To bake a cake with DD and take it to the mosque?

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I know it's a tiny gesture in the grand scheme of things. But I thought maybe baking a cake for the worshippers to eat when they break their fast tonight might be a nice idea? We live a couple of minutes away.

It's just, in other terrorist attacks, there is an immediate outpouring of love and support. Athough it's early, there seems to be a lot less today. Coupled with the biased media reporting. Thought it might be a nice way of showing solidarity and love.

But are they going to be in mourning? Does it seem patronising? I'll absolutely accept if I am BU, please don't flame me.

Not keen on the idea either
This incident is yet another example of men ( a man) trying to hurt people because they can. There's always a reason ( rascism, poverty, a war) but I haven't heard of one woman plowing through female pedestrians yet.

We shouldn't have to be baking cakes in solidarity. We should be sending men the message that they need to grow the fuck up.

Sorry to throw cold water on a well-intentioned idea but i don't think a kuffir female approaching a mosque would be well -received with or without cake. When we lived in a largely muslim area, my husband was greeted warmly but my presence not even acknowledged. The mosque is a) considered a holy place and b) a male domain by and large.

Sorry to throw cold water on a well-intentioned idea but i don't think a kuffir female approaching a mosque would be well -received with or without cake.

Have you even read the thread? If you had you'd see she took the cake and they loved it and were very appreciative.
As for the others on here moaning - just why? Sorry, but I fail to see how anyone can see it as anything else as just a bit of kindness, and niceness.
No, it's not going to fix the world's problems, but where's the harm in spreading kindness (and cake?!)
Just reading the thread, it's clear that others have felt inspired and gone and done the same.
So if kindness and tolerance breeds more kindness and tolerance, I'm behind that.
There's always some determined to be negative though.

Do it. It will be accepted in the spirit you offer it. And you are offering it in the right spirit

When we lived in a largely muslim area, my husband was greeted warmly but my presence not even acknowledged. The mosque is a) considered a holy place and b) a male domain by and large

I know my brother's mosque would have appreciated it and does not denigrate non-Muslims or women.

Why are so many people missing the fact that she took it yesterday?

So what, Banff? We can't discuss it? Is there a mm law?

I'm referring to the people who are saying she should do it or she shouldn't do it, seemingly unaware that it's already happened, not the people who are discussing it knowing that fact.

It gets very frustrating when non-Muslim's speak for us or make assumptions. All the Muslim's on this thread have confirmed the cake would be well-recieved. Why are their poster's saying it is patronising? What is patronising is you denying us a voice by making your own assumptions.

I asked why so many people are missing the fact that she took it yesterday, which they are.

Leaving aside the fact that this cake has already been delivered (and scoffed, I bet!) - the world is such a shitty, difficult, scary place at the moment. If ever you have an impulse to do something kind for someone else, please don't let fear stop you. Most people (of every religion etc) are good, and open to good, and it's a shame to hold back on doing something kind for fear of being thought odd or inappropriate.

I'm glad others have followed your lead OP.

EssentialHummus I couldn't agree more. There have been some horrible posts on this thread, but thankfully they are in the minority.

Well done OP.
I love the idea that lemon drizzle cat is a little subservient and chocolate fudge cake is naughty.
I think red velvet cake would be a little slinky and be a little free with her affections!

*cake not cat!

Having a giggle here at the idea of a lemon drizzle cat

I call lemon drizzle lemon jism.

UmmBum Your username has really made me laugh completely agree with everything you've said too.

I think it is patronizing PC nonsense.

No, it's called being kind. Try it one day.

LavenderHue = SeasideSinger?

quickly trademark your 'more in common' phrase. Its brilliant!
It's not mine - it's from the Jo Cox campaign. But it is brilliant.

When we lived in a largely muslim area, my husband was greeted warmly but my presence not even acknowledged. The mosque is a) considered a holy place and b) a male domain by and large

We (three women) were welcomed and invited in by the group of men at the door, and invited back tonight for an open session. We asked if we should cover up and they said wear what you feel comfortable in. We all talked about the need not to let terrorism drive a wedge between us.

Op massive love for you and for all the others inspired by you.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. As a Muslim it is hard to know what people are really thinking of me and other muslims and many of us are afraid. Your kindness and solidarity would have gone a long way.

Islam is a faith that puts a very high value on hospitality and the exchange of gifts, so I'm absolutely sure it will be very well received.

Awwww. You are a lovely thoughtful woman to show this kindness to others who might be feeling vulnerable at the moment.

I've often wondered in this attempt to point fingers and ascribe blame, why, other than the poster above has gender been completely overlooked or not mentioned at all.

A few Bastard men trying to control and dictate how our lives should be governed and led. Leaving behind destruction and horror not only for the people they have physically and mentally hurt but their own families too.
The man involved with the Finsbury Park incident. His mum. Completely shocked and mystified.
And those Manchester/London guys, with families and children who they have just abandoned and left to face all the shit storm themselves.

Makes me absolutely mad as a hatter.

OP you did very well.

I am so moved by this post... really we all need to love each other and disown those from within us who spread hatred at other races and religion.
God made us exactly same body but put us at different places and colours.. accept diversity and love for every one xxx
Great idea , my own friends and family been collecting Muslim charity donations for the tower inferno and everybody appreciated the fact that few scums do appear we need to wash them away with stronger disinfectants
Love xxx

Get some fruit, like a platter of grapes, dates, cherries, maybe almonds too etc, that way there won't be any issues with those who keep halal strictly who might not be able to eat cake otherwise.