Social media savvy: Boxer Amir Khan tweets Makkah pilgrimage
The pilgrimage comes during the holy month of Ramazan in Khan's off-season prior to his upcoming fights scheduled for after December.
Khan had his head shaved on Friday, but later tweeted:
‘Omg you do not wana see me in a bald, I look baaaaad! I miss my hair.’ (sic)
He later added:
‘Surprised an arab officer recognised me in a bald, I just about recognise myself lol.’ (sic)
The boxer, who recently captured the International Boxing Federation’s (IBF) light welterweight title with a fifth-round knockout of Zab Judah has been detailing his religious trip on Facebook and Twitter, and has posted several pictures of the sights he is seeing in Makkah.
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@positive pakistani: he wrote it in good humour:)
Amir masha allah you look very handsome and hairs will come soon
@ Rohit.. its a Hajj/Umrah ritual, Everybody from every social class have to do it, its also a way of showing the equality among humanity from all corners of the world and from all the social classes that gather in Makkah.
I am still waiting for answer.Will any Muslim brother explain what is the significance of shaving head in Islam.
U look cool with bald head !!!!! many bald boxers I have seen in this sports !!! Happy Pilgrimage to Macca ! Pray for suffering humanity around the globe, may God accept your deeds and prayers
Ur pic is not bad...
http://www.islamhelpline.net/node/6181
Can any Muslim tell me ...why people who go for Haj pilgrimage shave their head.Hindus and Buddhist shaving their head for religious purpose in India since time immemorial.What is the significance of shaving head in Islam and how it started.I hope any learned Muslim would reply.
Stars always remain stats regardless of their appearance, love this man. May ALLAH accept your OMRAH :)
@positive pakistani ...the term “liberal” and the concept of liberalism is completely misunderstood in our country… EXACTLY ..... ROSHAN KHAYALI has nothing to do with short clothed female singers or a marathon with womens running in shorts with men's :P
@ET PLEASE STOP CENSORING COMMENTS..GROW UP!
There's nothing wrong with Zahid; its the impression he has of his fellow countrymen... prime example of the social divide that some people feel. Its his opinion shrugs no need to be so defensive and question him.
As for the news: that's lovely that Amir Khan is following his religious beliefs:) ...
@Zahid Qureshi: What is wrong with you?
and why is this a news when 100 die in karachi , tribune seriously ..........
No Worries, Khan! God Bless You. May Allah accept your pilgrimage. Keep up the spirit; You just defeated Judah an opponent of your Faith. Allah calls you to his Home :)
Good Luck; Pray for Muslim Ummah.
Hey what have you done man,.........many liberals will have heart attack after reading this