Ban ritual circumcision? Unhealthy, unholy and unwise…
By Rabbi Allen S Maller
“Abraham was an old man when he circumcised himself, thus becoming a good example that one is never to old to do God’s will…”
Prophet’s sermon on the month of Ramadan
By El-Sayed Rachad El-Moussaoui IslamiCity, 9 July 2014 This is a place in the Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid Al Nabawi) called “Rawdhatul …
Ramadan: Opening the Gates of Mercy for all
“The one who is able to control himself during Ramadan is going to be able, with Allah Almighty’s support, to take control of himself for the other eleven months. Everything begins small and grows, good things and bad things, good habits and bad habits; for each one we have a beginning. And the beginning is difficult, but you must be patient and continue; if you know that something is right, you must continue to keep on that way, even though it may be so difficult. ..”
99 Names for God or only one Name?
By Rabbi Allen S Maller
“As a neutral outsider, and an American Reform Rabbi, I can understand why many Muslims would object to Christians using the word Allah in the context of saying that Jesus is the son of Allah. Another word for Divinity is needed…”
Last Days of Ramadan: How to Reap the Benefits of Spiritual Retreat
By Saddaf Farouqui
“…periodic social isolation from society in order to become closer to Allah, especially during youth, is not a totally unheard of phenomenon in Islam. At certain times, such as the last third of Ramadan, it has actually been encouraged by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).”
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An Elderly Jewish lady and her Muslim neighbours When Lilly began to find life more difficult, her neighbours came every morning …
A Christian mother of a Muslim daughter – and a nation’s Islamophobia
“How do we fight our fears, suspicions and worry for our current impasse? Love provides a powerful antidote. I spent too many years after my daughter’s conversion pointing fingers at her, not at myself — a true waste of God’s time.
To love isn’t complicated theology, but it is courageous. Theologian and civil rights leader Howard Thurman explained that to love is “to make one’s heart a swinging door.” Love focuses on both giving and receiving.
Terrorism can’t stand the onslaught of such radical courage”
Fasting, Celibacy and Modern Society
by Rabbi Allen S Maller Fasting, Celibacy, and Modern Society …