God, Faith, and a Pen
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."
MY RECENT POSTS
- Patheos: Why Hatred of Islam
is Not Logical
May 25, 2012 12:21AM - The Blasphemy of
"Anti-Blasphemy" Laws
May 18, 2012 02:31AM - "I'm Glad You Came"
May 16, 2012 03:40PM - Yay to the CIA!
May 11, 2012 01:29AM - Wow! They Called It
"Terrorism"
May 04, 2012 04:06AM
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “Well said,
@koshersalami. G-d
bless.”
May 18, 2012 11:17AM - “All of the ugly things
that Muslims do in the name of
my
faith are an affront
to…”
February 11, 2012 09:51PM - “@Stephen: Peace be with
you, sir.”
September 16, 2011 03:59PM - “@Laura:
I agree
with you wholeheartedly. The
Republican Party's
"social
valu…”
June 23, 2011 02:46PM - “Here is the source of my
stats on Muslim terrorism in
the
US:
http://colleg
e.unc.e…”
March 11, 2011 11:30PM
Hesham A. Hassaballa's Links
Let me start with this: I have never understood and completely abhor those fellow Americans who plot to hurt innocent people in this country. It is a betrayal beyond all measure, and they deserve to be punished severely, if convicted of the allegations made against them. And, definitely, homegrown t
… Read full post »This was published in the Washington Post's "On Faith" blog.
I was walking through my hospital one recent morning, and I looked out the window and beheld the American flag billowing in the breeze. It was truly beautiful, stirring my heart with love of country. When I see that flag, waving so… Read full post »
As our country and her people marked the tenth anniversary of the horrific attacks of September 11, an obvious question came to mind: what is the status of the American Muslim community? Are they a supportive minority which loves the country and is committed to fight against extremism i… Read full post »
This was published in Middle East Online
I was a bit sleepy as I walked into the resident physician lounge. I was just finishing up my overnight duties, and I was preparing to discuss the patients with the morning team when I saw it. On the… Read full post »
This was published in the Middle East Online.
Ever since I was old enough, I voted in almost every election. In many of those elections I voted Republican. In fact, I became involved in local Republican politics, being a Committeeman and assistant Committeeman for my local township Republican party.… Read full post »
Thanks be to the Precious Beloved, this was published today on Middle East Online.
The entrance of Saudi troops into Bahrain in support of the government there was a disturbing escalation for me. The protests in Bahrain are an internal, local issue, and what Saudi… Read full post »
During the Peter King “Muslim Radicalization” hearing, one of the members – once again – raised the issue of the danger of Sharia law and how it threatens the American system and way of life. Indeed, in twelve states, laws are currently being drafted to ban Sharia law.… Read full post »
On March 10, NY Rep. Peter King held the first in a series of hearings about the radicalization of the American Muslim community and what can be done about it. In his opening remarks, Mr. King said, "Congressional investigation of Muslim American radicalization is the logical response to the repeated… Read full post »
This was published March 7 on altmuslim.
I had to read the report by the Reuters news agency several times to ensure I did not misunderstand: Osama bin Laden declared his opposition to attacks against civilians. In an Internet posting on Feb 24, Ayman… Read full post »
Thanks be to the Precious Beloved, this article was published on Middle East Online.
The events and images coming out of Egypt in the last two weeks have been nothing short of extraordinary. I have never been more inspired by seeing ordinary Egyptians – young and… Read full post »
“Where are you from?” I know that the question, many times, is asked innocently. The questioner is curious about my nationality, and there is nothing wrong with that. Yet, I must admit that, sometimes, the question does annoy me a little. I mean, I have no accent, and… Read full post »
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