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How did the Prophet of Islam Treat Minorities? (2)

In another incident, on one of his trips, Imam Sadiq (as) saw a man who was left helpless at a corner. He told one of his companions, "I think this man is thirsty. Bring him water." He went on (the companion) and then came back saying to Imam Sadiq (as) “This man is a Jew, I didn’t give him water.” Imam Sadiq (as) was moved upon hearing these words and said with a sad tone, "Is he not human?!"

How did the Prophet of Islam Treat Minorities? (1)

The contemporary era—according to what many claim in the east and the west of the planet—is the era of freedom of expression and belief. No one has the right to bully or annoy anyone else for their religious beliefs or rituals, and anyone, anywhere in the world, is free to live according to their religion as long as their beliefs do not harm others.

Muslim Couple Denied Swiss Citizenship over Handshake Refusal

The Swiss city of Lausanne blocked a Muslim couple’s bid to become Swiss nationals over their refusal to shake hands with members of the opposite sex.

Key Concepts in Islamic Sprituality (4)

Humbleness(2) Reflecting on his life, one can see in the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HF) the perfect example of humbleness.

Key Concepts in Islamic Spirituality (3)

Humbleness Another key concept in Islamic spirituality is ultimate humbleness or spiritual poverty.

Key Concepts in Islamic Spirituality (2)

Thankfulness The virtue of thankfulness is very much related to love for Allah (SWT). If you are thankful you will certainly love Allah because of all His favours and if you love Allah you will believe in Him and obey him. Thus, thankfulness is the core of imān (faith).

Key Concepts in Islamic Spirituality (1)

Love, thankfulness and humbleness are three very important or perhaps even the most important concepts in Islamic spirituality. In this paper, they will be discussed briefly. These three concepts are chosen not only because they are theoretically important, but also because they are practically rewarding. If we want to grow spiritually, we can easily do this by developing these qualities in our lives.

The Harmful Effects of Pork on the Health of a Person

Trichinosis is a common disease caused due to a small hair-like worm, which itself is a type of earthworm. This worm lives in pigs and other animals.

The Secret Number, Forty, in the Qur’an

The significance of the age of forty is undeniable, as Prophet Muhammad said, “When one gets forty God tells his two guardian angels, ‘From now on, be strict on him and note every small and big deed he does.’”‌ This shows that one’s personality is formed before he becomes forty years old and every inner change will become harder after that.

Hadiths of Imam Hassan(AS)/ Humor

Al-Ḥasan ibn Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib (Arabic: الحسن ابن علي ابن أبي طالب‎‎, 624–670 CE), is the eldest son of Prophet Muhammad's daughter Hazrat Fatimah and of Imam Ali, and the older brother to Imam Husayn. Muslims respect him as a grandson of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Among Shia Muslims, Imam Hasan is the 2nd Imam.

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