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Go here for some great pics of Muslims observing the holy month of Ramadan.  In this one, a boy from Amman, Jordan reads from sura 110 (al-Nasr) in the Qur’an. His finger rests on the word “fasabbih” (“glorify” or “celebrate”).  Here’s the entire chapter:

When there comes the help (al-nasr) of God and victory.

And you see that the people enter God’s religion in crowds.

So glorify the praises of your Lord, and ask his forgiveness, for he is oft-returning.*

*By “victory” (al-fathu), it is meant the conquest of Mecca in Muhammad’s last years. With God’s help, this came about in part due to the success of the message revealed to the Prophet (hence, followers responded in large numbers).  God us thus due much praise for he is quick to show his people grace and mercy (i.e., “oft-returning”).

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