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Heed the Warning!
Load shedding… water cuts… floods… riots and looting… protests and shutdowns… xenophobic attacks… economic recession…
These are some of the terms of doom and gloom that generally dominate the headlines, due to which people, by and large, have become overwhelmed by anxiety and worry. However, the question is, “What should a Muslim’s perspective be in the face of these various difficulties and hardships?”
In the Quraan Majeed, Allah Ta‘ala says, “And indeed We sent (messengers) to nations before you …
Sayyiduna Mu‘aawiyah r.a.
Among the galaxy of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum), one illustrious and great Sahaabi was Sayyiduna Mu‘aawiyah bin Abi Sufyaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma). It is very sad and unfortunate that despite the greatness of this Sahaabi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), a lot of negative propaganda is circulated regarding him even up till this day. Some sincere Muslims unwittingly fall for this trap as well and end up believing these incorrect views.
This booklet is a humble attempt to explain the greatness of this noble Sahaabi (radhiyallahu …
Hayaa Behind Closed Doors
Different societies, religions and groups of people have different features and qualities which are inherent to their culture and by which they are distinguished from others.
In the blessed hadeeth, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Indeed every religion has a distinguishing characteristic, and the distinguishing characteristic of Islam is hayaa (shame and modesty).” (Sunan Ibni Maajah #4181)
Hence, hayaa should be the hallmark and cornerstone in every aspect of a Muslim’s life, be it his/her life in or out …
