Mary, Fatima, and the Sacred Feminine
In the month of May, Catholics focus particular attention on the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of faith. On May 13th, the feast of Our Lady of Fatima is observed, commemorating…
Tag: Islam
The Dala’il al Kharat and Islamic Spiritual Tradition
Over twenty years ago I converted to Islam with a group of Sufis in California with whom I shared many spiritual practices. We prayed together, fasted Ramadan together, and recited together which is called dhikr. …
Who Loves Jesus More?: Christians, Muslims, and Asking the Wrong Question
Some observations on the "who loves Jesus more" issue between Christians and Muslims: I see it run on cycle sometimes, with both sides seeming to miss the whole point of the debate to begin with.…
Umar Ibn al-Khattab: The Chosen One and a World Leader
Throughout all of Islamic history, there are two figures who are hailed as the first and second most important persons in Islam. The first is, of course, Muhammad (peace be upon him), the last messenger…
The Crucifixion and the Resurrection: A Muslim’s Reflection on a Holy Time
We are currently experiencing a very Holy period of time. It is the time of Passover. It is the time of Easter. It is the time when we are preparing for the Holy Month of…
How Christians and Muslims Unite in the Quest for Goodness, Truth, and Beauty
My friend Fakhri Owaisi tagged me in a post that was put out by my other friend, Nick Orzech, which was shared from an anonymous source about his/her preference for Islam and why, even though…
Jesus of Palestine
Was Jesus of Palestine?Let Him be your answer.Where have I seen the thirsty?There, you have seen Him.When the water is cut offand the children's mouths are parched.Where the land is hot and brokenlike oven-baked bread.He…
A Tree For Mary: An Islamic Nativity Reflection
The Bible and the Qur’an describe the birth of Jesus with different details, and to find the story of a blessed tree associated with Jesus’ birth, one must look to the Qur’an. First, the annunciation…
Personal Reflection on Imam Hussain (Peace Be Upon Him)
As someone who is a descendant of Imam Hussain (Peace Be Upon Him), the pain somewhat hits home. Although the tragedy of Karbala occurred fourteen-hundred years ago, the months of Muharram and Safar are a…
God is Greater
Kashif gazed out over the wind-sifted sands, making out the hazy silhouette of the city against the glowing red of the sunset sky. He felt both exhausted and stimulated, too tired to keep his eyes…