alhamdolillah, this morning i switched hostels from the one outside
the old city to one inside, owned by a Muslim i met at Masjid al Aqsa.
a very good decision, alhamdolillah. you still have Muslims and
non-Muslims living together, but the environment is much more
wholesome (see last pic).
this afternoon, after asr, i was treated to an early dinner at the
home of a another brother i met at al Aqsa, alhamdolillah. there were
six of us, and alhamdolillah, enough food for 12.
it would have been weird to take picture of the food but believe it
was fantastic, alhamdolillah. a very light rice platter with meat on
top, hummus, two different yogurt toppings, salad, and at least four
other serious condiments. alhamdolillah, and dessert with coffee and
then tea.
and the most amazing part, his home is next to the masjid compound --
that first pic was through the dining room window, alhamdolillah.
the whole day was wonderful, alhamdolillah.
the other pics are a shot of a beautiful stained glass window by night
-- showing the intricacy, and tilework along "tareek al wad," the
street in the old city that runs past the majority of the gates to
Masjid al Aqsa.
inshaAllah, this is my last night in Jerusalem. i was one of the last
people out of the masjid and then the courtyard. inshaAllah, i will
leave after sunrise, maybe staying till breakfast is served.
wAllahHoAlim
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