I remember sleeping on the floors of many different mosques in Jericho City. I travelled throughout Jericho with an Imam named Hirsham. He was a very kind man that showed me the ways of Islam. He taught me Wudu, how to pray Salah, how to eat, how to sleep, how to live in the ways of prophet Muhammad, and ultimately converted me to Islam after a two week journey throughout the city. I was very curious at the time and allowed my natural intuition to follow Hirsham throughout the city. We gathered people everyday to come and join us in prayer and feasted in the evenings.
Jericho is the lowest elevated city in the world- the city of the moon. I even saw the sycamore tree where Zaccheus climbed along Jesus’ path! Jericho is an incredible city filled with rich history and a beautiful place to learn about Islamic culture. After reading the Quran, I connected to the aspects surrounding agriculture and fasting in the second chapter, Al-Baqara.
I think it’s important to learn about all cultures despite your personal beliefs. I have always been a very curious and open minded person. I think it’s important to push yourself outside of your comfort zone and submit to God.
Allahu Akbar
Al·la·hu Ak·bar
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a phrase meaning ‘God is most great’, used by Muslims in prayers and as a general declaration of faith or thanksgiving.