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Are You an Addict?
Have you ever taken note of a drug addict’s behaviour and the signs of his addiction?
Bloodshot eyes… Poor sleep pattern and appetite… Irritability and fidgetiness… Depression and weight loss… Being ‘completely zoned out’… Items or cash ‘disappearing’ (stolen) in their vicinity… These are just some of the typical signs.
Now, think of a gamer hooked onto their PC, Xbox or PlayStation. Do they not appear to be ‘zoned out’ and oblivious of their surroundings, spending hours and hours immersed in their fantasy world, leading …
What is the Worst Crime???
If people were asked what they felt is the worst crime, then many would answer murder, while others would answer rape, genocide or other similar violent crimes. However, to arrive at the correct answer, we must understand that the severity of a crime is directly related to the sanctity of the victim.
For example, if a person destroys an ordinary stone on the side of the road, then since this stone is lifeless and enjoys no sanctity, his action will …
Overcome by Compassion and Concern
On one occasion, ‘Umar bin ‘Abdil ‘Azeez (rahimahullah) sent an emissary to the ruler of Rome. After the emissary had concluded his mission with the ruler, he left the court and began to wonder around. As he passed by a certain place, he heard a man reciting the Quraan Majeed while grinding some grain. He approached the man and greeted him with salaam two or three times, but the man did not reply to his salaam.
Finally, the man replied to his …
