Holy Ground in Jerusalem

Islam's Dome of the Rock and Judaism's Western Wall, with worshipers; during a beautiful, pleasant Jerusalem evening.

While Jerusalem is not just the center of the earth, a place with the bond of two religions, nor is it just my home city; not even a place that is considered to just have to do with peace, but the original foundation was built with love, not just by Allah (Hashem, G-d) Himself; but my ancestor’s, who actually built the city so long ago with the faith that their would always be happiness there, among all who dwell within her.

While this city is a very holy place and is the center of Allah’s (Hashem’s, G-d‘s) throne; there is many aspects of this place, that is sometimes not always thought of; but can still be known by the ancient writing’s, for there is so much to this city, then can be seen in a single glance of the human eyes.

Jerusalem is the one city that celestial being’s do dwell there and have done so for centuries, as well as other's appear.-HRM Deborah

Sustaining Faith throughout the Centuries

Elderly man reading scripture in the synagogue at the Tomb of Abraham, in Hebron.

For it is Written in a Miracle

Jewish Torah scroll covered with Yad (pointer )

Nas gadol hayah sham (A great miracle has happened.)

Jewish Olive Wood Dreidel (Dreydle) with Chanukah (Hanukkah) chocolate gold (Paradise) coins (gelt).
Jewish Olive Wood Dreidels Dreydles with Hanukkah (Chanukah) chocolate gold(Paradise) coins (gelt).

Jewish Dreidels with Hanukkah (Chanukah) chocolate gold (Paradise) coins (gelt). Anytime there is three of something in particular, it is by Hashem (Allah, G-d).

Jewish Torah scroll with Yad (pointer )

With that which was (history), Hashem (Allah, G-d) shall love and protect the steadfast; as they have trust in Him.-HRM Deborah

Menorah: Symbol of Life

While many in the world may not know all there is about the Menorah, there is four elements that make it important.

The first being it is the symbol of religious freedom and a reminder of an important time in history; the second two are hope and faith in G-d.

But the one that many people may not know that every time the Menorah is lit, G-d save’s the light from each and every candle in Paradise; I tend to wonder if this is why that which is usually seen from Paradise is so bright it almost hurts one’s eyes.

What is further interesting about this photograph itself are the colors of blue and white, which are also colors that come from Paradise and while they are considered sacred colors; they also happen to be two colors I hold dear, because of a reminder of something several years ago.

But most importantly, when one looks at the Menorah it is a symbol of the love of people; that should never be broken.

What a beautiful reminder, of not just G-d, but something greater then ourselves.
In thoughtful love, of a particular Person.

Throwing the Olives

A Palestinian woman throws olives into the air as she separates them from leaves during harvest in the village of Zababah, near Jenin, on 3 October 2008.

For Palestinians, who start harvesting olives this month across the West Bank, olives are not only an important agricultural product, the olive tree also symbolizes the attachment to the land, peace among humanity and faith in Allah (God).

Palestinians harvesting olives in the village of Awarta, south of Nabluso; on 3 October 2008.

Also a little known fact from Palestine history was the olive tree’s where first introduced by the Palestine royal family, as well as other forms of agriculture; among other numerous achievements for the well-being of all the people; regardless of there religion because of the belief in the equality among all the citizens of Palestine.

All For You

Live for the sake of Allah and do good in all things, for in doing so; the whole world profits.-HRM Deborah

No matter if it is in good times or in hardship, if you always remember to look towards Allah, especially in hardships, they will become small.

The greater the hardship, love will overflow and ones faith will grow and you will embrace your fellowman with honesty and compassion.

In this way the hardship that you were subjected too, you do not wish for others, but give better.

Nasheed by the Noor

He who is not Trustworthy

He who is not trustworthy has no faith (Iman) and he who does not keep his Covenant has no religion. (Baihaqi)

The Choice of Doing Good

Before I did the post for the new Indiana Jones movie, I had been thinking about what happens to people when they do not do that which Allah wishes and one thing, He has always said, is to never evoke His anger and the fact if one does how much you will see in the power of His wrath.

What also, brought this to mind is the recent earthquake in Palestine, right after U.S. President George W. Bush’s visit.

Thanks to Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, in the scene where the Ark is opened is just an Atom of the actual power that Allah has and why we as people on the earth should always strive to do good in all things.

Furthermore, in doing good, we are going in the right direction to see Paradise, one day, as well as better all humanity.

Nevertheless, many times in our life, Allah gives us tests and we hope we pass every one, for if we have right thinking we should never have a problem.

Finally, when faced with tough tests, the choices we need to make in faith and why a person many times needs to refrain from anger or fear.

Roses of Life

I've dreamed many dreams that never came true,
I've seen them vanish at dawn.
But I've realized enough of my dreams, thank God,
To make me want to dream on.

I've prayed many prayers, when no answers came,
Though I waited so patient and long,
But answers came to enough of my prayers
To make me keep praying on.

I've trusted many a friend who failed
And left me to weak alone,
But I've found enough of my friends to be true
To make me keep trusting on.

I've sown many seeds that fell by the way
For the birds to feed upon,
But I've held enough golden sheaves in my hands
To make me keep sowing on.

I've drained the cup of disappointment and pain
And gone many days without song,
But I've sipped enough nectar from the roses of life
To make me want to live on.

-Author Unknown