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Muslim Man Posts On Twitter How His Jewish Co-Worker Treats Him Every Day
Working next to someone every single day is not an easy task. As time goes by you get to know your co-worker better, and whether you like it or not, you have to try your best to be as kind as possible to each other. After all, you are spending most of the time together. For some, it can get even more difficult if their colleague shares different cultural or religious beliefs, and it can get challenging to respect each other despite having completely different ways of living.
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Recently one Muslim man named Umar shared how his Jewish co-worker treats him at work
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“I first noticed Elliot was nicer than others when I’d mention halal/haram (lawful/unlawful) and he knew exactly what I meant. Even times when a few of my coworkers would go to a meat deli at lunch or for beers, he knew not to invite me because he knew I’d say no. Elliot was knowledgeable on Islam to a high degree. Over time, it became more apparent that he genuinely cares about others and looks out for their best interests,” Umar told Bored Panda.
Many people were expecting a completely different story and were glad that it turned into a positive lesson for many of us
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Wil Vanderheijden 7 years ago (edited)
All reasonable people can get along with each other regardless of gender, religion. colour, social status etc. etc. It's the fanatics and the ignorant that mess this world up. The media give all the negative incidents all the coverage and hardly ever report positive things that are happening. As you can read in the comments almost everyone expected another story about intolerance and hate. That's how our minds are set right now.
Sammiche 7 years ago
Wow, that coworker did his homework! I'm a non-practicing Jew (and yet still identify as Jewish) so I eat bacon cheeseburgers without shame, but I'm always touched when someone stops and asks "oh c**p, this has pork. Is that okay?" I always assumed that Halal was basically equivalent to Kosher, but the gelatin thing really threw me.
glowworm2 7 years ago
If I'm not mistaken, gelatin is often made with animal bones--usually those of a pig. As a conservative Jew (someone who is somewhat religious, yet not Orthodox ) as a kid, my mother wouldn't let me get certain Hostess snacks because they were made with animal fat or bones.
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Kaisu Rei 7 years ago
It's amazing to see people be considerate of each other instead of assuming that everyone does things the same way you do! Like he went as far as make sure the medication he was giving his colleague was something he could take and that's amazing!
Allen John 7 years ago
How should a Muslim and a Jew greet each? "Hey, what's up my brother from another mother?" (a bible referenced humor)
Anggi Pangastuti 7 years ago
Lol. I'm pretty sure I may get down voted but, hey that's hilarious. Quran acknowledge both Abraham's son as well
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Rachel Ward 7 years ago
In academia I work with people from a wide range of cultures and religions. It's kind of funny that I'm the athiest, but know more about their religions and make sure they're being accommodated than some super-religious people. It's just respect for others.
Calypso poet 7 years ago
I think most atheists are more likely to know about more religions because they’re not afraid to look to other fatiths for information. It seems some Christians don’t want to explore others beliefs. They’d find they have a lot more in common than they think. At least this has been my experience. I have a huge catholic family but was raised Jehova Witness (cult, not religion). I’m atheist but I respect others choices as long as there’s no hate or harm towards others.
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Misterscooter 7 years ago (edited)
Despite our differences, we can love one another. If you are led to hate *someone* just because they are different or you disagree, it is time to re-evaluate things in your world view.
Vasili 7 years ago (edited)
A lot of people are surprised when they get to know that stories of this kind are very common in Israel. There are so many places where daily co-existence between Arabs (Muslims and Christians), Druze and Jews is a reality. Thousands of people work together in companies, start-ups, making music and movies, hospitals and even serve in the army.
Mavia Kainaat 7 years ago
Ah ! Such a beautiful post.Loved it ! May Allah give guidance to that man. Today,the global society is in need of such stories to be shared explicitly. :)
mtvare 7 years ago
@Øyvind Havn at least they were not practicing human sacrifice like some in northern europe ;) and you should read old testament for understanding where all that violence in quran is coming from. p.s. l'm against all kind of violence and religions, not protecting anyone here.
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glowworm2 7 years ago
I love how this colleague did his research and is always looking out for his Muslim co-worker.
Ethan Daniel Harley 7 years ago
A lot of the Jewish laws are similar to that of Muslims. Assuming the jew is not religious, he may have known many of the Islamic laws. :)
Load More Replies... Wil Vanderheijden 7 years ago (edited)
All reasonable people can get along with each other regardless of gender, religion. colour, social status etc. etc. It's the fanatics and the ignorant that mess this world up. The media give all the negative incidents all the coverage and hardly ever report positive things that are happening. As you can read in the comments almost everyone expected another story about intolerance and hate. That's how our minds are set right now.
Sammiche 7 years ago
Wow, that coworker did his homework! I'm a non-practicing Jew (and yet still identify as Jewish) so I eat bacon cheeseburgers without shame, but I'm always touched when someone stops and asks "oh c**p, this has pork. Is that okay?" I always assumed that Halal was basically equivalent to Kosher, but the gelatin thing really threw me.
glowworm2 7 years ago
If I'm not mistaken, gelatin is often made with animal bones--usually those of a pig. As a conservative Jew (someone who is somewhat religious, yet not Orthodox ) as a kid, my mother wouldn't let me get certain Hostess snacks because they were made with animal fat or bones.
Load More Replies... Kaisu Rei 7 years ago
It's amazing to see people be considerate of each other instead of assuming that everyone does things the same way you do! Like he went as far as make sure the medication he was giving his colleague was something he could take and that's amazing!
Allen John 7 years ago
How should a Muslim and a Jew greet each? "Hey, what's up my brother from another mother?" (a bible referenced humor)
Anggi Pangastuti 7 years ago
Lol. I'm pretty sure I may get down voted but, hey that's hilarious. Quran acknowledge both Abraham's son as well
Load More Replies... Rachel Ward 7 years ago
In academia I work with people from a wide range of cultures and religions. It's kind of funny that I'm the athiest, but know more about their religions and make sure they're being accommodated than some super-religious people. It's just respect for others.
Calypso poet 7 years ago
I think most atheists are more likely to know about more religions because they’re not afraid to look to other fatiths for information. It seems some Christians don’t want to explore others beliefs. They’d find they have a lot more in common than they think. At least this has been my experience. I have a huge catholic family but was raised Jehova Witness (cult, not religion). I’m atheist but I respect others choices as long as there’s no hate or harm towards others.
Load More Replies... Misterscooter 7 years ago (edited)
Despite our differences, we can love one another. If you are led to hate *someone* just because they are different or you disagree, it is time to re-evaluate things in your world view.
Vasili 7 years ago (edited)
A lot of people are surprised when they get to know that stories of this kind are very common in Israel. There are so many places where daily co-existence between Arabs (Muslims and Christians), Druze and Jews is a reality. Thousands of people work together in companies, start-ups, making music and movies, hospitals and even serve in the army.
Mavia Kainaat 7 years ago
Ah ! Such a beautiful post.Loved it ! May Allah give guidance to that man. Today,the global society is in need of such stories to be shared explicitly. :)
mtvare 7 years ago
@Øyvind Havn at least they were not practicing human sacrifice like some in northern europe ;) and you should read old testament for understanding where all that violence in quran is coming from. p.s. l'm against all kind of violence and religions, not protecting anyone here.
Load More Replies... glowworm2 7 years ago
I love how this colleague did his research and is always looking out for his Muslim co-worker.
Ethan Daniel Harley 7 years ago
A lot of the Jewish laws are similar to that of Muslims. Assuming the jew is not religious, he may have known many of the Islamic laws. :)
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