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Showing the True Colours
When Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would dispatch any of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) to fulfil a need of Deen, he would instruct them saying, “Give glad tidings and do not chase (people) away. Create ease, not difficulty.” (Sunan Abi Dawood #4835)
Allah Ta‘ala has blessed us with a Deen that is not only natural but also an embodiment of ease. It is therefore necessary for us to ensure that we always highlight and show people the natural beauty …
A Selfless Sacrifice
Egypt was once struck by famine during the rule of the governor, ‘Abdul Hameed bin Sa’d (rahimahullah). As normally happens, the onset of famine caused the prices of food and other goods to escalate. Before long, the prices had skyrocketed to exorbitant rates.
On seeing the difficulty and plight of people who could no longer afford even basic commodities, ‘Abdul Hameed (rahimahullah) resolved to oppose Shaitaan, who urges a person to be miserly, and promised himself saying, “I am going …
The Protective Peel
The peels of different fruit differ in thickness, colour, texture and even smell. They all, however, serve the same purpose – protecting the precious ‘treasure’ contained within. Once a fruit is stripped of its peel and laid bare, its quality rapidly deteriorates until it is finally overcome by rot and mould and remains of no good or benefit to anyone.
In the very same way, modesty serves as a shield to protect our imaan. Stripping our priceless imaan of its shield …
