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A Modest Mind
When the term ‘hayaa’ or ‘modesty’ is used, it usually brings to mind aspects such as adopting purdah, dressing modestly, avoiding speech and interaction with the opposite gender and other similar aspects.
While all these aspects ARE undoubtedly important components of hayaa, it should be borne in mind that hayaa is not restricted to one’s outward appearance and physical actions. Rather, hayaa is a value of imaan, rooted in the heart, that governs one’s thinking and behaviour and moulds one’s …
The Only Rope of Hope
In the time of Nabi Moosa (‘alaihis salaam) there lived an extremely sinful youngster. He was so deeply involved in sins and vice, that his people had actually banished him from the town (lest the punishment of Allah Ta‘ala seizes all of them because of him). After some time, he passed away near some ruins on the outskirts of the town.
Allah Ta‘ala then sent wahi (revelation) to Nabi Moosa (‘alaihis salaam) saying, “Indeed one of my friends …
Physical and Spiritual Wellbeing
Physical wellbeing is something that every person attaches great importance to. In fact, many people take great pains and spend huge amounts of money to keep their body in shape and their health in order. Whether it be exercising daily, maintaining a strict diet plan, or various other things, a person is prepared to diligently do all of these, because he understands the importance of his physical wellbeing.
While seeing to the health of one’s physical body is indeed very …
