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In Islam, the concept of ______ is sublime and has great merit.
In Islam, the concept of ______ is sublime and has great merit.
du'aa
However, ______ must emanate from the heart and be saturated with sincerity.
However, ______ must emanate from the heart and be saturated with sincerity.
du'aas
Supplication to God should be a ______ spiritual experience.
Supplication to God should be a ______ spiritual experience.
profound
Beautiful electronic du'a calligraphies, stickers or GIFs are used in a ______ manner.
Beautiful electronic du'a calligraphies, stickers or GIFs are used in a ______ manner.
However, are these translated into real ______ of supplication to God?
However, are these translated into real ______ of supplication to God?
Words of supplication should not be reduced to mere ______ proprieties.
Words of supplication should not be reduced to mere ______ proprieties.
The phrase 'polite meaningless words' refers to various formulaic ______ expressions.
The phrase 'polite meaningless words' refers to various formulaic ______ expressions.
In Islam, sincerity and ______ in supplications are important.
In Islam, sincerity and ______ in supplications are important.
There is a difference between merely uttering ______ and truly experiencing spiritual connection in du'aa.
There is a difference between merely uttering ______ and truly experiencing spiritual connection in du'aa.
Social ______ should not overshadow the spiritual significance of acts of worship like du'aa.
Social ______ should not overshadow the spiritual significance of acts of worship like du'aa.
The ______ experience of du'aa is more important than just reciting words.
The ______ experience of du'aa is more important than just reciting words.
Islam emphasizes the ______ of intentions and actions in worship, including du'aa.
Islam emphasizes the ______ of intentions and actions in worship, including du'aa.
Among the usual civil utterances are ‘see you later!’, ‘have a nice day/weekend!’, ‘have a great week ahead!’, ‘enjoy the rest of the week!’ or ‘enjoy your meal!’.‘Assalamu alaikum’ (peace be upon you) is also used in both religious and social contexts. While many people mean what they say and use such expressions sincerely, there are apathetic others who do so ________________.
Among the usual civil utterances are ‘see you later!’, ‘have a nice day/weekend!’, ‘have a great week ahead!’, ‘enjoy the rest of the week!’ or ‘enjoy your meal!’.‘Assalamu alaikum’ (peace be upon you) is also used in both religious and social contexts. While many people mean what they say and use such expressions sincerely, there are apathetic others who do so ________________.
Let me offer an anecdote to illustrate this point. Once a member of a professional group was away for some time. During his absence, some remaining members said unflattering things about him. One day when it was announced that he would be re-joining the group soon, some rolled their eyes to express disquiet about the impending return of their colleague. Finally, that member safely returned. A couple of months on, it was his birthday. Laudatory birthday wishes were heaped on him and more so by those who were unable to be enthusiastic about his return. There was an outpouring of good wishes and borrowed expressions of ________________.
Let me offer an anecdote to illustrate this point. Once a member of a professional group was away for some time. During his absence, some remaining members said unflattering things about him. One day when it was announced that he would be re-joining the group soon, some rolled their eyes to express disquiet about the impending return of their colleague. Finally, that member safely returned. A couple of months on, it was his birthday. Laudatory birthday wishes were heaped on him and more so by those who were unable to be enthusiastic about his return. There was an outpouring of good wishes and borrowed expressions of ________________.
A logical question to consider is: Were they genuine? Artificial Greetings. We are sometimes prisoners of our ritualistic behaviour and cultural practices. Our predecessors developed various forms of verbal felicities in complete sincerity and spontaneity. However, because of their automated and robotic use, many of those expressions now seem to have lost much of their ________________.
A logical question to consider is: Were they genuine? Artificial Greetings. We are sometimes prisoners of our ritualistic behaviour and cultural practices. Our predecessors developed various forms of verbal felicities in complete sincerity and spontaneity. However, because of their automated and robotic use, many of those expressions now seem to have lost much of their ________________.
Importance in Islam: ‘Assalamu alaikum’ (peace be upon you) is used in both ________________ contexts.
Importance in Islam: ‘Assalamu alaikum’ (peace be upon you) is used in both ________________ contexts.
Sincerity in supplications: Many people mean what they say and use expressions sincerely, while others do so ________________.
Sincerity in supplications: Many people mean what they say and use expressions sincerely, while others do so ________________.
Difference between words and acts of supplication: Our predecessors developed various forms of verbal felicities in complete sincerity and spontaneity. However, because of their automated and robotic use, many of those expressions now seem to have lost much of their ________________.
Difference between words and acts of supplication: Our predecessors developed various forms of verbal felicities in complete sincerity and spontaneity. However, because of their automated and robotic use, many of those expressions now seem to have lost much of their ________________.
