tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735771248514471225.post1342296729478300208..comments2019-01-02T23:34:52.338-08:00Comments on She Answers Abraham: Increase the LightShe Answers Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00100433553612114433noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735771248514471225.post-54818051605297816552012-12-22T16:42:26.877-08:002012-12-22T16:42:26.877-08:00The underlying reason is that Islamic practice and...The underlying reason is that Islamic practice and its way of life takes a cautious stand when it comes to symbols, as they are most often related to pagan cultures. Even in the Friday worship at the mosque, there is no ritual between sermon and prayer, or before or after them. The only thing that precedes them is the call to prayer. The Imam does not make a special entrance nor does he perform any special acts other than give the sermon and lead the prayer. As a matter of fact, Hajj is the only time when Muslims perform rituals, for example, throwing the 7 pebbles at the place where Satan was trying to dissuade Abraham [Peace and Blessings be upon him] from slaughtering his son. Salam, YasminaShe Answers Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00100433553612114433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2735771248514471225.post-74360374097215299742012-12-19T07:46:23.500-08:002012-12-19T07:46:23.500-08:00Given all the other connections among the 3 faiths...Given all the other connections among the 3 faiths we have seen, it is curious that there is no candle lighting in Islam. I wonder if there is an historical/anthropological/cultural reason for this.David Gottfriednoreply@blogger.com