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Caution!
Bosch or Kenwood? Samsung or Apple? Mercedes or Audi?
Throughout our lives we are faced with situations where we have to make a choice. The amount of pre-consideration and precaution that we engage in before the choice is proportionate to the cost of the choice and its impact on our lives.
For example, if a person is choosing between two kitchen appliances that cost approximately R3000, then one will read the various reviews and speak to people who have …
Should I ‘Police’ My Child?
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Respected ‘Ulama
My question is regarding the upbringing of our child.
My baby is small and I try to save him from bad environments and people. Some of my husband’s family have television and their outlook is different. Therefore, in a subtle manner we don’t allow them to take our baby to their home without us.
Recently someone who has kids said to me, “You cannot police your child forever and you will …
A Woman of Courage, Wisdom and Acceptance
(Sayyidah Ummul Fadhl [radhiyallahu ‘anha] – Part Two)
As mentioned previously, when the Muslims migrated to Madeenah Munawwarah, Sayyidah Ummul Fadhl, Lubaabah bintul Haarith (radhiyallahu ‘anha), had to remain behind in Makkah Mukarramah.
Shortly after the migration, the Battle of Badr had taken place, in which Allah Ta‘ala had granted a great victory to the Muslims over the disbelievers. After the news of this defeat reached Makkah Mukarramah, Abu Lahab, who had not participated in the battle, came …
