Madaba.. Biblical, Islamic and More

In a much heated region hit by division, torn by bigotry and hatred; a small country with a big heart: Jordan, stands in the eye of the storm, spreading tolerance and peace, a living proof of coexistence at its best.

Thousands of Christians from around the world flock every year to celebrate Easter, where Jesus was baptized. Mount Nebo would be their next destination on a five-stop Christian pilgrimage sites, approved by the Vatican. Upon their arrival to the serpentine cross sculpture, it would only be natural to picture Moses as he stood on the summit to witness God’s whole land from Gilead as far as Dan. While still in the vicinity, churchgoers are encouraged to take a stroll in Madaba, the city of mosaic and crafts.

Natives would be glad to show you around the town, but they know you’ve got your eyes on the  Greek Orthodox Basilica of Saint George, also known as the Church of the Map, much like the name suggests, it is the home of a 6th century mosaic map that depicts the Holy Land, namely Jerusalem.

  

Captivated by the beauty of this place and surrounding during my last visit, one week before Easter, I couldn’t help but light a candle for all the innocent lives that were lost in Egypt while performing their prayers.
As a Muslim, I stand against such heinous crimes, at the same time, I should raise the awareness of the recent Islamophobia trends all over the world. Extremism is not only an ideology built on hatred, rather a dogma of fear. Similarly, terrorists aren't Muslims they are the demons of the modern day. Nonetheless, fighting fire with fire will only result in a bigger uncontrollable fire. We all need a lil' more TLC, tolerance and acceptance. 

God Bless Jordan a haven of peace in an ugly violent reality. 

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