It's Christmas time now. I don't celebrate it, but the atmosphere is something that can hardly be denied. As the minority here, I can actually understand now. Holiday is just holiday. If you are a muslim in a muslim-majority country, the Ied day(s), they are two Ied days every year around, feel so amazing. Everyone and families are out gathering, shopping, and eating out to welcome the days. I had no idea how my non-muslim brothers and sisters felt about our Ied days, until I am here in Australia. I don't celebrate Christmas, but the grace feeling is everywhere around the places and cities. I felt it how every family is in joyful in waiting it. I feel it how overwhelming the feeling is to be with your loved ones in the big days like this. And.. I feel it.. I feel the Christmas day for my fellow humans..
No matter who you are and what you believe. The place where you belong really defines who you are. I was born in Indonesia as a muslim and I am so grateful of being one. I celebrate Ied day and all this time I respect my friends' holidays, no matter what it is, but I didn't really know how it felt.
Today, I actually understand that God makes my life like today to actually see the world in a better way. And that is to respect and understand and live in differences.
I kept listening to John Lennon's Imagine for he last couple days. I sang it and tried to get the real meaning of it. I don't really know if he believed in God or practiced a particular religion. First, when I listen to music, I just listen it and try to interpret it my way. Second, I am not a big fan of him. Therefore, when he wrote that lyrics, I believe that he did't really mean that world would be a better place when people live without borders and limits like "countries", "religions" or "possessions". I believe that he actually meant that when we interact with people we should set aside our differences and live the bonds without limits. We should celebrate love and friendships.
People can believe two different things and live in peace.
Today, the world becomes more and more confusing. There will always be people with dark mind who try to set a war and arguments. But at the end, we can always choose. And choosing peace, love, and brotherhood are always right. Every faith and way of life is always promoting sincerity and love.
Therefore,
Happy holiday my dear friends who celebrate Christmas.
I hope you have a great Christmas celebration this year.
May the world be a better place for us to live together in peace and harmony.
Your muslim fellow..
Brisbane, 13 December 2015
No matter who you are and what you believe. The place where you belong really defines who you are. I was born in Indonesia as a muslim and I am so grateful of being one. I celebrate Ied day and all this time I respect my friends' holidays, no matter what it is, but I didn't really know how it felt.
Today, I actually understand that God makes my life like today to actually see the world in a better way. And that is to respect and understand and live in differences.
I kept listening to John Lennon's Imagine for he last couple days. I sang it and tried to get the real meaning of it. I don't really know if he believed in God or practiced a particular religion. First, when I listen to music, I just listen it and try to interpret it my way. Second, I am not a big fan of him. Therefore, when he wrote that lyrics, I believe that he did't really mean that world would be a better place when people live without borders and limits like "countries", "religions" or "possessions". I believe that he actually meant that when we interact with people we should set aside our differences and live the bonds without limits. We should celebrate love and friendships.
People can believe two different things and live in peace.
Today, the world becomes more and more confusing. There will always be people with dark mind who try to set a war and arguments. But at the end, we can always choose. And choosing peace, love, and brotherhood are always right. Every faith and way of life is always promoting sincerity and love.
Therefore,
Happy holiday my dear friends who celebrate Christmas.
I hope you have a great Christmas celebration this year.
May the world be a better place for us to live together in peace and harmony.
Your muslim fellow..
Brisbane, 13 December 2015
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