To give in charity is a very coveted human trait. Looking after the need of others is an acknowledgement of God’s favours on oneself. It is also our unwritten obligation towards the society. People wh...
Anger is a human emotion that can wreak havoc. It can ruin relationships in the blink of an eye and hurt people irreparably. The tongue can inflict wounds deeper than the sword, as they say. In a few...
Pretension is a human weakness and at times is in such a subtle garb that one gets afflicted with it without realizing it. However, even its blatant forms seldom stop people from indulging in it. More...
“Wounds inflicted by the tongue are deeper than the wounds inflicted by the sword,” is an adage that we have often read and also experienced. These wounds cut deep into the heart and are not easily cu...
Courage is an enviable trait. It is also elusive because mustering courage requires courage. Instances which call for courage abound: Courage is needed not only to speak the truth but also to support...
Truthfulness was once a cherished trait. Such was its awe that people would hide their lies and would never dare disclose them. However, today people seldom feel ashamed of telling lies; in fact, many...
In the guidance received from God through His Messengers, the primary status is occupied by the Qur’an and the Sunnah. I have explained the principles which every student should keep in mind in order...
Lord! Make truth the most cherished cause for us to live and die for. If life, wealth, honour and freedom of expression are under threat, give us the strength to raise our voice against the aggressors...
We all have our weaknesses. One category of them relates to our fellow brethren and at times is a result of loose talk. More often than not these weaknesses are exposed in our conversations with other...
As human beings, sinning and erring come to us naturally and, at times, persistently. Frenzy gets the better of us and we end up committing sins that we may feel ashamed of later. Though this is unbec...
The key to good speech is listening. If a person is a good listener, his response will be very apt. He will be able to hit the nail on the head and present the most lucid opinions. We must train ourse...
We belong to three fraternities at the same time: our country, religion and species. As such we have three identities: a human identity, a geographical identity and a religious identity. Complete harm...
There are so many lucrative schemes which we try to invest in. Business minded people are especially on the lookout for such opportunities. As soon as they see one, they leap to reap its benefits. Whi...
Expressing ourselves within limits is our inalienable right. This right has been granted to us by our Creator and anyone who takes it away is interfering in God’s grand scheme. When governments curb t...
Openness is a quality that can not only make a person grow intellectually, it also wins hearts and touches souls. Life is about accepting new ideas and trends. Openness endears a person to his fellow...
Reliability is a trait human beings must try to engender in themselves. It is an indispensable need. The stature of a person is in fact directly proportional to his or her dependability. Such a person...
We often think about what others have done for us. We must change this thinking to: what have we done for others. This singular change can change our lives and make a difference in the lives of others...
A society stands on the shoulders of its leaders whether they belong to the academic, social, economic, or political sectors of the society. Also such leaders are found in every sub-strata of the fiel...
One of the keys to success is competence for the task a person has chosen for himself. Lack of competence produces quacks in various fields that are a shame to knowledge and learning. It takes years o...
There are so many lucrative schemes which we try to invest in. Business minded people are especially on the lookout for such opportunities. As soon as they see one, they leap to reap its benefits. Whi...
