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Tamerlan Tsarnaev: Ultimate Rejection

In the Name of the Compassionate and Infinitely Merciful Precious Beloved Yes, we still are gathering information as to the motives behind the Boston Marathon attacks. Yes, the investigation is ongoing. But, there is one symbol and sign that one of the alleged bombers, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, has been utterly rejected. As reported today, no one... Read more »
By Hesham Hassaballa,
May 6, 2013 at 11:44 am

After Boston: Why Increased Profiling of Muslims Is Not The Answer

In the Name of the Compassionate and Infinitely Merciful Beloved Lord This article first appeared on altmuslim. Almost as soon as the horrific Boston Marathon bombing suspects were revealed to be Muslim, the cheerleaders for increased profiling of Muslims in America came out in full force. The “king” of them, pun fully intended, was none... Read more »
By Hesham Hassaballa,
May 2, 2013 at 11:23 am

Patheos: Why Religion and Terrorism Are Opposites

In the Name of the Compassionate and Infinitely Merciful Lord our God This first appeared on Patheos. With the relief that the alleged perpetrators behind the horrific Boston Marathon bombings have been neutralized comes an intense search for one simple question: Why? Why would Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, refugees from a war-torn land, suddenly become... Read more »
By Hesham Hassaballa,
April 29, 2013 at 7:27 am
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Unspeakable Barbarism

In the Name of the Compassionate and Infinitely Merciful Beloved Lord This attack is personal. I was blessed to finish the 2010 Chicago Marathon in honor of my daughter, who had passed away the year before. It was one of the happiest moments of my entire life. Thus, whenever I see, or hear about, or... Read more »
By Hesham Hassaballa,
April 16, 2013 at 12:08 pm

Patheos: When "Standing Up For Jesus" is Un-Christian

In the Name of the Compassionate and Infinitely Merciful Precious Beloved This first appeared on Patheos. I often wonder whether the myriad of “anti-foreign law bills” (read: anti-Sharia law) is born out of some religious fervor or zealotry. Is there a religious agenda behind these bills that are supposed to protect against so-called “creeping Sharia”... Read more »
By Hesham Hassaballa,
April 12, 2013 at 4:01 pm

A Muslim Celebrates Passover and Easter

In the Name of the Compassionate and Infinitely Merciful Precious Beloved This first appeared in Middle East Online. Unfortunately, this year I am not able to take Spring Break off to be with my kids: The demands of the intensive care unit’s patients override my desire to be on vacation. Yet, still, this time of... Read more »
By Hesham Hassaballa,
March 25, 2013 at 9:50 am
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The Constant Visitor

In the Name of the Compassionate and Infinitely Merciful Precious Beloved True it is that I have no role In treatment course so wisely devised Indeed I do not even possess a soul Still I pray thee make perception revised I am neither cold, nor hard of heart Though thus it may seem to untrained... Read more »
By Hesham Hassaballa,
March 20, 2013 at 9:59 am

HABEMVS PAPAM

In the Name of the Compassionate and Infinitely Merciful Precious Beloved I join the rest of the world – Catholic and non-Catholic – Christian and non-Christian – in congratulating the Catholic Church on electing their new Pontiff, Pope Francis I. May the Lord our God guide him to all that is right and good in... Read more »
By Hesham Hassaballa,
March 13, 2013 at 3:08 pm

Patheos: The Power and Warmth of God's Love

In the Name of the Compassionate and Infinitely Merciful Precious Beloved This first appeared on Patheos. I first heard the song “Feel So Close to You” (sung by Calvin Harris) during my daughters’ dance recital, and it had a very catchy tune. There are very few lyrics to the song: I feel so close to... Read more »
By Hesham Hassaballa,
February 21, 2013 at 11:40 am
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Prayers For The Pendleton Family

In the Name of the Compassionate and Infinitely Merciful Precious Beloved Most likely, I would have never known who Hadiya Pendleton was: how beautiful a soul she was; how much joy she brought her family and friends. But, most unfortunately, I do know who she was, because of the terrible circumstances of her murder. And... Read more »
By Hesham Hassaballa,
February 1, 2013 at 12:55 pm