As the proverb goes, ‘change is the only constant’ as it is in the nature of all that Allah has created to constantly change and adapt. The actual notion of change is inextricably linked to flaws and/or limitations as a thing is usually altered out of a sense of improvement. It is indeed the human need to constantly adapt and modify to be that much more efficient and better, and even when change is not needed people are driven by the need to modify something as a way of making themselves feel that they have achieved anything, however insignificant it…
“And when it is said to them, ‘Make not mischief on the earth,’ they say, ‘We are only ones who put things right.’ Of a surety, they are the ones who make mischief, but they realize it not.” (Al-Quran 2:11-12) A roll-call of Western leaders has over the last few years wanted the world to believe that the most serious threat to it is “Islamic terrorism”. Bush, Brown, Blair, Merkel, Putin, Howard, and others have said it at one time or another – for some it has been their official mantra. The forgotten fact is that the countries which these…
Imagine seeing a man on the street in dire need - homeless, clothed in tattered rags wondering about in a confused state – he feels lost even though he is familiar with his surroundings. He lacks purpose and direction in his life and his affairs are scattered. He is in desperate need of help. Say, out of mercy towards him you take him to a five star hotel and check him into the penthouse suite at your own expense. You take him to his room and open the wardrobe to reveal a wide selection of new garments for him to…
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