October 20, 2009
An unusual weapon in the war against extremism
Worldfocus correspondent Hoda Osman and producer Rebecca Haggerty visited the North African kingdom of Morocco to report on how many Moroccans - including those in the government - are turning to Sufism as a moderating influence in the fight against religious extremism.
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For more on Sufism in Morocco, read about the music, mysticism and moderation.
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Sufism and other mystical paths that all point to unity have a lot to offer all cultures in the world today. I hope some day to be able to join those in Morocco who are able to experience it in true community, at its roots.
RIGHT ON, MOROCCO!!
This is a brilliant report that connects a mystical, highly spiritual ritual with our daily political challenges. It brings Sufism back to earth and provides a window for the rest of us to get a taste of a different view on Islam.
Thanks very a very enlightening report
Themes For Transcendent Thinking
have, for Centuries:
relied on such Whirling.
And in the “Spinning”?
…is “woven”: A New Qur’anic Cloth
…a Single Comprehensive Garment
involving far more “seamless” possibilities
for studying:
the long hidden
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Unmixed [Non-Sectarian] Tapestries of…
Rationally Religious Garments of Interpretations.
The Desert, still, holds many Mysteries…
and so do the Weaves of Many Ancient Garments.
To Be Applied In Many “Layers”…
According To The Seasons.
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11/14/2009 :: 03:40:49 PM
Julie Says:
Nice piece!