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Two Takes on Hanukah
Richard, at Tikun Olam, has a piece up entitled Hanukah: Holiday of Spiritual Renewal or Jewish Nationalism? This summation is, I think, a good review of what Hanukah is becoming. Growing up I only knew the miracle story from my friends. The nationalist aspect is new to me, even now. Muslim holidays have been politicized, albeit in a different way, for quite some time. The celebration of the Prophet’s birthday is a touchstone of Wahabbi ideology. To recognize the uniqueness of the Prophet in any way is to commit a sin in their worldview. The Hajj has always been a good time…
Picture: American Muslim Praying
YA ALLAH HO YA RAHMANO YA RAHEEMO Originally uploaded by *Aqs* playing with my new toy. Lightroom 2. Great shot from an American Mosque. I have been to this center and it as lovely as the picture suggests.
Cockle Warming Story
Straight from the election line. I want to be part of history too. Election 2008
Baby Carriage in a Mosque
lotfollah mosque, isfahan oct. 2007 Originally uploaded by seier+seier+seier. It’s just an awesome photo.
Dome and minaret
Dome and minaret Originally uploaded by rbarenblat. Rachel posts a great picture from a trip to Jerusalem.
Masjid Imam Husayn Video from a recent Cairo trip. Remembrance of the martyred grandson of the Prophet, Imam Husayn.