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Every Muslim bears witness five times a day that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muḥammad ( ﷺ )is His Messenger. This testimony, the shahādah, is the foundation of our faith. Yet the Qur’an calls us to another testimony, one that extends beyond our words and encompasses our entire lives. Allah (SWT) commands:
“O you who believe! Be steadfast upholders of justice as witnesses
for Allah…” (al-Nisa’, 4:135)

[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.