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Talking About Great Religions Under The Rain

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When I saw this guy near a Ramadan market, I asked him if he is from Central Asia. With a broad smile, the young man said he is from the Middle of Asia. Turns out, he is from Afghanistan and is studying Geology at a university here in Kuala Lumpur.

We discovered we have a mutual interest in Comparative Religion. Under the rain, we discussed the similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity. How did this fascinating but complex topic even get started in a chance encounter between two perfect  strangers? Furthermore, the rain was getting heavier.

Behind him is the very old Chow Kit Sikh Temple or Gurdwara Tatt Khalsa Diwan. It is the largest Sikh temple in Southeast Asia. Sikhism is another monotheistic religion but it is not Abrahamic. It was founded during the 15th century by Guru Nanak in India. At one point in history, the Sikh army conquered parts of Afghanistan as it expanded the borders of the vast Sikh Empire.

Olympus OM-D, ISO 200, f4.5, 1/50 sec.

Talking About Great Religions Under The Rain

Dawn To Dusk

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Near dusk just now, the sun sets behind the dome of the Gombak Mosque. At dawn later, fasting begins for Muslims observing the month of Ramadan.

As a non-Muslim, I look forward to joining my Muslim friends for ‘breaking of fast’ meals on some of the evenings ahead. I try to fast on those days to make it more meaningful. Not always successful but I try. There will be many bazaars selling all kinds of food and I hope to share some of these images with you.

Photography Notes: The sun is so powerful that even with an 8-stop ND filter attached and at 1/4000th sec, it was barely enough to reign in its intensity. I was using a mirrorless camera with an electronic viewfinder. Never look at it directly or through the optical viewfinder of a d/slr. It can damage your eyes permanently.

Olympus OM-D, ISO 200, f16, 1/4000 sec.

The Sun Sets Over The Dome Of Gombak Mosque: Ramadan Begins