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Safety Manual
December is that period of the year when beaches across the country are at their busiest. Sadly, in their quest for ‘sun, sand and a splash’, many people lose their lives on the beaches during this period as well. It is for this reason that safety guidelines pertaining to the beach and swimming are generally circulated at this time.
As Muslims, our primary concern at all times – but more so in this season – is for the safety …
The Priority of Purity
(Ummul Baneen [rahimahallah] – Part Three)
On one occasion, Waleed bin ‘Abdil Malik went to perform hajj with his wife, Ummul Baneen (rahimahallah). The governor of Yemen, Muhammad bin Yusuf, who was a tyrant oppressor like his brother Hajjaaj bin Yusuf, also came to perform hajj that very year.
He brought with him abundant gifts from Yemen for Waleed bin ‘Abdil Malik. When Ummul Baneen (rahimahallah) learnt of this, she approached her husband (before Muhammad bin Yusuf could even present the …
Personally Giving to the Poor
(Haarithah bin Nu’maan [radhiyallahu ‘anhu] #2)
At some point in his life, Sayyiduna Haarithah bin Nu’maan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) lost his sight. When this happened, he placed a basketful of dates and other similar items near his musalla, and tied a string between his musalla and the door of his home.
When a beggar knocked on the door, Sayyiduna Haarithah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) would take some dates from the basket and using the string as a guide, he would make his way …
