Obama's Special Ramadan Message to Muslim World (much more than originally revealed)

The Los Angeles Times ^ | August 21, 2009

[khnyny]

Ramadan, as everyone knows, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a time to practice patience and modesty, pray extra and refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex from dawn until sunset.

Today, President Obama, the son of a Muslim, who's going on vacation, issued a special Ramadan message to the Muslim world. Before leaving, the Democrat also issued one of those public relations presidential proclamations marking a special occasion of some sort, in this case the 50th anniversary of Hawaii joining the United States ohana, which, the president who grew up there says, means family.

Not the best timing from a strategic Western PR standpoint, as the released Lockerbie bomber arrives back in Libya to a hero's welcome.

But here in full is Obama's Ramadan message, as provided by the White House:

-- Andrew Malcolm

On behalf of the American people – including Muslim communities in all 50 states – I want to extend best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world. Ramadan Kareem.

Ramadan is the month in which Muslims believe the Koran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, beginning with a simple word – iqra. It is therefore a time when Muslims reflect upon the wisdom and guidance that comes with faith, and the responsibility that human beings have to one another, and to God.

Like many people of different faiths who have known Ramadan through our communities and families, I know this to be a festive time – a time when families gather, friends host iftars, and meals are shared. But I....

...also know that Ramadan is a time of intense devotion and reflection – a time when Muslims fast during the day and perform tarawih prayers at night, reciting and listening to the entire Koran over the course of the month.

[khnyny]

Gee, I don't remember getting a message like this from 0 during Lent!

[LibLieSlayer]

IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE... AND ZERO IS ONE!

LLS

[bray]

Doubtful that they refrain from sex w/young boys?

Pray for America

[Marty62]

In some Muslim countries, failing to fast or openly flaunting such behavior during Ramadan is considered a crime and is prosecuted as such. For instance, in Algeria, in October 2008 the court of Biskra condemned six people to 4 years in prison and heavy fines.
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No wonder O likes it so much.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Well. Isn’t that special.

[SERKIT]

Didn’t he tell us there were 57 states? Did he forget the part of his Muslim upbringing that the call for prayer was the most beautiful sound on urf?

[GnuHere]

Nevermind the sex, Bambi can’t smoke until dark? Bummer for him.

[Responsibility2nd]

On behalf of the American people – including Muslim communities in all 50 states – I want to extend a great big FUBO to B. Hussein Obama and all the other Muslims in America and around the world.

S/

R2

[greyfoxx39]

 

Isn't THIS speshul?

"Beyond America’s borders, we are also committed to keeping our responsibility to build a world that is more peaceful and secure.  That is why we are responsibly ending the war in Iraq. That is why we are isolating violent extremists while empowering the people in places like Afghanistan and Pakistan.

That is why we are unyielding in our support for a two-state solution that recognizes the rights of Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace and security. And that is why America will always stand for the universal rights of all people to speak their mind, practice their religion, contribute fully to society and have confidence in the rule of law.

 

All of these efforts are a part of America’s commitment to engage Muslims and Muslim-majority nations on the basis of mutual interest and mutual respect. And at this time of renewal, I want to reiterate my commitment to a new beginning between America and Muslims around the world. "

 

After the actions of Obama's thugs in the media and in his special troops in trying to shut down all the Americans "speaking their mind" at town halls and tea parties, and after the actions of Obama's head of inJustice Eric Holder, who does everything BUT uphold the "rule of law" he can promise all this to the "Muslims around the world"???

[Canedawg]

It’s apparent that in addition to redistributing the wealth, he also is attempting to redistributing the power.

[calico_thompson]

Living as a Muslim until he was 10, I doubt that Obama ever eagerly awaited Christmas morn, or rode his bicycle in a July 4 parade.

[AmericanVictory]

So there are seven states that have no Muslims? Who knew?

[mojitojoe]

[Beloved Levinite]

"And today, I want to join with the 1.5 billion Muslims around the world – and your families and friends – in welcoming the beginning of Ramadan, and wishing you a blessed month. May God’s peace be upon you."

This man is no Christian. He is a fake, phoney, fraud deceiver. Would Christ welcome this? Make no mistake, Mohammed is the False Prophet spoken of in Revelation.

[dwg2]

Yes, this is the same person who would have nothing to do with the National Day of Prayer. Priorities, you know.

[Beloved Levinite]

Can’t WAIT for his Christmas “message!” /sarc

[Sender]

Obama was raised by his mother in a universalist environment. The Bible, Koran, Torah, and probably Buddhist and Hindu texts were all equally regarded, along with respect for atheism. Obama knows firsthand about Islam, yet was taught that all these pathways to faith/nofaith were equal (equally mythical?). He claims to be a Christian, but then again, he would have to be to become President. I suspect that Obama assigns Christianity to the “good myth” genre, a useful myth, in the same way he views Islam. All are useful for certain audiences when attempting to generate comraderie and power. If the little people believe in G-d, is that a bad thing? No, he can use that effectively. Hopey Changemas.

[huldah1776]

He started vacation today, too.

[khnyny]

He started vacation today, too.

Why yes, he did.

[exit82]

Using the Ovaltine secret message decoder ring:

“I am Muslim, just like you, except I cannot reveal it yet. Be patient.”

When he mentioned his Christian faith, I went wee-wee.