Inspiration
Faith & Prayer
Health &
Wellness
Entertainment
Love &
Family
Newsletters
Special Offers
Common Word, Common Lord
“The Story of God” With Morgan Freeman Is A Most Welcome Look Into God and Faith
By
Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring I have always admired Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman. I have always enjoyed his performances. Now, with the National Geographic series that he hosts, “The Story of God,” viewers get to accompany him on an amazing journey exploring faith from a variety of…
Anti-LBGT Legislation and “Religious Freedom”: Anyone Else See The Glaring Hypocrisy?
By
Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring I have been watching with amazement the political rhetoric of some politicians who vow to defend “religious liberty.” In several states, politicians have either enacted, or tried to enact, laws that are clearly discriminatory against LGBT fellow citizens, in the name of “religious liberty.”…
Good On The Academy For Awarding “A Girl In The River”
By
Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring I was so very pleased to see “A Girl In The River” win the Oscar for Best Documentary Film (Short Subject). The film tells the story of Saba, an 18-year-old girl who was brutally attacked by her father and uncle because she married…
One Is Too Many, But “Islamic Terrorism” Threat Is Small
By
Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring Don’t get me wrong. Even one American Muslim either thinking about, or planning, or trying to commit an act of terror is too many. Each case is a failure, on multiple levels. Yet, if one hears pundits, so-called “terrorism experts,” and politicians –…
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
By
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…
5
6
7
8
9
archives
most recent
search
this
blog
More from Beliefnet and our partners
More from Beliefnet and our partners