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Giving is a universal human phenomenon. It is practiced everywhere and by different nations and cultures. The celebrated sociologist of religion, Max
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“Ramadan is the month in which was sent down Quran as a guide to mankind, also clear signs for guidance and judgment
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