Tag: Islam

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The Crucifixion and the Resurrection: A Muslim’s Reflection on a Holy Time

BY MOHAMMED ALI

During our lifetime, there are many cycles where we crucify the old, and we resurrect the new from this.

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Umar Ibn al-Khattab: The Chosen One and a World Leader

BY OVAIS ZAHID

In addition to the above accomplishments, Umar (RA) also kept the Muslim community united.

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A Tree For Mary: An Islamic Nativity Reflection

BY LINDA “ILHAM” BARTO

The virgin birth emphasized the value of women. The nativity story is just as much about Mary as it is about Jesus.

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Four Poets: A Commentary on Muslim and Christian Spiritual Themes in Literature

BY SHEIKH MUHAMMAD AMIN-EVANS

She has stepped out on the spiritual journey into the lonely space between content fear and yearning love. 

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Ashura: Day of Destiny

BY AVELLINA BALESTRI

There is Hussain, displaying a father’s desperation and begging for water when he sees his infant son is likely to die too.

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Personal Reflection on Imam Hussain (Peace Be Upon Him)

BY SYEDA KAUSAR

As someone who is a descendant of Imam Hussain (Peace Be Upon Him), the pain somewhat hits home.

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Memories of Sarajevo: The Healing Power of Art and Music 

BY JEREMY HENZELL-THOMAS

We should embrace an optimistic attitude which fosters the belief that change for the better is possible and that we can contribute to it.

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Can We Get Away with Our Sins?: An Islamic Perspective

BY MOSTAFA TAREK

I will try to undo any mistakes I constantly make by good deeds and asking for forgiveness and begging my Creator.

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The Timeless Need for Forgiveness

BY SAFI KASKAS

Forgiveness is not a gift to the other as much as it is a gift one gives to oneself. It reconciles us with people and with our Creator.

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Honey from a Lion’s Ribs: Thinking and Praying Over Jerusalem

BY AVELLINA BALESTRI

O my God, have you not seen us all here, all of us, Your children? Are we so very different, we who submit to Thee?

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