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Forgiving others allows us to heal ourselves
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Hajj..from a Christian perspective
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by Aziz Junejo. Source: The Seattle Times. Today, more than 3 million pilgrims from around the world are gathered on the plains of Arafat, near Mecca, as part of the annual Hajj. According to Islamic tradition, this is the place Adam and Eve first repented on Earth and were forgiven by God.The need to seek God’s forgiveness as a form of purification is shared by many faiths.
Dr. Syed Malik is a devoted Muslim who tries, and mostly succeeds, to pray five times per day, as demanded by his Islamic faith. He is also an accomplished general surgeon in Orlando, Fla., who does complex operations that can last hours...
Islamic scholars, tired of conservative charges that Muslims in the United States constitute a radical fifth column bent on subverting American values, are fighting back by issuing a fatwa. “Islamic teachings require respect of the laws of the land where Muslims live as minorities, including the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, so long as there is no conflict with Muslims’ obligation for obedience to God."
When our world is full of conflict and division over religion and its interpretations Hajj is a beautiful picture of how God can draw all people together. This unity is the most powerful lesson that I have learned from hearing my friends’ stories of Hajj.