Comments on: Arvin’s Mosque of Peace

By: Leonel

Leonel — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:17:54 +0000

Coming from the Arvin-Lamont area, I appreciate the spotlight on diversity. There are many hidden gems out there that don’t receive the attention of the mainstream media. Thanks, Louis, for a great story.

By: Eversmile

Eversmile — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:39:56 +0000

Thanks, everyone, for commenting. This was, indeed, an eye-opening story for me as well, and I was pleased to write it. I especially appreciate michelleQ’s comments about a relevant healthcare issue in communities such as Arvin and Lamont. Definitely want to look into that some more. Cheers, Louis (aka eversmile)

By: Monica Evans

Monica Evans — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:10:01 +0000

Louis,
Nice article. Your article was an eye opener. I didn’t know that there was a mosque in Arvin or even that garbanzo beans were grown in Arvin. Please continue writing articles.

By: michelleQ

michelleQ — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:28:02 +0000

Great article! When I started working at a clinic in Lamont, I noticed that exam rooms were numbered in English, Spanish and Arabic. It is difficult for this community to adjust to having men provide OBGYN care to women. I hope we can attract more female caregivers to these towns.

By: islampeace1

islampeace1 — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:49:57 +0000

Islam is a complete way of life. The Holy Qur’an and the Hadith teach us how to live a civilized life. Islam teaches us purity and encourages cleanliness. It teaches us respect towards our parents and elders. It teaches us to help the less fortunate, by giving alms and charity to them. There is equality in Islam. All Muslims are equal in the eyes of Allah, whether they are Arabs, African or Indian.white or black There is unity among Muslims. Each Muslim helps his fellow Muslim brother. These beautiful attributes of Islam make me proud to be a Muslim. Islam is a pure religion because it shows us how to live an excellent life and go to paradise . It teaches me manners like how to behave with my elders. It tells us to fast in the month of Ramadan so it shows us how poor people sometimes live without food and water and it tells us to share our wealth with the less fortunate in the form of Zakah (poor-due), and sadaqa(charity).
In Islam there is a purpose for everything. The Holy Qur’an is a huge miracle because no one on the surface of earth can write such a beautiful book like the Qur’an. The Qur’an is the only Holy Book, which has not been changed by mankind from the time it was revealed by Allah through our Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam..i am truly proud to be a Muslim because I know Islam is the right religion and I am on the right path