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[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)

[2:198] You commit no error by seeking provisions from your Lord (through commerce). When you file from `Arafaat, you shall commemorate GOD at the Sacred Location (of Muzdalifah). You shall commemorate Him for guiding you; before this, you had gone astray. [2:199] You shall file together, with the rest of the people who file, and … Continue reading Commemorating God at Hajj (2:198-199)

The Quran informs us that according to God, there are twelve months, four of which are sacred. [9:36] The count of months, as far as GOD is concerned, is twelve. This has been GOD's law, since the day He created the heavens and the earth. Four of them are sacred. This is the perfect religion; you … Continue reading The Four Sacred Months

Hajj and `Umrah Pilgrimage* [2:196] You shall observe the complete rites of Hajj and`Umrah for GOD. If you are prevented, you shall send an offering, and do not resume cutting your hair until your offering has reached its destination. If you are ill, or suffering a head injury (and you must cut your hair), you … Continue reading Hajj (2:196)

This week we read from 2:196 – 2:215. Some of the items that were discussed were the following Hajj (2:196) Sacred Months (2:197) Weekly Activity – The Benefits of Commerce (2:198) Commemorate GOD as you commemorate your own parents (2:200) Delayed Gratification (2:201 – 2:202) Disbelievers Ridicule the Believers (2:212) The meaning of community (2:213) … Continue reading 2:196 – 2:215

Rules of War* [2:190] You may fight in the cause of GOD against those who attack you, but do not aggress. GOD does not love the aggressors. *2:190 All fighting is regulated by the basic rule in 60:8-9. Fighting is allowed strictly in self-defense, while aggression and oppression are strongly condemned throughout the Quran. [2:191] You … Continue reading Weekly Activity: Lesson Regarding The Rules of War and Compassion (2:190 – 2:195)

Do Not Beat Around the Bush [2:189] They ask you about the phases of the moon! Say, "They provide a timing device for the people, and determine the time of Hajj." It is not righteous to beat around the bush;* righteousness is attained by upholding the commandments and by being straightforward. You shall observe GOD, … Continue reading Being Straight Forward (2:189)

Bribery, Corruption Condemned [2:188] You shall not take each others' money illicitly, nor shall you bribe the officials to deprive others of some of their rights illicitly, while you know. What are illicit earnings? Illicit earnings are any earnings that one gains through sinful activity i.e. taking advantage of others, pay day loans, usury, gambling, … Continue reading Corruption (2:188)

God Answers the Prayers of "His Servants" [2:186] When My servants ask you about Me, I am always near. I answer their prayers when they pray to Me. The people shall respond to Me and believe in Me, in order to be guided. Does this verse (2:186) only apply for when our wants correspond to … Continue reading Praying to God (2:186)