And of course, one of the most famous Virgo in Islamic history, was Caliph Ma'mun who lead a civil war to overthrow his brother Al-Amin. When victorious, he marched into Baghdad wearing all green and had his entire retinue do the same.
Fancying himself an intellectual, Ma'mun patronized philosophy and science, reputedly establishing the House of Wisdom.
He also oversaw the minha, an inquisition-style series of trials that tested philosophers and scholars for their beliefs.
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Earlier in the week, Mars left its fall in Cancer and entered Leo. Medieval astrologers noted this as an important omen meaning:
-the rise of warlords and warmongers
-contest of wills and conflict between rulers
-harm and disruption to coin-makers
-rise of dangerous beasts
-grave danger to rulers
-harm and unrest among the youth
-fires and burning and droughts
-deceptions and corruptions between courtiers
-conflict in the court of rulers
-harm to nobles
-strife in the land of the Turks, Jerusalem, and Sistan
Mars will only stay in Leo for a little bit before retrograding back into Cancer
When it retrogrades it signifies:
-revelations of plots and schemes by warmongers
-exposure of the deception of a ruler
-injustice and violence in the lands of the Byzantine
-Market instability
Today there is a a solar eclipse in Libra. Medieval astrologers saw eclipses as moments of upheaval. An eclipse in Libra indicates:
-harm to old rulers and those forgotten by society both
-destruction of old buildings and structures
-revelation of plots & schemes
-scandals among judges
-legal crisis
-usurpations in Islamic lands
-calamities in East Africa
-struggles for justice against corruption and oppression
-maneuvers by advisers and courtiers and their revelation
this particular eclipse has heavy Mars and Saturn influences so astrologers would see it as a rough one
Belief in the evil eye is found in many global cultures but particularly in the Middle East, Africa, India, and the Mediterranean. It is based on the idea that the malicious or envious gaze of some can disrupt your health and luck
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The evil eye is described by some medieval authors as a type of ray
directed either intentionally or unintentionally it can impact health and fortune
jealousy, envy, or a heart which desires strongly can unintentionally direct such rays
hate and malice can send rays directly and intentionally
In Dune the Freman follow Zensunni a future religion derived from Islam and Buddhism with Reverend Mothers like Lady Jessica. Since Zensunni derives from Islam were women religious leaders in Islam historically?
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The early development of Islam relies heavily in part on the instruction, attestations, and transmissions of Aisha so much so that some historians argue the development of the body of traditions called the sunnah is indebted to her.
She passes on the saying of Muhammad, teaches the Qu’ran, and instructs in religion