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It Switched off the Mind
We are repeatedly asked in the Quraan Majeed to ponder and reflect, as this is the means to recognise Allah Ta‘ala. However, the science and technology that man uses to bring pleasure and entertainment into his life, has unfortunately taken over his heart and switched off his mind, hence his ability to ponder and reflect has been paralyzed.
Let us take the example of the television. It feeds us with a swift contamination of pictures. Before we can decide to …
No Opportunity for Doubt
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: “Two persons should not whisper into each other’s ears in the presence of their companion (a third person) for verily that will cause him grief.” (Sunan Abi Dawood #4851)
Man’s nature is such that when two people are whispering to each other in his presence, he automatically feels that he is being discussed, though most of the time this is not the case. Nevertheless, the teachings of Islam are so refined that it does not …
Muslims Lost but Islam Won
During the initial stages of the British rule in India, there arose a dispute between the Muslims and Hindus regarding a plot of land in Kaandhlah. The Muslims claimed that the plot belonged to the Muslims and was earmarked for a masjid whereas the Hindus claimed that it was theirs for a temple.
After giving both parties a chance to present their case, the English magistrate asked the Muslims, “Is there any Hindu person in whom you have such implicit …
