Tuesday, December 9, 2008

12/9 Hideaway

Hideaway by Inga Nielsen. © 2002 - 2008, Inga Nielsen

Hideaway by Inga Nielsen, digital art

A spectacular digitally created image of the sunset/moonrise reflected in still waters. Darkness/Light, Sun/Moon Creator's beautiful dance of dualities. Birth of the waters of night, the stillness, quiet, cool and calm. Beautiful art!

happy-eidEid ul-Adha

Eid ul-Adha is a celebration of God's love for the whole of mankind. It is celebrated around the world by Muslims and Druze. Eid commemorates Ibrahim (Abraham) willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. Charity (sacrifice) called Zakat al Fitr is required from everyone. A special offering is given in thanks for one's own prosperity and dedication to the practices. Eid can be a 1 to 7 day celebration including prayer, offerings, dance, traditional music, gift giving and feasts.

In Islam... God is the Ultimate Reality. All things in visible creation emanate from Him and are manifestations of His Divine Names or Attributes (Sifat). He created the cosmos, both what is known to man and what is unknown. He is the Sustainer of all things, with everything turning to Him and centered upon Him. This is evident in the structure of atoms .

Happy Eid! Peace and Blessings of the Season.

 

You can learn more about Islam and read the sacred texts at the links. View more of Inga Nielsen's wonderful images at Gate to Nowhere Gallery.

~Bonnee

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