by James Browning | Nov 5, 2001 | Opinion
Western writers sometimes refer to Ramadan as “the Muslim Lent.” There are superficial similarities, significant differences and deep resemblances between Ramadan and Lent. Fasting is the hallmark of Ramadan. The Qur’an says Muslims should fast...
by Gary Leazer | Nov 5, 2001 | Opinion
Fasting (“sawn” in Arabic) during the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims believe the Qur’an, Islam’s holy book, was first revealed to Muhammad during the month of Ramadan, but...
by Robert Parham | Nov 5, 2001 | Opinion
President Bush vowed on Friday to continue U.S. airstrikes against Afghanistan during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which begins Nov. 16. “The enemy won’t rest during Ramadan and neither will we,” he said. Sunday, German Chancellor Gerhard...
by Gary Leazer | Nov 5, 2001 | Opinion
Fasting (“sawn” in Arabic) during the month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims believe the Qur’an, Islam’s holy book, was first revealed to Muhammad during the month of Ramadan, but...
by James Browning | Nov 5, 2001 | Opinion
Western writers sometimes refer to Ramadan as “the Muslim Lent.” There are superficial similarities, significant differences and deep resemblances between Ramadan and Lent. Fasting is the hallmark of Ramadan. The Qur’an says Muslims should fast...
by Doug Weaver | Nov 5, 2001 | Opinion
At the 1978 Southern Baptist Convention, those present heard a stirring report about world hunger. The speaker asked all in attendance to skip lunch and fast for the cause. Convention president Jimmy Allen then said with a smile from the podium that although many...
