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The Hajj: A Journey of a Lifetime
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Many obstacles and limitations come against me during Project Conversion. One of those is visiting the holy places of each religion. Sometimes I have to remind myself that, while I am always welcomed to explore the religion, there are some portions which are off-limits. These are the holy, members-only sections of religion. Enter the fifth…
Ramadan: The Challenge
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Ramadan is the ninth month on the Islamic lunar calendar in which Muslims honor the fourth pillar of Islam: The Fast. The month of Ramadan begins at the first siting of the new moon for the month and ends on Eid ul-Fitr, the beginning of the next month in the lunar calendar. This month is special and…
Splitting Hairs: Drama Over the Beard
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I shaved my head for Buddhism, no one complained. I painted my face with the tripundra for Hinduism and got strange looks at Wal-mart, they only chuckled. I created a fire hazard in the house with all my candles as a Zarathushti and only caused a minor annoyance. I did, well, virtually nothing during Shabbat…
Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is: Zakat
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Anytime folks combine money with religion, everyone in the room gets a little nervous. There’s always that social pressure–especially in environments where an offering plate is passed around. I was never a fan of the offering plate or the demands for 10% of my income. Zakat and Sadaqa in Islam, however, are two very interesting…
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