God, Faith, and a Pen

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Hesham A. Hassaballa

Hesham A. Hassaballa
Location
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Birthday
July 08
Bio
Hesham A. Hassaballa is a Chicago doctor and writer. He has written extensively on a freelance basis, being published in newspapers across the country and around the world. His articles have been distributed world wide by Agence Global as well. He has been a Beliefnet columnist since 2001, and has written for the Religion News Service. He is also a guest blogger for The Chicago Tribune. Dr. Hassaballa is author of the essay "Why I Love the Ten Commandments," published in the award-winning book Taking Back Islam (Rodale). He is also co-author of The Beliefnet Guide to Islam (Doubleday). His latest book of poetry about the Prophet Muhammad, Noble Brother, has been published by Faithful Word Press. In 2007, his blog, God, Faith, and a Pen, was nominated for a Brass Crescent Award for a blog that is "the most stimulating, insightful, and philosophical, providing the best rebuttals to extremist ideology and making an impact whenever they post."

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May 18, 2012 11:17AM
“Well said, @koshersalami. G-d bless.”
About: The Blasphemy of "Anti-Blasphemy" Laws
February 11, 2012 09:51PM
“All of the ugly things that Muslims do in the name of my faith are an affront to the letter and spirit of Islam. All of the terrible things Jeff talks…”
About: Study: American Muslims Pose Little Threat
September 16, 2011 03:59PM
“@Stephen: Peace be with you, sir.”
About: A Tale of Two Communities
June 23, 2011 02:46PM
“@Laura: I agree with you wholeheartedly. The Republican Party's "social values" are anything but limited government. They are nothing short o…”
About: How the Republican Party Left Me
March 11, 2011 11:30PM
“Here is the source of my stats on Muslim terrorism in the US: http://colleg e.unc.edu/features/march2011/a rticle.2011-03-09.3686804456”
About: If I Could Testify at Rep. King's Hearing...
March 11, 2011 11:27PM
“All great comments and points. My problem with this series of hearings is that King singles out the Muslim community. Had he announced a series of hear…”
About: If I Could Testify at Rep. King's Hearing...
December 30, 2010 11:02PM
“Thank you very, very much for all the kind words. Today has been very tough...having to work and write down the date, 12/30/10, over and over and over…”
About: Happy Birthday, Habeebee
November 01, 2010 09:03PM
“That verse in Sura 9 was talking about those who actively fought the Muslims in Medina, and it is not a general exhortation to attack non-Muslims. That…”
About: The Glaring, Yet Invisible, Double Standard
October 31, 2010 01:47PM
“I also wrote an article five years ago about this: http://godfaith pen.com/2005/03/19/blessed-to- be-a-muslim/”
About: The Glaring, Yet Invisible, Double Standard
October 31, 2010 01:47PM
“To BlaiseP: Islam actually does accept other truths than its own. I get this from the Qur'an itself: "To thee We sent the Scripture in truth, confi…”
About: The Glaring, Yet Invisible, Double Standard
March 15, 2010 10:28PM
“Welcome, my sister! And thanks for your nice note.”
About: Remembering Aminah Assilmi
March 06, 2010 01:36PM
“That being said, however, I think we must show God our love, respect, reverence, fealty, and humility. All in gratitude for His undying love for us. Af…”
About: Why I Found "You Found Me"
March 06, 2010 01:33PM
“Very good point. It is well taken.”
About: Why I Found "You Found Me"