I Am Buying A Business & Have An Issue:---

[Jackdaws]

This suggestion, second sentence, should be completely unacceptable to a muslim. A muslim's business for earning Halal earnings being used for Satan worship! NO!

I didn't mean it literally. I mean their religious beliefs if getting in way of business should immediately be discarded. If it makes them happy and increases productivity, let them do it.

 

[Divergent]

I didn't mean it literally. I mean their religious beliefs if getting in way of business should immediately be discarded. If it makes them happy and increases productivity, let them do it.

This guy usually tends to take everything literal

 

[Verve]

the guys working there are also earning on theirn own effort. isnt it their right who they worship? as long as it doesnt interefere with the business or physically hurt someone?

@MastanKhan have you considered giving a specific time as their prayer time and in return they could assure the business will not be affected by their religious duties?

a few months back a bunch of muslims asked for "prayer time" at an establishment. the establishment promptly said - rules are same for everyone - do it in your break time and breaktime is same for all employees. what they do in their break time is no ones business (as long as it doesnt affect anyone or the work place).

you are in a similar situation here. But being a small business (I am guessing), you have the authority to frame the rules.

Yes, it is either a blanket refusal as most establishments communicate. Or a half way.

@MastanKhan If you are going to allow then you may want to make it clear that this is not a permanent arrangement and is likely to change in the future as new hires may find it difficult to work in that environment. This way there won't be any surprises. Such things are a benefit and not a right, and sometimes this need to be communicated clearly.

 

[MastanKhan]

Hi,

Thank you all for your indulgence---.

Let me give you guys some more input---.

These are blue collar labor---I am going to be dependent on their goodwill and work ethics to succeed---the hymns are only played in the morning before the customers come in---after that it is regular music.

 

[Verve]

Hi,

Thank you all for your indulgence---.

Let me give you guys some more input---.

These are blue collar labor---I am going to be dependent on their goodwill and work ethics to succeed---the hymns are only played in the morning before the customers come in---after that it is regular music.

That's reasonable, until you get employee diversity.

Question is: Are you fine with it, deep down?

 

[Divergent]

Hi,

Thank you all for your indulgence---.

Let me give you guys some more input---.

These are blue collar labor---I am going to be dependent on their goodwill and work ethics to succeed---the hymns are only played in the morning before the customers come in---after that it is regular music.

Being a Muslim boss makes you compassionate and that's nice, it shows the values you practice as a Muslim. If you plan on opening doors to people of other background you don't wanna land yourself in an awkward situation. Best to make it clear politely that's it's allowed but as other people step at some point changes will have to be taking place to ensure fairness.

That's reasonable, until you get employee diversity.

Question is: Are you fine with it, deep down?

There's nothing seriously wrong with it considering they all are of one Faith and him being their Muslim boss just goes to show he's a man of character. However at some point if another colleague of different background walks in then yes I suppose changes would have be in the pipeline

 

[HttpError]

Just don't go full Aurangzeb on them.

That made me laugh, btw Aurangzeb was a great leader.

@MastanKhan I think you should never mix religion with business, if the current setup is running smoothly and is generating profits then, let it run as it is. However, if those hymns thing is bothering you, then you can share this with your employees and let them know that work place should stay out of any religious activities.

 

[SQ8]

This suggestion, second sentence, should be completely unacceptable to a muslim. A muslim's business for earning Halal earnings being used for Satan worship! NO!

How about worshipping the flying speghetti monster?
What if I hire. Brilliant pastafarian?

 

[BABA AGHORI]

Hi,

I am in the process of buying a business---. Most of the existing employees are sikhs---. I do not have any intention of changing the setup unless there is a problem---I believe that if your are able and capable---you have a job.

Before the door is open to public for the day---the employees are prepping and getting stuff ready---they have religious sikh hymns being played on the sound system---.

Me being a muslim---what would you people's suggestion be---how to approach this issue---? Should I leave it as it is---or what?

@GURU DUTT @KRAIT @Irfan Baloch @Oscar @Solomon2 etc etc etc

if u hve problem with them playing religious hymns, then you should directly talk to them... that you are uncomfortable with them practicing there faith they way they are practicing.
Trust, confidence, and comfort level should not be compromised. It won't be good if a confrontation mode arises just after the doors are opened for public.

 

[SQ8]

Being a Muslim boss makes you compassionate and that's nice, it shows the values you practice as a Muslim. If you plan on opening doors to people of other background you don't wanna land yourself in an awkward situation. Best to make it clear politely that's it's allowed but as other people step at some point changes will have to be taking place to ensure fairness.



There's nothing seriously wrong with it considering they all are of one Faith and him being their Muslim boss just goes to show he's a man of character. However at some point if another colleague of different background walks in then yes I suppose changes would have be in the pipeline

Deep down some people feel god talking to them as if he decided to get another prophet? They feel as if you recieve these visions of him telling them;

"don't touch the pringles, dont touch the starbucks vanilla scones for they be evil even though no evidence exists in the book I gave to the best of the best of my creations - I know I said I will judge you on the day of judgement where your deen is concerned but it was all bluff.. I am giving you the power to judge, and kill too my generally insignificant creature"

The only commandments in terms of religion w.r.t to business is no usury, no cheating and no profits in forbidden goods such as recreational alcohol or food products from swine meat based sources.

 

[jetray]

ppl can have individual preferences but business as a whole it should not be allowed. Desi's might be ok with religious quirks of each others religion but if some white guy joins he might find it offending or completely left out. ppl should keep religion out of business premises. It may be ok with private quarters or closed door.

 

[Sliver]

These are blue collar labor---I am going to be dependent on their goodwill and work ethics to succeed---the hymns are only played in the morning before the customers come in---after that it is regular music.

I am thinking of this a bunch of teenagers here playing some wierd rap songs before they get to work. Or the south of the border guys who play hispanic songs while they work on my basement.

I let them do that as long as its not affecting my work. else its a polite "can you please turn down the volume a little bit".

I have a sincere question though - is it a feeling of "as a muslim, I cannot have other religious music in my establishment" kind of feeling? in that case - I request you to please open your heart and let people have their own beliefs. (i doubt thats true though - seeing your many posts form the past).

 

[Dawood Ibrahim]

Hi,

I am in the process of buying a business---. Most of the existing employees are sikhs---. I do not have any intention of changing the setup unless there is a problem---I believe that if your are able and capable---you have a job.

Before the door is open to public for the day---the employees are prepping and getting stuff ready---they have religious sikh hymns being played on the sound system---.

Me being a muslim---what would you people's suggestion be---how to approach this issue---? Should I leave it as it is---or what?

@GURU DUTT @KRAIT @Irfan Baloch @Oscar @Solomon2 etc etc etc

Sir ask 2 or 3 Scholar about this situation so you can get a proper answer

 

[Verve]

How about worshipping the flying speghetti monster?
What if I hire. Brilliant pastafarian?

If you are OK with it then by all means. Might as allow performance of satanic rituals in the workplace as well.

 

[VCheng]

Hi,

I am in the process of buying a business---. Most of the existing employees are sikhs---. I do not have any intention of changing the setup unless there is a problem---I believe that if your are able and capable---you have a job.

Before the door is open to public for the day---the employees are prepping and getting stuff ready---they have religious sikh hymns being played on the sound system---.

Me being a muslim---what would you people's suggestion be---how to approach this issue---? Should I leave it as it is---or what?

@GURU DUTT @KRAIT @Irfan Baloch @Oscar @Solomon2 etc etc etc

Consult your attorney, and no one else.