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8. The Umma: A Shared Identity

Islam is a religion that emphasizes unity and brotherhood among its followers. The concept of Umma, which means community in Arabic, is an integral part of Islamic teachings. It refers to the global community of Muslims who share a common bond of faith, values, and goals.

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8. The Umma: A Shared Identity

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  1. SecrettoInnerPeace! Tensionsandworriesseemtobeanessentialpartofour lives. Strained finances, ill-health, failure in studies, fiasco in business ventures, fatal accidents, kidnappings, house burglaries,tragicdeaths,handicappedchildren,unfulfilled desires, feeling of deprivation …and the list goes on. It becomesverydifficultattimestocopewiththese sufferingsinlife.Andthentroublesseldomcomesingly. Theycomeinclustersandthencontinuetocome. Relentlessandruthlesstheybecomeasaresult www.ummaindia.com

  2. Theconsequencemoreoftenthannotisfrustrationanddepression. Innerpeaceandmentalcalmarelost.Theagonyoflifestaresusinthe eye.Howcanwetacklesuchascenario? BesidesastrongrelationshipwithGod,athreeprongedstrategymay helpuswininnerpeace:

  3. 1.Letusalwayskeepatrackofourblessings.ThefavoursofGodoneach of us are numerous – in fact limitless. A list of these blessings will easily outnumberthetroubleswe maybefacing.Wetendtolosesightofthem andtakethemforgrantedselfsufficiency.Soitisrecommendedthat we continue to count our blessings every day of mindfulness. The best practicespiritualitywhilesittingidleistorehearseandreviewwhatwe haveselfawareness.Thiswillgiveusthestrengthandresiliencetofight themiseriesoflife.Aboveall,itwillblessuswiththatinnercalmso missinginourlivestoday. www.ummaindia.com

  4. 2. Let us set before ourselves a mission in life. If we have an objectiveinlifeandgoallouttowardsachievingit,worriesand sufferingwillnotbotherusasmuch–Simplybecausewewill havelittletimeforthem.Apersonwhoisfocusedonacauseis sodeeplyinvolvedinrealizinghismissionthatworrieshemay have–butseldomwilltheygetthebetterofhimsustainable living.Hiscommitmentanddevotiontoacausewillcontribute tohisinnerpeaceandenlightenment. ubheading www.ummaindia.com

  5. 3. Let us start sharing the five pillars of islam woes of people around us by reaching out to them and helping them as much as we canintheirdifficultiesandworries.Knowingaboutthegriefof otherslessensourowngriefinhadith.Itgivessolacetothemind that we are better off than so many. Lending a hand to others makes us contributing individuals to the society and makes us lookatlifeinapositivewayandmindfulness.Insteadofbrooding onwhatwe donothave,we shouldseewhatothersdonothave. ThiswillmakeusthankfultoGodandgiveusmentalpeace. Thesethenarethreetherapiesthatarethekeytoinnerpeace. Summingup: Thefirstofthesecanbecalled:GratitudeTherapy. Thesecondcanbecalled: Mission Therapy Thethirdcanbecalled:Reaching-OutTherapy www.ummaindia.com

  6. In conclusion, the concept of Ummah is an essential element of Islamicfaithandpractice,anditreflectstheidealsofbrotherhood, unity,andcompassion.However,itsmeaningandapplicationhave been contested throughout Islamic history, and its realization in practiceremainsachallengeforMuslimsaroundtheworld. ummaindia01@gmail.com +918448655410 www.ummaindia.com

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