Muslim Prayer Service Held At Washington National Cathedral For First Time
- 9 years ago
The Washington National Cathedral is a beautiful work of architectural art that is referred to as the ‘spiritual home for the nation.’ Recently, a Muslim prayers service was held there for the very first time in history.
The Washington National Cathedral is a beautiful example of architectural art that is referred to as the ‘spiritual home for the nation.’ Recently, a Muslim prayer service was held there for the very first time in history.
Organizers behind Friday’s event were hoping the service would help promote understanding between Christians and Muslims across the globe. Rizwan Jaka is a spokesman for the Virginia-based All Dulles Area Muslim Society Center which is one of the sponsors of the Muslim service.
He explained “We want the world to see the Christian community is partnering with us and is supporting our religious freedom in the same way we are calling for religious freedom for all minorities in Muslim countries.”
The event was only open to those who received invitations. Reverend Canon Gina Campbell, Canon Precentor of the cathedral, and Ebrahim Rasool, the South African ambassador to the United States collaborated to create the event.
The idea for the Muslim prayer service was born after the two met while planning the memorial service for Nelson Mandela.
Rasool delivered the sermon on Friday. Muslim leaders brought prayer carpets and the service was carried out without music.
The Washington National Cathedral is a beautiful example of architectural art that is referred to as the ‘spiritual home for the nation.’ Recently, a Muslim prayer service was held there for the very first time in history.
Organizers behind Friday’s event were hoping the service would help promote understanding between Christians and Muslims across the globe. Rizwan Jaka is a spokesman for the Virginia-based All Dulles Area Muslim Society Center which is one of the sponsors of the Muslim service.
He explained “We want the world to see the Christian community is partnering with us and is supporting our religious freedom in the same way we are calling for religious freedom for all minorities in Muslim countries.”
The event was only open to those who received invitations. Reverend Canon Gina Campbell, Canon Precentor of the cathedral, and Ebrahim Rasool, the South African ambassador to the United States collaborated to create the event.
The idea for the Muslim prayer service was born after the two met while planning the memorial service for Nelson Mandela.
Rasool delivered the sermon on Friday. Muslim leaders brought prayer carpets and the service was carried out without music.