We live in a world that often teaches us to judge things by what we can see. The clothes someone wears, the way they speak, the environment they come from, their job, and even their physical appearance can sometimes become the basis on which we decide whether they are good or bad. Without realizing it, we often draw conclusions simply from what appears before our eyes. Someone who dresses simply, has an untidy appearance, lives a modest life, or does not seem to fit our idea of a religious person may easily be looked down upon. We may assume that such a person is uneducated, immoral, or far from God. Yet, the truth is that we never truly know what lies within another person's heart. Perhaps the person with the simple and unpolished appearance has a very gentle heart. Perhaps they do not like hurting others, taking what belongs to someone else, or interfering with anyone's life. Perhaps when they see someone else succeed, they are able to feel happy and grateful rather than jeal...
Elmaskun Qur’an Learning Center (TPQ Elmaskun) Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Alhamdulillah, during every Qur’an study session, the children at Elmaskun Qur’an Learning Center (TPQ Elmaskun) continue to learn how to read and love the Qur’an. As adults, we certainly want to teach them not only how to read the Qur’an, but also how to respect, honor, and properly care for the Qur’an. However, because the children are still young and learning about proper manners, sometimes they unintentionally place the Qur’an on the floor. Although we regularly remind them, they are still children, and sometimes they simply forget. For this reason, we are trying to find a simple solution. We plan to provide small plastic tables for the children to use during their Qur’an lessons, so that the Qur’an does not have to be placed directly on the floor. Unfortunately, due to our limited funds, we are not yet able to provide enough small tables for all the children. Therefore, with humility, we are op...