We have next door neighbors that are Muslim and are so very kind. They bring us plates of food when they cook and they even scared away some kids trying to steal our car at 2 in the morning.
I wanted to return the favor with a nice card from us and a gift. I don’t know how strict they are with Halal, and I read that Halal-friendly might not be good enough so I’m weary of a gift card to a restaurant even if it says Halal.
So what kind of gift(s) would be appropriate for a thank you? I appreciate any help you all can provide!
Muslim here. If you’re worried, something kosher will do as long as it doesn’t contain alcohol (kosher food without alcohol is automatically halal).
kosher food without alcohol is automatically halal.
Noice!
I think your over thinking this. Just don’t buy anything obviously insulting like Alcohol or pork. As others pointed out, trying to match their tastes is going to be tricky.
It’s the thought that counts, if there is something in a basket they can’t consume they will likely just regift that item.
I’d go with something safe for the gift like a non food gift or, because nearly all religious food restrictions are related to animal products, a vegan safe gift. Then I would ask them to a dinner/game night. When you invite them you can say that you were a little nervous about asking because you don’t know much about halal and set up a day where you can cook together. Gives you a chance to learn a little more about them and build the friendship.
A collection of pretty little pots of herbs.
My Tractor Supply has potted lemon trees for under $20.
I like the fruit basket ideas too.
A rainbow flag. If they are not homophobic then they should accept it without problems, if they are homophobic, you dodged a bullet :)
Muslim here. If you’re worried, something kosher will do as long as it doesn’t contain alcohol (kosher food without alcohol is automatically halal).
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Pork chops /s
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No one’s afraid to say anything so much as you seem really annoying. But I’m also annoying, so I’ll say something.
That’s lame as hell, regardless of their religion. You don’t know that they’re homophobic and they also did something nice for OP. Why would you give them something intended to annoy them, that they probably can’t use, as a gift? Just stupid.
What exactly is annoying about the rainbow flag? Ah yes, homophobic religion.
I’m an atheist, and gay, and I just feel like “haha, you’re a good neighbor so here’s a flag for something that I’m going to ASSUME you’re a hateful bigot instead of actually getting to know you” is kinda bad
it also doesn’t really promote community. Idk, I don’t like it. I’m nice to christians even though some of them are cruel to me, because they’re not all the same. This kind of behavior reeks of “I just discovered atheism as a concept” type thing you see from teenagers. Grow up, be a good human.
You would be showered with upvotes if this was a Christian family in question. Shows Muslims are given an unfair special treatment
