Occasionally we get an international history, shows the importance of cultural awareness in modern times. Examples include Israeli tourists kissing in a Hindu temple, the film is seen that the Buddhist offended and provoked protests in the south-east Asia or the now famous cartoons of Muhammad.
And 'again, the prophet of Islam, which is located in the center of attention the latest example of intercultural incompetence. Gillian Gibbons, an English teacher, 54 years, is currently beingExpenditure in Sudan on the grounds that it insulted Islam and incited hatred by his teddy bear Muhammad class name. History has once again been in the media as another example of Islamic extremism, and their obvious discomfort with irrationalility the "modern world has collapsed."
First, it should be noted that this is not a reaction "Muslims. It 'was the reaction of some over-senstive" parents (as Mr. Khalid al Mubarak, quoted by the Sudanese embassy in London).Most Muslims appreciate this was simply a mistake for the Court of ignorance due respect for the prophet of Islam. Many have openly in support of Ms Gibbons:
Muslim Council of Britain (MCB)
"This is a disgraceful decision and defies common sense. It was clearly not intended by the teacher deliberately insult the Islamic faith. The children of Mrs. Gibbons 'class' and their parents have witnessed their innocence in thisMatter. We call upon the Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, in which case immediate action to ensure that Ms Gibbons is proof enough of this shameless, free. "
Ramadhan Foundation
"The Ramadan Foundation urges the Sudanese authorities to immediately Gillian Gibbons as she did not deliberately insult or demonize Islam and Muslims," said Mohammed Shafiq. "This issue is not worthy of arrest or detention and her continued detention will not help repair Misunderstandings about Islam. As immigrants come into this country should learn English, our values and customs, it is essential that the British people to learn the values, customs and beliefs of their adopted country. "
The reaction of parents is perhaps a bit 'extreme, but shows that when the Prophet Muhammad is a party to always be careful, especially when in a conservative country like Sudan. The point here is that the decision on behalf of> Teddy Bear was based on ignorance. This could have been avoided, of course, something beyond a simple cultural awareness.
In any fundamental cultural awareness course on Islam, the Prophet reverance sense is always discussed and elaborated. Most people from Western Europe or North America do not appreciate the level of respect, the Prophet and how this occurs. In the West, religion and the prophets are considered open to criticism and ridicule in the name of free speech.However, it is in countries religion is not tolerated. In Islam there is an absolute no-no, when Mohammed, Jesus (Isa), Moses (Musa) and Abraham (Ibrahim). The reason for this is that Muhammad is considered the best of creation and the bearer of the final message of God, seen in humanity. In a narration (hadith) of Prophet told his followers:
"None of you believes until he loves me more than he loves his children, his parents and all people." In another hadith says: "None of youbelieves until he loves me more than he loves himself. "
A man of this size is necessary, then the greatest respect. The jokes are so old and the name teddy bear should not be real.
The whole story is a prime example of why people really need cultural awareness training before and going to live or work in a foreign country. It opens our eyes to potential problems and challenges they may face and help in creatingProcess. Cultural awareness helps foreigners become less foreign, and especially not unexpected.
Here are some basic tips for cultural awareness, are planning to go to expatriates abroad:
* The easiest way to start is a good book, that to get local laws, customs, religion, society, culture and etiquette explained. Now there are many websites that provide this information free.
* Join an Internet forum. Ask for advice and suggestions that cultural awarenessthey have.
* Try to learn a bit 'of language - if you learn not to spend time language training, then why not a couple of simple sentences?
* Draw on friends or acquaintances who are citizens of the country may be in motion. Try their advice and insights.
* If children are moving then closely as possible to increase cultural awareness - give them small tasks that gradually present themselves in their new home.
* Once in the new country, the localCustoms and dress codes. Since you are a guest in their country, is important, not in a manner that might offend people behave.
* Although the local customs and traditions, can be frustrating to do things, always remember that it does not hurt. People all over the world make it all different.
* Pay attention to any religious rites, especially in lesser-known religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism. In some countries there are restrictions on what yoube eaten or worn.
* If you are unsure if your behavior is appropriate, just look at what the locals and follow their example.
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