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Thursday, 28 July 2011 11:16

Ramadan: The God of the Marginalized

Written by Adam Ericksen

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Adam discusses the importance of Ramadan. Ramadan critiques the popular misunderstanding that the God of Islam is a God of power, might, and conquest. Ramadan claims that the God of Islam is the God who cares about the poor, hungry, and marginalized of culture. Muhammad critiqued the pre-Islamic Arabian view that Fate was in control of life. The Jahaliyya, or Age of Ignorance, believe fate controlled who was rich and powerful and who was poor and marginalized. There was little incentive for the rich to care for the poor. Muhammad challenged this view, and fasting during the month of Ramadan forces Muslims to identify with and care for the poor, weak, and hungry.

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  • Comment Link Adam Ericksen Monday, 08 August 2011 10:17 posted by Adam Ericksen

    Hi Tim,

    Thanks for viewing and thanks for the comment!

    Peace,
    Adam

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  • Comment Link Tim Tuesday, 02 August 2011 08:29 posted by Tim

    Thanks for the post on Ramadan. Quick, to the point, an overall good snap shot on the heart of the message.

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