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The Epitome of Punctuality
It is often said that the Japanese are the epitome of punctuality. While the Swiss may be renowned for their skills in designing and producing clockworks, it is the Japanese whose lives and society functions and run like clockwork.
The punctuality of the Japanese is perhaps best witnessed in their railway system. The Japanese railway is the backbone of their public transport system, and there is such a demand for trains in Japan that out of the 51 busiest train …
Child’s Clothing
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Respected ‘Ulama
My husband wishes to buy a clothing set for our two-year-old daughter which contains a pair of jeans so that she can match him and wear it outside. I am against it as I dislike girls wearing jeans.
We have had arguments as he wants little more modern things, like colourful ‘abaayahs with stones or work, celebrating birthdays, etc. and I absolutely refuse, causing me great tension and worry as …
‘Orphans’ with Parents
Every person with even a shred of compassion in his heart will pity an orphan. Seeing a young child deprived of his mother’s loving embrace, and father’s compassionate support and steady guidance, consigned to the care of others who can never completely fill the void left by his parents, is enough to melt even the hardest of hearts. Such is the pitiable plight of an orphan, that never would any person with a conscience ever wish orphanhood on another.
Yet, …
