Social Behaviour

Pleasant in Speech

Home (Tie the Tongue Series – Part 2) Did you ever see a wealthy person emerge from the business-class lounge empty handed? Similarly, did you ever see a wealthy person decline when offered a free gift with a purchase? The answer is that most wealthy people, as well-off as they …

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Blinded by the Log

 http://uswatulmuslimah.co.za (Tie the Tongue Series – Part One) Associating and interacting with people is a basic need of human nature. When meeting and interacting with people, the chosen method of communication is normally that of speech. However, what is the topic that we choose to discuss? Some may discuss the …

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Tie the Tongue

http://uswatulmuslimah.co.za   Contrary to popular belief, the tongue is not the strongest muscle in the body. However, it may very well be the muscle structure with the greatest endurance. After all, when can you ever remember your tongue becoming tired? As much as we may eat, swallow or speak, our …

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Speaking a White Lie in an Attempt to Reconcile Between People

Question Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has said: ‘The one who attempts to reconcile between people and speaks good (in order to avert dispute), or conveys good is not a liar.’ Ibn Shihab (rahimahullah) said: “I did not hear that concession/exemption was granted in any lies that the people speak except …

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Emotional Intelligence

  We probably all know people, either at work or in our personal lives, who are really good listeners. No matter what kind of situation we’re in, they always seem to know just what to say – and how to say it – so that we’re not offended or upset. …

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Intermingling between Family Members .

  Closer to home, we have the brothers-in-law, who are taken as family members. As a result it’s free for all. It is as if a woman marries all her brothers-in-law. There is just no shame, no modesty, no hijaab and segregation. The brother-in-law is perhaps the most dangerous individual …

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Speaking A White Lie

SPEAKING A WHITE LIE IN AN ATTEMPT TO RECONCILE BETWEEN PEOPLE Question Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has said: ‘The one who attempts to reconcile between people and speaks good (in order to avert dispute), or conveys good is not a liar.’ Ibn Shihab (rahimahullah) said: “I did not hear that …

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Islam & Mental Health

What is Mental Health? Mental health is our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental health does not only affect the way we think, feel, and act but also how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is not limited to emotional problems. For instance, if a …

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Help Others

“None of you truly believes (in Allah and His religion) until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” [Sahih Bukhari and Muslim] “Meet the people in such a manner that if you die, they should weep for you, and if you live, they should long for you.” …

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Hero Worship

Allah Ta’ala has mentioned in the Qur`aan Shareef, in Surah Munafiqoon: “But Honour belongs to Allah, His Messenger and the Believers...” [Surah Munafiqoon 63 : 6] and ‘…To those who take for friends Unbelievers rather than Believers : Is it honour they seek among them ? Nay, – All honour …

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