Question about the Islamic religion... a friend of mine is a foreign exchange student from Indonesia...?
and she leaves class occasionally with a small tote bag to go to the clinic and pray. In her religion is praying mandatory at certain times of the day? What's with the tote bag? I'm just curious so if anyone knows I'd be grateful (:
Religion & Spirituality - 2 Answers
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why not ask her???
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As muslims we have been instructed through revelation (the Qur'an) and the prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), to pray at five designated times of the day. In order they are: 1. Before sunrise 2. Noontime 3. Mid-Afternoon 4. Sunset 5. and Night In this way we keep the rememberance of Allah (the arabic word for the One God, creator of the heavens and Earth) in our minds and hearts. What she is most like carrying in her tote is a simple prayer mat and perhaps a compass so that she could tell which direction is Mecca. If you would like to know what she recites in her prayers you can just google how to pray, and you see a link to islamicfinder.org, peace.
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Saturday, July 28, 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Indonesian Exchange Student?
Indonesian Exchange Student?
We are going to host a 19 year old exchange student from Indonesia for a few months. I've never been there and don't know too much about the country other then what I can read online/in books. Any pointers on the culture, cuisine of current social scene there?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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wow, I am noticing that you do not have any answers, well I am not an expert on Indonesia, but I can tell you a few things Indonesia is a big country, like the US many different areas, differences, etc Most Indonesians are Muslim, it is the largest Muslim country in the world Indonesia (colonially) was linked to Holland. Indonesian people can travel to and from Netherlands without visa. I am assuming that you are in USA, they will have many preconceived notions about USA based on movies and TV shows probably more than anything else. Be aware that many nations screen their students quite rigorously for programs like this, and the individual might be under tremendous pressure to do well, represent their country in a good light, etc. You might have to reassure him/her that they can be themselves. Also they might be from extremely wealthy background (or politically connected) as some times people with some "pull" can get their children into the program more readily. If you are working with an organization to arrange the exchange study closely any hints and materials provided, they are probably pretty accurate, yet . . . Keep in mind that individuals will vary quite a bit from what is "typical" for any culture. If your student is trying to be a "good" Muslim during their stay then they will have to rise before dawn for first prayers. And not eat during Ramadan in Feb That is a really tough thing for a young person, not eating. They get cranky, as you might expect. You should rent an older movie (Mel Gibson & Sigourney Weaver were the leads) about the fall of the government in Indonesia in the 1960s. I wish I could remember the name of the film, it's a good flick and will give you background in recent history. Jakarta is an enormous city, like London, Tokyo, Mexcio City. Good luck!! I really wish you all the best, we are still close with our former exchange-daughter, 12 years later
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We are going to host a 19 year old exchange student from Indonesia for a few months. I've never been there and don't know too much about the country other then what I can read online/in books. Any pointers on the culture, cuisine of current social scene there?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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wow, I am noticing that you do not have any answers, well I am not an expert on Indonesia, but I can tell you a few things Indonesia is a big country, like the US many different areas, differences, etc Most Indonesians are Muslim, it is the largest Muslim country in the world Indonesia (colonially) was linked to Holland. Indonesian people can travel to and from Netherlands without visa. I am assuming that you are in USA, they will have many preconceived notions about USA based on movies and TV shows probably more than anything else. Be aware that many nations screen their students quite rigorously for programs like this, and the individual might be under tremendous pressure to do well, represent their country in a good light, etc. You might have to reassure him/her that they can be themselves. Also they might be from extremely wealthy background (or politically connected) as some times people with some "pull" can get their children into the program more readily. If you are working with an organization to arrange the exchange study closely any hints and materials provided, they are probably pretty accurate, yet . . . Keep in mind that individuals will vary quite a bit from what is "typical" for any culture. If your student is trying to be a "good" Muslim during their stay then they will have to rise before dawn for first prayers. And not eat during Ramadan in Feb That is a really tough thing for a young person, not eating. They get cranky, as you might expect. You should rent an older movie (Mel Gibson & Sigourney Weaver were the leads) about the fall of the government in Indonesia in the 1960s. I wish I could remember the name of the film, it's a good flick and will give you background in recent history. Jakarta is an enormous city, like London, Tokyo, Mexcio City. Good luck!! I really wish you all the best, we are still close with our former exchange-daughter, 12 years later
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Sunday, July 8, 2012
Indonesian Exchange Student?
Indonesian Exchange Student?
We are going to host a 19 year old exchange student from Indonesia for a few months. I've never been there and don't know too much about the country other then what I can read online/in books. Any pointers on the culture, cuisine of current social scene there?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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wow, I am noticing that you do not have any answers, well I am not an expert on Indonesia, but I can tell you a few things Indonesia is a big country, like the US many different areas, differences, etc Most Indonesians are Muslim, it is the largest Muslim country in the world Indonesia (colonially) was linked to Holland. Indonesian people can travel to and from Netherlands without visa. I am assuming that you are in USA, they will have many preconceived notions about USA based on movies and TV shows probably more than anything else. Be aware that many nations screen their students quite rigorously for programs like this, and the individual might be under tremendous pressure to do well, represent their country in a good light, etc. You might have to reassure him/her that they can be themselves. Also they might be from extremely wealthy background (or politically connected) as some times people with some "pull" can get their children into the program more readily. If you are working with an organization to arrange the exchange study closely any hints and materials provided, they are probably pretty accurate, yet . . . Keep in mind that individuals will vary quite a bit from what is "typical" for any culture. If your student is trying to be a "good" Muslim during their stay then they will have to rise before dawn for first prayers. And not eat during Ramadan in Feb That is a really tough thing for a young person, not eating. They get cranky, as you might expect. You should rent an older movie (Mel Gibson & Sigourney Weaver were the leads) about the fall of the government in Indonesia in the 1960s. I wish I could remember the name of the film, it's a good flick and will give you background in recent history. Jakarta is an enormous city, like London, Tokyo, Mexcio City. Good luck!! I really wish you all the best, we are still close with our former exchange-daughter, 12 years later
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We are going to host a 19 year old exchange student from Indonesia for a few months. I've never been there and don't know too much about the country other then what I can read online/in books. Any pointers on the culture, cuisine of current social scene there?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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wow, I am noticing that you do not have any answers, well I am not an expert on Indonesia, but I can tell you a few things Indonesia is a big country, like the US many different areas, differences, etc Most Indonesians are Muslim, it is the largest Muslim country in the world Indonesia (colonially) was linked to Holland. Indonesian people can travel to and from Netherlands without visa. I am assuming that you are in USA, they will have many preconceived notions about USA based on movies and TV shows probably more than anything else. Be aware that many nations screen their students quite rigorously for programs like this, and the individual might be under tremendous pressure to do well, represent their country in a good light, etc. You might have to reassure him/her that they can be themselves. Also they might be from extremely wealthy background (or politically connected) as some times people with some "pull" can get their children into the program more readily. If you are working with an organization to arrange the exchange study closely any hints and materials provided, they are probably pretty accurate, yet . . . Keep in mind that individuals will vary quite a bit from what is "typical" for any culture. If your student is trying to be a "good" Muslim during their stay then they will have to rise before dawn for first prayers. And not eat during Ramadan in Feb That is a really tough thing for a young person, not eating. They get cranky, as you might expect. You should rent an older movie (Mel Gibson & Sigourney Weaver were the leads) about the fall of the government in Indonesia in the 1960s. I wish I could remember the name of the film, it's a good flick and will give you background in recent history. Jakarta is an enormous city, like London, Tokyo, Mexcio City. Good luck!! I really wish you all the best, we are still close with our former exchange-daughter, 12 years later
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Saturday, July 7, 2012
Movie with 2 brothers one who is a crook, other a student and his girlfriend get embroiled in a gang war?
Movie with 2 brothers one who is a crook, other a student and his girlfriend get embroiled in a gang war?
The heroine was really pretty. The Movie peobably was set in Indonesia or Thai. I remember the scene in which the heroine takes an expensive vase threatening to slam it to the ground. In response the Villain(a chinese looking guy) slams a vase himself to the ground.
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Gone With the Wind??
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The heroine was really pretty. The Movie peobably was set in Indonesia or Thai. I remember the scene in which the heroine takes an expensive vase threatening to slam it to the ground. In response the Villain(a chinese looking guy) slams a vase himself to the ground.
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Gone With the Wind??
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
I'm a junior high school student. I want to become the best NBA Player when i grow up. how's the steps?
I'm a junior high school student. I want to become the best NBA Player when i grow up. how's the steps?
Becoming the best NBA Player of all time. but the problem is, I LIVE IN INDONESIA, NOT IN AMERICA. Please help me!!!
Basketball - 4 Answers
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well, what grade r u in?
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First start running, then get some muscel gained, then start practicing shooting with only one hand use the second only for aim not for a boost.... dont use the second hand at all
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Why don't you write to Michael Jordan and ask him....
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get some ankle weights and do everything while wearing them. Practice everyday for 2 hours, and play against playerss that are better than u.
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Becoming the best NBA Player of all time. but the problem is, I LIVE IN INDONESIA, NOT IN AMERICA. Please help me!!!
Basketball - 4 Answers
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well, what grade r u in?
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First start running, then get some muscel gained, then start practicing shooting with only one hand use the second only for aim not for a boost.... dont use the second hand at all
3 :
Why don't you write to Michael Jordan and ask him....
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get some ankle weights and do everything while wearing them. Practice everyday for 2 hours, and play against playerss that are better than u.
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