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Post by homesteader on Jun 8, 2004 21:33:25 GMT -5
...right hand? Is that his wedding ring? This is during the interview section of course.
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Post by Vivian on Jun 8, 2004 22:32:51 GMT -5
Oh, this has come up many times! It isn't just on the DVD, that's just where Yusuf wears his ring!I always wondered the same thing, but I don't know why!
Peace,Vivian
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Post by Justin on Jun 12, 2004 21:36:38 GMT -5
...right hand? Is that his wedding ring? This is during the interview section of course. Maybe the camera's are like mirrors? |
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Post by Jancat on Jun 12, 2004 21:48:42 GMT -5
I know this will sound really vague, BUT someone, somewhere, said that they thought it was an Islamic tradition to wear the wedding ring on the right hand. I'm afraid I'm not well-versed in this area, but if that IS the case, maybe someone with a better background in Islam could shed some light on this.
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Post by DiddleMingyAdams on Jun 12, 2004 23:21:38 GMT -5
I know this will sound really vague, BUT someone, somewhere, said that they thought it was an Islamic tradition to wear the wedding ring on the right hand. I'm afraid I'm not well-versed in this area, but if that IS the case, maybe someone with a better background in Islam could shed some light on this. in a nutshell, the right hand is considered the 'clean' hand. the left is like the 'cleaning' hand. like when you use the toilet and such. that is a very simplistic 'see jane run' explanation, mind you. |
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Post by kareema113 on Jun 13, 2004 1:32:33 GMT -5
Good explanation, sister. The only thing that I could add is that the right one is the hand that we eat with, of course, since the left has an unsavory purpose. Traditionally Arabs eat sitting on the floor from a communal platter with no other 'utensil' than the hand, so this distinction is important. When I was in the Middle East a couple of years back and we were eating at a relative's house, they would bring me a bowl and spoon when first encountering me. When I would decline this offer, my husband proudly informed them that I knew how to eat 'properly'.  This would bring a response of admiration towards me from the host family. Different strokes for different folks. peace, kareema |
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Post by HardheadedSofthrtd on Jun 13, 2004 15:43:10 GMT -5
If I'm not mistaken, wedding bands are worn on the ring finger of the right (not left) hand in the Greek Orthodox tradition, too.
-Joanne
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Post by robinssong on Jun 13, 2004 18:55:44 GMT -5
In our Roman Catholic church the wedding ring was traditionally worn on the right hand too, but nowadays people wear the ring just as they like - if they wear one at all.
Love, Sanna
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Post by 100dreamer on Jun 22, 2004 0:53:47 GMT -5
I don't think there are any rules in islam about wearing a wedding ring or where to wear it. The right-hand explanation sounds nice. I don't think rings are even required in islam. sister kareema, that's a funny story about eating with your hand! It's sooo true ;D the prophet of islam, peace be upon him, used to eat with only three fingers and sitting is such a way as to take up very little space, one leg up and against his chest. Out of piety, adoration and respect people like to follow this tradition. It has many benefits. Of course there is nothing wrong in islam about eating with a spoon LOL. It's been a while since I've eaten with my hand in that way. These days I eat soups  peace 2 u, -anwar |
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Post by Lucy13 on Jun 23, 2004 21:48:13 GMT -5
If I'm not mistaken, wedding bands are worn on the ring finger of the right (not left) hand in the Greek Orthodox tradition, too. -Joanne Yes, that's correct (I learned this from a G.O. friend of mine). |
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This would bring a response of admiration towards me from the host family. 
