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Down the Road of Destruction
(Series on Difficulties and Their Causes #5)
In the previous articles, the principle of ‘every action has a reaction’ was discussed, and the link between sinning and natural calamities and disasters, poverty and financial constraints, and break downs in relationships was explained.
Perhaps the previous articles can be summarized by saying that sinning causes widespread misery, difficulty and chaos in every dimension and facet of a person’s life. Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) has aptly described …
Ending with Istighfaar
As the blessed month of Ramadhaan draws to a close, and the auspicious occasion of ‘Eid approaches, each person’s heart is filled with the excitement and anticipation which accompanies this happy day.
Throughout the month of Ramadhaan, we fasted in the day and stood in Taraaweeh Salaah at night, and every one of us hopes that Allah Ta‘ala will accept our endeavours and reward our efforts. However, the reality is that we can never fulfil the commands of Allah Ta‘ala …
Will Allah Forgive Me?
On one occasion, a person called Abu Haashim (rahimahullah) intended to travel to Basrah. When he went to hire a boat, it so happened that he found a boat which was already boarded by a man and his slave girl. The man refused to allow him to board the boat saying, “There is no place here (for you)!” However, upon the request of the slave girl, he allowed him to join them.
While they were sailing, the man ordered that …
