Pentagon Relaxing Rules On Military Attire

The Army is actually getting more strict with their on duty and off duty appearances

 

The concern is the loosening of military standards to accommodate religious headgear and beards commonly worn by Muslims.

 

Ah well religious headgear has been allowed for a long time now, the beard thing is new

 

So will Muslim soldiers be allowed to stop whatever they are doing to pray 5 times a day?

 

They are allowed now

 

No freaking way?! So the atheist and Christians and what nots have to pick up their load?

 

Unless in a true combat situation at the time. Yes.. I have talked to Muslims in Afghanistan etc etc about what if you are working during normal prayer times etc. They said as long as you get 5 in everyday you are fine, even if you have to do 3-4 back to back. So if there is combat going on, or if they are going on patrol they can do all 5 at once. Not even sure if the 5 prayer thing is actually a requirement, or interpretation. I haven't read the Quran, kuran Qu'ran

 

I thought they all stopped doing whatever is they were doing at certain times of the day and prayed. Sounds more superstitious and fear of breaking your mother's back if you don't do it 5 times.

 

kinda what i think too, but they do pray 5 times a day, but don't have to nes do it at specific times. As long as they get that 5 in