How can one publish a post dated 22 June on 24 June? Well, it’s possible.
My post on Arabization and Islamization is dated 22 June 2017 because it was first published privately on 22 June 2017. I didn’t know whether or not I should publish it. There are individuals who wish to know whether or not Iranians are Arabs, but many of us were witnesses to the 1979 Iranian Revolution and the departure of the Shah of Iran. There were tragic moments.
Most Iranians, 90 to 95%, are Shia Muslims and Iran is not a member of the Arab World.
Ruhollah Khomeini returning to Iran from exile, on 1 February 1979 (Photo credit: Wikipedia).
For information on Europe and the Middle East, you will find answers at Eyes on Europe & the Middle East. There are frequent changes to the current conflicts in the Middle East. Keeping up with events and alliances is too difficult.
Although I read extensively before writing my last post, I did not include Casualties of the Syrian Civil War nor Foreign Fighters in the Syrian and Iraqi War. I mentioned but did not discuss ISIL, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. They torture, enslave and kill.
I should point out that Bashar al-Assad, the President of Syria, is an Alawite Muslim (Shia Islam). Most Syrians however are Sunni Muslims and Syria has /had many minorities. Sadly, many Syrians have been killed or have walked out of their country. Moreover, Syria’s cultural heritage is being destroyed. (See Destruction of Cultural Heritage by ISIL, Wikipedia.)
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I am profoundly disturbed by the atrocities committed by ISIL and by Human Rights violations in the Middle East and in North Korea. In particular, it worries me to know that US President Donald Trump travelled to Saudi Arabia and signed a US$110 bln arms deal.
The President knows, or should know, that there is enmity between Saudi Arabia and Iran. I am glad however that Europe is still a United Europe.
It’s a very short post. I have commitments at the moment. Things will slow down.
Love to everyone ♥
Danza Sufi
Arms Dealer, Osman Hamdi Bey (1908)
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27 June 2017
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I have to admit, your post was incredibly amazing …
Hope you continue to publish more of such informative reads.
Here are some more to read if you please:
http://english.khamenei.ir/
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Thank you very much. I try to understand what is happening on our planet. So I research my subjects and, as I do, it becomes clear that humans have a great deal in common. Cultures vary, but we are all human beings and most of us are good persons. I’ll be following your blog. There is more to observe and understand. I thank you for providing the links. Take care.
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Human beings are members of a whole
In creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with pain
Other members uneasy will remain
(Saadi)
I thank you for being honest and fair in your researches that you publish. Wish you health and delicate vision to see the truth you’re looking for …
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You’re right. We are all members of a whole in creation. Basically, we are all the same. A link breaks and everyone is hurt. We have to teach our children to be good, kind, just, and non judgemental. If one wishes to understand, one understands. May you be blessed.
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Their stories are always very interesting and documented.
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Thank you very. There are interesting stories to tell, especially now. One makes discoveries.
Thank you for your lovely photographs. 🙂
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I’ve seen the Sufi dance before, and it still makes me giddy 🙂 I trust your move has gone well
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Sufi dancing is extraordinary. The middle of the body has to remain straight. I could not dance in this manner. However, I learned the Viennese Waltz from a genuine German prince and did very well.
Moving is difficult. I lost by buyer, but she has returned, a month later. The apartment I wanted is still available, so I will be moving. There was a delay but everything is working out. My best regards Derrick 🙂
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How nerve-wracking. Glad its working out
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Yes, it is somewhat nerve-wracking. But it’s working out. I’m happy where I am, but it’s a bad arrangement. The buyer has to be the full amount in cash. The few pieces of furniture I cannot use will go to my grandnieces and grandnephews. They’re antiques and cannot be replaced. We don’t have a Sotheby’s in Sherbrooke. It will be an early inheritance. Thank you.
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