In the Valley of Tears

by Daily Dew Testimonies | May 1, 2025 | Testimonies

In the Valley of Tears I am a simple Egyptian from the Delta region. Farms surrounded me from every side with streams of the luxurious Nile River endowing life with… In the Valley of Tears I am a simple Egyptian from the Delta region. Farms surrounded me from every side with streams of the luxurious Nile River endowing life with fertility. I had a strong Islamic upbringing in my childhood, studying in the village shop to teach the Quran (al-Kutaab). They taught me to fear God (Allah in Arabic) who created the Heaven and the Earth in six days. There was not a single reason to doubt a religion which emphasized fearing God, doing good work and living a moral life. The recitation of the Quran was meant to produce a sense of tranquillity. I enjoyed the Sufi circle of worship, as they adored the person of Muhammad.  I was searching for more closeness with Allah Almighty. One evening around 7:00 p.m. in the mosque, having finished praying al-Maghrib prayer, I was introduced to Muhammad Imam and  Kahwash. They were vitally influential in incorporating me into their group “The Muslim Brotherhood — i.e., al-Ikhwan al-Muslimin.” They encouraged me to be a devout Muslim and fast on Monday and Thursday of every week and break the fast with them in the

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