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Mercy, Forgiveness, and Liberation
Mercy, Forgiveness, and Liberation from the prison of hellfire: Ramadan is the model and the blueprint for Mercy, Forgiveness, and Liberation as Prophet Mohammad described it: The first part is mercy, the middle is forgiveness,
Zakat Basics
WHAT IS ZAKAT Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam. Paying Zakat is a requirement for all Muslims who are blessed with wealth and possessions. Zakat is to be paid to people who
Ramadan and Quran
“Ramadan is the month in which was sent down Quran as a guide to mankind, also clear signs for guidance and judgment between right and wrong.” [2:185] Quran narrates history according to “events” and not
The People vs The Elite
Prophethood is an organic and dynamic project. Its phases are highly connected, and it moves through time. One of the common threads that connects the different Prophets and their experiences is the attitude of the
Kawthar vs. Takathur
Since the early revelations of Quran, there has been a clear distinction between two diametrically opposite systems, policies, or mindsets displayed in two short Quranic constructs: Al-kawthar and Al-takathur. The first system I will refer