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Blessing in Disguise
As young children, many of us were dragged to the dentist. Once at the surgery, despite our protests, we were seated on the chair and made to open our mouths, after which the dentist carried out ‘unspeakable atrocities’ against us. Scaling, polishing, filling and worst of all – injecting and extracting – are some of the horrors that we were made to undergo. To our disappointment and dismay, our emphatic appeals to our parents to bring an end to the torture …
A Poor Leader
Once Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) undertook a journey to the land of Shaam, where he visited various areas and towns . When he came to the town of Hims, he asked the people to draw up a list of all the poor people of the town. The people of Hims prepared this list and presented it to Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu).
Upon receiving the list of names, Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) began going through them and noticed the name “Sa‘eed …
Wielding the Weapon
Weapons of various types have existed throughout human history. Bows and arrows, spears, swords, clubs, maces, axes and the like were the typical weapons found in the past, while the weapon of choice for most in the modern world is the firearm.
Nevertheless, whatever the situation may be, a person’s ability to defend himself effectively will depend on two main factors; selecting the correct weapon, and having the skill/strength to wield it.
For example, a shotgun is an effective …
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