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THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM<br />

Allah does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of<br />

religion and do not expel you from your homes - from being righteous<br />

<strong>to</strong>ward them and acting justly <strong>to</strong>ward them. Indeed, Allah loves those<br />

who act justly. (60:8)<br />

3. Islam is a religion that <strong>en</strong>courages education and the spread of knowledge.<br />

Allah, the Exalted, says:<br />

Say, “Are those who know equal <strong>to</strong> those who do not know?” Only<br />

they will remember [who are] people of <strong>understanding</strong>. (39:9)<br />

4. Islam is a religion of purity and hygi<strong>en</strong>e. Allah, the Exalted, says:<br />

Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly rep<strong>en</strong>tant and loves<br />

those who purify themselves. (2:222)<br />

5. Islam is a religion of justice and good conduct. Allah, the Exalted,<br />

says: Indeed, Allah orders justice and good conduct and giving <strong>to</strong><br />

relatives and forbids immorality and bad conduct and oppression. He<br />

admonishes you that perhaps you will be reminded. (16:90)<br />

6. Islam is a religion of ease. Allah, the Exalted says:<br />

Allah int<strong>en</strong>ds for you ease and does not int<strong>en</strong>d for you hardship.<br />

(2:185)<br />

7. Islam is a religion of mercy. The Prophet () said:<br />

“Those who are merciful will be shown mercy by God. Be merciful <strong>to</strong> those<br />

on the Earth and God shall be merciful <strong>to</strong> you.”(Tirmidthi)<br />

8. Islam is a religion of complete justice. Allah, the Exalted, says:<br />

Do not let the hatred of a people prev<strong>en</strong>t you from being just. Be just;<br />

that is nearer <strong>to</strong> righteousness. (5:8)<br />

9. Islam is a religion that calls for cooperation in goodness. Allah, the<br />

Exalted, says:<br />

And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in<br />

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