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Medina Manderola's avatar

May The Merciful bless you for sharing your story and all the good work you are doing. I never knew you Celine institute existed. My husband who is searching send me this link and it is such an eye-opener , this video and work you have accomplished will bring us closer it’s such a relief to have this available. Thank you so much. Ramadan Mubarak

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Grace Song's avatar

Thank you so much Medina for your very kind message! May God guide you to the most beautiful path always! Ramadan Mubarak <3

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Neve 8975's avatar

I wish we had a community nearby just as they do for churches. I wish it was easy to get to a Masjid and sit beside anyone without a screen so that I cannot see the imam. I wish people would welcome one and all and show newcomers what to do and how. I wish the rituals didn't dictate behavior but that it felt like you're home and accepted even if your skirt was just at your knees.

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Grace Song's avatar

Yes, I agree 100%! Sadly, for many complex reasons largely linked to colonialism and Wahhabism and the fact that especially in America, Muslims are still an immigrant community, we have not done a very good job of making our mosques more than cultural centers, where form and ritual are more important than ethical substance. We can and need to do much better and I believe the change starts from within. May God help and guide us all.

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Neve 8975's avatar

Thank you for your message and encouragement Grace. Let's hope that change is happening even if it is very small steps.

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The Revolution Continues's avatar

Ramadan Mubarak!

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Grace Song's avatar

Ramadan Mubarak! Thank you so much for sharing my video! Wishing you a blessed and wonderful Ramadan! 🤲🏼💕

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Sheryn's avatar

LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH, GRACE! You’re such a light in our faith, thank you for existing.

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Grace Song's avatar

Thank you soooo much for your beautiful comment!!! 🥹 Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and beautiful Ramadan! 🤲🏼💕

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Sheryn's avatar

Thank you very much, Ramadan kareem and may God bless your loved ones also 💕

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