more thoughts from the guadalupe candle

Finding the Virgen de Guadalupe candle also reminded me of how sainthood exists within Islam as well. And traditional Islam has always recognized the closeness (wilaya) which some individuals have to Allah, and has also recognized the merit of seeking intercession (tawassul [1] [2]) through a righteous intermediary. Moreover, even in Islam, Mary herself is seen as the holiest woman who ever was. Some even consider her to be a prophet (because the Annunciation was arguably an example of revelation from Gabriel, not unlike the prophet Muhamad [saaws]). In fact, except for the "mother of God" line, the Hail Mary prayer is pretty much (Islamically) orthodox. Alot more could be said on the subject of Mary in Islam, especially in ways which resonate with Planet Grenada (Fatima is one obvious example which comes to mind.). I'll proabably write up certain ideas in the blog in the future as they become clearer.