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maintain righteousness are rewarded by GOD. He does not love the unjust. [42:41] Certainly, those who stand up for their rights, when injustice befalls them, are not committing any error. [42:42] The wrong ones are those who treat the people unjustly, and resort to aggression without provocation. These have incurred a painful retribution. [42:43] Resorting to patience and forgiveness reflects a true strength of character.
It is a lot harder as human beings to embody these traits. It’s the way God designed us. It’s part of our test. Can we exhibit these traits of grace and mercy, compassion and forgiveness when God tests us with a situation that may call for it? As humans our capacity for these divine qualities is certainly limited. But not for God.
[8:29] O you who believe, if you reverence GOD, He will enlighten you, remit your sins, and forgive you. GOD possesses infinite grace.
[62:4] Such is GOD’s grace that He bestows upon whomever He wills. GOD is Possessor of Infinite Grace.
[3:174] They have deserved GOD’s blessings and grace. No harm ever touches them, for they have attained GOD’s approval. GOD possesses infinite grace.
[3:74] He specifies His mercy for whomever He wills; GOD possesses unlimited grace.
[57:21] Therefore, you shall race towards forgiveness from your Lord, and a Paradise whose width encompasses the heaven and the earth. It awaits those who believed in GOD and His messengers. Such is GOD’s grace that He bestows upon whomever He wills. GOD is Possessor of Infinite Grace.
Thank You, God, for giving us this chance to redeem ourselves and return to your blissful paradise which you promise for your righteous servants. May You continue to shower us with Your infinite grace and mercy.
Initially, a child in all innocence may question “What is a Sunni, who is a Shia?” True faith remains obscured and sectarian prejudice is passed on from generation to generation and the observance is forceful and obligatory. [23:53] But they tore themselves into disputing factions; each party happy with what they have.
But breaking into sects seems to go against the Quran, when you read it from cover to cover. Sectarianism Condemned [30:32] (Do not fall in idol worship,) like those who divide their religion into sects; each party rejoicing with what they have.
The sectarians need to halt and abandon their practice of hurling abuses at one another. We are a single community:
One God / One Religion
[21:92] Your congregation is but one congregation, and I alone am your Lord; you shall worship Me alone. We should not dispute with on another [8:46] You shall obey GOD and His messenger, and do not dispute among yourselves, lest you fail and scatter your strength. You shall steadfastly persevere. GOD is with those who steadfastly persevere.
Believers are United
[3:103] You shall hold fast to the rope of GOD, all of you, and do not be divided. Recall GOD’s blessings upon you―you used to be enemies and He reconciled your hearts. By His grace, you became brethren. You were at the brink of a pit of fire, and He saved you therefrom. GOD thus explains His revelations for you, that you may be guided.
Since we worship One God alone, we have one single Qiblah. [2:144] We have seen you turning your face about the sky (searching for the right direction). We now assign a Qiblah that is pleasing to you. Henceforth, you shall turn your face towards the Sacred Masjid. Wherever you may be, all of you shall turn your faces towards it.
Those who received the previous scripture know that this is the truth from their Lord. GOD is never unaware of anything they do.
[2:149] Wherever you go, you shall turn your face (during Salat) towards the Sacred Masjid.* This is the truth from your Lord. GOD is never unaware of anything you all do.
Footnote *2:149 A glaring proof of the idolatry committed by today’s “Muslims” is the designation of Muhammad’s tomb as a “Sacred Masjid.” The Quran mentions only one “Sacred Masjid.”
Also, we are informed of where not to pray. [9:107] There are those who abuse the masjid by practicing idol worship, dividing the believers, and providing comfort to those who oppose GOD and His messenger. They solemnly swear: “Our intentions are honorable!” GOD bears witness that they are liars. [9:108] You shall never pray in such a masjid. A masjid that is established on the basis of righteousness from the first day is more worthy of your praying therein. In it, there are people who love to be purified. GOD loves those who purify themselves. Such masjids cause disbelief and disunity among the believers.
Also, there are masjids where others are mentioned in the prayer. [72:18] The places of worship belong to GOD; do not call on anyone else beside GOD.
[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 scripture, despite clear proofs given to them. This is due to jealousy on their part. GOD guides those who believe to the truth that is disputed by all others, in accordance with His will. GOD guides whoever wills in a straight path.
Each and every person is accountable to God alone. [53:38-39] No soul bears the sins of another soul. Every human being is responsible for his own works.
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