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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY WORD

Community Word is published monthly by Community Word LLC. Independently owned by local investors. Brian Ludwig, Managing Editor, c/o 621 Commercial St. Suite 1A-B, Peoria, IL 61602, communityword@yahoo.com, www.thecommunityword.com Statements and opinions expressed in the contents of articles and editorials are those of the author and not necessarily those of the publisher, Community Word LLC. Publication of any advertisement is not to be construed as an endorsement of any product or service.

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Imam Mahmood: Break the chains of despair

by Imam Mazhar Mahmood • December 7, 2025 • 0 Comments

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