Should Malaysia ban Valentine's Day celebration?

Saudi Arabia has asked florists and gift shops to remove all red items until after Valentine's Day, calling the celebration of such a holiday a sin, local media reported Monday.





"As Muslims we shouldn't celebrate a non-Muslim celebration, especially this one that encourages immoral relations between unmarried men and women, " Sheikh Khaled Al-Dossari, a scholar in Islamic studies, told the Saudi Gazette, an English-language newspaper.





Since Malaysia has a majority muslim population, I'm curious why Valentine's Day is so openly celebrated. Your views please.

Should Malaysia ban Valentine's Day celebration?
Valentine's Day been celebrated for decades locally.


Only recent years, it's been too commercialized.





I don't think Valentine's Day should be banned, just because of it's celebration of love (not necessary for couples but also for family, friends %26amp; etc).





Besides Saudi Arabia %26amp; Malaysia have (mostly) totally different style %26amp; government policies. You don't see Malaysian women covered up %26amp; only hanging out with female.


We're multiracial.


Even if Muslims don't celebrate it. Others non-Muslim do celebrate it as well. The Chinese even have their own "Chinese Valentine's Day, whereby they will throw tangerines into the sea/lake/river/longkang to connect to their other half".


While the "eligible bachelors" will try to fish for the tangerines often with message note of name %26amp; contact %26amp; etc. lah.


Besides most S.Arabians - arrange marriage. While Malaysians it's mostly Sendirian Berhad thing. Oh yeah the rate of divorce is increasing %26amp; the rate of marriage isn't improving. It's well known that many Chinese don't get married nowadays %26amp; thus the decrease of offsprings.


While more %26amp; more Indians are marrying late citing unable to find a compatible partner or work.


So Malaysia shouldn't %26amp; wouldn't be so radical as to ban such a simple loving day.





S.Arabia are Muslim country %26amp; gov. thus it's their right to implement such rules for their country %26amp; one have to respect it due to their beliefs.
Reply:Hahahha.. you forgot, love between siblings, friends, parents and spouse.. well yes, as a Muslim, we shud noe it ourself that valentine is not to be celebrated.. there are other ways you could express your love to ur sibling, friends, parents and spouse.. not only on valentine, we shud show ur love everyday!!! I think that if the Jais/Jawi catch all these ppl doing maksiat, we will see no valentines..
Reply:yeah. likewise malaysia has to start banning celebration of 1st january too. it's western, you know? oh and 31st august, it doesnt exist in the islamic calendar, and it came about as a direct result of western influence. maybe we should just die of loneliness in malaysia. period
Reply:i can give you 1 straight answer. it sure burn the pocket out of a guy!!
Reply:Might as well bans Hari Raya Korban.


As they tortured the animals under the hot sun without any water before slaughtering them .





Take a pick.


Reasonable to bans Valentine day or Korban day ?
Reply:the Banning shall be valid on Muslims only
Reply:Alexandr B. What a load of rubbish.
Reply:It should be banned under Malaysian Syariah law as this is a celebration whch leds to maksiat.However,JAKIM should make sure that their oprations does not invlove non-muslim(leave them to the police since they are not restircted to Malaysian syariah law)as this caused controversy long while ago.Anything which bring us to maksiat should be stayed away and valentine's day is one of them.Valentine's Day is so openly celebrated because tthe law is too loose that the muslims(non-muslims might invlove as well)use such celebration to do maksiat.
Reply:Only the rose seller and cocholate makers get the money.. so ban this pointless celebration before we go pokai..
Reply:St Valentine was a philanthropist he gave all that he had to the needy but today It has been taken out of context. Valentine is not just for lover, but it's a time for the family to love each other. Only Taliban mentality cannot perceived the concept of Valentine
Reply:we should go to school and learn back the history of the v days..
Reply:It is a christian practice started by a catholic priest. My opinion is don't let the establishment or anyone else dictate for you what you want to do. You can be devout and still enjoy the practices of other religions. Christians have learned to be more flexible(I am speaking a general sense). I enjoy some of the jewish and muslim traditions. I also love to join the Greek orthodox when they celebrate easter. The ceremony is ornate and the music lovely. I think this a personal choice and you don't have to be unfaithful in order to do it. I hope that helps.





Attached is an article about it. Remember most of us are free to make personal choices.
Reply:Yes we should because it's not our culture and usually maksiat increases during this celebration.
Reply:It's the same as any other day. What matters is 'will you commit sin ?'.
Reply:Don't think so..





While Malaysia is a muslim country, it has got multi-racial community.





Hence, i still believe Valentine day should be celebrated openly.
Reply:Ban this and that and more of it will come. Love is for any living things and dont hate it by ban one of the day of love!
Reply:It has no religious value at all in the modern time. So no need to ban it. For those who have objections, don't celebrate, people who want to celebrate, let them celebrate.





Live and let live please.
Reply:we all are sinners


i don't care what religion


this valentine day is suck to me.
Reply:yeah you are right
Reply:LOVE DOESN'T EXIST.





HERE IN RUSSIA PEOPLE WHO CELEBRATE VALENTINES DAY ARE IDIOT.





GREETINGS FROM THE COUNTRY THAT WON THE WW2.





RUSSIA

Is this a good idea? I don't think I'll see her again, but I have a crush on her?

I am on vacation halfway around the world. While here I met this girl who works at the fitness club I frequent, my knowledge or the language here is decent, but certainly not great; therefore I am usually uncomfortable talking with the locals, but with her, I feel really comfortable. I've met her three times here, each time we've talked for at least an hour. I am about to leave for the gym soon, would it be alright if I got a florist to send her flowers while I am at the gym to surprise her? The problem is I am leving in three days and might not see her again; so would it make any sense to even send her flowers? She's said stuff like "not to forget her" etc, but she doesn't have internet, and doesn't speak English at all.....what do you think? flowers or just go to the gym as usual and say bye?

Is this a good idea? I don't think I'll see her again, but I have a crush on her?
Just say bye with nice exchange of words or maybe ask her out to have a coffee or something and tell her that ur leaving in 3 days time so u'd like to spend time with her just before leaving since she became ur good friend. Then prolly u can give her some flowers but any which way if she gets involved with u it'll break her heart or maybe if shez sensible she'd just take it in stride and move on.
Reply:Go for the flowers!





You never know what will happen and it'll brighten her day.
Reply:if you give her flowers and leave ued brek her heart dont give her flowers sorry

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What can I buy my mum for mothers day? She lives so far away, it wont get there in time if I post it today.?

I would like to get something delivered from a local business near her, but I don't know any. I know florists will deliver flowers and chocolates if I get stuck, but can anyone think of anything else? Thanks

What can I buy my mum for mothers day? She lives so far away, it wont get there in time if I post it today.?
how about a beauty parlor, nail salon, a spa - any sort of places like that near her. do a search on line if you are not sure, than call one of them, get a gift certificate from them and have it sent to your mom. all moms love to be pampered. hope this helps.
Reply:Flowers will get there on time. Not to mention many flower shops sell items like spa baskets, wine baskets and other gifts.

What should i write on a valentines day card?

im planning on sending a friend of mine flowers to her while she is work but i dont know what i should write in the card. were not even dating and i dont even know if she likes me. its long distance so im jsut having a local florist do this for me. i just dont know what i should write in teh note without sounding awkward for her. i was thinking aobut just writing "Happy Valentines Day! I miss you! From a close friend." im thinking of not signign my name too. or should i?

What should i write on a valentines day card?
we should celebrate 100 valentain day
Reply:don't be a *********. and write "let's do it sideways"

How many flowers in a bouqet?

I am getting married in February and have decided I want white roses and white lisianthus for my bouqet (thanks to many of you who helped me with my question : ))





I only have my sister as my maid of honor and thats it, so Im wondering, how many roses/lisianthus do I need for my bouqet, and how many for my sisters? (hers should be a little smaller, right?)





If any of you can tell me a range (20-25? etc) that would be great. I am really considering doing them myself as they are the only two bouqets, and having a local florist do the boutineers and corsages, so I will save some money.





Im going to start calling florists in my area and asking them for a price quote for just the bouts and corsages and then one that includes the bouqets to see what it will cost me, I just thought it would be helpful for me to be able to say " I want a hand-tied bouqet of 15 roses and 10 lisianthus" so that I can get a better quote without having to travel from store to store.

How many flowers in a bouqet?
12 is the average sized bouquet, so i would go with 12.
Reply:TWO
Reply:11 roses symbolizes [one love in one's lifetime] - read that somewhere but totally forgot where...
Reply:I would think a dozen flowers is enough
Reply:Why dont you make it the equal distribution like ten-ten..it will look nice, if you have small hands then it would be too many to look at as if drowning your pretty small hands..but if your hands are the noraml big ones..then 15-20 of that combination is ok..ohh..what is important is you are going to be a bride..and luckier the one who will catch your bouquet when you throw it...wish I were there to witness this alll.................congratulations....... Best wishes to both of you!!!!!!!And more kids to come................

Where can I buy boquets of flowers online for a reasonable price? Silk or real?

I want to compare prices with my local florist. Thanks

Where can I buy boquets of flowers online for a reasonable price? Silk or real?
www.simplyclassiccreations.com





I used calla lilies for my wedding and had wonderful latex pink tipped callas that were beautiful. I had my boquet, MOH, 2 bridesmaids, 10 bouts, groom's bout, 8 mini corsages, and 4 large corsages with shipping for around $250. The flowers look real!





She's on EBay too, with pricing.





Congrats, and best wishes!!
Reply:you cant make your our or go to local flower store
Reply:i bought one from ebay and i wasn't happy with it. it look beautiful in picture and it wasn't very expensive but when i got it, i noticed they did a very bad job with the wrapping of the stems. i mean, i could do better than that though i am not a florist. at the end, i got my flowers from the florist
Reply:Hallmark.com
Reply:WWW.BIGROSE.COM








VERY CHEAP!!!!!! It is the best deal I have found so far. I plan on using them for my wedding. Click on "Bridal Kits" the prices range from $399.00 to $799.00 and it is more then enough for most people. Plus for $99.00 you can order 100 stems and make you're own flower arangements.
Reply:go 2 www. givemeflowers.com


it's a pretty cool site.
Reply:I dont know about online, but have you tried craft stores like Michaels or hobbylobby. They sell silk flowers and for a very nominal fee can put together all the flowers for the wedding. They have books you can buy or just look at. Pick out what you want and what types and colors of flower and they will take care of everything. Congrats.
Reply:1-800flowers.com
Reply:I've used proflowers.com, and the flowers were great. Just type "Neal" in the radio promo box and you'll get discount offers. I think I got 2 dozen roses delivered, with a glass vase, for about $40 total.
Reply:Try:





proflowers.com





ftd.com

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I need some HELP from Someone who lives in Iceland?

I cant read icelandic nor speak it, so im having trouble reading some information online.





Im looking for a local florist in iceland. WhichI can call up and order flowers and have them deliver to a friend in Reykjavik, Iceland!





Any help would be appreciated. I need the name of the Local Florist in Rejkyavik, iceland and their phone number.





THANKS a MILLION!


mark

I need some HELP from Someone who lives in Iceland?
go to ja.is and search for "blómabúð" and there you get a lot af numbers of florist
Reply:I don't live in Iceland but you can try this:





http://randburg.com/is/blom/





It has a phone number:


Tel +354 567 3350


Fax +354 567 6671





If you do a search on Google for: Reykjavik flowers or Florist Reykjavik you'll find a bunch of sites that you can order and get delivered online.