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Sufism, the ancient expression of Islamic spirituality and aesthetics, has sadly taken a back seat in the popular imagination since the rise of Islamic fundamentalism and its deadly partner, Islamist extremism.
Today, dear readers, I am not asking you to believe what I believe, but instead will try to communicate the faith that works for me, and why.
If you haven't been fortunate enough to visit Egypt's Giza pyramids, you should certainly add them to your must-see list.
I have long been interested in ancient Egyptian music, the songs, dancing and instrumentals one can still see beautifully recorded on 5,000-year-old paintings that adorn the walls of temples and tombs.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's handling of the SNC Lavalin scandal has been a wake-up call for Canadians as more than ever they're questioning his performance on many of the key issues facing the country and, asking themselves: Can we afford another four years of Trudeau and, if so, at what cost to the country?
When I was a teenager growing up in Shoubra, a middle-class suburb of Cairo, I would ask my mother every time I sat for an exam to pray that I'd do well. None of my six siblings did the same.
Abraham's message was ahead of his time; indeed, ahead of any time:
Many people examine their lives and faith when they reach old age, such as 75 which happens to be mine; I am no different.
A recent renewal of interest in the ancient practice of solitude has brought a 1988 best-seller back to prominence. Solitude: A Return to The Self by Dr. Anthony Storr is now much in demand.
Premier François Legault declares that "Quebeckers are open and tolerant and will continue to be." Therefore, in spite of the existence of "too many" racist acts, there is no need for a day devoted to acting against Islamophobia. Well, just how tolerant is Quebec?
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