Muslims only at Alton Towers

Fatso Pakso · 30-07-2006, 07:45 PM

Don't quote me on this but I saw it on thesun website :-

BRITAIN’S biggest fun park has sparked a race row — with a MUSLIMS-ONLY day.

Up to 28,000 are expected at Alton Towers on September 17 when there will be no music, booze or gambling.

Instead there will be prayer areas, Muslim stalls and all food served will be HALAL.

Organisers Islamic Leisure have billed it the First National Muslim Fun Day and tickets can only be bought through their website.

Non-Muslims phoning the Staffordshire park have been refused tickets.

One, George Hughes, 19, who rang up for 15 tickets for a pal’s birthday, said: “I couldn’t believe it.

Invited ... Muslim girls can go to the fun day

“It’s the only day we can go, yet I can’t because I’m not Muslim. Can you imagine all the fuss if there was a Christians-only day?”

George, of Crayford, Kent, added: “My Muslim friends think it’s outrageous.

“What’s the world coming to when people are being banned from flying the St George’s flag yet this sort of day is allowed? If it must be held, then why not on a weekday rather than a busy weekend?”

The event is widely promoted on the internet and the Muslim Public Affairs Committee declared it “exclusively for our brothers and sisters”.

But some Muslims have condemned the idea. One university student on a Muslim website forum said: “It’s hardly encouraging integration.”

Another said: “What next . . . an all Muslims shopping day out in the Trafford Centre in Manchester?”

Abid Hussan of Islamic Leisure insisted the day was open to all faiths, although Islamic laws would apply.

He added: “There will be no smoking, no alcohol and halal food only.

“We’re trying to get Muslims to go to this day because they wouldn’t normally go somewhere like Alton Towers. We’re trying to integrate Muslims into the wider community. People can come down and see the way we live. It will be a peaceful family environment.”

Alton Towers said any organisation could hire the park for a day.

A spokeswoman said “We make no distinction regarding sexuality, religious, ethnic or lifestyle choices.”

She confirmed tickets for the day were now available only through Islamic Leisure. And Alton Towers would promote the fact that the day had been booked.

She added: “As a general rule, there will be no admission on the day to guests who have not booked through the organisation in advance.”

**dhappa** · 30-07-2006, 07:46 PM

and what./?

deeeeeman · 30-07-2006, 07:48 PM

yeah heard bout this a few weeks ago

Crackerjack · 30-07-2006, 07:49 PM

STFU idiots lol...nothing wrong with it at all.

They obv want to make it more appealing to 1 group of people so they're having this 1 special day...

True Princess · 30-07-2006, 07:50 PM

mmm i mean i dunno it jus puts limelight on muslims yet again only they can come u knw islam is about peace seems like these lots jus askin for bad criitisism

Habayibna · 30-07-2006, 07:51 PM

diz iz true coz da other day I went hyde park wid me matez n ppl were givin out leaflets statin summat abut Alton Towers n a MUSLIMS-ONLY day

I was lyk ...WTF???

Suga_Mani««º³ · 30-07-2006, 07:52 PM

well all religions etc are invited but islamic law will apply.

so then why are non muslims being refused tickets???

this wont be good. Islam gets enough bad press as it is.

magic_impuls · 30-07-2006, 07:56 PM

^ I thought non-Muslims were allowed to attend. As long as they stick to the Islamic rules of course.

.

Habayibna · 30-07-2006, 07:57 PM

wot Islamic rulez??

magic_impuls · 30-07-2006, 07:58 PM

^ No drinking, no music, etc.

Habayibna · 30-07-2006, 08:00 PM

ohh ok... still i think itz stoopid

Suga_Mani««º³ · 30-07-2006, 08:00 PM

^yeh thats wha it says but i dunno. some people were refused tickets tho.

(*TheManfromTablighi · 30-07-2006, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magic_impuls

^ No drinking, no music, etc.

Enlighten me about Shariah?

If it’s not applicable to you, then you should remain silent.

magic_impuls · 30-07-2006, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (*TheManfromTablighi

Enlighten me about Shariah?

If it’s not applicable to you, then you should remain silent.

^ Come again? What did I say that was wrong?

Habayibna · 30-07-2006, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (*TheManfromTablighi

Enlighten me about Shariah?

If it’s not applicable to you, then you should remain silent.

wherez Slim? lol

he can ansa dat

Fatso Pakso · 30-07-2006, 08:05 PM

lmao at the people that said "and what, whats wrong with it blah blah" your so negative
who said anything wrong with it, me just made a thread and it may even interest some people that want to go!

(*TheManfromTablighi · 30-07-2006, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by True Princess

mmm i mean i dunno it jus puts limelight on muslims yet again only they can come u knw islam is about peace seems like these lots jus askin for bad criitisism

What is the difference when South Asian organised Mela’s according to their religious or cultural beliefs?

There is no difference at all, from this event to mela’s.

Suga_Mani««º³ · 30-07-2006, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (*TheManfromTablighi

Enlighten me about Shariah?

If it’s not applicable to you, then you should remain silent.

im sorry but its part of the discussion so we shall all talk about it if we so wish.

he was re-iterating what was in the original post anyway.

(*TheManfromTablighi · 30-07-2006, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magic_impuls

^ Come again? What did I say that was wrong?

Nothing You didn’t understand my question, never mind .......

Quote:

Originally Posted by rude_gal

wherez Slim? lol

he can ansa dat

Is this Slim character a noteworthy scholar in Shariah Law?

(*TheManfromTablighi · 30-07-2006, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suga_Mani««º³

im sorry but its part of the discussion so we shall all talk about it if we so wish.

he was re-iterating what was in the original post anyway.

I wouldn’t ask an Israeli to inform me about my deen!

30-07-2006, 07:45 PM	#1
Fatso Pakso Sir Bouncy Tigger Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 2,281	Muslims only at Alton Towers Don't quote me on this but I saw it on thesun website :- BRITAIN’S biggest fun park has sparked a race row — with a MUSLIMS-ONLY day. Up to 28,000 are expected at Alton Towers on September 17 when there will be no music, booze or gambling. Instead there will be prayer areas, Muslim stalls and all food served will be HALAL. Organisers Islamic Leisure have billed it the First National Muslim Fun Day and tickets can only be bought through their website. Non-Muslims phoning the Staffordshire park have been refused tickets. One, George Hughes, 19, who rang up for 15 tickets for a pal’s birthday, said: “I couldn’t believe it. Invited ... Muslim girls can go to the fun day “It’s the only day we can go, yet I can’t because I’m not Muslim. Can you imagine all the fuss if there was a Christians-only day?” George, of Crayford, Kent, added: “My Muslim friends think it’s outrageous. “What’s the world coming to when people are being banned from flying the St George’s flag yet this sort of day is allowed? If it must be held, then why not on a weekday rather than a busy weekend?” The event is widely promoted on the internet and the Muslim Public Affairs Committee declared it “exclusively for our brothers and sisters”. But some Muslims have condemned the idea. One university student on a Muslim website forum said: “It’s hardly encouraging integration.” Another said: “What next . . . an all Muslims shopping day out in the Trafford Centre in Manchester?” Abid Hussan of Islamic Leisure insisted the day was open to all faiths, although Islamic laws would apply. He added: “There will be no smoking, no alcohol and halal food only. “We’re trying to get Muslims to go to this day because they wouldn’t normally go somewhere like Alton Towers. We’re trying to integrate Muslims into the wider community. People can come down and see the way we live. It will be a peaceful family environment.” Alton Towers said any organisation could hire the park for a day. A spokeswoman said “We make no distinction regarding sexuality, religious, ethnic or lifestyle choices.” She confirmed tickets for the day were now available only through Islamic Leisure. And Alton Towers would promote the fact that the day had been booked. She added: “As a general rule, there will be no admission on the day to guests who have not booked through the organisation in advance.”

30-07-2006, 07:52 PM	#7
Suga_Mani««º³ Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: behind you... Posts: 15,648	well all religions etc are invited but islamic law will apply. so then why are non muslims being refused tickets??? this wont be good. Islam gets enough bad press as it is. jimmmmmmyyyyyyy SssssugaaaaaMaaaniiiii

30-07-2006, 07:56 PM	#8
magic_impuls Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol Posts: 4,901	^ I thought non-Muslims were allowed to attend. As long as they stick to the Islamic rules of course. . Last edited by magic_impuls : 30-07-2006 at 08:10 PM.

30-07-2006, 08:00 PM	#12
Suga_Mani««º³ Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: behind you... Posts: 15,648	^yeh thats wha it says but i dunno. some people were refused tickets tho. jimmmmmmyyyyyyy SssssugaaaaaMaaaniiiii

30-07-2006, 07:46 PM	#2
dhappa Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: London Posts: 11,507	and what./?

30-07-2006, 07:48 PM	#3
deeeeeman Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NW london Age: 22 Posts: 264	yeah heard bout this a few weeks ago

30-07-2006, 07:49 PM	#4
Crackerjack Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,487	STFU idiots lol...nothing wrong with it at all. They obv want to make it more appealing to 1 group of people so they're having this 1 special day...

30-07-2006, 07:50 PM	#5
True Princess Wassssssuppppp Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: that would be tellin! Posts: 1,989	mmm i mean i dunno it jus puts limelight on muslims yet again only they can come u knw islam is about peace seems like these lots jus askin for bad criitisism

30-07-2006, 07:51 PM	#6
Habayibna Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,309	diz iz true coz da other day I went hyde park wid me matez n ppl were givin out leaflets statin summat abut Alton Towers n a MUSLIMS-ONLY day I was lyk ...WTF???

30-07-2006, 07:57 PM	#9
Habayibna Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,309	wot Islamic rulez??

30-07-2006, 07:58 PM	#10
magic_impuls Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol Posts: 4,901	^ No drinking, no music, etc.

30-07-2006, 08:05 PM	#16
Fatso Pakso Sir Bouncy Tigger Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 2,281	lmao at the people that said "and what, whats wrong with it blah blah" your so negative who said anything wrong with it, me just made a thread and it may even interest some people that want to go!