Pathway to Paradise — Page 78
78 in the United States are from Pakistan, and many of them do not speak English well. Although they may not be able to verbally communicate with you very well, be assured that in their hearts they regard you as their Muslim sister. So greet them warmly at La jna meetings and you will find that cultural and language barriers gradually melt away. Be aware also that some social customs you encounter are cultural and not religious. The Holy Qur’an and Hadith clearly define Islamic law, so it is not essential to sl avishly follow someone else’s culture. Another aspect of sisterhood in Islam is the spiritual relationship between you and your sisters in Faith. This is dependant on sharing duties that promote the cause of Islam. These include acquiring, practicing and teaching moral and spiritual knowledge. Some tried and tested suggestions for enhancing sisterly relations are: 1. Remembering Allah much throughout the day. 2. Paying attention to the five daily prayers, memorizing them in Arabic and with translation, reading and understanding the Holy Qur’an, memorizing and practicing hadith. 3. Studying about Islam with your sisters in faith. 4. Attending regularly the Jamaat meetings and volunteering your services for Islam. 5. Paying Jamaat dues, making donations to the needy. 6. Praying with and for your sisters that misunderstandings and cultural differences be