Because of modern alarmist reactions to the word “Palestine,” many non-Arabs and non-Muslims take offense when it is argued that Jesus was a Palestinian (peace be upon him). Jesus’ ethnicity, skin color, and culture often accompany this conversation, but it is interesting how few people are willing to acknowledge the fact he was non-European. A [...]
All posts for the month December, 2009
Jesus was a Palestinian and Why it Matters
Posted by Jehanzeb on December 25, 2009
http://muslimreverie.wordpress.com/2009/12/25/jesus-was-a-palestinian-and-why-it-matters/
The Fear of Minarets
The Swiss government’s ban on Mosque minarets says a lot to me. Along with the propaganda campaign (pictured above), I feel there is no other way to put it: this is Islamophobia — shameless, ugly, unapologetic, and in-your-face. Either fear makes the imagination run wild or minarets are really missiles in disguise. It is clear [...]
Posted by Jehanzeb on December 6, 2009
http://muslimreverie.wordpress.com/2009/12/06/the-fear-of-minarets/
A Love Like This
Somewhere you are lost in oblivion, racing through uncertain dreams in search of Ishq-e-Majazi – the Love of Layla and Majnun and of Ishq-e-Haqiqi – the Love of eternal Divine It is here, dear one, in this magnificent palace of unspeakable wonder, singing the praises of beloved Mumtaz and glowing with the miracles of the [...]
Posted by Jehanzeb on December 4, 2009
http://muslimreverie.wordpress.com/2009/12/04/a-love-like-this/
