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Why are there so many religions?

By Rabbi Allen S Maller
“Most college students have at one time or another asked, ‘If there is only one God, why are there so many religions?’ A good question that I as a Rabbi have often been asked.
This is my answer. The Qur’an declares that Allah could have made all of us monotheists, a single religious community, but (didn’t) in order to test our commitment to the religion that each of us have been given by God.
“If Allah had so willed, He would have made you a single people, but (God’s plan is) to test you in what He has given you: so compete in all virtues as in a race. The goal of you all is to (please) Allah who will show you on judgment day) the truth of the matters in which you dispute.”

Preparing for disaster

By Khalil Moya
“The weather forecasters tell us about a hurricane that MAY hit us, and we make emergency preparations. What about the Day of Judgement, the day that WILL come? Are we well prepared for that?”

British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia converts to Islam

“The British ambassador to Saudi Arabia has become the first senior diplomat to convert to Islam and complete the Haj.
Simon Collis, 60, said he had decided to convert to Islam ‘after spending 30 years in Muslim societies’….”

Be ready for your death at any time

By Dr Husni Hammuda
“When death comes, the truth of what we have done with our lives will become manifestly clear…. Fill your life with good deeds. Be patient, be forbearing with others, be merciful, and The All Merciful will have mercy on you….”

How to earn the blessings of Hajj without actually being on Hajj

By Dr Husni Hammuda
Prophet Muhammad sws declared that: ““Whoever prays Fajr in congregation then sits remembering Allaah until the sun rises, then prays two rak’ahs, will have a reward like that of Hajj and ‘Umrah, complete, complete, complete.” Narrated by al-Tirmidhi (586).”