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24th May 2013
Nabi Ayoub, Chouf Mountains. by ruthmouch

Nabi Ayoub, Chouf Mountains.

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Located on a hill overlooking the Chouf town of Niha is a relatively modern structure that is reputed to house the burial site of Nabi Ayoub (Job), according to Druze legend. As such, it is one of the most well-recognized and frequented pilgrimage destinations for the Druze.
Looking north west on a wonderfully breezy, sunny day the views and clouds were amazing! Another place where the soul can soar freely!!

The Druze star symbolizes the five wise superior ministers:
Green is for "the mind", 'al-'akl, which is necessary for understanding the truth.
Red is for "the soul", 'an-nafs.
Yellow is for "the word", 'al-kalima, which is the purest form of expression of the truth.
Blue, 'as-sabik is for the mental power of the will.
White, 'al-tali, is the realization of Blue, where its power has been materialized in the world of matter.

Druze believe in one God and claim that the qualities of God cannot be understood or defined by humans.

Central in the the Druze world system is the belief in reincarnation, where all souls are reborn as humans, good as well as bad. Good people have a more fortunate rebirth than bad people. The hikma is only known to an elite of religiously trained men, the uqqal. Most Druze know only parts of their religion's theology, and they are referred to as juhhal, 'ignorants'.

http://www.druze.org.au/religion/
Comments
Love the composition with that huge sky.
posted May 24th, 2013  
The info is so good to see with this dome and the view beyond!
posted May 24th, 2013  
bep
Wonderful picture & interesting information.
posted May 24th, 2013  
What a wonderful sky
posted May 24th, 2013  
Amazing shot!
posted May 24th, 2013  
Love this Ruth!
posted May 24th, 2013  
brilliant shot. love the sky
posted May 24th, 2013  
Looks like there is a lot of busy soul-searching going on up there! Fabulous outlook.
posted May 24th, 2013  
love those clouds!
posted May 24th, 2013  
love the composition and cloud formation! Its gorgeous to get insight into the symbolism in different cultures. Thank you!
posted May 24th, 2013  
Amazing shot!
posted May 24th, 2013  
Wonderful clouds against this structure
posted May 24th, 2013  
A fabulous sky and fascinating info!

Ian
posted May 24th, 2013  
It would seem the clouds are the star of this shot and yet is supported nicely by the architecture. Interesting information . Love how you continue to broaden my knowledge of your world.
posted May 24th, 2013  
Amazing amount of interesting information you give us here Ruth...my grandson would be interested to read this as he is doing A level RE & loves to read about different religions.....I have never heard of this one before. A very impressive building!
posted May 24th, 2013  
Great composition. Love the clouds aside the dome. Lovely shot.
posted May 24th, 2013  
Wonderful
posted May 24th, 2013  
Great composition. Really interesting link, thanks for adding it,
posted May 24th, 2013  
Wonderful shot with a spectacular sky and very interesting information.
posted May 24th, 2013  
Stunning view and capture, Ruth. The sky and clouds are marvellous. Thank you for the info - very interesting.
posted May 25th, 2013  
very beautiful view!
posted May 25th, 2013  
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