Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen

In Islam kindness, empathy, compassion, and obedience to Allah are related to respect.   The seventh month on the Islamic calendar, which is called Rajab in Arabic, comes from a word that literally means “to respect”.

Evaluating ourselves keeps our Iman (faith) strong. When we take time to reflect on whether we are in our best state of submission, there are many things we should consider in this self-assessment. But in every assessment or plan we make, we can turn to the Quran for guidance.

Many Muslims feel that the image and reputation of Islam have been co-opted by a minority with extreme views. However, Muslims don’t often reflect on how images within other religions have shaped and impacted our community.

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