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  • Religion As Part of a Good Life

    Some argued that the rain was a sign from God: good (meaning bringing new life) and bad (sadness, God is displeased). Many Muslims are arguing this but missing a grander point: Rain is a sign OF God. Any if we politicize the Signs (Ayat) of God then we those whom God says they take His… Continue reading

  • Poverty From A Muslim Perspective – A Khutbah By Imam Marc Manley

    إِنَّ الإِنسانَ خُلِقَ هَلوعًا إِذا مَسَّهُ الشَّرُّ جَزوعًا وَإِذا مَسَّهُ الخَيرُ مَنوعًا إِلَّا المُصَلّينَ الَّذينَ هُم عَلىٰ صَلاتِهِم دائِمونَ وَالَّذينَ في أَموالِهِم حَقٌّ مَعلومٌ لِلسّائِلِ وَالمَحرومِ We talked about wisdom. Its function. To reconsider, to make the best application of knowledge or facts. What is our conception of poverty? What do we think of the… Continue reading

  • The Value of Religious Life

    The value of prayer. One who gives up performing the prescribed prayers because of work obligations and the struggle for livelihood is like a soldier who abandons their training when they’re in the trench; just when you need it the most; they would prefer to beg for food at the market vs. tackle difficulty. A… Continue reading