The Christian Science Monitor
pub'd 7 may 2004
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0507/p08s01-cole.html
Welcome Islamic 'call to prayer'
Regarding your April 30 article "A call to prayer - by loudspeaker": I awoke this morning to the most melodious sound: the muezzin of the nearby mosque was calling the dawn prayer. His lilting voice made it seem the whole universe was inviting one to bask in its balance. Whenever I return to the US from an Arab country, I miss the call to prayer, although Islam is not my religion. I hope the residents of Hamtramck, Mich., will consider welcoming their neighbors' practice of their faith. Residents might take note that "Allah" is the name of God in the Arabic version of the Bible; hence, if you are Christian or Jewish, Allah is your God. In Arab countries, church bells and the muezzin's calls are harmonious neighbors - what a beautiful example to follow.
Annie C. Higgins Damascus, Syria
nb: This was in response to an article about complaints by Christian residents in Hamtramck, Michigan.
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