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In reply to the discussion: Muslim Flight Attendant Refuses to Serve Alcohol- Do Republicans support her? [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)Alcohol service is something every FA needs to be able to do.
Next thing you know, she'll be refusing to serve snacks or hand out food boxes because there might be a BLT in the box, or some pork rinds, or a ham sandwich.
If you really want to get into it, there are a shitload of things that some uber-observant Muslims will characterize as "hara'am"--and if it ain't one thing, it's another.
Gate agent is the way to go--let's hope no one wants to bring their pot bellied pig onboard! Of course, if you want to be technical, even DOGS--yes, sweet little puppies--are regarded as "unclean" by those who really get serious about this stuff. If someone is that twitchy about alcohol, they're likely anti-dog too...IF they know what the hell they're talking about when it comes to the faith, that is.
If she's paying interest on a credit card, that's hara'am. Technically. She should be dealing with Muslim banks only and paying admin fees, not interest. She is not supposed to touch any males, so if someone has a medical emergency, she would (if she is following her faith) be unable to help that person if he were a male.
I look askance at her claim, frankly. Unless she is flying on an all female, no drinking, no dogs or pigs allowed airline, she's got troubles. She can't do the doggone job, UNLESS she acts like most normal Muslims, and understands that Qu'ran is subject to INTERPRETATION, and people do live in the modern world.
http://imamshirazi.com/haram.html