Made of Earth

The closest we can get to Allah in this Dunya is in Salah, particularly in prostration. We lower our knees and forehead to the earth, to the dirt the lowest of all elements. Not only does it instill humility in the depths of our souls but it also reminds us where we are from. We have been created from the earth, born in the wombs of our mothers, taking the journey of life and soon to taste death, returning us to the depths of the earth. Whereupon reality will become crystal clear…

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

RIS 6 pics

So I went through the pics from this year, and I have to admit, they're not as good as last years (which are still on my Xanga). It's all the broken camera's fault...

2 comments:

Rhythmic Explosion said...: Nice pics, masha'Allah, I heard there were amazing speakers and lectures this year. Looks like a delicious lunch also. Loving the audio.; Tue Jan 15, 08:50:00 PM EST
Anonymous said...: Nice pics sister. Jazakallah khair; Fri Jan 25, 06:43:00 AM EST