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Do Not Marry Idol Worshipers [2:221] Do not marry idolatresses unless they believe; a believing woman is better than an idolatress, even if you like her. Nor shall you give your daughters in marriage to idolatrous men, unless they believe. A believing man is better than an idolater, even if you like him. These invite … Continue reading Don’t Marry Idol Worshipers (2:221)

Intoxicants and Gambling Prohibited* [2:219] They ask you about intoxicants and gambling: say, "In them there is a gross sin, and some benefits for the people. But their sinfulness far outweighs their benefit." They also ask you what to give to charity: say, "The excess." GOD thus clarifies the revelations for you, that you may … Continue reading Intoxicants and Gambling Prohibited & What to Give to Charity (2:219)

Oppression Condemned [2:217] They ask you about the Sacred Months and fighting therein: say, "Fighting therein is a sacrilege. However, repelling from the path of GOD and disbelieving in Him and in the sanctity of the Sacred Masjid, and evicting its people, are greater sacrileges in the sight of GOD. Oppression is worse than murder." … Continue reading Oppression is Condemned in All it’s Forms (2:217)

Believers: The Ultimate Victors [2:216] Fighting may be imposed on you, even though you dislike it. But you may dislike something which is good for you, and you may like something which is bad for you. GOD knows while you do not know. Karate Kid – Wax On, Wax Off https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K24jL-06H0 In this example Daniel-san … Continue reading Lessons From Mr. Miyagi (2:216)

This week we read from 2:216 – 2:231. Some of the topics we discussed were the following: Lessons from Mr. Miyagi (2:216) Oppression is Condemned in All it’s Forms (2:217) Intoxicants and Gambling Prohibited & What to Give to Charity (2:219) Don’t Marry Idol Worshipers (2:221) Divorce, Marriage and Women’s Rights (2:226 – 2:231) Group … Continue reading 2:216 – 2:231

Recipients of Charity [2:215] They ask you about giving: say, "The charity you give shall go to the parents, the relatives, the orphans, the poor, and the traveling alien." Any good you do, GOD is fully aware thereof. Second pillar is Zakat. This verse describes the recipients of charity. How much to give to charity: … Continue reading Charity and Zakat – What to give and to whom? (2:215)

Disastrous Jealousy [2:213] The people used to be one community when GOD sent the prophets as bearers of good news, as well as warners. He sent down with them the scripture, bearing the truth, to judge among the people in their disputes. Ironically, those who received the scripture were the ones who rejected any new … Continue reading The Meaning of Community (2:213)

[2:201] Others would say, "Our Lord, grant us righteousness in this world, and righteousness in the Hereafter, and spare us the retribution of Hell."  [2:202] Each of these will receive the share they have earned. GOD is most efficient in reckoning. Marshmallow Experiment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHOeYgO_2tE The Marshmallow Test and Why We Want Instant Gratification: Silvia Barcellos … Continue reading Delayed Gratification (2:201 – 2:202)

[2:200] Once you complete your rites, you shall continue to commemorate GOD as you commemorate your own parents, or even better. Some people would say, "Our Lord, give us of this world," while having no share in the Hereafter. What does it mean to commemorate God as you commemorate your own parents? Commemorate own parents, … Continue reading Commemorate GOD as you commemorate your own parents (2:200)

Part #1 Get an assortment of candies and snacks. Have people randomly select one item then rank on a scale of 1 to 10 how much they like the item. average the number across everyone's ranking. Part #2 Give people an opportunity to trade with one another for 1 minute. Then allow everyone to rate … Continue reading Weekly Activity – The Benefits of Commerce (2:198)