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HUMAN RIGHTS FROM THE PROPHET'S HAJ
By Sh Abdul-Baari Ath-Thubayti
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O Pilgrims! Whenever the month of Dhu’l-Hijjah comes and the time for Hajj nears, a radiant chapter from the history of Islaam becomes apparent. One important factor of Hajj, aside from the rituals, is the extremely significant and poignant words and principles that the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam conveyed to the Muslims during his Hajj, which was a year before his death. The Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam did not merely express these principles as empty slogans, rather these were the same principles that he had propagated from the very dawn of Islaam when he was vulnerable, oppressed and had few followers. These principles never changed for any reason, whether it was the small number of his followers, the particular circumstances of war or peace, or the fact that life was extremely difficult and he sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam was at times in a state of great difficulty and dire need. These were well-grounded principles that he sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam instilled in the souls of his followers so that they could convey them to the world in order for mankind to achieve felicity, tranquillity and success.

Since these principles were firm and well-founded, they did not fade away or weaken due to the passing of time; nor did they fade as generations succeeded one another; rather, they are solid and are actually revived when people act on these teachings and propagate them. Tears were shed when these principles were being laid down, as this was the last sermon of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam and this is why it was called ‘The Final Hajj Sermon’. The Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam warned during his speech against the fatal disease of shirk that destroys humanity, disunites it, detaches it from the source of goodness and causes it to be driven by its whims and desires. Therefore, the meaning or focal point of Hajj and indeed the entire religion of Islaam is the unity of Allaah. read more

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Saudi officials say 100 000 security personnel have been deployed to keep order as Muslim pilgrims prepare for the annual hajj, starting tomorrow. Nearly 3 million pilgrims from around the world are expected to perform the hajj this year.

Dramatic events filled Harare yesterday as more demonstrations to push for a political settlement and a new constitution rocked the capital. This took place as the central bank fired the board of a leading financial institution, accusing them of trading on the illegal black market. The demonstrators were joined by desperate depositors, struggling to access their cash.

Grenades and gunfire can be heard in the West Bank city of Hebron after Israeli forces stormed a disputed building to remove Jewish settlers following days of clashes with Palestinians. Fires are burning across the city and witnesses said the settlers had set a Palestinian home on fire.

Newly formed political party, COPE, will unveil its draft policy document today. Among their key policies is a proposal to drop Affirmative Action for whites under 30 years of age, the direct election of the country’s president and to depoliticising of the public service sector.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will launch tomorrow two speed ships that will operate between the Kingdom and Egypt. A ceremony will be held at Jeddah Islamic Port to mark the launching. Named Riyadh and Cairo, the new ships are built on highest international standards and are provided with advanced safety facilities.

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Mix all the ingredients together and marinate steak overnight. Place steak in the oven tray and cover with foil. Place in 200 degree preheated oven for 20 min. Turn steak and lower heat to 160 degree. Cover with foil again and bake for a further 20 min. Remove foil and grill for 5- 10 minutes on each side. Brush with ghee and serve with garlic potatoes. Alternate - braai the steak.

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