by The Rev. Jamie L. Hamilton | Mar 16, 2026 | Ramadan & Ash Wednesday, Reflections
Have they themselves been created without anything – or were they, perchance, their own creators? Have they created the heavens and the earth? Nay, but they have no certainty of anything! Are the Sustainer’s treasures within them? Or are they in charge of destiny? Or...
by The Rev. Jamie L. Hamilton | Mar 15, 2026 | Ramadan & Ash Wednesday, Reflections
By the glorious Qur’an – they wonder why one of their own has come to warn them; the unbelievers say, “How strange, when we die and turn to dust shall we rise up again? Such a return is a remote prospect.” We know well how the earth decomposes them. We have a Book...
by The Rev. Jamie L. Hamilton | Mar 14, 2026 | Ramadan & Ash Wednesday, Reflections
Because of this, then, summon all, and pursue the right course, as thou hast been bidden by God; and do not follow their likes and dislikes, but say: ‘I believe in whatever revelation God has bestowed from on high; and I am bidden to bring about equity in your mutual...
by The Rev. Jamie L. Hamilton | Mar 13, 2026 | Ramadan & Ash Wednesday, Reflections
And yet, they choose to worship, side by side with God imaginary intercessors! Say: ‘Why – even though they have no power over anything, and no understanding? Say, ‘All power to intercede belongs to God alone – His is dominion of the heavens and the earth; in the end,...
by The Rev. Jamie L. Hamilton | Mar 12, 2026 | Ramadan & Ash Wednesday, Reflections
Is He Who created the heavens and the earth not able to create the like of human beings? Of course – for He is the Creator, the All Knowing. When he intends something, His only command is to say to it: “Be,” and it is. So glory be to Him in Whose hand is dominion over...
