I was barred from entering the al-Karaouine mosque in Fez, Morocco. My minder said it would be a bad idea to take a stroll inside. The at-Tawba sura (chapter) in the Qur’an states that infidels, pagans, and idolators (read: non-Muslims) are prohibited from entering the holy areas of Mecca; interpreters of the Qur’an argue that this prohibition should, by extension, be applied to all mosques. Being that the at-Tawba sura also calls for the slaying of non-beilevers, Jews, and Christians, punctuated with the hope that they burn in hell for eternity, I was mindful not to step foot beyond the doors. When no one was looking, however, I quickly leaned into the mosque and looked around. The late-afternoon sun illuminated a man as he read the Qur’an on the floor. I quickly took a picture and went on my way, happy to avoid being endlessly barbecued in an unrelenting inferno… at least for the time being.
An excellent frame
Wonderful photo!
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What a great shot, peaceful and mysterious
Thank you.
Beautiful photo!
Thanks!
great click! a perfect one!
Beautiful shot!
Thanks, Tina.
glad you got this shot. a peek of whatʻs beyond us would suffice for now “,)
Your photograph made me curious to see what was beyond these walls.:-)
Thanks for your comment.
You are welcome
Beautiful, and peaceful!
It was. Thanks.
Lovely shot!
Thank you.
Beautiful picture…
Thank you.