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Thursday, 05 Shawwal 1433 H / 23 August 2012

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One of the major challenges facing Muslims today is the ability to maintain an Islamic identity and spiritual well-being in an environment given to merrymaking, frivolity, and amusement. This challenge becomes even greater during festive seasons. It is inevitable that we Muslims find ourselves sucked into this vortex of amusement and entertainment. This is almost like a whirlwind that spins through our environment, snapping up all who happen to be in its path. In such a harsh spiritual environment, we run the risk of serious damage to our Iemaan.

ISLAM PERMITS ENJOYMENT: Islam allows a certain degree of play, amusement, and celebration. Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam joked with his wives and the Sahaaba; he laughed (without noise) at their humour; he allowed Ayesha (radhiyallahu anhaa) to watch (from behind a screen) a group of Abyssinians display their skills in spear-fighting; he raced with his wives; he expressed emotions of joy when the occasion demanded, such as his joyous outburst when Ja’far (radhiyallahu anhu) returned from Abyssinia, he spurred on one team that was challenging another in archery. So within limits our Shariah permits enjoyment and celebration. The problem is that in the festivities of the West there are no holds barred. The merrymakers know no limits, there is no guidance nor any guides in life. Celebrations are carefree, futile indulgence punctuated by wine, music, dancing, and fornication.

ADVICE OF MASEEHUL-UMMAT: To remain steadfast on Deen is one of the greater challenges we face. Moulana Maseehullah (rahmatullahi alayhi), arguably the Imam of Tasowwuf of this century, gave some precious advice on how to combat the fitnah and evil around us. In keeping with his genius, the great Imam says that no Muslim should be awed and overwhelmed by the environment or the society he lives in. Instead of being affected by the environs, the Mu’min (Believer) himself should influence the environment. We, through our deeds, should effect change in our surroundings. Indeed, the great Imam advocates the positive approach that a Mu’min should adopt. In support of his advice, he quotes the following verse from the Quran: "O Believers! Discipline your-selves! Those who are gone astray cannot harm you when you have attained guidance." (Surah Maa-ida)

The Shaikh emphasises the importance of self-discipline and moral rectitude as a safeguard against surrounding evils, and a means of asserting one’s morality in an immoral atmosphere. This requires much effort and dedication.

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* Teen held for triple family murder - A 16-year-old boy will appear in the Griquatown Magistrate’s Court on Thursday in connection with the murders of three members of the Steenkamp family who were shot dead on their farm, Naauwhoek, near Griquatown in April this year.

* Call for Mthethwa’s head over Marikana - Opposition MPs tore into the country’s leadership in Parliament on Tuesday over the Marikana massacre.

* BEE is a giant rip-off - Mantashe - ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe has warned BEE companies to stop using the state as their cash cow by providing poor-quality goods at inflated prices, or face exclusion.

* Russia warns West after Obama Syria threats - Russia has warned against any unilateral action on Syria a day after US President Barack Obama threatened "enormous consequences" in the event the government in Damascus uses chemical or biological arms or moves them in a menacing way.

* Heavy fighting as rebels claim Aleppo gains - Heavy shelling and clashes have continued to rage across swathes of Aleppo, Syria's largest city, as both the regime and rebels claim they are gaining ground in the key northern battleground.

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