tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684376651861282034.post3777113887152739805..comments2023-09-28T08:17:20.435-07:00Comments on A Life of Service:: RamadanAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06370007185923547276noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684376651861282034.post-84341114392304872122009-09-05T07:53:29.012-07:002009-09-05T07:53:29.012-07:00Thanks for the comment! I <3 getting comments :...Thanks for the comment! I <3 getting comments :)<br /><br />First I think I should say Google is my best cyber friend. At the time I did not want to appear naive to the community by asking so I thought I should do some research first and then seek clarification.<br /><br />Also, the combination of wearing a kikoi (man skirt; they're very comfortable by the way) and fasting, I've noticed a lot more respect from community elders.<br /><br />Lastly, I appreciate your feedback on religion. In fact, a gentleman I met by the name of Said has assisted me by providing some literature about Islam. One of the books is the Holy Qur'an. <br />Learning and reading are underway. Once I have enough information and when I feel comfortable, I will test and try and see what happens. No rush though, as they say "katika Kenya hakuna haraka" (in Kenya there is no hurry).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370007185923547276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684376651861282034.post-77746730769746828502009-09-05T07:27:39.030-07:002009-09-05T07:27:39.030-07:00i love how googling things is the solution to ever...i love how googling things is the solution to everything.<br /><br />also, i think fasting during ramadan is a fascinating way to get to know a culture better. you seem immediately more accepted by the local muslim community, which also seems very keen on converting you!<br /><br />a thought on conversion (because i know you've been thinking about it): religion is a touchy subject for most people in this world. it means everything to some and nothing to others. i think it's great to test the waters of many religions and spiritual beliefs in the search to find the one that's right for you, but i also think that this can be done without conversion. to me, conversion doesn't seem quite genuine if it's done for exploratory purposes. learn first. read. test. try. take your time. your spiritual development does not require a single affiliation or conversion :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com