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Joseph and His Master’s Wife

Posted in Bible, Qur'an on October 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The story of Joseph’s seduction and righteous response of purity is well known among all three Abrahamic faiths, for it is written of in both the Bible (Genesis 39) and the Qur’an (Surah 12 [Yusuf]). Recently some  emerging Muslim and Jewish leaders met to discuss this story in their traditions with a special emphasis on [...]

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Contentious Issues

Posted in Contentious Issues, Disagreements, Understanding on October 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »

There are many things that Muslims and Christians disagree about. Much of this is owing to the simple fact that we believe different things. But some of the controversy also stems from not fully understanding one another. Perhaps periodic posts on such contentious issues would help us understand one another so that if we do [...]

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Encouragment from the Psalms (Zabur)

Posted in Bible, Peace on October 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I was blessed when I read this. Perhaps you will be too. Great peace have those who love your law, nothing can make them stumble. Psalm 119:165

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Who Speaks for Islam?

Posted in Islam, Understanding on October 25, 2009 | 4 Comments »

Link TV is presenting a new series called “Who Speaks for Islam?” hosted by Ray Suarez. You can watch the first episode, “What a Billion Muslims Really Think,” tonight on Link TV or online. The second episode, “Muslims on Screen,” will be aired November 1st and posted online (you can watch a preview now). HT: [...]

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Islam in Indonesia

Posted in Muslims on October 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

If you have ever wondered how diverse Muslims can be, check out this National Geographic article on Muslims in Indonesia (the largest Muslim country in the world). They range from those who praise the 9/11 attacks and the Bali bombing to a transgender TV star beloved by conservative Muslims, from a female Sharia officer giving [...]

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For Muslims and Christians

Posted in Christians, Muslims on October 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »

I just added two new pages to my blog. One is For Muslims and one is For Christians. I will update them periodically. Please check them out. Blessings.

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“I am sorry, I was wrong, will you please forgive me.”

Posted in Repentance on October 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Repentance is the hardest thing to learn because it requires the very thing that comes least naturally: humility. Yet it is a prerequisite to true peace (both with God and with each other). I saw the following on Zach’s blog and thought I would repost it here. Chris Brauns: The Bible says that God gives [...]

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A Boy, A Wall and a Donkey

Posted in Arabs on October 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Whatever you think of the Israeli/Palestinian problem (or the language), this short movie is a humorous portrayal of a serious issue.

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Muslim World Distribution Map

Posted in Muslims on October 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »

From The Arabist: From the recent Pew report on the world’s 1.57bn Muslims, this interesting map showing distribution of Muslims per country. Get the map in PDF here.

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Love Your Neighbor

Posted in Understanding on October 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

How many Christians think they understand Islam? How many of them even know a Muslim? How many Muslims think they understand Christianity? How many of them know Christians? My friend Hakim was a Ph.D. student at the University of Minnesota. He noticed that some of the students in the Muslim Student Association were speaking negatively [...]

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