بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - رَمَضَان الْمُعَظَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Fajr
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Asr
04:45 PM
Maghrib
06:13 PM
Isha
08:15 PM
Jumu'ah
01:00 PM
Jihad
الجهاد
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Jihad literally means "Struggle" or "Striving" in the path of Allah. It is often misunderstood. The "Greater Jihad" is the internal struggle against one’s own ego and desires (Jihad al-Nafs). The "Lesser Jihad" refers to the physical struggle or defense against oppression and injustice. Jihad is governed by strict ethical rules in the Shariah, including prohibitions against harming civilians, trees, or places of worship. Its goal is the establishment of justice, not conversion.
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