John Ragon
How To Pray For Muslims During Ramadan 2023
Reaching Muslims During RamadanMarch 22 – April 21, 2023 March 22 marks the annual 30 days of fasting by Muslims around the world. During Ramadan 2023, 1.8 billion men, women, and children started … Continue reading
30 Days of Fasting During Ramadan (Pillar 4)
Reaching Muslims During RamadanRamadan Fasting (sawm) The month of Ramadan commemorates the time when the Qur’an was handed down to Muhammad, and the Qur’an directs all healthy adults to participate. During the ninth … Continue reading
Alms Tax for the Poor and the Needy (Pillar 3)
Reaching Muslims During RamadanRequired Tax for the Poor and Needy (zakat) Islamic law requires Muslims to pay a tax, referred to as “alms” (zakat). This tax is usually a 2.5% tax levied on … Continue reading
The 5 Daily Prayers of Islam (Pillar 2)
Reaching Muslims During RamadanFive Daily Prayers (Salat ) Muslims are required to pray fives times each day, facing Mecca in the East. These prayers are delivered up to Allah at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, … Continue reading
The Muslim Profession of Faith (Pillar 1)
Reaching Muslims During RamadanWhat is the Muslim Profession of Faith (Shahadah)? “There is no God but God, and Muhammad is his prophet.” The Shahadah is the one key thing required for someone to … Continue reading
Advent: Some Worship and Some Reject
The Word Became FleshDay 25 Personal Study “And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For … Continue reading
Advent: The Birth of Jesus Christ
The Word Became FleshDay 24 Personal Study “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was … Continue reading
Advent: Zechariah’s Prophecy
The Word Became FleshDay 23 Personal Study “And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, ‘Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,for he has visited and redeemed his … Continue reading
Advent: The Birth of John the Baptist
The Word Became FleshDay 22 Personal Study “Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great … Continue reading
Advent: The Magnificat: Mary’s Song of Praise
The Word Became FleshDay 21 Personal Study “And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord,and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.For behold, … Continue reading