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Is There Room for Discourse and Critical Thinking in Islam? [View all]
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I walked by the Dawah Day booth of the Muslim student group at my university and read something that I found interesting. Representing the five pillars of Islam were literally five walls that posed as actual pillars with the obligations written on each one. As I stood and read each pillar, I came across the second wall that read, Praying five times a day in Arabic, the language prescribed to us in the Holy Quran. In Arabic, I thought. Does it have to be in Arabic?...
Although I understood his point, I answered back, My perfect emulation of the prophet would be having the deep connection with God that he had while praying and feeling the utmost spirituality that he felt. I cannot do that when I recite in Arabic because I dont understand most of what Im saying. I do understand when I read in English.
Although I understood his point, I answered back, My perfect emulation of the prophet would be having the deep connection with God that he had while praying and feeling the utmost spirituality that he felt. I cannot do that when I recite in Arabic because I dont understand most of what Im saying. I do understand when I read in English.
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For some. For others it is spiritual magic, especially when chanted or sung.
marylandblue
Nov 2018
#18