Mohamad Al Karbi

A Pleasant Faith

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Mohamad Al Karbi

I’m not very religious man nor am I a strict Muslim. I don’t go to Mosque frequently…

However, there are times when I’m anxious and full with worries. I’m a human, a father, a Syrian… I have debt… I’m getting older… A lot are depending on me… I fear the future and have concerns about surviving the presence.

During such times when I hear Azan (the call for prayer in Muslim countries), I find myself heading to the mosque… That simple mosque at the corner of the nearby street… I spend some time there praying… alone with my God… crying and nobody but God is witnessing my tears… The only open door where all others are (or seem to be) closed.

Knowing that He took care of me all over my life and He won’t leave me now, there is nothing to worry about. I’m with my Creator. The Creator of everything per a well-defined measure, the omniscient and most merciful.

Trust me, the pleasure and relief one feels then worth the entire world. Nothing else can compete with such moment.

 

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54 responses to “A Pleasant Faith”

  1. George Avatar
    George

    I’m not religious at all, but that’s a beautiful sentiment, beautifully expressed.

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    1. Mohamad Al Karbi Avatar
      Mohamad Al Karbi

      Wow, thank you very much, George, for your kind and supportive words

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  2. Paola Avatar
    Paola

    Thank you. I’m Catholic, not a strict one, but God is the same for all men and women, and we have to trust him. We can find Him inside ourself, just to try to be better. A mosque or a church or anything else to find the way. I hope that things are getting well for you and your family, not for your Country, unfortunately.

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    1. Mohamad Al Karbi Avatar
      Mohamad Al Karbi

      Yes, God is one and the same. I used to go with my Christian friends to church too on specific occasions like Easter. Thank you very much, Paola, for your kind words and wishes.

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  3. raynotbradbury Avatar
    raynotbradbury

    Almost like a meditation 🙌 💕💕

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    1. Mohamad Al Karbi Avatar
      Mohamad Al Karbi

      Thank you very much, Victoria. Yes, I think it’s similar to meditation except that, in prayers, we are connecting to a power beyond our material world.

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      1. raynotbradbury Avatar
        raynotbradbury

        true that 👍

  4. williamrablan Avatar
    williamrablan

    I’m what could be classified as a very good Christian. And I’ve noticed something. The days I miss in prayer, the days I don’t open my Bible, those tend to be days when it just feels like something is wrong with world. Jesus told his disciples that “I with you always, even to the end of the world.” I guess on those days when the world just seems to missing something, then I turned left and walked around the corner without him.

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    1. Mohamad Al Karbi Avatar
      Mohamad Al Karbi

      Thank very much, William. I believe so, that there is something wrong when we are far from God. We share the same source and love. In Syria, we share the same holidays too. My Christian friends used to go with me to mosque and I used to go with them to church…

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  5. magickmermaid Avatar
    magickmermaid

    I agree; there is much comfort in speaking with the Divine.

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    1. Mohamad Al Karbi Avatar
      Mohamad Al Karbi

      Thank you very much, my dear friend. Yes, believers and non believers share the same need to connect with a power beyond our material world when facing crisis and critical worries or concerns.

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  6. Sue W Avatar
    Sue W

    I’m glad you find comfort in the mosque. I feel a similar comfort, a feeling of well being when I visit my church, something I seem to do less and less these days.It feel like coming home after being away for a very long time. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Mohamad Al Karbi Avatar
      Mohamad Al Karbi

      I wish you, your family, and all my friends here a heart full of faith and happiness always. Thank you very much, Sue, for your kind words.

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      1. Sue W Avatar
        Sue W

        Thank YOU Mohamed

  7. the britchy one Avatar
    the britchy one

    Going to the mosque is an outward thing, talking to God is an inside thing 😊

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    1. Mohamad Al Karbi Avatar
      Mohamad Al Karbi

      That is the most important thing, our inside. Our white hearts… Thank you very much, my friend 🙂

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  8. allysoally Avatar
    allysoally

    We are all one in this struggle Mohamad, there is so much division and strife in the world. I feel anxious and worried at times, and I think the call to prayer reminds us how much our Creator cares for us. His mercy endures forever.
    Thank you for sharing this, I feel encouraged. 🙂

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    1. Mohamad Al Karbi Avatar
      Mohamad Al Karbi

      I’m very glad that this post was of some help here. I wish you always a peaceful life, Ally. Beliefs are always of a help

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      1. allysoally Avatar
        allysoally

        Thank you Mohamad….Yes indeed they are. 🙂

  9. winningsetbacks Avatar
    winningsetbacks

    The greatest of faith is love and humility ;Dear Mohamad, i felt the sincerity in your written words and you are not alone in worries about increasing responsibilities in a world where the chances of many people are getting slimmer; be comforted that many people around the world through this medium has felt your kindness reach them through the long distances they couldn’t travel to meet you in person but God’d light shone on you, reflected peace , tranquility and love to many who read your blogs and others you communicate with. We all have you in prayers my brother!

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    1. Mohamad Al Karbi Avatar
      Mohamad Al Karbi

      Oh, thank you very much, my friend. I don’t find the appropriate words to thank you. I’m very grateful for your kind words. They are of real help… Hope all would have happy and peaceful life.

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  10. thinkinkadia Avatar
    thinkinkadia

    For me liife’s a roller coaster ride, with all it’s chills, thrills, and moments when we cannot get off the track. We all find our way of understanding it and getting back on-track. I always find comfort in the thoughts of how to simplify expectations from my life and passing life – tests, eventually.

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    1. Mohamad Al Karbi Avatar
      Mohamad Al Karbi

      Yes, life is chills and thrills with some sadness and happiness. Understanding it is the key… Thank you my dear friend for your kind and sweet words.

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