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The Power of His Resurrection
The last time Easter coincided with Ramadan was 31 years ago. It happens this year, 2022, and we’ve been given a rare vantage point to look at the two holidays side by side and observe that in key points, they couldn’t be more opposite. Ramadan emphasizes good works,...
Every Tongue Will Confess
The second chapter of Philippians contains the brilliant poem which praises Christ through professing his eternal existence, human birth, crucifixion, and exaltation. Hui people may have heard the name of Ersa (Jesus), in reference to the Qur’an, as a prophet of God...
To Live is Christ
During Ramadan this year, we are praying day by day through the book of Philippians. In the first chapter, Paul models for us how to pray for believers, who at great risk to themselves, are engaged in gospel work. He prays with thanksgiving, joy, affection, and...
Ramadan 2022 Prayer Guide
Ramadan 2022 begins in one week, April 1st. Ramadan is considered the holiest month for Muslims. This month commemorates when Muhammad began to receive the message of the Qur'an. During this month, Muslims fast each day during daylight hours. It is a time of...
Psalm 67 – A Prayer
Psalm 67 - For the Hui May God be gracious to us and bless us; may he make his face shine upon us so that your way may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. The Hui Lord, may the know you. Let the peoples praise you, God; let all the muslim peoples of...
Children During Ramadan
Most of us probably have memories of watching our parents deal with hardships, stressful situations, or difficult circumstances. How they respond to these issues can shape our own opinions and our own reactions when we face difficulty. Muslim children across the world...
Pillar 3 in the Month of Ramadan
"...It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts 20:35 ESV) Zakat means to give Alms. Muslims are commanded to give one-fortieth (2.5%) of their income. Alms giving has come to mean an obligatory “religious tax”. It is neither a charity nor a tax. Charity is...
Ramadan 2021 – Dependent on Prayer
We are absolutely dependent on God to accomplish His mission among the Hui. Without the power of the Holy Spirit, there is no need for us to live among the Hui or spend time traveling among them on a short-term trip. Our money, time, influence, skills and charisma do...
Ramadan 2021 – Sawm
Ramadan = To fast (Sawm). In commemoration of Muhammad’s receiving the Qur’an during the ninth lunar month of Ramadan, Muslims are expected to fast during Ramadan. The holy month of Ramadan with its fasting and prayer is an essential part of the pillars of Islam and...
My daily life revolves around the mosque
My friends and I are leaving the mosque. We just finished our afternoon prayer time. Most of us have worshipped together at this mosque our entire lives. I remember when this mosque was surrounded by fields and now it sits in the center of a large city. At my age, my daily life revolves around the mosque. I try to go five times a day when I am healthy. I spend most of my time with family or talking and playing games with these other guys. All of the families connected to the mosque are like one big family.