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Monthly Archives: March 2014

Week 5: Puppet Taziyeh

Monday, March 24th, 2014

  Taziyeh Puppets An important story in Islam is the heroic martyrdom of Hussein.  Hussein was the grandson of the prophet.  After the death of the prophet, there was a problem of leadership.  Two divisions were created, the Sunnis and Shi’ites.  In a constant battle for power, Hussein ended up being slain by the opposing […]

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Week 4:Muhammad as an Amulet

Monday, March 24th, 2014

  “You are God’s pure light, the master of the universe, the prince, /[Yours] is the rule of the two worlds, the luminous heart of the morning sun; / You are the refuge of sinners; the minister of the One and Only;/ Be mindful of me, efface this sorrow; listen to my supplication, O Ahmad!/ […]

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