By Natalie Paddon, The Hamilton Spectator Their story began with a knock at the door and a gift of bottled water. It has become about so much more — a 65-year-old Afghan man and a 29-year-old Canadian man sharing meals, religion, culture, respect and now, almost unbelievably, a kidney. On Continue Reading
The Great Ransom
By Roland Clarke During Eid ul Adha Muslims slaughter a ram in commemoration of a ransom by “great sacrifice.” Allah made this provision so as to rescue Abraham's firstborn. (The Study Qur'an, Surah 37:101) During Passover the ancient Hebrews also slaughtered a lamb in commemoration of a great Continue Reading
Muslims Celebrate how God Ransomed Abraham’s Son with a Sacrifice
By Trevor Castor Many Christians are unaware that Muslims have an annual celebration that commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son and God’s merciful provision of a substitute ram in his place. The celebration is calledEid-al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). The celebration takes place Continue Reading