Non-Muslims, how would you feel about SOFT Quran recitation or du’as before flight?

[Anonymous]

Okay, to further explain. I’m not a hijabi, and I’d be saying everything very softy like under my breath even whisper to not disturb anybody and for my own safety. Although I could be recognized as Muslin from my Arabic name necklace or Allah (swt) necklace. I recently came across this meme that went viral among Muslims that was like “nobody knows this flight made it safe bc I recited Ayat Ul-Kursi,” which is an Ayah (or verse) that brings safety and protection.

Last Ramadan, I got into the habit of still (under my breath ofc) saying what I’d do for my Salah (or prayer) when it was that time, whenever I was on the subway or bus. I occasionally still do that now that it’s not Ramadan. Now I know bc of the rampant islamophobia, flights would be different. Plus New Yorkers are very used to interacting w Muslims day to day.

Do you think I’d be okay doing it? I’ve heard horror stories of people being kicked off for just speaking Arabic or for their adhan notification going off from their phone.

Also do non-Muslims know what Du’a hands are? And would that be a dangerous thing to do?

thanks <3

[VanessaValentine]

In Islam is it required to pray in Arabic. Alah is just God in Arabic right? What people are scared of isn't necessarily Islam its Arabic. If you shout I love kittens in Arabic people would freak. I know in Christianity and even Judaism you can pray in any language.

[Asker]

Prayers and recitation in Arabic yes but supplication or Du’a can be any language. And yes Allah (swt) just means “the God” in Arabic. Do you think it’d be safe for me to do so? Like and not risk any issues w passengers or security?

[VanessaValentine]

In English your 100 percent okay with Arabic maybe just tel the person next to you what your doing and you should have no problems what so ever.

[Bratsondanielle]

Lol you can talk with your invisible friends above the clouds as much as you want for all I care... before, during, and after

[Jamie05rhs]

I wouldn't personally be offended. But you have to understand the issue is the language barrier. People don't know what you're saying. So that's why they are apprehensive.

[Asker]

You think I’d be safe doing so without reasonable risk of harrasment or ejection from the flight?

[Jamie05rhs]

@Asker Not sure, tbh.

[Jamie05rhs]

Thanks for the MHO.

[Anonymous]

Have you thought of saying it in your heart. God hears all prayers. Do you have to say it vocally?

[Asker]

Girls don’t have to say it out loud but it’s best to mouth it and honestly I think people would be more scared of me mouthing something and not saying it than whispering

[Anonymous]

I don't really care. Your religion is your own. As long as you're not preaching to me it doesn't matter to me.

[Agape93]

Go for it, I've no issue with prayers.

[Anonymous]

I don't mind if you feel safer do it

[Opinion Owner]

Where are you from?

[Pterodon]

You want to pray to a pagan god go for it

[Asker]

You know it’s the same God as Christianity and Judaism right? And that we believe in Isa/Jesus (as) and his miracles? “Allah” literally means “the one God” in Arabic. And the reason we call God Allah (swt) is bc Islam preserves the oldest version of the Quran in the original language that exists, to minimize influence. We are no different than Christians other than some small differences of account, belief that God acted through Jesus (instead of believing Jesus was the literal son of God), out having an additional prophet (Muhammad pbuh) [who by the way we don’t believe performed miracles or is God in any way], and our way of worship. So if you follow any Abraham of religion or any tradition that stemmed from it such as Baha’i, you called your own God a pagan one. I don’t disrespect your beliefs so please don’t disrespect mine.