[VIDEOS/PICTURES] Mohammad Rizwan praying on the street in Boston - A publicity stunt?

[MenInG]

This video is being discussed a lot.

It shows Mohammad Rizwan praying on the street in Boston during his current trip to the USA along with Babar Azam to attend a Harvard course.

Question really is, what was the need for Rizwan to pray on the street and is it a genuine desire to perform his religious duty or simply a publicity stunt?

You decide.


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[Major]

Now even Rehan khan is talking against praying in public.


what despicable people, they themselves dont know anything about Islam and than bash those that practice it. Its not even non muslims who are having as much as an issue as so called muslims are.

 

[Rana]

Now even Rehan khan is talking against praying in public.


what despicable people, they themselves dont know anything about Islam and than bash those that practice it. Its not even non muslims who are having as much as an issue as so called muslims are.

Rizwan has overdone this

The guy read Namaz during a drinks break on the middle of the pitch against India in the World Cup

Never to read Namaz again during a drinks break after

 

[Major]

Rizwan has overdone this

The guy read Namaz during a drinks break on the middle of the pitch against India in the World Cup

Never to read Namaz again during a drinks break after

there is nothing wrong in that.

Like i have repeated 100 times, magrib prayer only has a 15 min window.

Do you guys even pray or use logic? It would had made sense had it been non muslim questioning, but you guys are talking as if you dont understand isalmic prayer timings.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I like Riz and don't mind his actions too much but I can say for a fact that I have never met a member of the tableghi jamat who has not had below average intelligence.

 

[Rana]

there is nothing wrong in that.

Like i have repeated 100 times, magrib prayer only has a 15 min window.

Do you guys even pray or use logic? It would had made sense had it been non muslim questioning, but you guys are talking as if you dont understand isalmic prayer timings.

It has a 15 minute window so yeah let’s pray on the street and get it filmed

 

[Major]

It has a 15 minute window so yeah let’s pray on the street and get it filmed

there is nothing wrong on praying in the side walk, muslims who pray usually do this.

He did not film it

 

[Rana]

there is nothing wrong on praying in the side walk, muslims who pray usually do this.

He did not film it

Muslims who pray usually pray on the sidewalk?

So why did he authorise it to be published?

 

[Major]

Muslims who pray usually pray on the sidewalk?

So why did he authorise it to be published?

Muslims are allowed to pray anywhere. All you need to is use anything as a janamaaz and pray.

The guy is in a foreign country, doesnt know his way around. Magrib struct and he had to pray soon so he did.

Prayer takes what 2 mins minimum, many of you are butt hurt that why did he took 2 mins of his life to pray to Allah.

He did not publish it himself anywhere and nor did his manager. Some journalist published it. He cant control people what to publish and what to not publish

 

[SalimBhai]

Muslims are allowed to pray anywhere. All you need to is use anything as a janamaaz and pray.

The guy is in a foreign country, doesnt know his way around. Magrib struct and he had to pray soon so he did.

Prayer takes what 2 mins minimum, many of you are butt hurt that why did he took 2 mins of his life to pray to Allah.

He did not publish it himself anywhere and nor did his manager. Some journalist published it. He cant control people what to publish and what to not publish

It’s so clear that it was for show

 

[Major]

It’s so clear that it was for show

did he or his manager publlish anything>?

 

[Rana]

Muslims are allowed to pray anywhere. All you need to is use anything as a janamaaz and pray.

The guy is in a foreign country, doesnt know his way around. Magrib struct and he had to pray soon so he did.

Prayer takes what 2 mins minimum, many of you are butt hurt that why did he took 2 mins of his life to pray to Allah.

He did not publish it himself anywhere and nor did his manager. Some journalist published it. He cant control people what to publish and what to not publish

Why would we be butt hurt for him praying? It’s his business

What annoys me in particular is his tendency to exhibit everything like he is Mahatma Gandhi of cricket

 

[SalimBhai]

did he or his manager publlish anything>?

Was there a random guy there at the exact moment ? Come one. It was part of his crew who filmed it and posted it

 

[Major]

Why would we be butt hurt for him praying? It’s his business

What annoys me in particular is his tendency to exhibit everything like he is Mahatma Gandhi of cricket

if he induleges in bad behavior later on than I would agrree with you, but when the guy hasnt done anything wrong lately, so why bash him for this

 

[saeedhk]

there is nothing wrong in that.

Like i have repeated 100 times, magrib prayer only has a 15 min window.

Do you guys even pray or use logic? It would had made sense had it been non muslim questioning, but you guys are talking as if you dont understand isalmic prayer timings.

You can pray Maghrib till an hour or at least 45 minutes after sunset. Time for Isha starts around approximately 1 hour 20 minutes after sunset.

 

[Rana]

I firmly believe Rizwan’s intentions were to show off. God can judge me for my opinion on this. I don’t care if my belief/opinion on Rizwan’s intentions here are harsh

This is because Rizwan has proven with time that he is an attention seeking showoff, with his speeches and his changing of name behind the back of the shirt etc.

 

[saeedhk]

I firmly believe Rizwan’s intentions were to show off. God can judge me for my opinion on this. I don’t care if my belief/opinion on Rizwan’s intentions here are harsh

This is because Rizwan has proven with time that he is an attention seeking showoff, with his speeches and his changing of name behind the back of the shirt etc.

You are spot on! He is a very cringy character who thinks he is real-life Ertugrul who is waging a war against no-believers.

 

[Major]

You can pray Maghrib till an hour or at least 45 minutes after sunset. Time for Isha starts around approximately 1 hour 20 minutes after sunset.

An hour for magrib? ))

 

[Major]

You are spot on! He is a very cringy character who thinks he is real-life Ertugrul who is waging a war against no-believers.

No the only one cringy here is are the people sitting in their homes dictating others that they should not pray gere and making assumptions that there enough prayer time to go anywhere else.

Not understanding what condition the person might be in, maybe hes late, cant find a msoque etc

 

[SalimBhai]

No the only one cringy here is are the people sitting in their homes dictating others that they should not pray gere and making assumptions that there enough prayer time to go anywhere else.

Not understanding what condition the person might be in, maybe hes late, cant find a msoque etc

Do you see other people on the street praying like him ? No.

 

[MenInG]

Poll added

 

[Major]

Do you see other people on the street praying like him ? No.

Alot of muslims that are very rigid with their 5 time prayers will find a spot to pray when times come. My dad has prayed like this many times. Islam allows it.

You are making poor arguments If other people dont pray that is a jstification for every muslim too not pray? Kudos to your reasoning.

 

[SalimBhai]

It is very clear from his previous actions that he is just showboating. Example World Cup game. Nobody prays like that. Sorry. He can go inside and pray to his hearts content . It’s profitable to show how pious you are . He is just playing the system.

 

[the Great Khan]

It is very clear from his previous actions that he is just showboating. Example World Cup game. Nobody prays like that. Sorry. He can go inside and pray to his hearts content . It’s profitable to show how pious you are . He is just playing the system.

Yeah because you know what's in his heart.. wah wah..do you pray bybthe way or are you one of those "yaar meri pant paleet hay" losers who talk about others Islam but can't even wake up for fair?

 

[SalimBhai]

Yeah because you know what's in his heart.. wah wah..do you pray bybthe way or are you one of those "yaar meri pant paleet hay" losers who talk about others Islam but can't even wake up for fair?

I am an atheist so no need to pray. Mr rozwan can pray to his hearts content . I am saying he prayed in the World Cup on the pitch to show off and say for the street in nyc when the mosque was right there. Same as the cab driver ( see video) praying on the hood of the car. It’s a competition to show who is the most pious. And being pious pays in Pakistan. Actually even in USA. .

 

[Rana]

Answer his question do you pray? If you don't i suggest you keep your rubbish opinions to yourself.

Still hurt are we

 

[SalimBhai]

Poll added

How come I don’t see the poll

 

[Saj]

Look I will never criticise anyone for praying whatever the religion.

But isn't praying on a street a little unusual? Also there must be mosques around in Boston?

 

[SalimBhai]

Apparently that’s nyc not Boston.

 

[MenInG]

How come I don’t see the poll

Use a browser on your phone access the full site and not the mobile style

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Namaz is between a person and Allah. Allah will know what intentions he had. It's better to pray than not pray at all. Personally if it were my choice, I would have prayed in the car.

Funny seeing liberals and non muslims having a problem with it.

 

[SalimBhai]

Use a browser on your phone access the full site and not the mobile style

thanks

 

[SalimBhai]

Namaz is between a person and Allah. Allah will know what intentions he had. It's better to pray than not pray at all. Personally if it were my choice, I would have prayed in the car.

Funny seeing liberals and non muslims having a problem with it.

I think everyone has stated they have NO problem with him praying. People are saying it's cringe they way he has gone about it. The same as what he did at the stadium in the WC.

 

[Third_Umpire]

It is Rizwan misfortune that’s he’s gone to Harvard and instead of soaking up the knowledge and experience, is more focused on spreading Islam. Handing out Qurans, praying on the streets… like I said, his loss and misfortune if this is how he’s embracing a learning opportunity.

 

[kingusama92]

He's the only player who makes such a show out of being religious.

There's no denying it.

 

[PakEngFan]

MashAllah. Even when he’s not playing he’s still toying with his haters.

 

[PakEngFan]

You can pray Maghrib till an hour or at least 45 minutes after sunset. Time for Isha starts around approximately 1 hour 20 minutes after sunset.

Not in Islam but yes in whatever religion you follow.

 

[Rana]

MashAllah. Even when he’s not playing he’s still toying with his haters.

Whilst also doing hidden shirk by showing off his spirituality?

 

[Rana]

Namaz is between a person and Allah. Allah will know what intentions he had. It's better to pray than not pray at all. Personally if it were my choice, I would have prayed in the car.

Funny seeing liberals and non muslims having a problem with it.

Lol

This guy speaking on what’s between a person and Allah

 

[saeedhk]

An hour for magrib? ))

Yes. I am astonished you do not know this. In fact, our Qari here in Hong Kong has told us that you can pray Maghreb an hour to 45 minutes after sunset depending on the season etc. The time limit is certainly not 15 minutes as you claim.

Here is the Fatwa from Darul Uloom Deoband, India.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2fspZ4chAM&t=85s

^ Dr Muhammad Salah explicitly says that the time limit for Maghreb prayer is not only 20 minutes. It is way more than that.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

This video is being discussed a lot.

It shows Mohammad Rizwan praying on the street in Boston during his current trip to the USA along with Babar Azam to attend a Harvard course.

Question really is, what was the need for Rizwan to pray on the street and is it a genuine desire to perform his religious duty or simply a publicity stunt?

You decide.


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Disclaimer: Rizwan is free to pray salat however he wants and where ever he wants.


IMO, in the Islamic theology, God appreciates meekness, docility and humbleness more than this display of chest thumping of a religiosity display.

If I was him, and it was time to pray Maghrib, I would've perhaps gone to a near by mosque or found a small corner and prayed with minimum public exposure, instead of throwing my Musallah in the middle of the street with heavy traffic in front of me.

There are two reasons behind it.

First, Islamic guidance tells us to respect the social norms (within the limit of your deen) when you visit foreign lands.
This public display of religiosity could irk locals. I would definitely try to avoid it as a guest.

The other angle is, how would many feel in Rizwan's own country if a Jew or Christian or Hindu starts worshiping their god in the middle of open public? Or if a Qadiyani prays in the middle of the open public?


Second, using common sense is also an Islamic trait.
This display of religiosity could be risky too. Some crazy head could launch a physical or verbal attack. And he could end up cussing out at your God, your religion and your prophet (saw) on top of his lungs.
Why would you let this happen?

You are on a foreign land - respect the locals and respect their social norms. This is an Islamic obligation.

They have let you build your mosques (at least 15 in the downtown Boston area) - try to let a Jew build his synagogue in your village in Pakistan.

You should use common sense. If you truly care about your prayers this much, thentake advantage of the freedoms that this country has provided to you, and plan accordingly to reach a near by masjid (any of those 15 within a 5 miles radius) and pray there.


And lastly, it was Baber with him. So most likely he captured this video.

But regardless of whether it was Baber or a fan, I would've humbly requested him to NOT post this video on social media because my salah is a pvt matter between me and my God, and not for sale or publicity or attention on social media.

It's like many people who go to Hajj or Umrah and take photos with Ka'aba behind their backs - and then post it on social media.
The entire purpose and intention of their Hajj is exposed to be shallow and lack honesty. This is not what you go to Hajj or Umrah for.

I would never want an appreciation of my Hajj or my Salah from anyone in the world. It's a matter between me and my God.

 

[Champ_Pal]

The streets are clean enough for Rizwan to offer prayers. God Bless The USA.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Lol

This guy speaking on what’s between a person and Allah

For Muslims, yes.

 

[RajBan]

There is nothing wrong in praying in public. However given how frequently this happens in open for Rizwan, it is pretty clear that he does this with full awareness, consciously not choosing to go to a prayer centre or more private space. Again this is absolutely fine if he is smart enough to leverage popularity out of it without causing trouble to others.

But then one poster raised a beautiful point. Rizwan should be equally receptive of another person from a different religion or sect doing his own stuff independently. Similarly tomorrow if somebody wants to gift him a Bible or Gita or anything else infront of camera he should be able to go through it with grace and smile.

 

[Major]

Disclaimer: Rizwan is free to pray salat however he wants and where ever he wants.


IMO, in the Islamic theology, God appreciates meekness, docility and humbleness more than this display of chest thumping of a religiosity display.

If I was him, and it was time to pray Maghrib, I would've perhaps gone to a near by mosque or found a small corner and prayed with minimum public exposure, instead of throwing my Musallah in the middle of the street with heavy traffic in front of me.

There are two reasons behind it.

First, Islamic guidance tells us to respect the social norms (within the limit of your deen) when you visit foreign lands.
This public display of religiosity could irk locals. I would definitely try to avoid it as a guest.

The other angle is, how would many feel in Rizwan's own country if a Jew or Christian or Hindu starts worshiping their god in the middle of open public? Or if a Qadiyani prays in the middle of the open public?


Second, using common sense is also an Islamic trait.
This display of religiosity could be risky too. Some crazy head could launch a physical or verbal attack. And he could end up cussing out at your God, your religion and your prophet (saw) on top of his lungs.
Why would you let this happen?

You are on a foreign land - respect the locals and respect their social norms. This is an Islamic obligation.

They have let you build your mosques (at least 15 in the downtown Boston area) - try to let a Jew build his synagogue in your village in Pakistan.

You should use common sense. If you truly care about your prayers this much, thentake advantage of the freedoms that this country has provided to you, and plan accordingly to reach a near by masjid (any of those 15 within a 5 miles radius) and pray there.


And lastly, it was Baber with him. So most likely he captured this video.

But regardless of whether it was Baber or a fan, I would've humbly requested him to NOT post this video on social media because my salah is a pvt matter between me and my God, and not for sale or publicity or attention on social media.

It's like many people who go to Hajj or Umrah and take photos with Ka'aba behind their backs - and then post it on social media.
The entire purpose and intention of their Hajj is exposed to be shallow and lack honesty. This is not what you go to Hajj or Umrah for.

I would never want an appreciation of my Hajj or my Salah from anyone in the world. It's a matter between me and my God.

If locals are being irk i think that would be there problem and not Rizwans.

And if Pakistan is a bigot country why should we assume that Rizwan is also a bigot?

Also the second thing you mentioned is a very big assumption, oh Rizwan may end up cussing or Rizwan may end up peeing his pants etc.

People end up having sex and making out on the road, and others mind their business. As long as RIzwan was not trying to convert someone or obstructing the path, he did nothing wrong.

A muslim ended up taking 2 mins just to pray and people have their undies in a twist here.

 

[Major]

The streets are clean enough for Rizwan to offer prayers. God Bless The USA.

Islam doesnt forbid us from praying anywhere, as long as you use something as prayer mat. A prayer mat can be any flat object. I have seen labourers use empty cement bags for the purpose of prayer

 

[Rana]

For Muslims, yes.

What about non Muslims? Allah isn’t there God too according to you?

 

[greatest]

Rizwan is a young guy with a different educational background from you all. His has less exposure and understanding of the world and definitely has less understanding of western culture. He thinks praying on the streets of Boston/New York is the same as praying on the streets of Peshawar/Mardan or Karachi.

Give him some time, the more he travels and interacts with people of different cultures, I'm sure he will broaden his mind, get out this Tabhligi mindset and learn more about himself and about the true essence of Islam. Attending Harvard was the first step. I wish him all the best.

 

[Rana]

“He thinks praying on the streets of Boston/New York is the same as praying on the streets of Peshawar/Mardan or Karachi”

Come off it mate. Rizwan knows exactly what he is doing with these stunts

He knew that his gifting the Quran and doing Azaan in some building went viral, and was giving him good press. He just kept on doing things that he thought would make him more and more popular

It’s part of his gimmick where he uses Islamic props such as the cringe X Dua celebration he does scoring a 50

 

[Major]

Rizwan is a young guy with a different educational background from you all. His has less exposure and understanding of the world and definitely has less understanding of western culture. He thinks praying on the streets of Boston/New York is the same as praying on the streets of Peshawar/Mardan or Karachi.

Give him some time, the more he travels and interacts with people of different cultures, I'm sure he will broaden his mind, get out this Tabhligi mindset and learn more about himself and about the true essence of Islam. Attending Harvard was the first step. I wish him all the best.

what a weird post.

Praying on the sdie of a pavement and in parks is commonly done by people who pray 5 times a day and are strict with their prayers.

This has nothing to do with education background or international exposure. Only people who feel inferior and feel shy about practicing their religion would say such things and judge others for doing it.

This is not tabligh. Tablihgi mind set is something else and completely different. True essence is Islam is exactly praying your namaz first and foremost.

Here are images of people that have prayed on the streets of New York

If you have inferiority complex when practising your own religion, than dont bash others who pracitse it openly and dont suffer from same complexes as you.

 

[Major]

“He thinks praying on the streets of Boston/New York is the same as praying on the streets of Peshawar/Mardan or Karachi”

Come off it mate. Rizwan knows exactly what he is doing with these stunts

He knew that his gifting the Quran and doing Azaan in some building went viral, and was giving him good press. He just kept on doing things that he thought would make him more and more popular

It’s part of his gimmick where he uses Islamic props such as the cringe X Dua celebration he does scoring a 50

Calling people for prayer is now a gimmick?

 

[Rana]

Calling people for prayer is now a gimmick?

Yes. It’s his gimmick

I genuinely believe that. I don’t doubt his niyyat with God. That’s for God to decide, not me.

But I genuinely believe he is now putting on a gimmick

 

[greatest]

“He thinks praying on the streets of Boston/New York is the same as praying on the streets of Peshawar/Mardan or Karachi”

Come off it mate. Rizwan knows exactly what he is doing with these stunts

He knew that his gifting the Quran and doing Azaan in some building went viral, and was giving him good press. He just kept on doing things that he thought would make him more and more popular

It’s part of his gimmick where he uses Islamic props such as the cringe X Dua celebration he does scoring a 50

Yup..I think his praying on the ground was definitely a show-off. He could have easily gone to the dressing room, prayed and come back on the field. Now the pavilion/dressing room is only a few mins, distance away, he doesn't need to take a cab to go there. Plus he can remove his pads, do Wodhu and pray peacefully. Why pray on the ground? If one can go to back to the pavilion for nature calls then why not for a 5 mins prayer? Even a guy like Amla used to pray in the dressing room.

Anyways, as I mentioned he is a young guy who is still exploring the world and himself.

 

[greatest]

what a weird post.

Praying on the sdie of a pavement and in parks is commonly done by people who pray 5 times a day and are strict with their prayers.

This has nothing to do with education background or international exposure. Only people who feel inferior and feel shy about practicing their religion would say such things and judge others for doing it.

This is not tabligh. Tablihgi mind set is something else and completely different. True essence is Islam is exactly praying your namaz first and foremost.

Here are images of people that have prayed on the streets of New York

If you have inferiority complex when practising your own religion, than dont bash others who pracitse it openly and dont suffer from same complexes as you.

Take it easy Bro. I too pray daily. Alhamdulillah, either at a mosque, office or at home. And I don't have any inferiority complex.

 

[Rana]

“Anyways, as I mentioned he is a young guy who is still exploring the world and himself.“

You are wrong here

He isn’t a young guy. He’s been a part of Professional cricket for close to a decade now. He is a grown man with children. He has been on tours with Pakistan and the A team before he became a part of the main national side around 2018 as well. He’s definitely seen the world enough and he’s definitely met people across the globe extensively in his life

There is no proof whatsoever that Rizwan used to do the same antics that he does now with his new found fame the way he did when he was just another cricketer

 

[greatest]

what a weird post.

Praying on the sdie of a pavement and in parks is commonly done by people who pray 5 times a day and are strict with their prayers.

This has nothing to do with education background or international exposure. Only people who feel inferior and feel shy about practicing their religion would say such things and judge others for doing it.

This is not tabligh. Tablihgi mind set is something else and completely different. True essence is Islam is exactly praying your namaz first and foremost.

Bro..Major Bhai. I get your point but there is definitely enough time between prayers to find a place to perform your prayers. I myself have on occasions not prayed on time because either I was in a meeting, driving, walking or playing sport, etc. But I had enough time especially when I was on road to find a place where I can pray. At times me and my colleagues had enough time to find even a rest room in a mall or a cafe to pray our missed prayers.
Only Rizwan can tell if he was not able to find a place to perform his prayer, if he was not able to then I have no issues with him praying on a pavement. But looking at the video I think it wasn't an isolated area.

 

[pakistani pride]

Rizwan is always showing off and very well aware of what he is doing. You cant deny that.

 

[umerz]

Who are we to judge his intentions.

 

[Major]

Take it easy Bro. I too pray daily. Alhamdulillah, either at a mosque, office or at home. And I don't have any inferiority complex.

sorry if i was being rude. Didnt meant to cross any line.

Just some of the posters here who find reasons to hate rizwan.

Anyways, my apologies

 

[Rana]

sorry if i was being rude. Didnt meant to cross any line.

Just some of the posters here who find reasons to hate rizwan.

Anyways, my apologies

So if you don’t pray regularly because of a weakness in your spirituality, you have no right to call out a guy who is consistently showing off his own?

How does that work?

 

[greatest]

sorry if i was being rude. Didnt meant to cross any line.

Just some of the posters here who find reasons to hate rizwan.

Anyways, my apologies

Bro, no need to apologize. We all have different views. It's all part of debating. Overall, I respect your posts and eagerness to delve into a subject.

 

[SalimBhai]

Rizwan is a young guy with a different educational background from you all. His has less exposure and understanding of the world and definitely has less understanding of western culture. He thinks praying on the streets of Boston/New York is the same as praying on the streets of Peshawar/Mardan or Karachi.

Give him some time, the more he travels and interacts with people of different cultures, I'm sure he will broaden his mind, get out this Tabhligi mindset and learn more about himself and about the true essence of Islam. Attending Harvard was the first step. I wish him all the best.

I don’t agree 100 percent . If that was the case he would have not prayed at the World Cup. Nobody does that. He did to show off

 

[SalimBhai]

what a weird post.

Praying on the sdie of a pavement and in parks is commonly done by people who pray 5 times a day and are strict with their prayers.

This has nothing to do with education background or international exposure. Only people who feel inferior and feel shy about practicing their religion would say such things and judge others for doing it.

This is not tabligh. Tablihgi mind set is something else and completely different. True essence is Islam is exactly praying your namaz first and foremost.

Here are images of people that have prayed on the streets of New York

If you have inferiority complex when practising your own religion, thendont bash others who pracitse it openly and dont suffer from same complexes as you.

All tíhose people have stalls or jobs that won’t let them go to a mosque. .

 

[Colorblind Genius]

If locals are being irk i think that would be there problem and not Rizwans.

Yes, that's exactly the arrogance that is against Islamic etiquettes of Sunnah, and this is exactly the arrogance, that IMO, Islamic God does not appreciate.

I don't think if the prophet (saw) would've the same sentiments of arrogance as you are displaying here. These are not Islamic etiquettes.

Also the second thing you mentioned is a very big assumption, oh Rizwan may end up cussing or Rizwan may end up peeing his pants etc.

No he may not end up peeing his pants - but if some crazy head in the street starts cussing at him, and sends humiliating remarks to his God and his prophet (saw), then it won't be a pleasant situation.

And that's one of the reasons why the city of Boston or New York has provided designated spaces where Muslims can pray. One should use basic common sense. Not sure, why this concept seems so hard for you to understand? But then again, a third world mindset - not surprising.

People end up having sex and making out on the road, and others mind their business. As long as RIzwan was not trying to convert someone or obstructing the path, he did nothing wrong.

Exactly!
You should take this lecture and give it to your fellow country men in Pakistan to not make a scene if a visiting western couple starts having sex in a public park.
And while you are at it, also ask them to not put metal chains on a steel glass for public water drinking coolers.

[/Quote]A muslim ended up taking 2 mins just to pray and people have their undies in a twist here.[/QUOTE]

In places like Boston and NYC, the real estate tax is astronomical and a major source of govt's revenue. But when a building is designated by same govt as a "house of worship" (Church, Mandir, Masjid etc), it gets huge tax exemptions - so the govt takes a big hit on revenue loss.

For that "two minutes", the city of Boston has taken large financial losses in designating 15 mosques in the 5 mile radius - use common sense and take advance of it.

Islam is not about chest thumping and mere arrogance. And I would actually understood if a Pakistani would've displayed arrogance and hot headedness if the current Pakistan was some shinning light of an example for the rest of the world - but for now, its' like "Pichwaray mein dum nahi, hum kisi sey kum nahi".

 

[Saj]

From a friend "was the cameraman just there coincidentally" ?

 

[Varun]

Muslims are allowed to pray anywhere. All you need to is use anything as a janamaaz and pray.

The guy is in a foreign country, doesnt know his way around. Magrib struct and he had to pray soon so he did.

Prayer takes what 2 mins minimum, many of you are butt hurt that why did he took 2 mins of his life to pray to Allah.

He did not publish it himself anywhere and nor did his manager. Some journalist published it. He cant control people what to publish and what to not publish

And yet we've seen no other cricketer coincidentally being filmed time after time like this.

Rizwan has narcissistic personality disorder of some kind.

 

[SalimBhai]

Yes..first sort yourself out then comment on others piety..those who don't pray have no right to question someone else's. Its the height of hypocrisy. Stay in your lane and concentrate on yourself.

So you will stop blabbing about Russia and Ukraine now? that's if we follow your " logic". This is an open forum and anyone can discuss anything.

 

[the Great Khan]

So you will stop blabbing about Russia and Ukraine now? that's if we follow your " logic". This is an open forum and anyone can discuss anything.

False equivalence. Ukraine and Russia effects me directly as I live in the UK..at the same time I have been studying military especially Air force tech some the 80's so take an interest in wars and geopolitics. Its my hobby.

But you're an atheist. You don't even believe so why do you care? There are many threads on here that I don't go on because i have no real interest or knowledge about the subject..

Now sit down and move along..First figure out what you believe before questioning somebody else..

 

[Rana]

@the_great_khan

Rizwan is doing Riya in his spirituality.

There, I said it!

Rizwan is showing off for the cameras!

There, I said it again! What are you going to do about it?

 

[Rana]

Laugh at you..as you expose your idiocy..

Rizwan is a proven show off in spiritual matters

Le, aik dafa phir keh diya. Kya bigaar le ga mera?

 

[SalimBhai]

False equivalence. Ukraine and Russia effects me directly as I live in the UK..at the same time I have been studying military especially Air force tech some the 80's so take an interest in wars and geopolitics. Its my hobby.

But you're an atheist. You don't even believe so why do you care? There are many threads on here that I don't go on because i have no real interest or knowledge about the subject..

Now sit down and move along..First figure out what you believe before questioning somebody else..

I have a bachelors in comparative religion. Now can I comment....I am Pakistani, now can I comment, I live in the USA and NYC now can I comment....

 

[Rana]

Lol..sahiy Street urchin ho waisay..keep barking..your only belittling yourself..and your aqeeda..

By calling out a spade a spade? You got involved in this scrap with me. I couldn’t care less about your type.

“Rizwan was doing it for the cameras”

Chal aik dafa phir keh diya.

 

[SalimBhai]

Rizwan is doing all this as being pious is profitable. Just ask Doctor Amir Liaquat, Junked Jamshed or Maulana Tariq Jamel.

 

[the Great Khan]

Rizwan is doing all this as being pious is profitable. Just ask Doctor Amir Liaquat, Junked Jamshed or Maulana Tariq Jamel.

So just because you have a degree in comparative religion you think your qualified to judge what's in his heart? You don't pray. You have no idea what it's like to be in that spiritual zone where you have to pray no matter what. Thus my assertion that you are a hypocrite and your opinion in this matter is utterly irrelevant..

 

[Saj]

Guys stick to the topic.

Stop the abuse.

 

[Champ_Pal]

If anyone becomes curious by watching Muslims offering prayer in public and eventually becomes Muslim, they will get Barqat for it.

Offering prayers in the streets is pretty common in India too.

 

[SalimBhai]

So just because you have a degree in comparative religion you think you’re can believe qualified to judge what's in his heart? You don't pray. You have no idea what it's like to be in that spiritual zone where you have to pray no matter what. Thus my assertion that you are a hypocrite and your opinion in this matter is utterly irrelevant..

You can believe what you want . He is doing all this and the drama he did in the WC to reach out to people just like you. .

 

[RexRex]

The Bible has a verse specifically for such people like this cricket player -

Matthew 6:Verse 5
Jesus said, “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men … but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen.”


^ Rizwan should learn about the sanctity of praying in private instead of trying to impress strangers and being a prolific attention-seeker.

 

[SalimBhai]

If anyone becomes curious by watching Muslims offering prayer in public and eventually becomes Muslim, they will get Barqat for it.

Offering prayers in the streets is pretty common in India too.

And making a video of it?

 

[SalimBhai]

The Bible has a verse specifically for such people like this cricket player -

Matthew 6:Verse 5
Jesus said, “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men … but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen.”


^ Rizwan should learn about the sanctity of praying in private instead of trying to impress strangers and being a prolific attention-seeker.

I was just gonna post that verse. You best me to it. As said before I don’t think anyone has any issues with him praying. It’s the pious marketing that he is doing that’s cringe.