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Thirst for Justice
(Sultaan Mahmood Ghaznawi – Part Three)
There was once a person who frequently tried to gain access to the court of Sultaan Mahmood, hoping to receive justice.
One day, he succeeded and managed to gain an audience with Sultaan Mahmood. When Sultaan Mahmood asked him to present his case, he replied, “My complaint is such that I cannot present it to you before the entire court.” Sultaan Mahmood understood that the person needed privacy and thus took him to …
Rules of a Muslim Home #11 – Hayaa (Modesty)
Amongst the extremely important rules and etiquettes of a Muslim home is hayaa (modesty/shame).
Hayaa entails the shunning of indecent behaviour and adopting of bashfulness and shame. Allah Ta‘ala blesses a believer with this wonderful quality which prevents him from committing sins. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) has said, “Every religion has a distinct quality and the distinct quality of Islam is modesty.” (Sunan Ibni Maajah #4182) This means that a Muslim will be clearly identified and recognised from the hayaa that he …
Causing Moral Decay in our Children
One of the main reasons for the moral decay in many children is that when there is an occasion which demands love and affection, we punish and shout the child, and when the occasion warrants admonition, we show the child love and affection.
Often the child makes a mistake, and on realising his mistake is remorseful and intends to make amends. At this juncture, the child needs our warmth and support. If at such a time instead of supporting the child, one …
