Maşallah May God Preserve from EvilStickered to the backs of buses, posted over entrances of buildings, and poised to follow every compliment to an adorable baby, the term maşallah encompasses admiration, gratitude to God, and a jinx against evil spirits. Now that we have our own adorable baby, we think about safety a lot more, and ponder:
1. What tangible actions can we take to guard our family against injury, illness, and people with bad intentions?
2. What do we believe about protection by and from entities in the spiritual realm? How do these compare with the majority and/or folk beliefs here?
3. How do we keep in tension the fact that we can take steps to safeguard our family and yet must also trust God for the many things we can’t control (and thank Him for that!)?
Lincoln's dedication.
