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Tie the Tongue
(Tie the Tongue Series – Introduction)
Contrary to popular belief, the tongue is not the strongest muscle in the body. However, it may very well be the muscle structure with the greatest endurance. After all, when can you ever remember your tongue becoming tired? As much as we may eat, swallow or speak, our tongues seem absolutely tireless. Hence, due to its exceptional endurance, exercising this organ causes no strain, and we thus tend to use it without thinking and more than …
Respect for Ramadhaan
There was once a fire worshipper who saw his son eating in the presence of Muslims during the month of Ramadhaan. He immediately hit him and reprimanded him saying, “Why do you show disregard for the sanctity and respect of the Muslims during the month of Ramadhaan?”
It so happened that the fire worshipper passed away that very week. Soon after, the ‘Aalim of that locality had a dream in which he saw the fire worshipper in Jannah! In the dream, he …
Time is Money
We live in a world of import and export, a world in which most goods and commodities are available in most countries for most of the year. However, despite the year-round availability, there are many goods that enjoy a ‘peak season’. Astute businessmen are those who identify this period and utilize it to their advantage. For farmers, it may be the season in which their crops are harvested, while for shop owners, month-end and December are a few of the periods that deliver …
