Neighbouring Lands, Umar Cries, Victims of Peer Pressure
Issue 294 » October 1, 2004 - Shaban 16, 1425
General
| Living the Quran |
Al-Rad
(The Thunder)
God has caused the various regions of the world to differ from one another despite their contiguity. These regions differ in many respects - in their configuration, in their colour, in their component elements, in their characteristics, properties and potentialities, in the produce which they yield and in the chemical and mineral deposits which are hidden under their surface. The variation and diversity thus found abounds in wisdom and leads to countless benefits. Let us disregard for a moment the benefits inherent in this diversity in respect of other species of creation and simply consider the benefits which accrue to human beings. In this regard it will be noted that there is a very close correspondence between the diverse interests and purposes of man and the diversity which characterizes the different regions of the world. The result of all this is manifest in the growth and efflorescence of human culture and civilization. It would be bold and impetuous for anyone to brand all this as the outcome of mere coincidence. On the contrary, common sense suggests that all this indubitably represents the careful and benevolent planning of the All-Wise Creator. Source: |
| Understanding the Prophet's Life |
| Umar Cries One day Umar ibn al-Khattab came into the house of the Prophet to find him lying on a simple mattress which left its marks on his body. Umar started to sob.
So simple and austere were his living habits that he went half-hungry most of the time. Aishah reported that for three consecutive nights, a fire was not kindled in the homes of the Prophet because there was nothing to be cooked. When asked how they managed, she said they depended on water and dates (the two blacks). Where is the basis for the image of a self-indulgent, luxury-loving ruler with his 'harem' which some critics of the Prophet have contrived to draw for him? Source: |
| Blindspot |
You know You are a Victim of Peer Pressure when….Most teenagers fall into flirting, clubbing, smoking, cursing, cheating, stealing, bullying, gambling, drinking, drugs, pornography and other immoral practices due to negative peer pressure. You know you are a victim of this pressure when you:
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