On October 22, 2008 my wife Nimira and I were invited to host a service for the Fire & Grace Contemplative Group at the beautiful Hillhurst United Church (Est. 1907) in Calgary.
The group is facilitated by Betsy Young (right), Lay Minister, Wild Rose United Church; and Susan Cooper (third from left), Hillhurst United Church.
The objective of the evening was to provide an insight into diverse worship practice of the Muslim community. Detailed programme can be found here
The event was attended by 25+. The group discussion after the service was very thought-provoking. Nimira and I had a great time meeting these wonderful individuals. Canada – and the world - is a better place because of individuals like them. We are truly blessed.
Before the service began, we played a CD consisting of a variety of devotional songs from the diverse Muslim traditions:
#1
Song: Al-Mu'allim
Singer: Sami Yusuf (www.samiyusuf.com)
Language: Arabic & English
#2
Song: Mere Mushkil Khusha Tera Didaar Chaahiye
Singer: Shabnam Merali
Language: Urdu
#3
Song: Ya Mustafa
Singer: Sami Yusuf (www.samiyusuf.com)
Language: Arabic & English
#4
Song: Ya Ali Madad (A song in praise of Ali, the first Shi’i imam)
Group: Expressions of the Pamir
Language: Tajik
#5
Song: Allahi Allah
Group: Niyaz (www.niyazmusic.com)
Language: Urdu
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