Word to the wise

This icon, named The Hospitality of Abraham and painted by Andrei Rublev (1360-1430), is a depiction of the three angels who come to visit Abraham in Mamre in Genesis 18. Representing a story shared by Jews, Christians and Muslims, for many this icon symbolizes a common dream of hospitality and love for one another across the Abrahamic faith traditions in the name of our God.

Take a look at A Common Word, a Muslim site aimed at increasing understanding of Islam, challenging misconceptions (even those of their own more fundamentalist brothers and sisters), and fostering reconciliation and peace between Muslims, Christians and Jews. Inspired by an open letter, signed by 38 Islamic authorities and scholars, to Pope Benedict XVI in response to his Regensburg address of September 13^th 2006 (quite controversial!). It is a great resource for understanding an Islamic counterpart to our own progressive and inclusive Christianity. Their is a great emphasis placed on love of God and love of neighbor laid out point by point. Check it out! I am sure it will give you hope as it did me!