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Etiquettes when being Addressed
1. When somebody speaks to you, listen attentively. Showing indifference will hurt the speaker’s feelings. Similarly, do not wake up and leave while you are being spoken to (unless the conversation involves haraam e.g. backbiting, etc.).
2. If you do not understand what has been said, seek clarification. Do not pretend to understand, and do not use your own opinion to try and interpret or understand the statement.
3. If you are requested to do something, respond clearly by either accepting or rejecting. Do not give an …
Eight for being Lazy and Late
Ask our children:
1. Should we do our work well in advance or leave it for the last minute?
2. Does it feel better to be on time or to be late?
Now tell them the story:
“And the award for the best student in the entire school goes to Ziyaad!”
Ziyaad ran to collect his prize as everyone began to congratulate him. Just then, he heard his mother shout, “Ziyaad! Are you still sleeping?” With a …
Dynamic Daily Du‘aas
A Muslim strives to remember Allah Ta‘ala at every moment of his life, and Allah Ta‘ala, in His infinite kindness and generosity, is always prepared to bless His servants and shower His favours upon them. Hence, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) has taught us specific du‘aas to be made on specific occasions. If we have to learn and punctually recite the sunnah du‘aas relevant to the various daily activities and occasions, there will hardly be a moment where we will not be turning …
