This is a response to Lauren Feeney's post about the Koran By Heart. She posted some photos from her trip to Egypt and all she learned about the Muslim culture.
http://feeney05.blogspot.com/2012/04/koran-by-heart.html?showComment=1335066820155#c7452019202842729039
Wow that is awesome you actually traveled to Egypt!
I remember when I learned about Islam for the first time in 8th grade, it seemed very interesting. I'm excited about this unit so I can refresh my memory.
The thing I found most interesting was that several times a day, they had to wash their hands and feet. I remember thinking that people who live in the desert with so much sand must have trouble staying clean. But that is not true.
And that is very cool, the open sky lit area in the mosque. That reminds me of my church which holds outdoor services each summer. It's so nice to be outside and closer to nature, I wish all masses could be held outdoors. It's interesting that this is kind of a universal idea.
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