The Alphabetical Adventures of Amin

    By Mohammed Maaz

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    18 Apr, 2024

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    Amin, a bright-eyed and curious boy, was sitting in his room, surrounded by his favorite books and toys. His mind was always buzzing with questions.

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    Today, Amin decided to embark on an alphabetical journey through the teachings of Islam, starting with the letter 'A' for Allah, the one and only God.

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    'B' is for Bismillah, the phrase Amin would say before starting anything new. 'C' for Charity, which is a central part of Islam.

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    Moving forward, 'D' is for Dua, the personal prayers made to Allah. 'E' for Eid, the joyous festival celebrated by Muslims around the world.

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    'F' is for Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. 'G' for the Generosity taught in Islam. 'H' for Hajj, the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.

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    Amin was enthusiastic as he continued his journey. 'I' for Islam, his religion. 'J' for Jannah, the paradise promised to the righteous.

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    'K' for Kaaba, the holy site in Mecca. 'L' for Love that Islam encourages towards all. 'M' for Muhammad, the last prophet of Islam.

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    'N' for Neighbors, whom Islam teaches to respect. 'O' for the Oneness of God. 'P' for Prayer, the daily ritual of Muslims.

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    Amin was now nearing the end of his journey. 'Q' for Quran, the holy book of Islam. 'R' for Ramadan, the month of fasting.

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    'S' for Salam, the greeting of peace. 'T' for Taqwa, piety and consciousness of Allah. 'U' for Ummah, the global Muslim community.

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    'V' for Virtue, the moral excellence promoted by Islam. 'W' for Worship, the acts of devotion to Allah. 'X' for eXcellence in character.

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    Finally, 'Y' for Yearning for knowledge. 'Z' for Zakat, the obligatory charity. Amin closed his book with a smile, feeling enlightened and connected to his faith.

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