Hello
This is a very sensitive subject and needs adult attention. An office or workplace is religion neutral place if it is anything else that organisation will come to grief sooner or later.
Religion prayers are very personal and private matters and cannot be worn on a persons sleeve. Every workplace has to remain religion neutral and not allow any act which gives rise to a debate or invites attention from any other members in that workplace.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
This is a very sensitive subject and needs adult attention. An office or workplace is religion neutral place if it is anything else that organisation will come to grief sooner or later.
Religion prayers are very personal and private matters and cannot be worn on a persons sleeve. Every workplace has to remain religion neutral and not allow any act which gives rise to a debate or invites attention from any other members in that workplace.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Some things are religious are are mandatory and they should be allowed because if u are measuring them professionally and religiously then it impact the companies name big time saying that this company compares a apple with orange. hope the concept is clear mam.
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
Dear Vanitha and others,
First: Oganizations should respect religious beliefs and sentiments of its employees.
Second: Muslims are required to offer Namaz on time and in group either in a masjid or can be performed in group (2 can also forma a group and is permissible in islam).
Third: Before offering Namaz who should perform ablution which takes no less that 3-4 minutes if the place in not crowded. If a person goes to the toilet before the ablution then again you can add another 5-7 minutes. Altogether it will take approx 10-15 minutes (toilet and ablution activity). A compulsory (farz) namaz will not take more than 5-7 minutes. I think 30 minutes is fairly sufficient for a person to offer prayer even if he goes to a nearby masjid. I would suggest the management makes this clear to the employees that they pray in group without disturbing others and allocate 30 minutes for this activity.
Fourth: there are only 2 times a person has to pray during his normal working hours (day shift) its noon (Duhar) and Afternoon (Asr). For this 2 prayers emploees can stay extra hour to compensate for the office time they utilised for their personal and religious obligations.
I am a muslim and run my own business. I respect religious beliefs. In the past i had hindu and christian employees working for me and i had no problem with they performing their religious duties. I think it helps a lot and nurturs understanding and team work.
Best regards
AMJAD LALA
(jeddah, saudi arabia)
From Saudi Arabia
1First: Oganizations should respect religious beliefs and sentiments of its employees.
Second: Muslims are required to offer Namaz on time and in group either in a masjid or can be performed in group (2 can also forma a group and is permissible in islam).
Third: Before offering Namaz who should perform ablution which takes no less that 3-4 minutes if the place in not crowded. If a person goes to the toilet before the ablution then again you can add another 5-7 minutes. Altogether it will take approx 10-15 minutes (toilet and ablution activity). A compulsory (farz) namaz will not take more than 5-7 minutes. I think 30 minutes is fairly sufficient for a person to offer prayer even if he goes to a nearby masjid. I would suggest the management makes this clear to the employees that they pray in group without disturbing others and allocate 30 minutes for this activity.
Fourth: there are only 2 times a person has to pray during his normal working hours (day shift) its noon (Duhar) and Afternoon (Asr). For this 2 prayers emploees can stay extra hour to compensate for the office time they utilised for their personal and religious obligations.
I am a muslim and run my own business. I respect religious beliefs. In the past i had hindu and christian employees working for me and i had no problem with they performing their religious duties. I think it helps a lot and nurturs understanding and team work.
Best regards
AMJAD LALA
(jeddah, saudi arabia)
From Saudi Arabia
Dear Amjad,
Sorry for digressing from the topic. Please excuse my ignorance or rather miconceptions based on what I have read or been told by friends. Are Hindus allowed to bring books with the pictures of Krishna or Rama, or bring small idols to SA? Can Christian bring a Cross?
Have a nice day.
Simhan
A retired academic in the UK.
From United Kingdom
Sorry for digressing from the topic. Please excuse my ignorance or rather miconceptions based on what I have read or been told by friends. Are Hindus allowed to bring books with the pictures of Krishna or Rama, or bring small idols to SA? Can Christian bring a Cross?
Have a nice day.
Simhan
A retired academic in the UK.
From United Kingdom
Dear Simhan,
I have offices in Chicago and in India. I have absolutely no issues with my staff in these two countries. In my Jeddah office i do not have anybody other than muslim staff.
With regard to bringing idols or books of other religion into saudi arabia - no it is not permissible by the law here. I suggest you write to His Royal Highness King Abdullah directly to answer your question.
Remember there is big difference between monarchy and democracy. I am a citizen of India, but i work in Saudi Arabia and i respect the law of the land.
Best regards,
AMJAD
From Saudi Arabia
I have offices in Chicago and in India. I have absolutely no issues with my staff in these two countries. In my Jeddah office i do not have anybody other than muslim staff.
With regard to bringing idols or books of other religion into saudi arabia - no it is not permissible by the law here. I suggest you write to His Royal Highness King Abdullah directly to answer your question.
Remember there is big difference between monarchy and democracy. I am a citizen of India, but i work in Saudi Arabia and i respect the law of the land.
Best regards,
AMJAD
From Saudi Arabia
Usually Salat (Namaz) needs 10/15 minutes to perform. If Lunch time & evening break is fixed by half an hour 10 minutes respectively, Problem is solved. If someone wants to perform religious part, there is no harm to do the same with that stipulated time. Motivated 15 minutes of work is better than demotivated 15 hours.
From Bangladesh
From Bangladesh
Dear Mr. Simhan
With reference to your discussion with Mr. Amjad, let me provide you certain information which is missed by Mr. Amjad.
1) SAUDI ARABIA being the (only) HOLY COUNTRY/LAND for MUSLIMS, it will never permit any activity against ISLAAM because IDOL WORSHIP is strictly PROHIBITED in ISLAAM.
2) Inside these cities MADINA & MECCA, no NON-MUSLIM is ALLOWED under any circumstances.
3) Regarding PICTURES, BOOKS, and CROSS, people had carried with them, except IDOLS.
We need to understand RELIGION(s). To what extent one is practicing or following RELIGION honestly, is left to individuals because it is PERSONAL.
With profound regards
From India, Chennai
With reference to your discussion with Mr. Amjad, let me provide you certain information which is missed by Mr. Amjad.
1) SAUDI ARABIA being the (only) HOLY COUNTRY/LAND for MUSLIMS, it will never permit any activity against ISLAAM because IDOL WORSHIP is strictly PROHIBITED in ISLAAM.
2) Inside these cities MADINA & MECCA, no NON-MUSLIM is ALLOWED under any circumstances.
3) Regarding PICTURES, BOOKS, and CROSS, people had carried with them, except IDOLS.
We need to understand RELIGION(s). To what extent one is practicing or following RELIGION honestly, is left to individuals because it is PERSONAL.
With profound regards
From India, Chennai
Please do not encourage religious sentiments to seep into the work environment. If you allow Namaaz, then you will also have to allow time for prayers by members of other religious sects.
Respect for all religions is fine, but do not allow religious practices to be done in Office.
Cheers!!!
Vasant Nair
From India, Mumbai
Respect for all religions is fine, but do not allow religious practices to be done in Office.
Cheers!!!
Vasant Nair
From India, Mumbai
Dear Vanita,
One should not forget the difference between privilege and right. Pls remember that while granting a privilege, whether you will be able to manage if all employees demand the same in some or other way.
I suggest report the matter to your Boss before the situation blows out of proportion.
Regards,
(Ganesh P Sharma)
From India, Mumbai
One should not forget the difference between privilege and right. Pls remember that while granting a privilege, whether you will be able to manage if all employees demand the same in some or other way.
I suggest report the matter to your Boss before the situation blows out of proportion.
Regards,
(Ganesh P Sharma)
From India, Mumbai
Ms Vanitha The points made by skhadir are very relevant and thoguht stirring. There are various perspectives put in by different people. These perspectives are relevant to particular context. Ms Vanitha you have to take this inputs and decide what is best for you, because YOU and YOU only can appreciate the aspirations and sentiments of the people working under you. So kindly think broadly and take a decision based on what is good for you. One has to open minded and not restrict himself to what is happening or followed elsewhere.
It is good to see different view points and i am sure you will be able to take appropriate decisions which is WIN-WIN for both employees and the organisation.
From India, Delhi
It is good to see different view points and i am sure you will be able to take appropriate decisions which is WIN-WIN for both employees and the organisation.
From India, Delhi
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