The leader may use these or similar words to introduce the blessing: In the short days and long nights of Advent, we realize how we are always needing salvation by our God. Around this wreath ...

These include allegedly obtaining ‘blessings from God’ through unusual rituals involving personal items of the company’s leaders, such as used tissues and the remains of blood from cupping.

I bear witness that there is no god except Allah ... Ramadan is especially significant due to the month’s spiritual blessings. As the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said: “Blessed ...