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Salam-Though I agree with your basic premise which is the real Islamic position on all issues ultural, social and political etc, and thnk God for halal turkey too, I am a bit hesitant when it comes to thanksgiving in America because of its implications regarding the so-called American Indian tribal presence historically, and their future existence. I share both Indian/African traditions which is not a happy view regarding thanksgiving and anglo-american presence. In the caribbean our people have a 'thanksgiving' tradition, for recognition of God's bounty, like success in exams, job, a pay raise, a new house etc. This was taken from the Muslims Africans of hausa/yourba traditions called 'saraka' a corruption of the arabic sadaqa, but it is not connetected to the colonisation and extermination of a people. please think about this.
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Great article. Demonstrates religious tolerance and the ability for all to exist together and enjoy together. Yes Thank God for Halal turkey too!!!!!!!

Agreed. All ocasions where family and friends can get tigether is an opportunity for good. However, Thanksgiving, the all American holiday actuall includes all Americans, those of whatever religious beliefs as well as native Americans and perhaps it's the only official holiday that does.

Taking it over and declaring it to be a religious event defeats all that it stands for. The original Thanksgiving happened when starving pilgrims were feed by native Americans, nothing at all to do with faith.

The pilgrims displayed their religious intollerance by declaring them to be heathen savages. And their racial prejudices prevented converting them to Islam, the defacto seat of religious tolerance. Of course the rest of that story, "trail of tears" for example is swept under the rug.

So I can only agree with your premise, and a good time was had by all at my house. Except the turkey of course.