Islam 101: Day 8

Not much to say about today. We talked more about surah Naze'at 79 and the angels. We talked about how the work for Allah and their love for Allah. How each one performs different deeds. Some watch over the deeds of humans, some pull the souls at death, some bring revelation, some assist humans etc. All carry out Allah's will. They are really fascinating creatures, I just love learning about angels. My favorite Islamic idea with regards to angels is if you are at the end of a row while praying, an angel will pray next to you. How cool is that?!

Br. S's class was review. He and I ended up scolding the children for not knowing who He-man was. And for not having seen Ace Ventura When Nature Calls (don't ask). We got on a huge tanget about how the cartoons Br. S and I grew up with were so much cooler than the ones now. Thunder Cats, Batman the Animated Series. Common, no contest.

There is not now, nor shall there ever be, a better American animated series than Batman the Animated series. It just can't be done.

Anyway....

One of the local colleges is having an Islam week in a couple of weeks. One of my favorite speakers, Amar Nakshawani, will be speaking one of the days. There will also be a performance of the Hijabi Monologues. So excited.

I'm just so happy today. I feel like...you know when you are in love and you part for the evening and you feel that lightheaded happiness? That is how I feel, that is how I often feel after an Islamic event. Sometimes I feel this way a minute or two after prayer. What it means, I do not know but I am going to sit back and enjoy it.

Salaam!