tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009010011589823837.post7058154928989420294..comments2024-03-14T07:29:46.679-07:00Comments on Baha'i Coherence: In Praise of IslamBryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06536028746119658713noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009010011589823837.post-9686550406051883822010-09-08T20:36:04.266-07:002010-09-08T20:36:04.266-07:00Islam can be credited with bringing a wide variety...Islam can be credited with bringing a wide variety of cultures together, on a level perhaps unprecedented in previous religions. Malcolm X was so moved by the brotherhood he saw on pilgrimage in Mecca that he reevaluated his own views.<br /><br />Stanwood Cobb wrote a wonderful little book called "Islamic Contributions to Civilization" that's a good starting point for getting some historical perspective.maecarmelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458018705740015151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009010011589823837.post-90073109605845853052010-08-29T23:18:37.212-07:002010-08-29T23:18:37.212-07:00One of the many things I love about Islam is Dhikr...One of the many things I love about Islam is Dhikr, especially in the Sufi context. Reciting the names of the One hundreds or even thousands of times, can really uplift the spirit to a point of ecstacy that most of other life's activities can not accomplish. I have experienced a joy I didn't know I could ever feel, by combining the 5 prayers with the Dhikr. Doing one without the other always felt like there was something missing.Abdullahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009010011589823837.post-21600690980733357362010-08-29T19:33:02.225-07:002010-08-29T19:33:02.225-07:00I very much admire Islam, for it teaches submissio...I very much admire Islam, for it teaches submission to God. "Islam" itself means submission! God is the omnipotent, omniscience, and a constant. Submission to the Source of Love can often cause someone to love those around him. It creates humility as well, which we could use a lot more of.<br /><br />I respect Islam a great deal. They have offered the world much, and it is a shame that extremists groups have put a stain upon Islam. It is a shame that when talking about Islam that the subject of extremism even comes up! Islam is such a beautiful religion that should be respected or at least investigated. <br /><br />thecollectivei.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009010011589823837.post-30342614031613501322010-08-28T21:12:47.399-07:002010-08-28T21:12:47.399-07:00Muslims often call Islam 'the natural religion...Muslims often call Islam 'the natural religion of mankind.' Just like we need to breathe regularly during the day, so should we pray regularly. I think the 5 different prayers at set times reflects this notion. Thank you for the excellent post, Mr. Cat.Daniel_APhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11940324671777642844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009010011589823837.post-79520930809049784902010-08-28T17:01:06.258-07:002010-08-28T17:01:06.258-07:00Thanks for writing this. I was just in Morocco for...Thanks for writing this. I was just in Morocco for two months and I really appreciated the regular call to prayer 5 times a day. I recall talking with a very nice person at a cafe, very open minded and curious, and at one point he pardoned himself to go pray at the nearest mosque. He was back in 10 minutes. It is nice how convenient it is to pray in Morocco, it is a normal part of the daily routine for a lot of peopleJasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162527239228375591noreply@blogger.com