tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post442290941973861198..comments2023-10-31T15:54:05.715+03:00Comments on Naeem's Blog: GNP - New Seven Wonders of the WorldNaeem:http://www.blogger.com/profile/15397380149160556040noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-56774853250160645312007-07-16T04:59:00.000+03:002007-07-16T04:59:00.000+03:00Danya,You are correct to point out that Petra has ...Danya,<BR/><BR/>You are correct to point out that Petra has nothing to do with Islam historically (in fact, if you accept the interpretations of the verses from the two sites I linked, Petra is actually quite unIslamic.), but I see its significance in two ways. First, as you mentioned, its location is in a current Muslim country. Two, its a good reminder for Muslims to reflect on the stories of the past peoples.<BR/><BR/>That's why I'm not comfortable in outrightly rejecting visiting the place. No Muslim is going there to honor its history or glorify it. Worse case, they are simply going to marvel at its architectural feats. At best, they would silently reflect on the arrogant and self-destructive nature of man. Allah knows best.Naeem:https://www.blogger.com/profile/15397380149160556040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-45289014935369393942007-07-15T08:19:00.000+03:002007-07-15T08:19:00.000+03:00Salams,Newsweek did not mention anything Islamical...Salams,<BR/>Newsweek did not mention anything Islamically related to the Taj Mahal, which kind of disappointed me. Haven't checked out the other sources yet, I hope the NY Times knew better.<BR/><BR/>As for Petra, I don't see how it is related to Muslims. The Muslims were not the ones who built it as it predates Islam. But it is in Muslim lands :) Perhaps this will encourage people to go to Muslim lands and learn about Muslims then not be scared. <BR/><BR/>I had similar thoughts about the verse you posted though, but I was not sure if it referred to to Petra or another civilization. Anyways, greatp ost :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-6726210258614743872007-07-10T07:51:00.000+03:002007-07-10T07:51:00.000+03:00MrESPY, good find bro!Its not enough that third wo...MrESPY, good find bro!<BR/><BR/>Its not enough that third world countries are being raped of their current resources, but even their historical legacies have been stolen.<BR/><BR/>But if it was up to me, I'd let the Museums keep the past, preferring to take back the present and the future.<BR/><BR/>BTW, the link to the NY Times article cited by MrESPY is <A HREF="http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C00E6DA123FF937A15755C0A9619C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all" REL="nofollow">here</A>. It seems the link got cut off in his comment.Naeem:https://www.blogger.com/profile/15397380149160556040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-60810129713630615962007-07-10T07:39:00.000+03:002007-07-10T07:39:00.000+03:00Manas, Thanks for bringing up the Kremlin - I cou...Manas, Thanks for bringing up the Kremlin - I couldn't find anything explicitly stating that the St. Basil Cathedral was influenced by Islamic architecture. <BR/><BR/>Are we to assume that any building with dome-like structures or minaret-like pillars is influenced by Muslims? I don't have enough knowledge on the topic to say.Naeem:https://www.blogger.com/profile/15397380149160556040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-42955631878219863362007-07-10T07:09:00.000+03:002007-07-10T07:09:00.000+03:00Ahhh...gotta love those colonialists...Other count...Ahhh...gotta love those colonialists...<BR/><BR/>Other countries as well as Peru are demanding the recovery of cultural treasures removed by more powerful nations many years ago. The Greeks want the Parthenon marbles returned to Athens from the British Museum; the Egyptians want the same museum to surrender the Rosetta Stone and, on top of that, seek to spirit away the bust of Nefertiti from the Egyptian Museum in Berlin.<BR/><BR/>http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C00E6DA123FF937A15755C0A9619C8B63&sec=&spon=MrEspyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02788562125193622417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-91476262960096779602007-07-10T07:02:00.000+03:002007-07-10T07:02:00.000+03:00I was doing a little indy research (googlequest) a...I was doing a little indy research (googlequest) and I came across this interesting tidbit about the exploits of Hiram Bingham who "discovered" Machu Picchu:<BR/><BR/>According to Shaykh Wiki:<BR/>Peru is seeking through legal means to return thousands of artifacts Bingham removed from the Machu Picchu site.<BR/><BR/>You can thank me later...<BR/><BR/>:-)MrEspyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02788562125193622417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-12679682228123616742007-07-09T21:50:00.000+03:002007-07-09T21:50:00.000+03:00Anon, my guess is the Haramain (Mecca and Madina) ...Anon, my guess is the Haramain (Mecca and Madina) didn't make the cut because they aren't tourist spots open for the public (only Muslims allowed). I saw this whole new 7 wonders as really a marketing gimic to boost tourism.<BR/><BR/>Ahhh...the great Minare-Pakistan ...some things can only be appreciated when kept secret. :-)<BR/><BR/>Arif, the Saudis took the Egyptian route - it would be an insult to have to compete against those other petty 'wonders'. :-)Naeem:https://www.blogger.com/profile/15397380149160556040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-45352112337776587502007-07-09T20:35:00.000+03:002007-07-09T20:35:00.000+03:00I am almost sorry now that I asked nobody to vote ...I am almost sorry now that I asked nobody to vote for Islam/Muslim realted architechtural sites. Kremlin for example, is deeply influenced by Islamic architecture. Timbakutu would also have been nice.<BR/><BR/>You also mention the incredible Alhamra.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-88034537223267333592007-07-09T14:29:00.000+03:002007-07-09T14:29:00.000+03:00Im surprised any of the supposed saudi skyscrapers...Im surprised any of the supposed saudi skyscrapers didnt make the list. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-5093011217176433602007-07-09T14:20:00.000+03:002007-07-09T14:20:00.000+03:00nice to see Alhambra even made the nomination list...nice to see Alhambra even made the nomination list<BR/><BR/>question - is there something that doesn't allow Masjids/Churches to be included? because surely the Holy Ka'bah and Masjid-al-Aqsa should have been there otherwise...<BR/><BR/>The Christ Redeemer thing is cool...I want to see the one in Peru...<BR/><BR/>In the words of a over-patriotic cousin of ours (whose first name starts with Faisal, and ends with Sarwar)...<BR/>"where is Minare-Pakistan"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com