Aarij Anwer – A Juz A Day (4th): Selflessness

Remainder of 3rd Juz – What is True Faith?

A truly faithful Family – the Family of Imran
– Good and bad are from Allah
– Jesus the son of Mary
– Miraculous how detailed the Qur’an is about Jewish theology
– Interfaith dialogue: similar word = Ibrahim

Don’t stereotype other members of other faiths
True faith is not turning your back

4th Juz – Selflessness

Selflessness is a key quality of a successful individual and community
– The house built by Ibrahim is a symbol of selflessness
– Holding on to the rope of Allah

Battle of Uhud a. 121
– Banu Salamah and Banu Harithah
– First Badr
– One of the root causes of a defeatist mindset: greed and selfishness
– Victory and defeat are part of life
– Back to Uhud a. 152
– The Prophet’s response to this defeat

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