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Securing the Assistance of Allah Ta‘ala
Khedive Ismail Pasha was appointed as the ruler over Egypt by the Ottoman Empire. During his reign, Egypt and Ethiopia were at war from 1874 to 1876. Due to the disunity that existed between the various commanders of the Egyptian army, Egypt suffered numerous defeats during this war, and was ultimately unsuccessful against Ethiopia.
One day, Khedive Ismail felt depressed and was overcome by anxiety on account of the defeats that Egypt was suffering. He mounted his conveyance and set …
Hygiene in the Home
Imagine arriving at someone’s home and finding the following:
Old, torn bin-bags lie strewn across the yard with their contents littering the lawn. As you enter, you see that the floor is grimy, with suspicious stains dotting it at irregular intervals. The walls are splattered with a slimy liquid, and rat droppings line the skirting.
Would you like to live in such a home? Obviously not! The home is so filthy that it’s probably unfit for human habitation!
Although …
Complain to Allah
“The kids are driving me up the wall!”… “I’ve got the most terrible migraine! It feels as if my head is splitting!”…
We all have our portion of problems in life. Whether it’s a toddler with a tantrum, unreasonable in-laws or nosey neighbours, peoples’ problems and challenges span all spheres of life. Moreover, problems do not make an appointment or give us ‘advance notice’ before stopping by – they arrive out of the blue and stay as long as they wish.
