Attempt the Ascent, Free a Slave


Qur'an: Surah 90 Al-Balad (The City)
Nay, I swear by this city... We verily have created man in an atmosphere... But he hath not attempted the Ascent, Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Ascent is! It is to free a slave, And to feed in the day of hunger, An orphan near of kin, Or some poor wretch in misery. And to be of those who believe and exhort one another to perseverance and exhort one another to pity.

And THIS is Islaam.

The word "slave" in Islam does not mean the same thing as the American slave in years past. The word means more like servant, maid, fieldhand, or anyone who does not work for himself. One who relies on his/her employer for food,clothing,shelter, and/or protection. Allah Knows Best.


Islam in Africa.... http://salam.muslimsonline.com/~azahoor/islafrica.htm

Islam in West Africa.... http://salam.muslimsonline.com/~azahoor/wafrica.htm



"Speak the Truth, there are too many people lying to us, for us to be lying to each other"-Me