Ramadan Kareem!! (9 Viewers)

Yamen

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Apr 20, 2007
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isn't that why people follow religion? so that they get some special attention from the creator

i mean if islam was the right religion than sissoko should at the very least be statistically significantly better than his counterpart who is non-religion and is doing everything else the same
That is down to the person him self. I can't impose on him following the religion. Many muslim players don't fast because of their duty and then makeup fo rit. Back in the days, Muslims used to go to war fasting and they never complained!

If Sissoko is slacking at the club and blaming it on the fast, then that is wrong!
 

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Jan 7, 2004
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So what's the deal when my religion is alcoholism? That's right, I'm an alcoholic. I won't stop drinking. This will dramatically affect my performance, but I'm still a professional?

No, one religion is socially accepted, another one isn't. It's all bollocks.
it comes down to the fact that there is sanity in numbers, and that is that. one can only hope things change, but i wouldn't take it further
 

Seven

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Jun 25, 2003
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That is down to the person him self. I can't impose on him following the religion. Many muslim players don't fast because of their duty and then makeup fo rit. Back in the days, Muslims used to go to war fasting and they never complained!

If Sissoko is slacking at the club and blaming it on the fast, then that is wrong!
That's because they all died.

Besides going to war while fasting.. that earns you 15 extra virgins at the very least.
 
Apr 12, 2004
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That is down to the person him self. I can't impose on him following the religion. Many muslim players don't fast because of their duty and then makeup fo rit. Back in the days, Muslims used to go to war fasting and they never complained!

If Sissoko is slacking at the club and blaming it on the fast, then that is wrong!
I would only agree with your post if Sissoko was allowed a Glock 19, and an M-16 A3 on the field, because that might actually allow him to do his job better, plus he could pull that whole "I'm a soldier" nonsense in the post-match press conference.
 

Seven

In bocca al lupo, Fabio.
Jun 25, 2003
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One can only wonder why those muslims went to war in the first place, with Islam being such a peaceful religion and all.
 

Bjerknes

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Mar 16, 2004
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I think it is unprofessional to fast while not explaining to the manager that you're not 100% due to your religion. If Sissoko is indeed fasting and has not told Ranieri that he's not 100%, that is wrong in my opinion. As Andries has said already, one could relate this to a player who is taking some drug that is hindering his performance. Players that are indulging in cocaine or some other illegal substance will feel the effects out on the pitch, just like somebody who isn't eating in a healthy fashion over time. Some of the implications of both situations are the same; the player isn't 100% due to decisions in his control.

Isn't this what you call breaching a contract? Either way, I find it unprofessional behavior if he isn't being forthright with what is possibly impeding his performances.
 

Yamen

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Apr 20, 2007
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You're telling me that none of the soldiers, who were going to war.. and didn't get to eat, complained. Now what's the likelihood of that?
I would kindly agree. But that wasn't the state of the entire troop. Perhaps few cases. And back then, they had more understanding to Islam and the cause they are fighting for.
 

Enron

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Oct 11, 2005
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So what's the deal when my religion is alcoholism? That's right, I'm an alcoholic. I won't stop drinking. This will dramatically affect my performance, but I'm still a professional?

No, one religion is socially accepted, another one isn't. It's all bollocks.
You're arguing alcoholism against a daylight fast. The two aren't even close. Pick another analogy.

Or wait. If you're Ranieri and you know Momo is an alchy, do you play him?

I don't know if you mean to but you come off like you're just mad at religion.

Think of it from Momo's point of view. If Sissoko doesn't fast, in his public position, he'll be a "bad muslim" and looked down upon by the muslim community. But at the same time he can still be about 75-80% on the pitch and probably better during night games. No contest. He's going to play.

Professional or unprofessional is a dumb accusation. Just cause someone practices a religion doesn't make him unprofessional. This was never a problem when he was at Pool, we had depth. You guys have plenty of depth to handle the mid table down in Serie A, Ranieri should know better and on "big match" days have him take a travel break.
 

Yamen

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Apr 20, 2007
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One can only wonder why those muslims went to war in the first place, with Islam being such a peaceful religion and all.
My man.. I am not going to discuss this further as this will derail out of topic and then start a huge fuss on the forum.

If you are being attacked, would you remain peaceful? or would you fight back?!
 

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