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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.

Recently one Muslim man named Umar shared how his Jewish co-worker treats him at work

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Muslim Man Posts On Twitter How His Jewish Co-Worker Treats Him Every Day

“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

Muslim Man Posts On Twitter How His Jewish Co-Worker Treats Him Every Day

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Wil Vanderheijden 5 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.

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G13 5 years ago

This story made me happy (:

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Carol Emory 5 years ago

It also helps to ask questions. People are more than willing to share information with those willing to learn. I found out that a co-worker was a Jehovah's Witness and I knew that they do not celebrate birthdays or holidays. I always thought that was kind of sad until I asked her about it. She explained that, according to her religion, everyday was a celebration and that no one day should be singled out over another. I thought that was kind of cool.

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Ronel du Plessis 5 years ago

Can I please upvote this comment x100!!!!

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Tammy Ralph 5 years ago

I agree with you in general but It's not really that everyone expected this story to be about intolerance and hate, it's the way the heading is worded that makes you assume it's going to be bad.

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terbass 1923 5 years ago

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Sammiche 5 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.

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glowworm2 5 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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Wina Jackson 5 years ago

Gelatin usually made from skin, cartilage, and bones of Pig or cow. I'm a practicing Muslim everytime i eat Marshmallow or anything like Jello or stuff i really need to chrck the halal sign of it. Just for sure

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Lyone Fein 5 years ago

Gelatin is also not kosher!

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El Lie 5 years ago

The only difference is in the slaughter of the animal: for both it has to be done in the name of God and with a slit through the neck, and all the blood has to flow out. For kosher meat, the meat has to be soaked in salty water (i think) to drain out even more blood. I know there are some nuances in communities but jews are generally more strict in as to who may slaughter (has to be a jew most of the time?) and it has to be a rabbi who makes the 'benediction'. In Islam it is enough if a muslim slaughters with the intention to do it for God. For muslims it is permissible by the Quran to eat kosher meat just like 'halal' meat, but for jews there is no such analogy since the torah came before Islam.

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Anna Repp 5 years ago

I found out about this last year at my daughter's birthday party. We had an outdoor event with campfire and s'mores and one of her friends said she could not have those because of the gelatin. I had no idea!

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Vicki Keyak 5 years ago

Kosher Jews can't eat non- kosher gelatin also.

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Umar Patel 5 years ago

Funny enough, my coworker who I mention in my tweets is also a non-practising Jew! That made it even more special that he knew so much about Islam and my dietary restrictions and prayer timings!

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Monster munch 5 years ago

It is unlikely he looked these things up. Religious food restrictions etc are commonly practised in Israel, so most Israeli's will know what is Halal/Kosher. I am Israeli. I was buying milk once and I noticed the seemingly same milk was packaged slightly differently. I asked the Arab, Muslim worker about it. He explained it was to do with them being certified by different Rabbis.

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Cookie 5 years ago

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Kaisu Rei 5 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!

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Rare Cuts 5 years ago

You should try it!

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Wil Vanderheijden 5 years ago (edited)

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G13 5 years ago

This story made me happy (:

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Carol Emory 5 years ago

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Ronel du Plessis 5 years ago

Can I please upvote this comment x100!!!!

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Tammy Ralph 5 years ago

I agree with you in general but It's not really that everyone expected this story to be about intolerance and hate, it's the way the heading is worded that makes you assume it's going to be bad.

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terbass 1923 5 years ago

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Sammiche 5 years ago

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glowworm2 5 years ago

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Wina Jackson 5 years ago

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Lyone Fein 5 years ago

Gelatin is also not kosher!

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El Lie 5 years ago

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Anna Repp 5 years ago

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Vicki Keyak 5 years ago

Kosher Jews can't eat non- kosher gelatin also.

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Umar Patel 5 years ago

Funny enough, my coworker who I mention in my tweets is also a non-practising Jew! That made it even more special that he knew so much about Islam and my dietary restrictions and prayer timings!

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