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Originally posted by Rudey
So basically following Islam is the Islamic principles, but of course you want a piece meal version of shariah where prayer is not required but alcohol is a no-no.
-Rudey
--You don't have to be Muslim to join but you have to practice Islam and follow the shariah (sometimes).
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Rudy, I believe that by this sorority being available it just gives women another option, so if they want to stay true to their religion they will have a sorority that will accept them as is. The reason prayer is not required would probably go into the fact that their are different sects and interpretations of Islam and to make prayer mandatory at certain times would be more like hazing or of being non-tolerate. Some women where hijab others dont, so that cant be forced on a person.
By saying islamic principles a potential member would know that alcohol will not be entertained and having a ham smoke out wouldnt be on the agenda, things like that. A sister will not have to keep asking "is there pork in that" when they go to social outings. And they won't be the only ones stopping what they are doing for prayer. Or they wont be the only one fasting during Ramadan and having to explain why they aren't going to the Christmas party. Their environment will just be better suited for them based on their religion is all.
It is a sorority Rudy, not a mosque or temple. They would probably be doing the same thing that other sororities do, service projects, pursuing academic achievement etc. Its just that you might recognize this sorority by their hijabs instead of their curvasious bodies, so to speak.
And a potential member doesn't have to be muslim, but then they should not be offended by certain practices or the name we call our Creator, or who we say our prophet is. They shouldnt be offended if we find passages from the Qu'ran more than the other holy books. They shouldnt be angry over what are considered our holidays as opposed to theirs. If that's the case then Gamma Gamma Chi wouldnt be a good fit for them. There's nothing discouraging them from joining, if they meet the requirements and believe in the mission of the sorority. Even if they never accept Islam as their religion, that doesnt mean they can't be a member. However, they should agree with the sorority in some way or why else would they join it.
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