Have you ever made this statement, perhaps even subconsciously, or under your breath? "These are 'my' people." If so, who do you point to? Do you identify with the entire human race? A particular race? A cultural/ethnic group? A nationality? A religious denomination? A political or philosophical affiliation? A group of close friends? Your family? Who?
Ok, but which do you identify with most strongly? Your culture? Your bloodline? Your country? They are not necessarily one and the same.
It depends. My people are not only Arabs. I think of Israelis as Brothers, and therefore my people are Semites. But all of Humanity is a Brotherhood.
It depends. Could be family, cricket team, Mumbaikars, Maharashtrians, Indians, Muslims. Generally "my people" is a term that would involve a shared history.
Ok, but would you still be saying that in the middle of Mongolia...where you would have little or nothing in common with anyone?
Is a fellow muslim automatically closer to you than someone on your cricket team. I was watching a documentary on the Hajj last week, and noticed there was still a kind of tribal or racial segregation...one and all wearing the same white shawl! http://divxlive.com/video-44-1268368
Of course not, I root for the Indian team against Pakistan! Its not segregation per se. Most Hajj trips are in groups, since it is cheaper that way; they tend to stick to each other. The white "shawl" is actually two towels (women wear gowns) and are to emphasise equality, doesn't matter how rich you are or where you are from, everyone changes into the simple outfit before Hajj.
I was going to use the word 'towel', because thats exactly what they look like...bath towels from the Holiday Inn. But I thought it would be an insensitive choice of words. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
And you can be surprised all you want that this is coming from a Syrian. I'm not a hardcore Muslim, I only call myself Muslim because my family is but I don't give a fuck. Syria for ever! I'm a patriot for sure. al-Jumreheye Suriyah!
Thats odd...most people from Muslim nations identify with their religion first and foremost, nationality is secondary. What would Syrian culture be without Islam?
"from Muslim nations" being the key phrase. Syria isn't a religiously dominated country (in other words, there is a bit of diversity and religion does not mix much with lifestyle). What it was before Islam was introduced.
Not really, that's a typical western misconception.Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! ME people are more nationalistic than religious.