By Adam Majewski
Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim
Minneapolis, MN-As tea has expanded through the ages, it has Brought together many cultures together for peaceful dialog. In times of war it was one of the major drinks use'd to support the discussion of peace treaties and offered by hosts when any guest came to visit whether invited and or uninvited.
In our Islamic history it is the social drink of choice. Many raised in countries where being muslim is not the majority, or the community for the most part is at war or conflict, don't have the chance to learn or pass down the rich history of tea drinking ceremonies to their youth or younger generations. It is an important part of our culture, because it helps keep us and our youth connected in a way many may not think.
Tea didn't begin in Muslim communities or Islamic culture, yet from commerce over time it became a symbol of hospitality and was served out of a mark of respect. It also symbolizes sociability and in some cases statues in countries which are now considered the third world or war torn.
In some cases the serving of tea is a mark of respect to one's guest's, also according to the fallowing hadith on hospitality, though there is no reference to tea it's self it does help fill this obligation in Islamic culture:
Abu Shuraih Al-Adawi reported: I heard with my ears and I saw with my eyes when the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, was speaking and he said, “He who believes in Allah and the Last Day should honor his guest and recompense him.” They said, “O Messenger of Allah, what is his recompense?” He said, “It is for a day and a night. Hospitality extends for three days and whatever is beyond that is charity.” He also said, “He who believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak goodness or remain silent.”
As more and more research on cultural anthropology is brought forth on Islamic tea culture, we as Muslims need to more and more continue to consider the continual need for tea. As a prospect for filling our Iman the service of tea has historically been widely accepted. It also does not bring in to cross cultural context the acts which are considered Haram(unlawful) while supporting peace amongst our Non-Muslim counterparts.
Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim
Minneapolis, MN-As tea has expanded through the ages, it has Brought together many cultures together for peaceful dialog. In times of war it was one of the major drinks use'd to support the discussion of peace treaties and offered by hosts when any guest came to visit whether invited and or uninvited.
In our Islamic history it is the social drink of choice. Many raised in countries where being muslim is not the majority, or the community for the most part is at war or conflict, don't have the chance to learn or pass down the rich history of tea drinking ceremonies to their youth or younger generations. It is an important part of our culture, because it helps keep us and our youth connected in a way many may not think.
Tea didn't begin in Muslim communities or Islamic culture, yet from commerce over time it became a symbol of hospitality and was served out of a mark of respect. It also symbolizes sociability and in some cases statues in countries which are now considered the third world or war torn.
In some cases the serving of tea is a mark of respect to one's guest's, also according to the fallowing hadith on hospitality, though there is no reference to tea it's self it does help fill this obligation in Islamic culture:
Abu Shuraih Al-Adawi reported: I heard with my ears and I saw with my eyes when the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, was speaking and he said, “He who believes in Allah and the Last Day should honor his guest and recompense him.” They said, “O Messenger of Allah, what is his recompense?” He said, “It is for a day and a night. Hospitality extends for three days and whatever is beyond that is charity.” He also said, “He who believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak goodness or remain silent.”
As more and more research on cultural anthropology is brought forth on Islamic tea culture, we as Muslims need to more and more continue to consider the continual need for tea. As a prospect for filling our Iman the service of tea has historically been widely accepted. It also does not bring in to cross cultural context the acts which are considered Haram(unlawful) while supporting peace amongst our Non-Muslim counterparts.
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