Author: ncarnes

Today we were able to learn about Chinese calligraphy and painting from an expert, self taught artist, Gonz Chua. Dr. Chua gave us a very informal presentation on what he has learned over the years in terms of writing/drawing calligraphy as well as painting several copy works of other artists. He mainly discussed the evolution… Continue reading ICR Reflection 12/1/21

The evening began with technical malfunctions which resulted in us having to use our own laptops, but the experience was just as invigorating. Kwan asked us to prepare before hand what we had gathered from the virtual tour we were able to take at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis where they have a current exhibit… Continue reading Take Me to China Reflection

This past Sunday I was able to attend the ICR event that was set up by Miss Gavia. I made my way to Carmel Sunday afternoon where I attended a private lesson on Mandarin Chinese at Indy Translation and Language Center. I arrived at the doors where Miss Tina let me in and gave me… Continue reading Learning Chinese/ICR Reflection

Recently, Noble Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzaiwho resides in Birmingham, UK recently tied the knot with her spouse Asir Malik (of Pakistan), both at the ripe age of 24. Their marriage followed the textbook on Islamic terms and practices, where Nikah Nama was read and then both of them signed the document. Nikah Nama is… Continue reading Malala and Her Controversial Words

I wanted to reflect on #15. Whenever I first glanced over these words, I felt that something was calling on me to dissect it and apply it to what it means to me. I feel these 4 lines tell a short story about how love can ignite the spirit in someone. Whether this love is… Continue reading Rumi’s Poems Thoughts

In such a trying time, it never occurred to me how COVID affected religion beyond the United States. My church for example, did not meet for 11 months consecutively due to the threat of the virus. This was not only by law but also due to the fact that a lot of the congregation was… Continue reading How Covid Has Impacted the Islam Religion

Islam has established 5 pillars of faith: Shahadah, which is the profession of faith. The point of this pillar is to express the constant commitment to islam and shows acceptance by the muslims who recite the creed that there is no God but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of this God. Salah, which is… Continue reading 5 pillars of Islam Notes

Last Thursday, I took part in an ICR even up in Noblesville at Master Lings Martial Arts Ring. I walked in and was instantly greeted with a warm welcome as well as told to place my shoes in the shoe organizer to my left. I forgot that this was a custom, but quickly did so… Continue reading I learned some new moves//ICR reflection

On class Thursday, longtime word and meanings were put into place for me as the readings covered what I have heard over the course of my life, which involved things such as Muhammad, the Quran, Apostles, etc. All my life I have practices Christianity, growing up in the methodist church, it was all I had… Continue reading Introduction to the Islamic Middle East

Yesterday my ICR class got to visit the Global Village over on Lafayette Road. Here we helped Kwan, our instructor unload his car of all the equipment he would later use to represent the history on the Lion. The lion is not found in china, but rather Africa so the natives of china were not… Continue reading Learning the Lion Dance