The Valley of Dry Bones Ezekiel 37. Compare this with the valley in Mecca, hot and dry, bones of the dead. Then the water, life-giving water, flowing amongst us and even a pool for swimming now.' Peace and Security We choose peace because this is best for all. We have the water, we have the… Continue reading QQ 2:243
Injil I leave this church to my son, Waraqa. Bury me next to my father, Muhammad. The wind pauses, then blows again, ruffling the pages. Life goes on.
Prayer for Peace Oh Lord, we pray for peace with the Jews, Christians, Byzantines and Pagans. Lord, bless us and keep us. Let Your face shine upon us and give us peace. Guard our hearts and minds, calm our fears, and help us live as peacemakers in a troubled world. Amen. If it is possible…… Continue reading QQ 2:238
Divorce How do we get a marriage contract? What? Go to a scribe. Or pay me to provide papyrus and writing.
Divorce But, what about a bethrothal,... Am I stuttering, or are you unable to comprehend?
Betrothal How does a man know when a woman is right for him? How does a woman know when a man is right for her? These questions are resolved in the betrothal period. And before the betrothal, there's getting to know each other's families. And before that, there's making friends with each other.
Injil This is my Testament. I give to Zaid the Church and the associated businesses, camel trading and so on. Zaid, take care of Khadija. Also under the altar is the treasury. [The word Injil in the Koran means Testament and also means the New Testament, the Bible.]
Feeding Babies Genesis 21:7-8 Sarah marvels that she has "borne Abraham a son in his old age", and the child is weaned. This passage shows breastfeeding as a normal part of early motherhood in ancient Israel. Exodus 2:7-9 Moses’ sister suggests finding a Hebrew woman to nurse the baby - and Moses' own mother is… Continue reading QQ 2:233
Divorce But what if the woman,... How many more times do I need to repeat myself?
Divorce But what about... I didn't stutter; divorce is ONCE.
