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Mosque of Jesus, Son of Mary
"Be thankful to Allah: whoever gives thanks benefits his own soul." (Surah Luqman; Holy Qur'an, 31:12) Let us express gratitude and appreciation for life's blessings as we celebrate interfaith harmony in Syracuse. A unifying concept in many faith traditions is the practice of gratitude. Being grateful for our good health, status, wealth and abilities is essential to the tenets of people of faith. Even when life is not perfect and we are met with challenges, it is the 'attitude of gratitude' that allows us to regain a sense of purpose and happiness. Muslims practice
shukr
or gratefulness daily by saying
Alhamdulillah
...all praises and thanks to you Allah.
The week's articles are written by members of the Mosque of Jesus, Son of Mary (Masjid Isa Ibn Maryam). The Mosque continues the traditions of prayer and worship that have enriched the community through their building for generations.