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*23 Jumaadal Ukhra 1439* *11 March 2018* *Sunday يوم الأحد*  ﷽ *All praises are due unto Allah alone. Durood and Salaams be upon Sayedina Muhammed Sallallahu alayhi wasallam.* *At-Tazkiyah (Self-Purification)* *Ikhlaas (sincerity of intention) which plays a pivotal role in Tazkiyah. (Self-Purification)* *A story:* A person went to meet a pious Haji. The Haji Saheb, after greeting the visitor, called out to his servant: “Bring some Zam-Zam in the glass which I bought from Makkah when I went for my fourth Hajj.” The visitor immediately told the Haji: “Hadhrat, what could the reason be for you specifying the fourth Hajj other than to impress me. Never mind the fourth Hajj, in my humble opinion your first Hajj has also not been accepted and should be repeated.” Tears welled the eyes of the Haji. He thanked his friend profusely for alerting him to the sickness of boasting and showing off. In those days, true wealth was learning about one’s shortcomings and a true...

How To Raise And Discipline Boys By Ibn al-Jawzi (d. 597H) THE best of discipline is that which is done at a young age. If a child is left to his own characteristics and he or she matures into an adult possessing those characteristics, changing the person would be difficult. A poet said: “If you straighten the branches they will straighten up, But wood does not soften if you amend it. Discipline benefits children gradually, But it will not benefit those who have aged.” Being perseverant in discipline is important, particularly with regard to children, as it benefits them and doing good becomes a habit. A poet said: "Do not neglect disciplining a child, Even if he complains of the pain of exhaustion." Know that a doctor considers the age of the patient, as well as his place and time before prescribing the medicine best suited for him. Likewise, discipline should be suited to each child, and signs of the success or failure of a child can be noticed fro...