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Daily Anti-Depressant
Many people are under the misconception that an increase in wealth will lead to an increase in happiness. However, this could not be further from the truth, as depression affects people across all income-brackets and from all walks of life.
The severity of depression can perhaps be gauged by the fact that according to statistics, in South Africa alone, there are approximately twenty-three known suicides a day!
Islam has given us a simple, free prescription that has no …
Comforted by Her Consciousness
There was once a maid who worked for a family of Sayyids (descendants of Rasulullah [sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam]). She was completely ignorant of the laws of Deen and was not even punctual on her salaah. As she grew older, the family took great care of her, feeling indebted to her for her years of service.
As her final moments drew close, she began to say something which no one could understand. Finally, a very learned and pious person, …
From Plunder to Piety
(Sayyiduna Abu Zarr Ghifaari [radhiyallahu ‘anhu] – Part One)
Sayyiduna Abu Zarr Ghifaari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was a companion of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) who hailed from the Ghifaar tribe — a people notorious for highway robbery. He was exceptionally brave and daring. Before accepting Islam, he would single-handedly attack caravans like a fierce predator and raid entire tribes, taking whatever he could.
His name was Jundub bin Junaadah, and his lineage met up with that of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi …
