There is a difference between hearing and listening. We’ve heard terrorists -- real and imagined -- cry “Allahu Akbar” before they act violently. Now, can we listen to Wajahat Ali talk about why that phrase is so important to him. Here’s a link to the NPR interview -- it’s five minutes long and well worth it.
You see, all the biblical strangers I write about in my book are good listeners. Maybe better listeners than we are. Just sayin' . . . .
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