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※ここでは(J)が本校、(B)がブルネイを指します。
(J) The Sept.11 terrorist attack in the USA occurred about six months ago. Looking back on the awful incident, we now hope the citizens of NY go back to their normal lives as soon as possible. “What can we now do for the world peace “ is the main topic for today’s meeting. (B) It’s important for us to think about what to do for the world peace because we are the next generation to be responsible for it. Today, we are very lucky to have a chance to talk and discuss over the ocean, between Brunei and Japan. Our cultures are very much different to each other, so I’m sure this meeting would be very interesting.”
{10 minutes} (J)In your country, I heard that the main religion is the Islam, and we are very interested in it. Will you answer to our questions on the Islam? (B) Yes, in Brunei, most of the people follow the Islam. (J) How many Islam people are there in your school? (B) There are approximately 1200 students in my school, and they are all Muslims. There are some teachers who are not Muslims. Some of them are Chinese, Europeans and Indians. (J) What does “Islam” and “Muslim” mean? And do you think your religion is not just a belief in god, but a part of your life? (B)“Islam” means “the submission to Allah, the god only”, and “Muslim” means “people who follow Allah”. Our religion is very much connected to our daily life. (J) Is it true that Islam people have to pray to Allah five times a day? (B) We Muslims have to pray five times a day as well as on the celebration day of hari raya puasa and hari raya haji once a year. Wherever we are, we have to stop any activities for a few minutes to pray,and we have to wash or clean ourselves before praying. Most of the Muslims in Brunei is going to Mekkah in Saudi Arabia every year for the haaj. (J) Is reading Qu’ran duty of Islam? (B) Yes, ever since we were children, we were taught to read Qu’ran at religions schools. (J) Do you think the Terror attack is caused by the religious difference between the Islam and the Christian? (B) TELL ME YOUR ANSWER (J) Alright. I see. Now, give us the question. {10 minutes} (B) Here are some questions on Japanese culture etc. (You make questions to ask us!) {10 minutes} (J) Now let’s go on to the next question. (B) Alright. (A topic related to the Terrorism. Brunei makes plot for this topic ) {10 minutes} (J) The last question is, what does it mean by “the PEACE”? (Japan makes plot for this topic!) | ||||||||||