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ISLAM: THE RELIGION OF EASE

do so should fast for three days. That is the expiation for
breaking the oaths which you have sworn. Keep your
oaths. In this way Allah makes His Signs clear to you, so
that hopefully you will be thankful. (Surat al-Ma'ida: 89)
As can be understood from the verses, Allah provides an
easy way for people to act according to religion in both situa-
tions. What is best and right is, of course, to honor oaths.
However, a person can forget his promise or situations can
change from the time he gave his word and he may be unable to
keep it. In desiring everyone's well-being, Allah informs us of
the conditions that will compensate for not fulfilling promises
and has shown a way out for everyone.

Also, the rule for compensating for breaking an oath is de-
signed to ease the oath-taker's conscience. Because the person
breaking the oath will be faced with compensating for his action,
he will think twice about whether he really has to break his oath
or if he can still fulfill it. And, at the end, he will arrive at the
most conscientious and best decision.
Allah has decreed that His religion be very easy. The religion
of Islam is a religion of ease at all times and, in every respect.
When a person intends to be a sincere believer and to be thank-
ful in return for the blessings Allah has given us, he will not ex-
perience any difficulties whatsoever in practicing his religious
morality.

The test Allah has created is very easy
People who live far from religious morality determine cer-
tain goals for themselves throughout their lives. The common
point between these goals is generally that they are geared to-
wards worldly life. For example, most people's ideals are to be

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