A GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP BEYOND RELIGIOUS BORDERS

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In 2012, during my university years, I received a precious gift – a Jalabia from Saudi Arabia, given to me by a new Muslim student Ahmed Anavami I accommodated in our Fellowship secretariat. It was heartening to witness the joy and surprise that a Christian student like me could extend hospitality to him within the Fellowship community. We shared moments of cooking and dining together, fostering a sense of unity.


As he left for the next semester, he graciously gifted me with an original Jalabia, a gesture that resonates even 12 years later as the garment remains in use today.


Over the years, I've experienced numerous acts of kindness from Muslim friends who treated me without any prejudice based on my religion. It leaves me contemplating why, in a world where God advocates love, some choose to foster division or hostility in the name of religion.


May God bring healing to our world and enlighten us about the true essence of religion. Let our interactions be guided by love, transcending religious boundaries for a harmonious coexistence. The Peace of the Lord be with you (Asalamu wa leikum).

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