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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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