Hi, Im new here. I hope someone can tell me where the saying speaking truth to power comes from? Ive seen it alot lately about the whistleblowers.

Thanks,

Hal

It apparently originated with the Quakers.

Welcome, Halal! I'm interested in how you selected your name.

I haven't heard the term, but it makes sense. However, my observation often has been that speaking truth to power results in job termination.

Thanks Proofreader. I guess thats it all right.

Kelleh I got my name from my real name, Harold and last name, Alexander. Just shortened them. I found out that halal is also an Arab word meaning what kosher means if your Jewish. Can someone here tell me where the Arabs got that word?

Yeah, telling a boss how the cow ate the cabbage can get you fired. But sometimes its worth it.

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Can someone here tell me where the Arabs got that word?

Arabic حلال‎ ḥalāl means "permissible".

Wow, arnie. Where did you get those letters? Do you know how it's pronounced? Halal, at least you know your permissible!

ḥalāl: the /ḥ/ is pronounced like a German "ch" or the "h" in Hannukah.

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