Discrimination against Muslims in employment, whether in the public or private sector, represents a growing problem faced by this group in many countries, including India. Despite constitutions and laws affirming equality and non-discrimination, Muslims often face significant obstacles that prevent them from obtaining equal job opportunities. This discrimination is evident through lower employment rates, ignored applications submitted by Muslims, and social and religious biases that affect their ability to achieve professional success.

This article highlights the discrimination against Muslims in jobs, examines its causes and effects, and suggests practical solutions to address it.

Recent research conducted by LedBy, a non-profit leadership incubator for Muslim women in India, reveals serious obstacles faced by Muslim women in the labor market. For the purpose of the study, two equally qualified resumes were created, one for a fictional Muslim woman named Habiba Ali and the other for a fictional Hindu woman named Priyanka Sharma. Neither profile contained a photo. Over ten months, 1,000 job applications were submitted from each profile to 1,000 online job sites such as LinkedIn and Naukri.

Out of the 1,000 applications submitted, Priyanka received 208 positive responses, while Habiba received only 103. Despite having similar qualifications, Habiba received less favorable results. Both women received 88 positive responses from the same institutions, but Priyanka received 120 unique responses from different institutions, while Habiba received only 15. Habiba rarely received follow-up calls, whereas a large proportion of Priyanka’s responses were in the form of follow-up calls. Recruiters proactively reached out to Priyanka on her online profile, while Habiba received only one positive response from recruiters who found her profile online, compared to Priyanka's 15.

Supporters of "Hindutva" and their allies in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in India have called for an economic boycott of Muslim vendors, daily laborers, craftsmen, and other service providers. LedBy's research confirms that this anti-Muslim sentiment has extended into the private sector, where recruiters believe that Muslim women are less capable of performing jobs for which they are fully qualified.

Discrimination in Government Employment

Although the Indian Constitution, for example, guarantees equality before the law and prohibits discrimination based on religion or race, the reality is different. Muslims increasingly find themselves marginalized in many government jobs and are indirectly excluded due to arbitrary eligibility criteria, a lack of support networks, and ingrained societal biases.

Statistics indicate alarmingly low representation of Muslims in government jobs, both at higher levels and even in lower grades. Studies reveal that the percentage of Muslim employees in government departments does not correspond to their population proportion. Muslims are often rejected for employment due to their religious background, despite being qualified. This discrimination is not only a result of institutional policies but also of negative attitudes toward Muslims in the wider society.

Impact of Government Policies

Under governments promoting Hindu nationalist policies, such as the BJP in India, Muslims have been further marginalized in government hiring processes. Policies targeting Muslims, like "security vetting," increase discrimination. Additionally, public calls from some sectors for boycotts of Muslim workers in specific industries make it even harder for them to secure jobs.

Discrimination in the Private Sector

Numerous studies show that discrimination against Muslims in hiring is not limited to the public sector but also exists in the private sector. A study by LedBy in India revealed that Muslim women face significant discrimination in the labor market. For example, Muslims receive half the number of positive responses compared to their Hindu counterparts when applying for the same jobs with equal qualifications.

Muslims are often excluded from employment based on their names or physical appearance, such as wearing a hijab or beard. These factors are used as unofficial criteria for rejecting applicants, with the assumption that Muslims are less capable of adapting to corporate culture or that hiring them may negatively impact the company’s public image.

Causes of Discrimination Against Muslims in Employment

• Islamophobia and Social Biases:
  The rise of Islamophobia in many societies contributes significantly to discrimination against Muslims in employment. Negative perceptions of Muslims, such as being less loyal to the state or more associated with violence and extremism, affect their job prospects. These biases influence hiring decisions, both in the public and private sectors.
• Rising Nationalism and Discriminatory Policies:
  In governments seeking to promote the dominant religious identity, policies are directed in ways that increase discrimination against Muslims. For example, calls for boycotting Muslim-owned businesses or questioning their national loyalty lead to their indirect exclusion from the market.
• Lack of Support Networks and Equality:
  Muslims often lack professional support networks that can help them access job opportunities. Many jobs rely on personal relationships and social networks, which may be unavailable or weak in Muslim communities. Additionally, policies aimed at promoting diversity and equality do not always fully include religious minorities.

Discrimination against Muslims in employment is a major challenge that needs to be addressed urgently and decisively. Through strengthening laws, raising awareness, and adopting inclusive hiring policies, a more just and diverse work environment can be achieved, providing equal opportunities for growth and success for everyone.

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Satanic tricks and diabolical schemes are promoted by the hypocrites and fall into the traps of the heedless, but the believers recognize them. They neither respond to them nor get caught in their snares. These are the methods of adorning falsehood, which lead to the distortion of facts, the multiplication of obstacles, and the worsening of calamities. So, what are these methods?

1. Claiming to intend goodness and reform:

Satan invented this method when he whispered to Adam and his wife, saying:
"O Adam, shall I direct you to the tree of eternity and possession that will not deteriorate?" (Surah Taha, 120), al-Tabari explained: Satan whispered to Adam, saying: Shall I guide you to a tree, that if you eat from it, you will live forever and possess a kingdom that will never end. And he said to him: If you eat from it, you will become a king like Allah or you will be among the immortals, and you will never die.⁽¹⁾ He claimed to want good for Adam and his wife and whispered to them to do what he desired, so they could reach the so-called "good."

This is the way of the devils and those who follow them among tyrants and hypocrites. Pharaoh, for example, when he wanted to entice his people to follow him, claimed he only sought their good and reform. Allah said: "Pharaoh said: I do not show you except what I see, and I do not guide you except to the way of right conduct." (Surah Ghafir, 29).
Similarly, the hypocrites corrupt the earth and try to make their ways seem appealing to people, claiming they are reformers, not corrupters. Allah says:
"And when it is said to them, 'Do not cause corruption on the earth,' they say, 'We are only reformers.' Unquestionably, it is they who are the corrupters, but they perceive [it] not." (Surah Al-Baqarah, 11-12).

2. Donning the cloak of advice:

Another method by which devils adorn falsehood is by pretending to offer advice, as if they want nothing for themselves but to guide others for their own benefit. Allah warned us about this, showing us that it is the way of Satan. Allah says: "But Satan whispered to them to make apparent to them that which was concealed from them of their private parts. He said, 'Your Lord did not forbid you this tree except that you become angels or become of the immortal.' And he swore [by Allah]  to them, 'Indeed, I am to you from among the sincere advisors.' So he made them fall, through deception. And when they tasted of the tree, their private parts became apparent to them, and they began to fasten together over themselves from the leaves of Paradise. And their Lord called to them, 'Did I not forbid you from that tree and tell you that Satan is to you a clear enemy?'" (Surah Al-A'raf, 20-22).

3. Deceiving people with false oaths:

In the previous verses, Allah explained that Satan swore to Adam and his wife, meaning he falsely took oaths to make his advice seem sincere. This is a method used by the devils and their hypocritical followers—taking false oaths. Hypocrites are keen to swear by Allah that they only seek reform, but they are liars in this.

The Quran has exposed this behavior in several places. Allah says:
"So how [will it be] when disaster strikes them because of what their hands have put forth and then they come to you swearing by Allah, 'We intended nothing but good conduct and accommodation.'" (Surah An-Nisa, 62), and He also said: "And [there are] those [hypocrites] who took a mosque as harm, disbelief, and division among the believers and as a station for whoever had warred against Allah and His Messenger before. And they will surely swear, 'We intended only the best.' And Allah testifies that indeed they are liars." (Surah At-Tawbah, 107).

4. Pretending to be with the believers:

Devils and their hypocritical followers always try to appear as though they are siding with the people, standing by them in times of calamity, just to make it easier for them to lead them astray. This devilish behavior is seen in what the Quran narrates about Satan: "And [remember] when Satan made their deeds pleasing to them and said, 'No one can overcome you today from among the people, and indeed, I am your protector.' But when the two armies sighted each other, he turned on his heels and said, 'Indeed, I am dissociated from you. Indeed, I see what you do not see; indeed, I fear Allah. And Allah is severe in penalty.'" (Surah Al-Anfal, 48). Satan pretended to stand by those who followed him, but in reality, he deceived them.

Similarly, hypocrites also pretend to be with the believers, but they hide their true intentions. Allah says: "And of the people are some who say, 'We believe in Allah and the Last Day,' but they are not believers. They [think to] deceive Allah and those who believe, but they deceive not except themselves and perceive [it] not." (Surah Al-Baqarah, 8-9), and He also said: "And when they meet those who believe, they say, “We believe”; but when they are alone with their evil ones, they say, “Indeed, we are with you; we were only mockers.'" (Surah Al-Baqarah, 14), and: "Those who await [and watch] you. Then if you gain a victory from Allah, they say, 'Were we not with you?' But if the disbelievers have a success, they say [to them], 'Did we not gain the advantage over you, but we protected you from the believers?' Allah will judge between [all of] you on the Day of Resurrection. And never will Allah give the disbelievers over the believers a way [to overcome them]." (Surah An-Nisa, 141).

5. Claiming to fight corruption and showing concern for people:

Allah has explained that tyrants often deceive people by making false claims of fighting corruption and pretending to care for the people. For example, Pharaoh, when he fought against Prophet Musa (Moses), wanted to win the people's support by making them believe that Musa’s call would lead to corruption, and that opposing Musa was only to prevent this corruption.

Allah says: "And Pharaoh said, 'Let me kill Moses and let him call upon his Lord. Indeed, I fear that he will change your religion or that he will cause corruption in the land.'" (Surah Ghafir, 26), and: "And the eminent among the people of Pharaoh said, 'Will you leave Moses and his people to cause corruption in the land and abandon you and your gods?' [Pharaoh] said, 'We will kill their sons and keep their women alive; and indeed, we are subjugators over them.'" (Surah Al-A'raf, 127), these are tricks and schemes aimed at fighting the truth and adorning falsehood.

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(1) Tafsir al-Tabari (1/526).

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The Islamic nation has been afflicted in recent times with some deviant ideas and destructive calls, such as the call to poverty. Some individuals have worked to spread poverty and justify its existence among Muslims by misinterpreting religious texts and convincing those who followed them that this is the correct Islamic approach. Among those who have led the call to poverty in Islamic lands are those who wish to occupy Islamic countries, preachers who excessively condemn worldly life, and those who seek to appease people by making them accept their current situation ⁽¹⁾. This can be seen in the following points:

First: Those who wish to occupy Islamic countries:

The occupiers have worked to achieve poverty in the lives of Muslims through various means, including:

1. Deliberate promotion of the idea of renunciation of the world as if it means giving it up among Muslims, claiming that this is the correct Islamic approach. This was done through some Orientalists who served the interests of the occupiers, including the Jewish Orientalist Goldziher, who claimed that Islam is dominated by the idea of renouncing the world and abstaining from it, and at the same time, the idea of absolute reliance on Allah and submission prevails ⁽²⁾. He then went on to link piety with asceticism, asserting that a person is not considered pious unless he withdraws from the world and takes nothing from it!

In truth, Islam's view of wealth is not like this. Islam does not see the possession of wealth as a crime, nor the accumulation of riches as disobedience. Wealth is a tool, and like any tool, it can be used to support truth or falsehood. It is the way this tool is used that brings either praise or blame. To simply declare that armament is a vice is absurd. Wealth, in Islam's view, is a great good if it is earned lawfully and spent rightly.

Wealth in Islam is a means that the Muslim should use to achieve his goal, which is to please Allah, but some Orientalists deliberately create lies and spread falsehoods to achieve their purposes and reach their goals.

2. The occupiers also worked to create poverty among Muslims by making worldly desires easily accessible to them, distracting them from great endeavors, enticing them to seek comfort, and making them disinterested in high aspirations. They kept them busy with trivial matters, accustomed them to laziness and passivity, and made them dependent on others to achieve their goals. This ensured that colonial control remained intact, and people continued to depend on the occupier who claimed to bring good and prosperity to the Islamic lands. These ideas remained deeply rooted in the hearts of some Muslims, leading them to abandon work, focus on seeking pleasures, and satisfying desires until the enemy took over the land and Muslims resigned themselves to poverty and humiliation.

Second: Preachers who excessively condemn worldly life:

People's excessive attachment to worldly life and making it their ultimate goal led many preachers to confront this deviation by calling for focus on the Hereafter and using worldly life as a means to achieve happiness rather than an end in itself. This approach is commendable, but some preachers went too far in their treatment, excessively condemning worldly life, urging people to withdraw from it and avoid it out of fear of its dangers. They warned people against loving the world and becoming infatuated with it, continuously highlighting its flaws until people became afraid of it and possessed nothing, suffering from hunger after previously suffering from the excesses of satiety.

These preachers overdid their treatment and exaggerated the remedy, considering the world as an enemy that brings nothing but evil. They justified their actions by pointing to the corrupt use of wealth and the dominance of materialism at the expense of spirituality. However, despite their good intentions, they made a mistake in their approach by over-medicating, leading to the emergence of more severe diseases than the original ailment.

The correct approach is for Muslims to understand the verses and hadiths that condemn worldly life as akin to an insulin injection for a diabetic, introducing an additional substance into the body to compensate for the deficiency in the inactive glands. The meaning here is that if some people have lost their minds and come to believe that this world is the entirety of existence, clinging to this misconception and magnifying life while denying anything beyond it, as stated in the verse, "And they swear by Allah their strongest oaths that Allah will never resurrect one who dies" (An-Nahl: 38), then a powerful and alarming message is needed to remind them that the world they exaggerate and limit themselves to is insignificant compared to the Hereafter, which they must inevitably face.

Islam does not condemn life in order to create generations who are blind to its lights and ignorant of its secrets, but rather condemns it to ensure moderation ⁽³⁾. Therefore, these preachers must identify the source of the disease and select the appropriate medicine and suitable dosages for each individual, so they do not harm where they intended to do good, or commit injustice where they intended justice.

Third: Those who seek to appease people by making them accept their current situation:

Some preachers focused on making poverty appealing to people, convincing them to accept their current situation so they wouldn't resent their lives or question their provisions. They often exaggerated this point, using the Prophet's (PBUH) saying: "Look at those who are lower than you (financially) but do not look at those who are higher than you, lest you belittle the favors Allah conferred upon you." ⁽⁴⁾ In truth, this hadith was not meant to encourage withdrawal from worldly life in all cases but rather to provide a remedy for a specific illness. If a person looks at someone who is above them, it may lead to envy, and the remedy is to look at someone who is below them so that it becomes a reason for gratitude ⁽⁵⁾. If there is no illness—namely, attachment to the world and viewing it as a goal and end—then why insist on taking the medicine?

In addition, trying to appease people by making them accept their current situation and making poverty appealing to them is nothing more than a manifestation of inferiority, a desire to live life in its lowest form. The truth is that this issue is merely about clinging to the remnants of life, even if it is in the lowest depths of misery, filled with thorns and filth! You see all this deeply rooted in the decisions of sick souls, fueled by misguided teachings and erroneous ideas, so that it appears on the tongues as if it were praise and gratitude, but in reality, it is contentment with a life of servitude!

The Qur'an has criticized people for being content with life in any form, saying: "And you will surely find them the most greedy of people for life, even more than those who associate others with Allah. One of them wishes that he could be given a life of a thousand years, but it would not remove him from the punishment that he is given a life that long. And Allah is seeing of what they do" (Al-Baqarah: 96). This verse emphasizes that running away from a wretched life, even to death, is a psychological humiliation that has enveloped much of the Islamic East. The strange thing is that this is done in the name of faith in Allah and submission to destiny. However, experience has taught us that courage in the face of death is a virtue that only appears in living peoples and strong nations. The early Arabs were more eager for death than their enemies were for life, and they were the furthest from being satisfied with a weak life or remaining at peace in its embrace. How far this is from people who now fill their stomachs with whatever they can find on the earth and then not only accept this but also say, "O Allah, make it a lasting blessing, and preserve it from vanishing." ⁽⁶⁾

It is not wrong for a person to pray to Allah to preserve and sustain blessings, but it is wrong to surrender to weakness and laziness. The Qur'an condemned those who were content with a lowly life and lived as weaklings on the earth without seeking a way out of it. Allah says: "Indeed, those whom the angels take in death while wronging themselves, they will say, 'In what [condition] were you?' They will say, 'We were oppressed in the land.' They [the angels] will say, 'Was not the earth of Allah spacious [enough] for you to emigrate therein?' For those, their refuge is Hell - and evil it is as a destination" (An-Nisa: 97). This verse emphasizes that humiliation is a crime, and living life in weakness and submission is a precursor to downfall in the Hereafter. The verse prohibits accepting inferiority and being accustomed to weakness and mandates resistance until the last breath. A Muslim does not accept life in any form and at any price. It must be as he desires, or he will reject it and find something better with his Lord ⁽⁷⁾.

Therefore, it is not appropriate for some preachers to make poverty appealing to people and convince them to accept it based on destiny or reliance on laziness, as this contradicts the Islamic approach and causes weakness and humiliation.

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(1)  "The Call to Poverty: A Critical Study" by Dr. Ramadan Hamida Mohamed, p. 10.

(2) "Alaqida w Alsharia fi El-Islam" by Goldziher, p. 119.

(3) "Kaif Nafham Al-Islam" by Sheikh Muhammad Ghazali, p. 42.

(4) Agreed upon, narrated by Al-Bukhari (6125) and Muslim (2963).

(5) "Fath al-Bari" by Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani, (11/323).

(6) "Islam wa-al-Awda` al-Iqtisadiyah" by Sheikh Muhammad Ghazali, p. 59.

(7) "Qadha'if al-Haqq" by Sheikh Muhammad Ghazali, p. 218.

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A person spends a significant portion of their life searching for happiness and its secrets in the paths of life, in various forms such as wealth, health, success, or children. Yet, in the end, they find themselves chasing after things that have no lasting value or permanence. Wealth may leave its owner for any reason, or the owner may leave it behind upon departing from this life. Health fades with the passing of years, children become occupied with their own lives, repeating the cycle in new generations, and success loses its value over time, leaving only what was done for Allah and in His way.

People chase in many directions while true happiness is right at their fingertips, not far from them. True happiness is only found in a heart connected to Allah, content with Him. A heart that loves for the sake of Allah and hates for the sake of Allah, a heart assured that all its fates are good as long as it is committed to obeying its Lord and maintains a clean heart toward others, thereby ensuring stability on the path to happiness, the path of safety until the Hereafter. This path has five secrets:

1. A Pure Heart:

The Islamic community is built on brotherhood, love, affection, cooperation, and connection among Muslims, free from reasons for resentment, grudges, and heart diseases. The highest level of brotherhood is altruism, and its lowest level is having a pure heart.

Islam has emphasized purifying a Muslim's heart from its diseases and making it the focus of Allah's attention. Allah says: "The Day when there will not benefit [anyone] wealth or children. But only one who comes to Allah with a sound heart." (Surah Ash-Shu'ara, 88-89).

Among the blessings of Allah on the Muslim community is that He made them characterized by solidarity and affection. He says: "And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided. And remember the favor of Allah upon you—when you were enemies, and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers." (Surah Al-Imran, 103).

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also emphasized brotherhood among Muslims: " Do not harbour grudge against one another, nor jealousy, nor enmity; and do not show your backs to one another; and become as fellow brothers and slaves of Allah. It is not lawful for a Muslim to avoid speaking with his brother beyond three days." (Bukhari). When asked about the best of people, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: " Everyone who is pure of heart and sincere in speech." They said: "Sincere in speech, we know what this is, but what is pure of heart?" He said: "It is (the heart) that is pious and pure, with no sin, injustice, rancor or envy in it." (Sunan Ibn Majah).

2. Remembrance of Allah:

The worship of remembrance (Dhikr) is one of the most important and easiest acts of worship, bringing peace to the heart: "Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah hearts are assured." (Surah Ar-Ra’d, 28). It renews faith and causes the servant to be mentioned in the heavens. Allah says: "So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not deny Me." (Surah Al-Baqarah, 152). Allah praises those who remember Him abundantly and promises them a great reward: "And the men who remember Allah often and the women who do so—Allah has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward." (Surah Al-Ahzab, 35).

The Prophet (peace be upon him) described it as one of the best acts of worship: "Shall I not inform you of the best of your actions which are the purest to your Rubb, which exalt you to the high ranks, which are more efficacious than spending gold and silver (in charity), and better for you than you should encounter your enemies whom you will smite their necks and they will smite your necks?" They said: " Certainly." He said: "Remembrance of Allah, the Exalted." (Ahmad and At-Tirmidhi).

3. Love for the Sake of Allah:

One of the sources of happiness is knowing that Allah has chosen you to be among those who will be shaded by His Throne. In the Hadith of the seven whom Allah will shade in His shade on the Day when there is no shade but His, the Prophet (peace be upon him) mentioned: "Two persons who love and meet each other and depart from each other for the sake of Allah." (Bukhari and Muslim). When a Muslim's soul is purified and they hold only good feelings for other Muslims, they attain inner peace and a clear conscience. Allah will call out to those who loved each other for His sake on the Day of Judgment, distinguishing them from other believers. Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "On the Day of Resurrection, Allah, the Exalted, will say: 'Where are those who have mutual love for the sake of My Glory? Today I shall shelter them in My Shade when there will be no shade except Mine'" (Muslim).

Loving for the sake of Allah leaves a sweetness in the heart that only the lover feels. Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "There are three qualities that whoever has them will taste the sweetness of faith: to love Allah and His Messenger more than anything else, to love a slave (of Allah) only for (the sake of) Allah; and to abhor returning to infidelity after Allah has saved him from it as he would abhor to be thrown into the fire (of Hell)." (Bukhari and Muslim).

Every companion on the Day of Judgment will be an enemy to his companion except those whose hearts were purified from every love except the love for Allah. Allah says: "Close friends, that Day, will be enemies to each other, except for the righteous." (Surah Az-Zukhruf, 67).

4. Contentment and Submission to the Decree of Allah:

Contentment is one of the most important acts of worship of the heart, indicating the servant's love for their Lord, their contentment with Him, and their surrender to Him. The driving force behind the believer's heart and actions comes from the words of Allah: "Say, 'Never will we be struck except by what Allah has decreed for us; He is our protector.' And upon Allah let the believers rely." (Surah At-Tawbah, 51). The believer also relies on the understanding of the Hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him) when he said to Abdullah bin Abbas: "O boy! I will instruct you in some matters. Be watchful of Allah (Commandments of Allah), He will preserve you. Safeguard His Rights, He will be ever with you. If you beg, beg of Him Alone; and if you need assistance, supplicate to Allah Alone for help. And remember that if all the people gather to benefit you, they will not be able to benefit you except that which Allah had foreordained (for you); and if all of them gather to do harm to you, they will not be able to afflict you with anything other than that which Allah had pre-destined against you. The pens had been lifted and the ink had dried up." (At-Tirmidhi).

When the driving force is faith, it brings peace to the heart and happiness with all of Allah's gifts, regardless of their apparent form, because the believer trusts Allah.

5. Prayer:

Prayer is a connection between the servant and their Lord, encompassing many acts of worship. It includes remembrance, fasting, pilgrimage, and glorification. No other act of worship combines this amount of worship except prayer. It is the key to success and salvation. Allah says: "Certainly will the believers have succeeded. They who are during their prayer humbly submissive." (Surah Al-Mu’minun, 1-2). He also describes the happy men: "Men whom neither commerce nor sale distracts from the remembrance of Allah and performance of prayer and giving of zakah." (Surah An-Nur, 37).

How could one not be happy when they pray Fajr in congregation or on time for women, knowing they are under Allah's protection and care when they read the Hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him): "When anyone offers the Fajr (dawn) prayer, in congregation, he is in the Protection of Allah. So let not Allah call him to account, withdrawing, in any respect, His Protection. Because, He will get hold of him and throw him down on his face in the Hell-fire." (Muslim). Allah's protection means His promise of care and guardianship.

How could the heart of a believer not be happy when they perform ablution and pray two rak’ahs, knowing they are promised Paradise when they read the Hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him): "Any one performs ablution and performs the ablution perfectly and then offers two rak’ahs of prayers concentrating on them with his heart and face but paradise will necessarily fall to his lot." (Muslim).

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Recently, American activist Tygee Berry announced his conversion to Islam at the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul while participating in a protest against the genocide in Gaza.

Berry appeared in a widely circulated video, where he was seen reciting the Shahada, embracing Islam.

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It is worth noting that Berry is a member of the American "Pink Code" movement, and he and his wife have been actively defending the Palestinian cause for years. The American activist came to Istanbul to participate in the "Freedom Flotilla," which is set to sail soon from Turkey to Gaza in an attempt to break the blockade imposed by the occupation.

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In Algeria, French coach Patrice Beaumelle (46 years old), the coach of the Mouloudia Alger football team, embraced Islam because of Gaza.

The Algerian newspaper "El Bilad" posted a video on the platform "X," showing Beaumelle at the "Jinan El Mabrouk" mosque in Algeria, announcing his conversion to Islam and changing his name to Amir.

In the same video, the sheikh who welcomed Patrice Beaumelle stated that the reason for his conversion was the events in Gaza, which led him to inquire about Islam, eventually leading him to embrace it.

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As the new school year approaches across various educational stages in many Arab countries, families prepare to embark on a new journey of effort and diligence with their children to acquire knowledge, study, and achieve the highest grades in pursuit of a better future.

Given the long summer vacation (3 to 4 months), a child or student needs motivational factors to ensure their psychological, mental, and physical readiness before the school year begins. This can be achieved through the following:

1. Psychological Preparation: Begin by helping children transition away from the habits they developed during the vacation, such as staying up late, using phones and social media for extended periods, and wasting time on leisure activities. These habits should be curbed at least a week or ten days before school starts to improve the student's ability to adjust to the school routine.

2. Engage in Conversations: Educational experts recommend talking with children about the upcoming school year, sparking enthusiasm within them for the new academic stage. Discuss their aspirations for the new year and their plans with classmates and teachers. Encourage them to start communicating with their peers and teachers, perhaps to organize a start-of-year party or plan student activities after the summer.

3. Early Rising: Waking up early is an important and necessary part of preparing the student both mentally and physically for school. Reintroduce family traditions like having breakfast together, engaging in physical exercise, and dedicating an hour to reading to refresh memory and gain new knowledge, which will give the student a sense of confidence as they face a new educational marathon.

4. Academic Preparation: Students should begin familiarizing themselves with the new subjects they will be studying and get a sense of the content. Watching educational videos related to these subjects can be helpful. They might also start taking lessons in a subject they find difficult or in which they need to improve their performance compared to the previous year.

5. Organizing Study Space: Arranging the study area or their personal room, setting up their library, and preparing school supplies, bags, and uniforms can psychologically and mentally prepare the child for the new school year. This can foster a spirit of enthusiasm and happiness, provided that distractions like TV and video games are avoided in the study area.

6. Time Management: Encourage the child to organize their time and create a study schedule that includes time for Quran reading, physical activity, and sufficient sleep, along with a weekly day off to meet relatives and friends, pursue hobbies, or go out for leisure. This refreshes and revitalizes them.

7. Setting Goals: It is important for the student to set a goal or several academic goals, such as being among the top students in their class or school, depending on their abilities, achieving high marks in a particular subject, improving their skills and abilities, participating in school competitions, and striving for the ideal student award. These small or large goals can drive them toward success and achievement.

8. Healthy Eating: Doctors recommend consuming healthy food and ensuring a nutritious breakfast rich in minerals and vitamins, such as eggs, milk, fruits, and fresh vegetables. A healthy breakfast improves cognitive performance, positively impacting school performance. Avoid fatty foods, fast food, and soft drinks as they weaken the immune system and contribute to obesity and diabetes.

9. School Familiarization: It is advisable to take your child to school before the school year begins, especially if they are attending for the first time or transitioning to a new educational stage. Explore the school's features and geographic location with them. If possible, introduce them to their teachers to help them feel confident and supported by you, as well as psychologically comfortable and familiar with the new environment.

10. Open Dialogue: Engage in conversation with your child, ask them about their needs, and let them talk about what they like or dislike about school. Try to understand their needs, listen to their memories from last year, and ask what they plan for the new year. Who are their favorite teachers and why? What activities do they enjoy during school hours? What are their plans for the new year? This approach strengthens their self-confidence and sense of appreciation from those around them.

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