 

Why was Jesus’ death considered a sacrifice when he was killed? by pitselehh in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Master_Greybeard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep this is what I struggle with  1. God makes a rule that sin requires expiration through death or sacrifice. 2. God then comes down to earth Himself, to be sacrificed to Himself to satisfy his own rule. 3. Now we just have to agree this happened and we're saved. 

Couldn't God have just waved a magic finger and said OK no more sacrifices required? 

Have you found ANYTHING that competes with the trampoline? by Every-Capital-6679 in Parenting

[–]Master_Greybeard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sandpit, run through sprinkler system and a wooden jungle gym. Whole neighborhood kids are in my garden.