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SUMMARY: Islam teaches the believer that life's temporality makes it important to live consciously and worthily, in order to prepare for our ultimate account when we meet Allah.

SUMMARY: What the life and patience under hardship of Prophet Muhammad, may Allah send peace and blessings upon him, teaches us about dealing with the loss of our loved ones.

SUMMARY: A reminder on the importance of attending funerals for Muslims.

SUMMARY: The people of Gaza, who have endured horrific trials, can draw from the suffering endured by the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah send peace and blessings upon him, and his response.

SUMMARY: The genocide and famine in Gaza can bring feelings of hopelessness. In this climate it is important to teach our children the supplications and prayers that can help navigate the tragedy by relying upon Allah.

SUMMARY: Muslims in the West can respond to the horrific genocide and famine in Gaza with faith and reliance in Allah, advocacy and activism, and emulation of those who have supported the oppressed in the past.

SUMMARY: The perseverance, courage and determination of Islam's first martyr, the socially disadvantaged but characterful Sumayyah bint Harith, is a powerful example to Muslims today and especially to mothers raising upright families.