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Rules of a Muslim Home #12 – Respect (02)
The following are some of the important aspects that have to be respected in a Muslim home:
Parents
While respect for elders is fast decreasing in general, shocking incidents regularly come to light indicating the level to which respect for parents has fallen. The Quraan declares: “Do not even say oof to them (parents).” (Surah Israa’ v23) The word “oof” in the Arabic language is to denote the slightest degree of displeasure. How then can it ever be permissible to talk …
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 …
