Based on that, Abu Hilal al-‘Askari differentiated between the two. He (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “The difference between hamd and shukr is that hamd is verbal praise for a favour, whether it has to do with virtues such as knowledge or favours such as kindness. Shukr is an action that expresses veneration of the Bestower of the

Finally have meaning No turning back Our voices are finally heard And the dream is no longer Out of our reach Ya, ya el midan… Where have you been All this time? You’ve destroyed the walls Let in the light And gathered around you A broken people We’ve been born again And the dream Has been reborn Around and around And our intentions are pure

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