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The Unbiased Barometer
Childhood is generally regarded to be the period of innocence and purity. A young, blameless child, as yet uncorrupted and untainted, sees the world around him in clear black and white. For such a child, there is no diplomacy and tact, no skirting around the topic, beating around the bush, indirect references, indications and insinuations. Rather, the child says it as it is or at least how he knows it, without any qualms and reservations whatsoever.
In the initial stages …
Social Media Platforms
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Respected ‘Ulama
I am on certain social media platforms, and I find that it sometimes takes too much of my time.
I had the intention of deleting it but find it necessary as well for communication purposes, especially because I am teaching.
Please advise.
Jazaakallah
Answer:
Bismihi Ta‘ala
Wa ‘alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh
Respected Sister in Islam
It cannot be denied that social …
Compassion and Concern
(Mother of Mufti Ebrahim Salejee [daamat barakaatuhum] – Part Four)
Among the many outstanding qualities which Makkiyyah Aapa (rahimahallah) possessed was her compassion and concern for one and all.
She always showed special care and love for those who were weak or slow, and children who had a natural weakness or disability would enjoy her special favour and kindness. She would go out of her way to care for them and bring happiness to their hearts, saying, …
