FAITH
Muslims mark end of fasting month with Eid festival
Belaid and Shabnam Jheengoor: This week, Muslims around the world are celebrating the religious festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadhan –– the holy month of fasting.
People are suffering when the murmuring becomes an outcry
Rev Maria Seaman: Murmuring is the beginning of it all, and if the needs of the people are not addressed, then the murmuring will escalate into something else.
I fast by choice ‘unlike those that are hungry involuntarily’
Ameenah Abdul Hadee: Although the challenges of fasting are great, we are encouraged by the numerous rewards God has in store for us.
Americans give atheists and Muslims cold shoulder in warmth poll
A new Pew Research survey finds US adults feel most warmly about people who share their religion.
Church of England kicks out the devil in baptism service
The General Synod — quietly voted to drop all future references to the devil in a new baptism service.
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‘Self-determination’ threatened by veil ban
Imagine a woman being assaulted for being dressed too modestly or being denied health care because she is dressed conservatively.
‘Self-determination’ threatened by veil ban
Imagine a woman being assaulted for being dressed too modestly or being denied health care because she is dressed conservatively.
Trust the words of God over the words of man
Real leadership is revealed during times of difficulty and adversity.
Trust the words of God over the words of man
Real leadership is revealed during times of difficulty and adversity.
Briefing: Women’s leadership accepted at last in the Church of England
After 20 years of turmoil and angry debate, on Monday (July 14) the General Synod of the Church of England said "yes" to women bishops.
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Far more to Ramadan than observing the fast
Ameenah Abdul Hadee: It is with great anticipation that Muslims in Bermuda and around the world greet the holy month of Ramadan: this year it arrived June 28.
Live a peaceful and godly life and you will be mocked
Rev Maria Seaman: When you are commissioned to rebuild God’s place of peace and praise, you will automatically incur the wrath of those who hate your God.
Malaysian Muslims and Christians in dispute over the use of the word ‘Allah’
Belaid and Shabnam Jheengoor: Malaysia is currently going through a strange crisis. Christians and Muslims are fighting over the use of the word ‘Allah’.
God’s messenger will help get you out of your ‘in-between’ state
Rev Maria Seaman: Life will present you with moments, and unless you know God and believe in His Sovereignty, that in-between time of testing can bring about extensive doubt and despair.
A time for spiritual reflection during the fast of Ramadan
Walia Ming: Muslims in Bermuda and around the world will in the next 24 to 48 hours begin to observe the fast of Ramadan.
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