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• understand that islam means "peace" or "submission" and the surrender of your desires to the Divine Order
• affirm "There is no god but God" and trust in the spiritual nature of reality
• follow the example and advice of the Prophet Muhammad
• learn from the Qur'an as a Divine revelation, a repository of truth, and a guide for living
• feel a connection to a cycle of prayer spanning the globe five times a day
• mirror God's beneficence by giving generously to others
• discover the spiritual benefits of fasting during Ramadan
• face all trials and tests with gratitude and patience
• work to establish an economically and socially just society
• reflect upon the value of pilgrimage and, if Muslim, make a pilgrimage to Mecca
• be hospitable to other faith perspectives and the long line of prophets
• acknowledge that God is beautiful and loves beautiful music, poetry, architecture, and more