Imam

I was recently referred to as Imam Shawni. An Imam, whether meaning a prayer leader or a Muslim scholar, is a title of respect and, as such, should not be used to refer to me. I have never received nor ever accepted such a station and am in no way worthy of it. I am the least of the believers. I’ve written some pretty books. Yet it is often wiser to say nothing at all. Consider the better fate of Zachary, the father of John the Baptist:

“For three days his tongue was locked; silence from that sage was His sign, for what tongue can move without His leave?”