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Let Scripture Be Your Guide To A Better You In The New Year
By
Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring Whenever a transition in time occurs, such as the passing of the New Year, it is natural for human beings to reflect over the past and look forward to the future. Hence, many people will be making New Year’s resolutions, and there will…
A Most Unique Christmas in 2015
By
Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring Christmas time every year is always slightly different: the weather is different, the cultural context is different, and even the political climate is different. The Presidential Election season definitely has changed the flavor of this Christmas season, especially with respect to Islam and…
Yes: Christains and Muslims DO Worship the Same God
By
Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Everlastingly Loving and Caring I was quite surprised when I read the news. Tenured Wheaton College professor, Larycia Hawkins, was suspended because she claimed that Muslims and Christians worship the same God: “I stand in religious solidarity with Muslims because they, like me, a Christian, are people…
Amid So Much Anti-Muslim Hate, I Have So Much Hope
By
Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring Every time there is a spectacular act of violence that garners media attention – whether domestically or internationally – there is widespread anxiety within the American Muslim community. After each incident, I am confident that – in American Muslim households all across the…
A Muslim’s Love For The Virgin Mary
By
Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring More than two centuries ago, there was a devout woman in Palestine who made an appeal to her Lord: O my Lord! Behold, to You do I vow [the child] that is in my womb, to be devoted to Thy service. Accept it,…
God Can “Fix This,” But He Wants Us To Do It
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Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring In the wake of the horrific shooting and apparent terror attack in San Bernardino, California, the NY Daily News raised eyebrows with their headline saying, “God Isn’t Fixing This.” And on the cover, it…
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