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NOT TO FEAR SATAN
           It was only satan frightening you through his friends. But do not
           fear them—fear Me if you are believers. (Qur'an, 3:175)

           TO FIGHT THE FRIENDS OF SATAN
           Those who believe fight in the Way of Allah. Those who do not
           believe fight in the way of false gods. So fight the friends of satan!
           Satan's scheming is always feeble. (Qur'an, 4:76)

           TO FAST DURING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN
           You who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed
           for those before you—so that hopefully you guard against
           evil.(Qur'an, 2:183)
           The month of Ramadan is the one in which the Qur'an was sent
           down as guidance for mankind, with Clear Signs containing
           guidance and discrimination. Any of you who are resident for the
           month should fast it. But any of you who are ill or on a journey
           should fast a number of other days. Allah desires ease for you; He
           does not desire difficulty for you. You should complete the number
           of days and proclaim Allah's greatness for the guidance He has
           given you so that hopefully you will be thankful. (Qur'an, 2:185)

           THE PENANCE FOR A FAST NOT FULFILLED
           DUE TO ILLNESS OR BEING ON A JOURNEY
           The month of Ramadan is the one in which the Qur'an was sent
           down as guidance for mankind, with Clear Signs containing
           guidance and discrimination. Any of you who are resident for the
           month should fast it. But any of you who are ill or on a journey
           should fast a number of other days. Allah desires ease for you; He
           does not desire difficulty for you. You should complete the number
           of days and proclaim Allah's greatness for the guidance He has
           given you so that hopefully you will be thankful. (Qur'an, 2:185)



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