WALIA MING
Hirja in Islam is migrating to find religious freedom
Hijra is an important principle in Islam. Though it is not a pillar of the faith, it is something we are encouraged to do, if and when the need arises.
Be aware of the tongue as it controls the body
Have you ever thought about life without your tongue? Imagine life without your tongue. It would be very difficult to talk and secondly food would be tasteless! Food without taste, why bother eating!
Legacy of 'our beloved sons of the soil'
The soil has been richly tilled these past few weeks in Bermuda; we have lost two prominent sons of the soil in a matter of days by way of Nelson Bascome and Julian Hall.
We will be judged on how we spent our time
Cup Match is over! ... and with that the ending of summer. Not the end of the heat, mind you, but the end of the lazy, hazy days of summer. I quite enjoy summer, all is put off until the fall, so I get to chill out and just relax …
Be thankful to Allah that Hurricane Bill did no harm
Again we have been blessed and highly favoured! Our wonderful, merciful and compassionate God has once again spared us.
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Guide to behaviour during Ramadan
"This is a day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it" I have to repeat this verse over and over, because I have had difficulty rejoicing over the heat of these past few days!
Exploitation is against biblical and Islamic teaching
Last week we spoke about greed and its adverse effect on society. We all agree that greed is excessive to one's needs and hence not healthy to one's well-being or in fact, the well-being of society.
Do you turn a blind eye to people in need?
Bermuda has some very generous and helpful people. People who are always willing to go the extra mile to help someone who may need assistance of kindness and generosity to help ease their situation.
Violence creates living hell in paradise
"The ruin of a nation begins in the home of its people" so goes the saying of an old African proverb. Indeed this holds true, as the family is the nucleus of the broader community and indeed the world.
Lack of godly values and economic disparity contribute to island's current catastrophe
Bermuda of late is becoming a nation that is continuingly extending condolences to families who have lost their loved ones to death either through road accidents or murder. Why is it that every time we turn around, we hear condolences being given.
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Christians should celebrate with more reverence
As the Christian world embarks on the celebration of Christmas in a few days, I as a non-Christian have many questions that I would like some clarity on.
By learning the lessons of the past we can bring hope for tomorrow
"Learn from yesterday. Live for today. Hope for tomorrow." - Albert Einstein. This is the philosophy Bermuda must take.
Literacy: A right and a blessing
Read, in the name of thy Lord who created, man from a clot. Read, for your Lord is most Generous, who teaches by means of the pen, teaches man what they know not, (al-'Alaq: 1-5)
Unconditional love nothing to do with Valentine's
Already, at every turn, I'm hearing "Happy Valentine's Day." I politely respond "same to you" and then I think, what exactly does "Happy Valentine's Day" mean.First of all, who the heck is Valentine? So begins my quest to find out just what all this 'Valentine' stuff means.
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