SMILES…I thought that I would be spending days sorting out the copious mess I have made with the voluminous list of categories. Progress is happening behind the scenes with the ‘experts’ still mulling and advising, Alhumdulillah. So until I am occupied with attacking the task of changing things I thought I would quickly share some photos from this afternoon.
The building on the western edge of the courtyard. Imagine owning the apartment at the top. An uninterrupted view of the Dome of Contentment, SubhanAllah, as seen by turning 180 degrees, below.
The sky this afternoon was a threatening grey. Such a contrast to the usual rich vivid blue. The air still and humid with a biting, head exploding temperature.
Rolls of cleaned carpets are regularly wheeled across the courtyard from a storage area behind the above building, routinely replacing thousands. New carpets were recently layed throughout the Masjid, including the green ones in Rowdha Shareef.
I needed to go to one of the many bookshops located in the buildings around Haram and was amused by this cover! Some one being ‘creative’, adding a niqab! Reminding of a blog I read yesterday by American Bedu on censorship within the Kingdom. A very lively debate ensued via the comments.
The censorship of images is one thing, but it is the range of titles that are banned that irks me. All stores have a very limited selection, and only ‘approved’ publishers are permitted. There are hundreds of excellent texts throughout the Islamic world that should be made available here. Insha’Allah the Light emanating from the Noble Resident of the Dome of Peace SallAllahu alaihi wasallam will once again penetrate and illuminate minds. Ameen.
All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala Bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. May He accept our humble efforts and grant us the capacity to be good and do good. Ameen.
