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“Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of Calamity.” Tirmidhi
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Allah (SWT) sets before us a profound spiritual progression in the Qur’an. He says: “There is no blame upon those who believe and do righteous deeds for what they have consumed, so long as they have taqwā and believe and do righteous deeds, then have taqwā and believe, then have taqwā and excel (iḥsān). And Allah loves the doers of excellence.” [al-Mā’idah,5:93]This āyah is not merely addressing a legal matter; it is mapping the inner ascent of the believer. It indicates that faith unfolds in stages, deepening through taqwā until it reaches the station of iḥsān.
[Lansing, Michigan, May 31, 2026] — Imam Mustapha Elturk, Ameer of the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) and a Co-chair of the Imams Council of Michigan, joined a group of IONA members and dozens of faith leaders, clergy, and community advocates from across Michigan in an Interfaith Prayer Walk in support of immigrants and refugees. The event was organized by Michigan Network Advocates. The gathering brought together members of diverse faith traditions to pray, reflect, and advocate for the dignity, safety, and humane treatment of immigrants and refugees. Speakers drew from their sacred scriptures and faith teachings to emphasize the shared religious obligation to welcome the stranger, protect the vulnerable, and uphold human dignity.
At the heart of the believer’s relationship with Allah lies a profound truth expressed in the central āyah of The Qur’an: “You alone do we worship, and You alone do we ask for help.” [al-Fātiḥah, 1:4]
This āyah summarizes the essence of spiritual life. Humanity was created to worship Allah, yet true worship cannot be fulfilled through human strength alone. Every act of obedience, sincerity, gratitude, and remembrance requires divine assistance. Spiritual success, therefore, is not merely the result of effort; it is the fruit of Allah’s guidance and aid granted to hearts that seek Him sincerely.