Month: April 2008
Remembering a Muslim
Posted simply for the reason that it shows Muslims are people too. We make human connections, suffer human losses, and die human deaths. A heart-moving reflection on a deep personal connection here.
Ben Kingsley born a Muslim, part deux
See previous post for basics. See this page for more details. He apparently kept his birth name, Bhanji, for several of his children.
Islam and the Earth
The Qur’an says that God is the light of the heavens and the earth. If you believe you see all of creation as being illuminated by a Divine light, than part of the trust that we, as the most noble of creation, have been given is the care and protection of the Earth. This type of thinking is not new to Muslims. We have shaped the world to reflect our belief in Heaven. Gardens are created to mirror the vision of Heaven with water and split into 4 quarters. Mecca, the center of our religious life, is the gateway to…
[photo] sunset light and the minaret
sunset light and the minaret Originally uploaded by DarkFrame. Just a lovely photo. Allahu Akbar.