Kiprah Pesepakbola Muslim Eropa

Europe, which was a 'mecca' football world turned out to have a remarkable diversity, one in the field of religion. For example, even in Europe, it turns out quite a lot of players also Moslem there. Diverse Muslim footballers in European competition itself is arguably a phenomenon because of the amount they are a minority. I wonder if the problem is quite interesting to discuss.
Ramadan coincides 2011 (1432 H) This European football competitions start soon how the diverse football players Islam, what they still run fast ...?.,, According to some sources many of them prefer the fasting month of competition and replace the other, but there also keep running fast,, This is the profile of some of Europe's top players who is a Muslim and an explanation of how they respond to fasting in the month of Ramadan.
Rami Shaaban
Rami Shaaban may sound strange to the ears of football lovers in the country, Fisksatra Born in Stockholm, June 30, 1975, Shaaban of Egypt bloody ayahanya and mother who comes from Finland. Shaaban also played for Arsenal, and became the Swedish national team goalkeeper, he always recite a few verses before the match he was also one of the devout followers of Islam. He never drank alcohol were forbidden, including clubbing at night clubs. Shaaban is currently playing for Hammarby IF.
Samir Nasri
Accustomed to reading surah Al-Fatihah before the game. It is doing well at club level with Arsenal or in the French national team. However, for the Ramadan fast, Nasri did not dare do it. Given the crowded schedule of Premier League plus fasting which falls in the summer, Nasri chose not to implement the pillars of Islam is obligatory for Muslims who are able to do this.
Frederic Kanoute
Sevilla refused to wear uniforms because it was sponsored by a gambling house, even when the uniform was used, Kanoute cover it with black tape. Obedience Kanoute in the teachings of Islam also received full support from Sevilla. He was given a jersey (uniforms) without special sponsor. That's because the Los Palanganas main sponsor, 888.com, is a gambling site that are contrary to the teachings of Islam. He is also donating all proceeds to charity T-shirt sales.
Remained fasting during Ramadan despite having to play for 90 minutes, and the temperature can reach 40 degrees Celsius. Last year in the month of Ramadan in Europe during the day is longer than night time, the sun shines for 13 hours from 6:30 am until 20:00. And the game is usually held 2 hours before iftar time.
In 2007, Kanoute paid 700,000 U.S. dollars to buy a mosque in Seville. Initially, the Islamic community in Spain rent a place to run their prayers, are concerned. Kanoute was bought for contributed to the Muslims in Spain. Kanoute Sevilla by the Islamic community were asked to help and eventually the building was purchased Kanoute and until now the Muslim community's prayer in Sevilla.
The most controversial of Kanoute is when Israel bombarded the Palestinians, the end of 2008 to early January 2009. Fredrick Kanoute, Sevilla striker who is Muslim and comes from Mali, after netted the ball into the opposing goal, opening his shirt to reveal a T-shirt which reads "Palestine". Palestinians also said it was written in some other language. This course is intended as a support for the Palestinian Kanoute being battered by Israeli forces in Gaza.* Salut Frederic Kanoute am ane gan,,
Mesut Ozil
German citizens who are Muslims. Although he did not leave the month of Ramadan habit to pray and read the Qur'an. No matter how busy he is always trying to read the Qur'an.
Even when it will face World Cup matches in South Africa some time ago, he has always read the verses of the holy religion he believed it. If you're reading the Qur'an, he is also of Turkish descent explains that his friends also advised to give him a chance and did not finish reading rush him talk.
As a Muslim, Mesut Ozil feel Ramadan is currently providing many blessing in itself, because the month of Ramadan this year more flying dipentas prestige of European football. Players who like to read the Qur'an is paid handsomely by the Spanish giants REAL MADRID.
Eric "Bilal" Abidal
Since entering Islam, Abidal tried to be a devout Muslim. His career on the gridiron increasingly moncer. Spanish La Liga fans certainly know the figure of Eric Abidal. He is known as a reliable defender who strengthens FC Barcelona and the French national team. He likes reading the Quran before the match.
In any Barcelona football club training session, Eric often seen carrying a small bag, perhaps many thought the contents of her purse eric as friends in the club barcelona if exercise ball: shoes and equipment that support for the exercise.
Eric actual carry and distinguish his bag with another footballer is Qu'ran, the holy book of the Islamic Ummah all over the world that "now" into a religionMinorities in Europe.
Karim Benzema
New Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is also running fast. Born in Lyon, France December 19, 1987, Benzema is a French national team striker. Just as the French legend, Zinedine Zidane, Benzema also bloody Algerian.Luckily for Benzema, he was not fasting this year alone at the Santiago Bernabeu. At least there Mahmadou Diarra and Lassana Diarra are also Muslim.All three are still running fast despite having to defend Madrid, I wonder if the doctors Madrid continue to monitor players' physical development during the third month of Ramadan. Both Benzema and Lassana Mahmadou given extra nutrients to avoid dehydration during fasting this year.Luckily for Madrid, Ramadan is not too big an effect as they appear.
Sami Khedira
As with Ozil, Khedira is a German national team players who are also descendants of the Islamic religion. His father comes from Tunisia. But like Ozil, Khedira also not fasting Ramadan in full. Of course because of the demands of his job. Actually, when I was playing at VfB Stuttgart, Khedira always fast during Ramadan, but now he chose to follow team-mate at Real Madrid.
"A Muslim should fast for 30 days from sunrise to sink. But I'm a competitive athlete, I need my power, that I might not have without food, "Khedira said in an interview.
What was done by Khedira and Ozil is quite understandable given the apparently Muslim council of Germany (such as in Indonesia, MUI) apparently allow professional athletes to not fasting in Ramadan.
Christian Negouai
He was voted player of the mandatory drug test and had his urine sample taken. Because Negouai fasting urine then it would not come out, Kevin Keegan (Manchester City manager at the time) handed water to drink his urine in order to get out, but Negouai still reject it because he was fasting. Negouai choose to pay a fine of 2,000 pounds out of pocket rather than having to break the fast.
Kolo Toure
Claimed to have tried to remain abstinent, but heavy exercise condition forced him to break his fast. "But I would definitely replace it in another day or month. It is a consequence as a Muslim, "said Toure.
Franck Ribery
Convert to Islam after marrying a French girl of Moroccan origin. Has a Muslim name is Frank Bilal Ribery. According to Islam brought to safety. Islam is a source of strength both inside and outside the field. At the time he was having a hard time in his career, giving peace of Islam came. Ribery claims to be a Muslim who never leave the obligatory prayers five times.
Nicolas Anelka
Converts to Islam while playing in the Turkish club Fenerbahce. Has a Muslim name Abdul-Salam Bilal. In an interview published in the Match, the French magazine published Anelka said, "Islam is the source of my strength on and off the field. I went through a tough career. I then determined to find peace. And I finally found Islam. "Anelka still running fast 1 full month in spite of the competition.
Momo Sissoko,, Sulley Muntari and Mohamadou Diarra
They are Muslim footballer who still choose to fast in the month of Ramadan despite the match, according to him, fasting it gives the strength to overcome adversity.
Mehdi Mahdavikia
Not experience any significant obstacles during Ramadan. The player who is now aged 32 years managing his diet so that can undergo violent game match in the German League (Bundesliga). "I always eat and drink a lot at dawn. Without drinking during exercise did not affect the morning and afternoon for me, "said Mahdavikia. Fasting and play hard in one of the leagues in Europe, recognized Mahdavikia very heavy. But, training twice a day and do not interfere with the right-wing midfielders move Iran in the 1998 World Cup and 2006's.
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