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Originally Posted by DarkFish
I don't mind about Islam itself. I do mind about the fact that most muslims here do not want to confirm to European culture. If you move to another country, you must adapt to it.
If they come here, they can believe what they want. But they must adapt to our establishment, and not demand of us natives to adapt to theirs.
Which is why the plans for the mosque were met with a considerable amount of resistance from the neighbourhood. We don't want minarets, we don't want calls of prayers. And we certainly don't want all parking spots in the neighbourhood to be taken by mosque goers while there's not enough room now already. |
I don't see how minarets or calls to prayer go against culture, though. In this context, by "culture" I mean moral values, social norms. I am not talking about architecture, music or visual arts. Sure, a mosque or minaret is going to stand out in a non-Muslim environment at first, but only because it's different. Minarets aren't meant for you, and you're not forced to go. And so they do not interfere with your life unless
you let it. Sure, we are more used to church bells than Islamic calls to prayer, but this is purely a cosmetic difference, and only a question of familiarity.