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Communism: Communism is an ideological and a social political movement.

Its aim
is to set up a communist society. This society would be based on the common
ownership of the means of production and would lack social classes, money, and
a state. According to communist writers and thinkers, the goal of communism is to
create a stateless, classless society. Communist thinkers believe this can happen if
the people take away the power of the bourgeoisie (the ruling class, who own the
means of production) and establish worker control of the means of production.
Communism is not anti-individualist. However, it does say that decisions should be
good for the population as a whole, instead of just being good for one or two people.
Since 1992, there have been five nations remaining governed officially by communist
ideologies. Four of these follow different form of Marxism
Leninism - Vietnam, China, Cuba and Laos. The fifth, North Korea, now officially
follows Juche communism, but also called itself Marxist-Leninist before 1991. Many
other nations abandoned Marxism around that time since it had led them to mass
poverty and bloody conflict rather than the ideal society. The colour red is
a symbol of communism around the world. A red five-pointed star sometimes also
stands for communism. The hammer and sickle is a well-known symbol of
communism. It was on the flags of many communist countries (see top of article).
Some communists also like to use pictures of famous communists from history, such
as Marx, Lenin, and Mao Zedong, as symbols of the whole philosophy of
communism. A song called The Internationale was the international song of
communism. It has the same music everywhere, but the words to the song are
translated into many languages. The Russian version was the national anthem of the
Soviet Union from 1922 until 1944. The sickle in the Soviet Union's flag shows the
struggle of the worker. The hammer in the flag represents the struggle for the
workers. Both of them crossing shows their support for each other.

Socialism: Socialism is an economic system where the ways of making a living


(factories, offices, etc.) are owned by a society as a whole, meaning the value made
belongs to everyone in that society, instead of a group of private owners. People
who agree with this type of system are called socialists. There are two ways socialists
think of the way society can own the means of making wealth: either
the state (government of the country) is used or worker-owned cooperatives are
used. Another important belief is that management and sharing are supposed to be
based on public interests. Socialists believe that everything in society is made by the
cooperative efforts of the people/citizens. There are many kinds of socialism, so not
one definition can apply to all of them; however, in all types, the workers own the
means of production. The major differences between the different varieties are the
role of the free market or planning, how the means of production are controlled, the
role of management of workers and the government's role in the economy. In some
major societies whose governments have called themselves socialist, corruption, and
lack of incentive for workers to produce, have reduced production and the average
standard of living. Similar kinds of corruption have had other negative effects on
societies considered Capitalist. However, in many of the societies of Western Europe
which have adopted progress toward democratic socialism, productivity, standards
of living, incentives, and markers of personal happiness and security are very high.

Secularism: Secularism, also called Secularity, is the idea of something being not


religious or not connected to a church. An example of this is the government, which
is independent of any religion in many states. In some countries, such
as Pakistan, Iran or Saudi Arabia, there is a state religion. In that case, the
government follows the state religion. In contrast, India and United
States had founding fathers who made a law that religion and government should
stay separate. In a theocracy the priests of religion are the rulers of the country. The
term "secularism" was first used by the British writer George Jacob Holyoake in
1851. Holyoake invented the term secularism to describe his views of promoting a
social order separate from religion, without actively dismissing or criticizing religious
belief. An agnostic himself, Holyoake argued that "Secularism is not an argument
against Christianity, it is one independent of it. It does not question the pretensions
of Christianity; it advances others. Secularism does not say there is no light or
guidance elsewhere, but maintains that there is light and guidance in secular truth,
whose conditions and sanctions exist independently, and act forever. Secular
knowledge is manifestly that kind of knowledge which is founded in this life, which
relates to the conduct of this life, conduces to the welfare of this life, and is capable
of being tested by the experience of this life.
Capitalism: Capitalism is an economic system. In it the government plays a secondary
role. People and companies make most of the decisions, and own most of
the property. Goods are usually made by companies and sold for profit. The means
of production are largely or entirely privately owned (by individuals or companies)
and operated for profit. Most property, for example, is owned by people or
companies, not by the government. Capitalism has a more or less free
market economy, which means that prices move up or down according to the
availability of the products. People buy and sell things according to their
own judgment. In most countries there is some regulation (trade laws) and some
planning done by the government. They are sometimes called "mixed economies" to
indicate this. Some people disagree on whether capitalism is a good idea, or how
much of capitalism is a good idea. The word comes from "capital", meaning
something of value. This can be money ("financial capital") or any other goods that
can be traded. The word "capital" originally comes from the Latin word "caput",
meaning "head." It was used to mean how many "head" of cattle a rich person
owned, in days long ago when cattle were used as money. In fact, the words "capital"
and "cattle" both come from "caput". The philosopher Adam Smith's book, The
Wealth of Nations, was an important book that developed the ideas of capitalism
and the free market. The word "capitalism" was not used until the 19th century. The
greatest invention of capitalism is often said to be the joint stock company. A joint-
stock company is a business where different stocks can be bought and owned
by shareholders. Each shareholder owns company stock in proportion to the number
of their shares.

Faith Of Trinity: The word "Trinity" comes from Latin "Trinitas", meaning "the


number three". In the Christian religion, the Trinity is an idea used to explain that
three different persons are called God in the Bible: God the Father, God the Son, and
God the Holy Spirit (who is sometimes called the Holy Ghost). Trinity states that
these three all form the same God. The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church
describes the Trinity as "the central dogma of Christian theology". Before the idea
was made dogma, at the First Council of Nicaea, there were also other ideas on how
to solve the problem. These included:

 God adopted Jesus during baptism (known as Adoptionism)


 Jesus was all God, and only appeared to be human (Docetism)
 The three lived together like a family (Tritheism)

Summary Of Surah E Kausar: Surah Kausar sums up the doctrine of spiritual riches
through devotion and sacrifice. This Surah is foremost directly addressed to Prophet
Muhammad (SAW) and through him to the rest of the Muslims. It is the 108th and
the shortest of the Quran, composed of only 3 verses. This is one of the most popular
surahs due to the fact that there is hardly a Muslim who has not memorized it. Even
though it is a short surah, its meaning and message is of monumental importance and
hope. This Surah was revealed in an especially difficult time in the life of Prophet
Muhammad (SAW), for it was the time the enemies of the prophet used to call him
Abtar which mean the one cut off due to the fact that both of his male children from
Hazrat Khadija (RA) had passed away. This was also the time when the Muslims were
few in numbers and weak compared to the enemies of Islam. This surah is related to
death of Hazrat kasim and Hazrat Abdullah who died at  Mecca and infidels had
joyfully expressed that the prophets were cut off and  that with  his death, he would
be completely forgotten. They also alleged that the  Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had
caused a cleavage among the Qureysh, and except for  a negligible few, all qureysh
had ranged against him. They also said that the  new faith was inauspicious for the
Prophet and it would not benefit him. Allah  revealed this Surah to counteract their
monstrous propaganda. Following is the brief summary of Surah E Kausar:

‫إِنَّآ أَ ْعطَ ْينَـكَ ْال َكوْ ثَ َر‬

“ Verily, We have granted you Al-Kauthar.”

Al-Bukhari recorded from Sa`eed bin Jubayr that Ibn `Abbas said about Al-Kauthar, “It
is the good which Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala gave to him (the Prophet).” Abu Bishr
said, “I said to Sa`eed bin Jubayr, `Verily, people are claiming that it is a river in
Paradise.'” Sa`eed replied, ‘The river which is in Paradise is part of the goodness
which Allah gave him.'” Al-Bukhari also recorded from Sa`eed bin Jubayr that Ibn
`Abbas said, “Al-Kauthar is the abundant goodness.” This explanation includes the
river and other things as well. Because the word Al-Kauthar comes from the
word kathrah (abundance) and it (Al-Kauthar) linguistically means an abundance of
goodness, spiritual benefits, and blessings. So from this goodness is the river (in
Paradise).
The enemies of Rasoolullah salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam thought that Muhammad had
been completely ruined; he had been cut off from his community, his trade was
ruined, and his male children who could carry on his name were dead. The message
that he was preaching was accepted by only a handful of the people. He was helpless
and powerless and he was facing failure and disappointment. His enemies would
rejoice thinking there would be no one to remember him after he has gone. When
Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala said, “Verily, We have granted you Al-Kauthar,” it
indicates that your foolish opponents think that you are ruined and deprived of the
good things that you enjoyed before Prophethood. But the fact is that We have
favored you with unbounded good and countless deeds. This included the matchless
moral qualities of the Prophet, the Prophethood, the Quran and his knowledge and
wisdom. His message spread throughout the world and alhumdulillah still continues
to reach far and wide. Prophet’s preaching became the standard-bearer of Truth in
the world. His teachings raised a noble and virtuous society when people were
surrounded by indecency and corruption. His name, long after he has gone, still
remains alive despite Quraysh’s assumption that because he does not have any male
children there would be no one to take his name in years to come. These are the
blessings that we witness today regarding how Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala blessed His
Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam in the world. He will bless him even more in the
Hereafter, as we study in miscellaneous ahadeeth. Imam Ahmad recorded from Ibn
`Umar that the Messenger of Allah said, “Al-Kawthar is a river in Paradise whose
banks are of gold and it runs over pearls. Its water is whiter than milk and sweeter
than honey.” This hadeeth was recorded in this manner by At-Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah,
Ibn Abi Hatim and Ibn Jarir.

Ayah 2

Then Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says in ayah 2,

ْ‫ص ِّل لِ َربِّكَ َوا ْن َحر‬


َ َ‫ف‬

“Therefore turn in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice.”

meaning, just as We have given you the abundant goodness in this life and the
Hereafter then make your obligatory and optional prayer, and your sacrifice (of
animals) solely and sincerely for your Lord. Worship Him alone and do not associate
any partner with him. And sacrifice pronouncing His Name alone, without ascribing
any partner to Him. This command was given during the time when the pagans of
Arabia worshiped their self-created gods and offered sacrifices at their shrine.
Therefore, the intention of the Command is contrary to the polytheistic practice, you
should remain steadfast to your creed: your prayer is only for Allah and your sacrifice
also is for Him alone.

Ayah 3

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala ends this Surah by saying,

‫إِ َّن َشانِئَكَ هُ َو االٌّ ْبتَ ُر‬

“For he who hates you, he will be cut off.”

meaning, indeed he who hates you, O Muhammad, and he hates what you have
come with of guidance, truth, clear proof and manifest light, he is the most cut off,
meanest, lowliest person who will not be remembered. Ibn `Abbas, Mujahid, Sa`eed
bin Jubayr and Qatadah all said, “This Ayah was revealed about Al-`As bin Wa’il.
Whenever the Messenger of Allah would be mentioned (in his presence) he would
say, `Leave him, for indeed he is a man who is cut off having no descendants. So
when he dies he will not be remembered.’ Therefore, Allah subhanahu wa
ta’ala revealed this Surah.” Shamir bin `Atiyyah said, “This Surah was revealed
concerning `Uqbah bin Abi Mu`ayt.” Ibn `Abbas and `Ikrimah have both said, “This
Surah was revealed about Ka`b bin Al-Ashraf and a group of the disbelievers of the
Quraysh.” Al-Bazzar recorded that Ibn `Abbas said, “Ka`b bin Al-Ashraf came to
Makkah and the Quraysh said to him, `You are the leader of them (the people). What
do you think about this worthless man who is cut off from his people? He claims that
he is better than us while we are the people of the place of pilgrimage, the people of
custodianship (of the Ka`abah), and the people who supply water to the pilgrims.’ He
replied, `You all are better than him.’ So Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala revealed,

Summary Of Surah E Al-Mumtahanah: Sūrat al-Mumtaḥanah (Arabic: ‫سورة الممتحنة‬,


translated "She That Is To Be Examined", "Examining Her") is the 60th chapter (sura)
of the Quran, a Medinan sura with 13 verses. According to the Islamic tradition, Al-
Mumtahanah is a Medinan sura, that is a chapter that is revealed after Muhammad's
hijra to Medina. According to The Study Quran, the revelation likely took place at
some point after the 6th year after the hijra (AH) or 628 CE. According to some
commentators, the first verse was revealed during the conquest of Mecca in 8 AH
(January 630 CE). The first verse warns Muslims not to make alliance with the
enemies of God. Verses 4—6 provide Abraham as a model for this, as he distanced
himself from the pagans of his own tribe, including his own father. Verses 7 to 9
declares a possibility that Muslims and their erstwhile enemy might have better
relations ("It may be that God will forge affection between you and those of them
with whom you are in enmity") if the former enemy stops fighting the Muslims.
These verses provide basis for the relations of Muslims and non-Muslims according
to the Quran: the basic relation is peace unless the Muslims are attacked, or when
war is justified to stop injustice or protect the religion. The next following verses (10–
12) address some matters of Islamic law. They declare marriages between Muslims
and polytheists are no longer valid, and instruct Muslims on how to resolve the
question of mahr when dissolving such marriages. The status of inter-religious
marriages was very relevant at the time of the revelation of these verses, a time
when multiple women from Mecca converted to Islam while their husbands did not,
or vice versa. The chapter name al-Mumtahanah means "She Who Is To Be
Examined". Quranic commentators Mahmud al-Alusi (d. 1854) and Abu 'Abdullah Al-
Qurtubi (d. 1273) mentioned that this refers to Umm Kulthum bint Uqbah who was
the subject of several of its verses. The chapter is also called al-Imtihan ("The
Examining"): according to Al-Qurtubi, this is because the chapter examines the fault
of mankind. It is also called al-Mawaddah ("The Affection"), because the first verse
includes the phrase "you offer them affection", and the seventh includes "God will
forge affection", and because affection of the Muslims is one of the themes in the
chapter.

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