Albanian Muslims save Jews

xoxoxoBruce · 10-25-2010, 01:33 AM

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It's a story you've likely never heard. It is a story told through the faces of Albanian Muslims who risked their own lives to live by a code of faith and honor called Besa.

Dr. Ghazala Hayat is a neurologist at St. Louis University and serves as spokesperson for the Islamic Foundation of Greater Saint Louis.

Hayat said while Besa is an Albanian word, it is part of Islamic culture and teachings. According to Dr. Hayat, Besa is an ancient code which requires people to endanger their own lives if necessary to save the life of anyone seeking asylum. To this day, Besa is the highest moral law of the region, superseding religious differences, blood feuds, and even tribal traditions.

The exhibit is opening eyes throughout the world.

Nice to see them be proactive.

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TheMercenary · 10-26-2010, 12:27 PM

I kept glancing at it thinking it said, "Albino Muslims".

Shawnee123 · 10-26-2010, 12:40 PM

Let me help you out, coach:

TheMercenary · 10-26-2010, 08:22 PM

Not helpful....

Shawnee123 · 10-26-2010, 08:26 PM

Oh. How about these?

footfootfoot · 10-26-2010, 08:39 PM

Besa probably doesn't come into play if you are about to be stoned to death, I bet.

10-26-2010, 12:27 PM	#2
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	I kept glancing at it thinking it said, "Albino Muslims". __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-26-2010, 12:40 PM	#3
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Let me help you out, coach: __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-26-2010, 08:22 PM	#4
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Not helpful.... __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-26-2010, 08:26 PM	#5
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Oh. How about these? Attached Images __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-26-2010, 08:39 PM	#6
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Besa probably doesn't come into play if you are about to be stoned to death, I bet. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

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