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Many American Muslims Will Mark Solar Eclipse with Special Prayers
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Hesham A. Hassaballa
Many people will be watching the solar eclipse with great anticipation. Many Muslims will also be marking the event with a special prayer.
Independence From Most Things Is Laudable, Except Independence From God
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Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring Independence. This is what we are celebrating as a country on July 4: our independence from the British Empire in 1776. And it was good that we became independent from the Crown: we were able to chart our own destiny in history and…
“Allahu Akbar” and “Deus Vult” Need To Start Signifying Different Things
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Hesham A. Hassaballa
While they may connote something unpleasant now, let us work to make "Allahu Akbar" and "Deus Vult" connote something much more beautiful.
Combating the “Dark View of Islam”: Who is Allah?
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Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring And it came to pass, that, as he [Jesus] was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he [Jesus] said unto them, When…
My Prayer For Forgiveness Over Aleppo
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Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring Beautiful Beloved Lord my God, You know, better than anyone in this universe, how I would quickly gloss over the horrific images coming out of Syria and Aleppo You know, better than anyone in this universe, how I would try to always…
Every Year, Holy Day of Ashura Should Be Message to Muslims
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Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring THIS YEAR, the juxtaposition of the Islamic New Year and Rosh Hashana is, I believe, a message from God to the Jewish and Muslim communities to come together in their common faith in God and His prophets. Yet, there is a similar message…
Explaining Away The Suffering in Aleppo
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Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Extremely and Eternally Loving and Caring I QUICKLY PASS OVER the pictures in my Twitter feed. I try not to read the news reports. I even confess at getting a bit annoyed at the constant tweets and posts about what is happening in Syria, about the devastating human tragedy…
Coldplay’s “Sky Full Of Stars” Full Of Profound Meaning
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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…
“The Story of God” With Morgan Freeman Is A Most Welcome Look Into God and Faith
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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…
The Man Who Has Played Role Of God Sets Out To Study Him
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Hesham A. Hassaballa
In the Name of God: The Eternally and Extremely Loving and Caring “I have always been fascinated by God.” So says Morgan Freeman, the Academy Award-winning actor known, among many other things, for playing the role of God in films such as Bruce Almighty. Now, he sets out on an amazing journey to study God…
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