I have always wondered about prayer. Okay, not always, but for a long time. Ever since I met this man who lifts up his hands whenever he prays. So finding out some Muslim thoughts on prayer was kind of cool.
Muslims think it is incredibly prideful of us to sit in a pew comfortably, with our legs crossed of folded while we pray. They think it is totally effrontery to God. And not just Muslims, but a lot of Christians with Muslim background agree.
That's why they always kneel and press their forhead to the ground while praying. It is to symbolize and remind them of their humility before God. Which is so amazing to me. I have never thought of that. But really, I would bow or something if I met Queen Elizabeth, how much moreso should I do that in front of God who is the King of Kings?
I have found myslef lately being very prideful with God. Or maybe prideful is the wrong word. Comfortable works better. I have gotten to far into buddy-buddy-Jesus. Learning this about Muslims or Muslim Christians really struck me. I need to have more reverence and respect for God.
So I think I will kneel more often in prayer, to remind me of my submission to God and my place before God.
5 comments:
i think its great that you are learning that cool stuff. but i also would say to be careful to not lose that "buddy-buddy-Jesus" outlook. He can be your Lord and your buddy at the same time, since thats what He is. dont go too far either way.
the muslums are also doing their 30 day fast right now too
Yeah, my dad is going over there and he has to pack food to take with him because everything is closed during Ramadan. You know, during the day. I guess it might open back up at night, since that's when things really start livening up.
livening. is that even a word?
So, I got the impression you had more to say about the Muslim night. Is there a part 3?
yeah I have just been way busy lately so I haven't had time to put into a longer post. but it is coming.
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