That is what happened yesterday. I was feeling unsure about how to do the best for dad. I was very relieved when Jane phoned and offer to read the scripture for me. I was able to take off to the store for some more yogurt and some boast, because dad's mouth was so sore he was not eating much.
Then when Sandra and Randy came to move furniture Sandra remembered the red antiseptic mouth wash dad had recommended for her. So as soon as we rearranged things I was off to the store again.
Dad was cheered up by a visit from John, a friend from church, and a phone call from Rick. Also Cathy, our old friend stopped by; so we had a lot of people thinking of us. I was able to have a big nap finally as I couldn't seem to rest before. Off to the store one more time for something for supper.
I know that if things are not seeming to be better we will phone the doctor to-morrow. I was happy to be busy doing something hoping it would help.
Many years ago I took a leap of faith to fall in love and get married, and to have four children and letting them go to make their own way in life. Through the death of our parents we have comforted each other and I know that although faith can seem like a leap when you make it life falls together.
I am reading about three women who are meeting to discuss their different faiths. A Muslim, a Jew, and a Christian. I am learning much about the Muslim faith that nowhere in the Quran does it say kill and you shall be rewarded. We all need to understand that when religion is used as a rational for aggression, a tactic of war or even to justify claiming the promised land then it is a politicized religion.
The word "jihad" has more than one meaning. The first is the idea of the inner struggle to be a better Muslim, considered to be the greater and more important jihad. The second which is the idea of a holy war in defense of the faith, especially when mortal danger is perceived. The recent horrific terrorist attacks was crazy and also a terribly faulty reading of Islam.
By Islam's definition Christians and Jews are "people of the book" and therefore not infidels.
Suicide and virgins in heaven is an incorrect translation that is questioned by scholars who say it refers to a fruit and is only allegorical; and a poetical description.
Muslims today can failed to understand there own religion just like their are many Christian and Jewish views. Their are always views about alcohol that does not actually forbid drinking but states you may be be a better Muslims if you are free of this temptation. Don't approach prayer while you're drinking.
Islam is a journey and also a struggle. It seems to be to be especially a struggle for women's rights and freedoms and for justice. The most important things are the Shadada, or testimony of faith, daily prayer, charity, fasting and pilgrimage.
The Quran Chapter 24, verse 35 says God is the Light of Heaven and Earth|!
His light may be compared to a niche in which there is a lamp. . . .
God guides anyone he wishes to His light
God composes parables for mankind;
God is aware of everything.
An interruption is that the niche may be the heart of Mohammad or any discerning heart.
A faith that calls believers to be serene, reflective and gracious of spirit.
These thoughts are from the book the "Faith Club."
The ladies in this group found that there own religious beliefs were being affected by hearing about what others believe and try to live.
Today we will be able to contact the doctor and get some answers.
2 comments:
Yes, you ned to get dad up to snuff so he can be entertaining with all the company coming this week. Randy and I are fighting something now too, Randy was outside working on my my car for 5 huors in the cold so I think that is how the bug managed to get in to him. Sandra
That Faith Club sounds interesting.
Hope Dad was able to eat a bit more yesterday.
There is a bad cold doing the rounds -- so I guess Kenny can spread it around Australia when he goes back.
Love,
Rick
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