Loving Your Fellow as Yourself*

Ultra-Orthodox Jews walk past Muslim street vendors selling fresh vine leaves at the landmark Damascus Gate in east Jerusalem upon their return from overnight prayers and Torah reading at the Western Wall on the occasion of the Jewish harvest holiday (1) of Shavuot, early on 29 May 2009.

The annual religious festival, which began at sunset on 28 May; marks the day Moses gave the Torah to the Jews (from Mount Sinai) after their exodus from Egypt.

A Jewish boy looks at a Muslim man reading the daily Arabic newspaper 'Jerusalem' early on 29 May 2009 as ultra-Orthodox Jews passed through the landmark Damascus Gate in east Jerusalem upon their return from overnight prayers and Torah reading at the Western Wall on the occasion of the Jewish harvest holiday of Shavuot.

This comes at a time that only yesterday, US President Barack Obama in Washington DC; was again trying to destabilize the peaceful unity between Muslims and Jews, due to the US war that has been ongoing for over a hundred and nine years towards Israel and her people.

This also comes under the old US foreign policy ( known originally, as the "The Wind and the Lion" War Campaign; started by then US President Theodore Roosevelt ) towards Israel with Obama's continued enforcement of the unacceptable two-state solution (using in collaboration with the non-citizen Canaanites under PLO global terrorist, Interpol fugitive Mahmoud Abbas and his terrorist organization), which is detrimental to all the inhabitants of the country and the further necessity for desegregated housing towards every one's benefit .

Which Obama himself, is just another old hand of the same tired US oppressive story; which has no future (Judges 5:31).

* Leviticus 19:18

(1) Harvest Holiday, Chag ha-Katzir (Harvest Festival); also Yom ha-Bikurim (Day of First Fruits) usually characterized here as being the end of the barley harvest.

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

Valentine's day is Historical Paganism

A Young woman buys flowers for Valentine's day at a shop in Gaza City, on 14 February 2009.

The history of Valentine's day is based originally on paganism nor throughout history of Islam or Judaism was it ever acceptable to participate in this holiday; for such as this should never be found among us and this includes anything pertaining or associated to this particular day.

As to giving love for someone, this should be already something everyone does modestly throughout the year and this is by Allah (Hashem, G-d), not by the use of this day that creates Haram (sinful) intentions and as in the concept of dating, this also is not found nor considered acceptable in Islam.

For we shall love one another as Allah (Hashem, G-d) love’s us.

The Milk of Human Kindness

Milk of human kindness, is care and compassion for others.
Compassion and care is especially important when you see a person has fallen into troubles and you take out your hand to help them up, help them with the problem in a kind and generous manner. Brush off their clothes and send them on the good path again.

Sometime’s, a simple hug or a kind word when someone is in a time of sorrow or pain can do more good, then anything else and Allah (G-d) is always pleased.

For we should care for all living things upon this earth and relieve all suffering.

Compassion is like a cup filled with love.

Compassion and caring for other’s, makes you feel as though you have wings.

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.

Yusuf Islam Welcome in Palestine

American singer Yusuf Islam attends the "Ivor Novello Awards" at Grosvenor House in London on May 24, 2007.

Yusuf Islam was invited to perform at an event celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Peres Center for Peace and had received a personal invitation from Jewish President Shimon Peres.

While I do not understand the actual reason Yusuf Islam is not being accepted in Palestine, HRM Deborah of Palestine does give him permission and it was kind of Jewish President Peres to invite him; but unless something is explained to me otherwise, Islam may come.

As to any problems or fears on entering the country, accept for our current Canaanite terrorist problem; I am sorry to say, otherwise I can not foresee any problem.

As to Yusuf Islam personally, while I have very much enjoyed his Nasheed’s, I also understand he is a good man and does believe in charity, to peace for all people. I have followed Yusuf Islam’s career the best I could, since I was a teenager.

The song I enjoyed the most of Yusuf Islam’s when I was a teenager was called, “Oh Very Young” and I still enjoy it even today; probably because of it’s classical overtones and appreciate music such as this, coming from such a gifted man.

As to the last few years, of Yusuf Islam being subjected to Islamophobia and remarks that is clearly not him, especially from the US; I have always found to be appalling.

Nevertheless, anytime Yusuf Islam wishes to come to Palestine, he is very welcome to do so, unless like I said, unless someone appropriately tells me different; because of Yusuf Islam's mistreatment outside of Palestine. With him having been subjected to Islamophobia, in the US, for I know, I do not have any problem; with the good people in my home country which I appreciate there thoughtful judgement very much.

This makes me think of one of those times when people at home can not see me and may forget sometimes, how much I love and appreciate everyone in my country and have to feel like I am stumbling with words to try and explain something good and yes, I say this with a kind, happy smile.

Something maybe I do not say often enough, is within my country I see a very large loving family that are both Jewish and Muslim; which I keep everyone very close in my heart, with the further hope inshaallah (Allah [God] willing) to one day seeing my countrymen. If by some chance, I do not get to see everyone; my love will never diminish, for I will love my family my whole life.

Palestine Shows Full Support for Queen

Palestinian children wave the national flag, during a rally to show full support for HRM Deborah of Palestine, on 12 October 2008; as the Queen was so very happy so see the beautiful children of Palestine and how much the country loves her, to her great love for all of them.
This comes at a time, when the Jewish and Muslim Palestinian people, support the full eviction and expulsion of the Canaanites from the country; with the great hope of a secure and happy future, free from crime and terrorism.

An Idea of a Bad Joke

By HRM Deborah

In seeing remarks and I am thinking it is just someone’s idea of a bad joke, at least it should be; about Arab Palestinians disliking the Jewish people.

It should be reinforced for understanding, that the Arab Palestinian people have no dislike for the Jewish people in any manner or for people in general but just the opposite is true; because this is against everything we as people would ever believe in.

For example these types of accusations, would be as though, any Arab Palestinian would cut off there nose to spite there face or another example, of going an kicking your cousin in the knee because one has nothing better to do, which would be in both instance‘s, be just plain stupid.

To further state, that the Arab Palestinians still believe in loving ones neighbor, as I am sure the Jewish people believe the same.

So whomever made the bad joke, it is returned to them along with the hope, they learn to love as well.

A Few of Life’s Valuables

A person in this life, should always value there family and there friends. - HRM Deborah

In a Gondola

Grand Canal with Gondolas, in Venice, Italy.

Of the many cities in Italy, Venice is one of the most famous cities in the world for Romance, especially, a gondola floating down the soft gentle ripples of the canal; to listen to music and poetry floating upon the winds to dance within the ears.

One thing also, that always comes to mind towards thinking of Italy as a whole is the great Opera’s and singers.

by Robert Browning (1812-1889)

HE moth's kiss, first!
Kiss me as if you made me believe
You were not sure, this eve,
How my face, your flower, had pursed
Its petals up; so, here and there
You brush it, till I grow aware
Who wants me, and wide ope I burst.

The bee's kiss, now!
Kiss me as if you enter'd gay
My heart at some noonday,
A bud that dares not disallow
The claim, so all is render'd up,
And passively its shatter'd cup
Over your head to sleep I bow.

Making Peace with Your Fellowman

If one should wrong another, go and make peace with the one wronged and ask their forgiveness; then make right the wrong that was done to the satisfaction of both parties. For it is better to love one another, then to cause harm to each other.-HRM Deborah

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

Colors Of Islam

Everyone in the world should love each other, do good towards each other; for the sake of Allah and righteousness.

For this is one of the focal points of Islam, is to always give love and do good towards all people on the earth.

This is why many feel that Islam is not just the fastest growing religion in the world, but also the second largest; because everyone is welcome, but those who are not Muslim, is to be showed also with love and given kindness.

Nasheed by Dawud Wharnsby Ali

A Prayerful of Good Thinking

A Jewish soldier recites his morning prayers in the shadow of a Merkeva tank at a forward post close to the border with the Gaza Strip on 18 June 2008 near Kibbutz Ein Hashloshah.

18 June 2008
by HRM Deborah

A picture like this reminds me of how the monarchy as well as the Palestinian populace for centuries felt about each other.

Even now the Queen of Palestine is called 'Mother' and that is how one feels many times when you see someone either living in your country or from your country; which is like a mother putting her arms around her children and wishes always the best for them.

To always wish the happiness and good things for everyone from Palestine, that should be showered upon them as the freshness of rain does.

Furthermore, if there should be tears, to always have the means to wipe even the smallest tear from the eyes or cheek; or that outstretched arm to give comfort.

Nevertheless, from experience that in a time of need, everyone knows that the Queen always tries her best to always be there, no matter what the issue may be.

I have often wondered, if people think that a Queen lives somewhere in the clouds and is too far to reach, but most assuredly, she is always there with love and compassion for everyone.

Finally, I also have wondered if people in the last 108 years have misunderstood the monarchy, because of our political hostage situation, because at times, even I have wondered if our imprisonment is not just because we are the leaders of Palestine, but the fact we have always loved not just our country, but everyone that is apart of our country.

A Noble House

A nobler house no one can find
One standing alone waiting with time
He who seeks to find its treasure’s
Will find the love incased in its wonders
Waiting to embrace the finder who dared to seek
A house unfolded in a single moment.

-Deborah

Love all Who Dwell

The following passage is from the Torah, as in Islam there is an identical teaching:

When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not wrong him. The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your citizens; you shall love him as yourself, for you where strangers in the land of Egypt: I the Lord am your God.

Torah (Leviticus 19: 33, 34)

Who is the Loved One?

La ilaha illa Allah
Muhammadun Rasulu Allah,
Muhammad (PBUH) is the Messenger
To Allah is our return
La illaha illa Allah
Muhammadun Rasulu Allah
Allah; Allah;
Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest)
All praise is due to
The One and the Only
He is the Master
Of all creation
He’s the Sustainer
And the Maintainer
Of the whole universe

Nasheed by Sami Yusuf

May Allah protect the people of the world, from those who wish them harm and suffering upon all humanity; may everyone love each other instead. -Deborah

For the love of Esther

5 May 2008

by HRM Deborah

In this blog, several times, I have either written about or made reference to a very dear friend named Esther that I have kept in my heart all these years.

I may have mentioned before that I was only about 8-10 years old when I knew her and she just happened to have been one of Oskar Schindler’s Jews.

She seems to come more to mind these days, I am thinking because of the recent holidays for the Jewish people, but also the approaching holiday of the Al-Nakba.

To me in a very short period of time, I feel I had gotten to know her quite well, even if my knowledge at that time of the Jewish Holocaust may have been small, even to this day I must admit I do not know everything.

Several times I had seen a book by Thomas Keneally, called "Schindler’s List" and because of wishing to know more of what happened to my friend and I happen to have seen a movie by the same title doesn’t always tell a person everything they may wish to know; so I got the book today.

For me because my friend did not go in depth to what happened to her, other then she lost all of her family in the Holocaust and she was the only survivor and I was later to get to know someone that could explain more to me about my friend, I did wish to understand what really happened to her. Mainly, because of my love for her even to this day.

One thing at the time that I knew her, has always stayed in my mind and it came the last day I was to ever see her and she said these things to me within her tears. She was crying that day because she was to leave me and she would never see me again.

This has been a puzzle to me every since that day, that she thought the only reason she survived the horrors of what the holocaust did to her and even loosing her family, that she would meet someone like me one day. She said these things to me out of respect and love, while I do not know if it was because of who I would become in my future because of my family or something she saw within me that made her feel at peace.

I hope one day, to know the answer.

Happy VS an Unhappy Home

A happy home is built with love and everyone that enters in, is surrounded by love.

As for an unhappy home, a person drags their heels dreading to enter in.

- Deborah

Loving Your Fellowman

He who truly love's their fellowman, does not due them harm, instead they love everyone as a Mother would love her child.

-Deborah