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  The Merits of Islam  

There are many religions so why do Muslims think that Islam is true? Is there any factual basis? 

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 (2) The effects of Islamic worship on the soul of the Muslim include the following:
 

 Prayer keeps the slave in contact with his Lord; if he enters it in a spirit of humiliation and concentration, he will feel tranquil and secure, because he is seeking a "powerful support," which is Allah, may He be glorified and exalted. For this reason, the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad peace be upon him used to say: "Let us find relaxation and joy in prayer." If something distressed him, he would hasten to pray. Everyone who finds himself faced with disaster and trials prayer finds strength, patience and consolation for him because he is reciting the words of his Lord, which cannot be compared to the effect of the words of a created being. If the words of some psychologists can offer a little comfort, what do you think of the words of the One Who created the psychologist?
 

 Now let us look at Zakaat, which is one of the pillars of Islam. Zakaat purifies the soul from stinginess and miserliness, and accustoms people to being generous and helping the poor and needy. It will bring a great reward on the Day of Resurrection, just like other forms of worship. It is not burdensome, like man-made taxes; it is only 25 in every thousand, which the sincere Muslim pays willingly and does not try to evade or wait until someone chases him for it.
 

 Fasting involves refraining from food and sex. It is a form of worship, and a way in which one can feel the hunger of those who are deprived. It is also a reminder of the blessings of the Creator, and it brings rewards beyond measure.
 

 Hajj is the Pilgrimage to the sacred House of Allah, which was built by Ibrahim peace be upon him. By performing Hajj one is obeying the command of Allah and the call to come and meet Muslims from all over the world.  

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