Muslims are raised to love our Prophet more than we love our parents. We are deeply hurt when our Prophet is insulted. Although a few persons have resorted to violence, Alhamdu lillah, no one has insulted Jesus, Moses or the Bible in reaction. The Quran has asked us to honor the symbols that others hold dear.
Want to get an idea about the key themes covered in a chapter and how many surah in Quran? Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi has summarized the central theme and sub-themes in each Surah of the Quran based on the structure of the Surah in Quran.
Our young friends have had enough of war, displacement, trauma and hunger. 60 million people, worldwide, now seek refuge, many of them fleeing war and violence. Shameful warlords and war profiteers, such as those who commandeered U.S. wars against Iraq and Afghanistan, destabilize defenseless populations.
Please pray for the success of those who struggle for peace, justice and freedom by right means. Please pray that God guides those who are using wrong means in struggle harming humanity, Islam and their neighbors. And may God guide all the oppressors to refrain from oppressing those seeking peace, justice and freedom.
The Qur’an describes the family as “an abode of peace,” a system with non- linear dynamics based on the inherent equality of gender: “He created you of a single soul, put affection and mercy between your hearts.” (Qur'an 3:195)
While in the U.S., Eid-ul-Adha comes and goes without much notice, in some Muslim cultures, Eid-ul-Adha is called Eid Kabeer or the bigger Eid. Here is why Eid-ul-Adha is important, even though it often gets celebrated with less enthusiasm than Eid-ul-Fitr.
How good school will be this year will depend on you and your efforts in meeting new Muslims. If Allah has blessed you with Muslim friends then try to reach out to other Muslims, include them in the group.