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Weighed Down By Grief Over She Who Is Weightless
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Hesham A. Hassaballa
I first heard it while listening (for the tenth time) to Disney’s “Pirate Fairy” movie in the car. Towards the end of the film, they play Natasha Bedingfield’s song “Weightless,” and it is a very catchy tune. I looked up the lyrics, and they are as uplifting as the song itself. The most profound part…
Coldplay’s “Sky Full Of Stars” Full Of Profound Meaning
By
Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring I have always liked Coldplay and its songs, but I have never been a true fan…until after I saw them in concert. They put on an amazing show, and it gave me a much greater appreciation for their artistic genius. Their shows also…
Lukas Graham’s “7 Years”: Reminds Me Of My Youth…And My Late Daughter
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Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring My wife and kids always keep me up to date on the latest hit songs. And it is no different with Lukas Graham’s hit “7 Years,” which is now #2 on the Billboard list in the U.S. As I listen to this very…
For the Families of the Chapel Hill Shooting Victims, All You Need To Do Is Hold Their Hands
By
Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Infinitely Merciful and Compassionate Beloved Lord While much of the American Muslim community, as well as Muslims around the world, are still in shock over the horrific shooting deaths of three young American Muslim college students, in accordance with Islamic proscription, the three were laid to rest earlier this…
A Grieving Father’s Prayer
By
Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: the Infinitely Merciful, Beautiful, and Beloved Lord On June 7, 2009, my eldest daughter lost her battle with lymphoma. Today is her 17th birthday. My Lord my God, my Savior and Grace, The One Who has the Most Beautiful Face ‘Twas seventeen years since You graced my life And…
My Jihad: Loss and Heartbreak
By
Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God, the Compassionate and Infinitely Merciful This was my contribution to the My Jihad campaign, a national effort spearheaded right here in Chicago, to reclaim the term Jihad from the Muslim and anti-Muslim extremists alike. Loss and Heartbreak Every day, I get up early in the morning to try to help…
Forever “Abu Bayan” (Bayan’s Dad)
By
Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Infinitely Merciful ON June 1, my wife and I were blessed with the birth of our son, Zacharia Hesham Hassaballa. It was a very happy day for the both of us. I pray that the Precious Beloved protects him, blesses him, and makes him a force for…
My Personal September 11
By
Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful Two years ago today, the unthinkable happened to my wife and me. I penned this four days after it occurred: June 7, 2009 will forever be burned in my memory. June 7, 2009 will always cause me the deepest pain anyone can ever feel. June 7,…
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