Tag Archives: Aisha and Mohammed

art of the letter: consciousness and calligraphy

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Dave

The art of Arab calligraphy. A union of Arabs somehow never works; there is always something avant-garde, even prophetic in the periodic Renaissance of the Arab world, a brotherhood that is alive even if it remains metaphysical and spiritual and … Continue reading →

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knew the Truth

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Dave

He died in his favorite wife Aisha’s arms, unable to lift himself up and attend prayers in the mosque. he raised his hand, said, “with the most high companion,” and died. But the call to arms against the infidel remained… … Continue reading →

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last call: accept no substitutes

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Dave

Mohammed, two years before his death, had met his immediate goals. The Moslem faith, once practiced by a persecuted minority, was now, through the Word and more preponderantly, by the Sword, was now a state religion. He was strong enough … Continue reading →

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the prophet: sweet taste of success

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Dave

Treat her like a lady… He ordered the idols in the Kaaba destroyed, but left the old forms of worship almost unchanged. The Black Stone remained the focal point of pilgrimages, and the ritual of walking around the shrine seven … Continue reading →