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AdaojoTheUrchin:
Lukgaf, can you translate this to Hausa and send your brothers in the core Northern Muslim Nigeria?

I am sure you know I said this.

We should translate to all languages my brother
It's everywhere.
Among all tribes
Among the two notable religions and much common among our leaders and religion. This will continue to create hatred among us.

To develop as a nation, we don't need this!

I am of the opinion that when selecting a good leader in our country, we should consider their competency instead of their faith or ethnicity, especially in a multi-religious and multi-ethnic country like Nigeria.

Unfortunately, we do not often follow this principle, and I believe that this is one of the reasons why Africa is lagging behind. Do we ask for the faith of a doctor before we receive treatment? Do we consider faith when hiring a teacher to educate our children? In fact, many people were taught in school by teachers of different faiths, and some people even had teachers of other faiths who were the best teachers they ever had. We do not ask for the faith of a pilot before boarding a plane. So why should we consider the faith of a leader before voting for them in an "ideal" setting?

I am afraid that if we continue to appoint leaders based on faith rather than competence, we may fall into a "type 2 error."

However, I do not blame our people entirely. Our leaders are often unjust. Why should a leader appoint people to their cabinet based on religion rather than competency? Why would someone create a policy that would harm people of another religion? A good leader should be just and considerate to everyone, regardless of their faith. Why would a leader cite another university in their town when there is already a university there, and other towns do not have any? Is that not selfishness?

Our leaders should be just and realize that it is not fair to favor people from their own faith or tribe over others. I think there should be a policy that strictly punishes anyone who victimizes or discriminates against people based on their faith or ethnicity, especially in the public.

Without such policies, I am afraid that we may not be able to make progress. Many countries that we look up to give priority to competence and merit.

God bless Nigeria

This is laudable. Try and include CCTV also. Wish you the best in your re,-election

JAMB/UTME series episode 24 - Properties of lines and angles

In tonight's episode (episode 24), I explored the captivating world of Euclidean geometry. I provided a concise overview of geometry and its different types. I discussed lines, angles, and their properties. Furthermore, I demonstrated the application of these properties, such as interior, exterior, corresponding, opposite, supplementary, complementary, and conjugate angles etc, to solving some past questions


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_F9Zu4P9p4

Mtcheew. People who are not suppose to talk except when they want to visit dentists.

In a save society, I'll be arrested for spewing this

In our weekly review of the book, "The Islamic Etiquettes of Using the Telephone", we next today review Chapter 12 of the book.

Past review [urlhttps://www.nairaland.com/7583186/music-when-hold-importance-adhering]here[/url]:

The 11th chapter of the book discusses the etiquette of using someone else's phone. It advises the reader to avoid using other people's phones as much as possible, and if there is a need, to ask for permission in a polite manner. The chapter also cautions against seeking permission from someone who is known to be stingy or ill-tempered, as they may allow the use of their phone but feel annoyed about it.


Lessons that can be derived from the Chapter

Respect other people's property: Using someone else's phone without their permission is a violation of their property rights. We should always be mindful of other people's belongings and seek permission before using them.

Politeness is important: When asking for permission to use someone else's phone, it's important to do so in a polite manner. This shows respect for the other person and their property.

Consider the person's character: It's important to consider the character of the person you're asking permission from. If they have a reputation for being stingy or mean-spirited, it may be better to avoid asking them altogether.

Be mindful of the other person's feelings: Even if someone gives permission to use their phone, it's important to be mindful of their feelings. If they seem annoyed or uncomfortable, it's better to avoid using their phone and find another solution.

Responsibility comes with permission: If someone does give permission to use their phone, it's important to be responsible and take care of their property. We should return the phone in the same condition we received it and not use it for any unauthorized purposes.

This week, we will review the second hadith of the forty hadith of An-nawawih. For the past review, see here

The Hadith 2 is a comprehensive description of the religion and consists of three concepts of "Islam," "Iman," and "Ihsan." The Prophet describes "Islam" as the execution of Allah's ordinances, at least outwardly. "Iman," on the other hand, is correct and complete inner belief, which is necessarily proven by certain actions. In defining the pillars of each of the three concepts, it becomes evident that although the terms "Islam" and "Iman" are often used interchangeably, each of them is separate and distinct in itself. Besides the five pillars named here, "Islam" includes such visible actions as showing good manners, honesty in dealings, refraining from harmful behavior, advising others, etc. Among the actions and reactions induced by Iman are preference of Allah and His Messenger over every worldly matter, loving and hating others only for the cause of Allah, giving or withholding for His cause, directing all of one's efforts toward the approval of Allah, happiness at having done some good and sadness and remorse at having done something wrong, giving preference to other believers over oneself, concern about and aiding those in need, attentiveness at the mention of Allah and upon hearing the Qur’ān, reliance upon Allah in all affairs, satisfaction with what Allah has decreed, preference of worldly hardships over returning to disbelief, etc. The Hadith has been called "Umm us-Sunnah" just as Surah al-Fatihah is called "Umm al-Qur’an." Within it are included all categories of good deeds, both apparent and unapparent, and from it are derived the sciences of Shariah.

There are several lessons that can be derived from this Hadith, including:

The importance of understanding and practicing the religion in its entirety: This Hadith provides a comprehensive description of the religion of Islam, which includes the concepts of Islam, Iman, and Ihsan. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and practicing all three concepts to achieve the highest level of faith.

The importance of seeking knowledge: Jibril appeared to the Prophet (PBUH) to teach him about the religion of Islam. This highlights the importance of seeking knowledge and learning from those who are more knowledgeable in matters of religion.

The importance of good deeds: The Hadith emphasizes the importance of performing good deeds, both apparent and unapparent, as they are included in all categories of good deeds. It also highlights that a true believer should do good deeds for the sake of Allah and not for personal gain or acceptance within society.

The importance of faith and its role in one's actions: The Hadith distinguishes between Islam and Iman, emphasizing that a true believer's actions are motivated by faith and a desire to please Allah. It also highlights the importance of certain actions as proofs of one's faith.

The importance of belief in the pillars of Islam: The Hadith lists the six pillars of faith and emphasizes the importance of believing in them as a fundamental part of the religion of Islam.

Overall, this Hadith teaches the importance of understanding and practicing the religion of Islam in its entirety, seeking knowledge, performing good deeds for the sake of Allah, having true faith and belief in the pillars of Islam, and ultimately striving to please Allah in all actions and deeds.

Episode 40 - INVERSE OF A FUNCTION

In episode 40, I concluded program F10, which covered the topic of functions. Starting from frame 8 on page 272 of the book, I explained how to find the inverse of a function and gave examples of different ways functions can appear and how to find their inverses. I also discussed how to find the domain and range of a function algebraically. Furthermore, I covered the topic of the composition of functions and explained how to decompose them to find inverses of a function of functions.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKjBUUMYzjY

The just concluded critical presidential election was an anatomy of religious discrimination and indoctrination in Nigeria. Well known that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a Muslim, even called with a title of 'Alhaji'. At the same time, his wife is a conscious Christian, not only a Christ follower but a Redeem Pastor. Her gravity in christiandom ought to have erased a bitter discrimination against her husband for choosing Kashim Shettima as his running mate who is a Muslim from the North. All appeals and persuasions made to Christians to vote for Asiwaju were in vain because of different insinuating and indoctrinating sermons delivered in different churches across Nigeria to vote against Muslim-Muslim ticket.

Furthermore, the Yoruba Christians were even neglected Alhaji Ahmed Bola Tinubu and voted in en mass for Peter Obi of Labour Party because of being a Christian.

Clearably, if Pastor Oluremi Tinubu is considered as part of Christians to be respected, who is the whole half of Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu including their children who are all Christians, they (the Christians) would have overwhelmingly voted for Ahmed Tinubu. The Lagos election result showed the gravity of hatred the Christians have against Muslims apart from tribal discrimination demonstrated by Igbos despite choosing Lagos as their London and Washington.

Notably, where the Christian candidate got high votes in the North are Christian dominated areas like Southern Kaduna, Plateau , Taraba and Nasarawa States and few other places in the North. It means that the bulk votes delivered from the North for Asiwaju were from the Muslims.

The Northern Muslims shunned two things to make Tinubu the President of Nigeria. First, they shunned tribal discrimination; second, they overlooked Pastor Oluremi Tinubu's status in Christianity. What they focused was one Nigeria and appreciation of Tinubu's political generousity and sagacity.

Inferrably, I believe if all Muslims in Nigeria had turned down Asiwaju like Christians did across the country, Tinubu would not have won the election convincingly and Pastor Oluremi Tinubu would not have become New First Lady in Nigeria today.
Therefore, the First Lady should belong to the forum that made her aim achievable as a recognition of good gesture to Islam. Meanwhile, Pastor Oluremi Tinubu as the New First Lady of Nigeria today should bow to Allah, the Almighty, as a pay back for achieving uncommon progress in life.

Your Excellency Ma, if where your husband belongs can offer you the golden opportunity of highest glory in life, you should not hesitate to embrace Islam and make it a balanced glory for the majority that Allah used to make it happen.

While congratulating Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the newly elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, we welcome First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to Islam, the religion that made it happen when others blocked the ways not to be realistic, despite uncountable benefits they have enjoined from you and your husband before the hot competition.

At times, Allah uses fabricated impossibilities by His creatures as a tool of possibilty of His own discission. Undoubtedly, Allah's decision shall always come to pass. On this note, I wish you a successful and prosperous administration for Nigeria and Africa in general.

Congratulations!

By: Dr. Tajudeen Abefe Oladejo

General Secretary, Ansarul Huda Islamic Organisation

Remember to join us tonight

It is important to recognize that there are certain things that are not meant to be ours by divine decree. If it is not written in our Qodar, nothing can change it except for prayer if it is in line with our Qodar. Allah, in His infinite wisdom, has a reason why He may not grant our requests. It could be that He has a better plan for us, or perhaps it may not be beneficial for us in this world and the hereafter.

Conversely, if something is meant to be ours, we will obtain it regardless of our efforts or any attempts to prevent us from having it.

Understanding these two principles can relieve us of unnecessary stress and anxiety. We will not rush or resort to immoral means to obtain what we desire. However, as humans, we can be impatient.

May Allah grant us patience and ease in all of our affairs.

JAMB/UTME series episode 23 - Matrices and Determinant

In today's episode, I began discussing matrices. Starting with the components and types, I went on to explain how to add, subtract, and multiply matrices (scalar and matrix multiplication). I also covered how to calculate the determinant of 2x2 and 3x3 matrices, as well as their inverses. By the end of the episode, students following the series should be confident in their ability to solve at least 25/40 UTME examination questions. Join me again next week as we explore the fascinating world of geometry.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aimV_otJtc

We no dey carry last

JAMB/UTME series episode 22 - Sequence and series 2

In episode 22, I elaborated on partial sums and series, providing practical examples from past questions. Furthermore, I derived the sum of AP, GP, and the sum to infinity, and solved problems relating to them. I look forward to seeing you in tomorrow's episode.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu597VEyVH8

Notes from the Adab Al-Mufrad Class of our Shaykh, Abu Naasir Ibrahim AbdurRauf, Session 207, held on Saturday, Shaban 5, 1444/February 25, 2023

Abusing People's Lineages

Some people, in an attempt to raise their status in the society, abuse and talk down on people's lineages. This act comprises three wrongs:
- Self-amazement, due to arrogance borne out of ignorance
- The abuse itself, as the Prophet has informed us that a believer cannot be one who habitually abuses
- It breaks relationships

Being a person of the Sunnah should not be just upon a claim. It is based on the actions we make. A lot of what we see among the young people today ascribing to the Sunnah are just claims. Do not backbite, slander, abuse, or look down on others.

Two things will remain among the Muslims despite being from the ways of ignorance: Wailing over the dead and casting aspersions at people's pedigree and lineages.

Don't insult people's lineages, lines of descent, or family history. Any noble lineage you have was not chosen by you but gifted by Allah. Don't look down on anyone. Don't think you are better than others. The index of superiority with Allah is Taqwa, and that is in the heart. Don't insult anyone because he can be better in the sight of Allah than you. Allah commands that you drop your shoulder in humility to your brother. If you cannot claim that you fear Allah the most, then what right do you have to raise your shoulders?

It is not wrong that an individual loves his tribe or race or country. However, it is not permissible to be in support of a group of people upon an evil or injustice just because they are from your tribe. Do not allow tribal affiliations to destroy the our center point which is Islam, or the coming together upon goodness. Helping people because they are from your tribe is not Tribalism. However, blindly supporting them regardless of what is true or right is tribalism which is impermissible.

There is no reason whatsoever for a Muslim to commit suicide. It is not an option at all. Close that door. Whoever commits suicide will be punished continuously with the means with which the suicide was committed.

JAMB/UTME series episode 21 - Sequence and series 1

In today's episode (episode 21), I introduced the topic of sequences and series. I explained that a sequence is a list of numbers arranged in a definite order, and covered various types of sequences before focusing on arithmetic (linear) and geometric (exponential) sequences. I derived the nth-term formulas for these two special sequences and solved past questions using them. Additionally, I covered arithmetic means and geometric means. In the next episode, I will continue by explaining the concept of partial sums and series.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ihLbNgk9QM

JAMB/UTME series episode 20 - Inequalities

In today's episode (episode 20), I delved into the topic of Inequalities, starting with an explanation of the concept. I provided a detailed explanation of how to solve and graph linear inequalities, as well as how to solve and graph quadratic and rational inequalities.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPKBliRzGqI

The first hadith of Arbahuna annawwaiy emphasizes the importance of intention in Islamic worship. It has been called the axis of Islam and contains a third of knowledge. The niyyah (intention), which is in the heart, serves two functions: to define the worship intended and to discern whether the particular act is one of worship performed for Allah or is one of habit, custom, or worldly motivation. The ḥadīth confirms that any work is judged by Allah exclusively on the merit of intention, not on its quantity or apparent greatness. Thus, a seemingly small act done sincerely could be valued by Allah more than a rather conspicuous one. The Messenger of Allah followed his statement with an example of two types of intentions: one pleasing to Allah and another unacceptable, although the deed itself was in all outward appearance the same. The original meaning of the word "hijrah" is "to leave behind" or "to shun" something, and it is perceived that there are two categories of hijrah: the Islamic one for the cause of the religion and the worldly one for any other purpose, be it ḥalāl or ḥarām. Leaving behind a life of disobedience is always a priority.

Below are some of the lessons we can learn from the hadith regarding the importance of intention in Islamic worship:


- The intention is a crucial element of Islamic worship, as it determines the sincerity and validity of one's actions.

- The intention should be solely for the sake of Allah, and not for any other worldly gain or personal interest.

- The intention should be made before starting any act of worship, and it should be clear and specific.

- The hadith highlights the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding the purpose and significance of each act of worship.

- The hadith emphasizes the need for Muslims to constantly renew their intentions and remain mindful of their actions, as this helps maintain sincerity and increase the reward for their deeds.

- The hadith also reminds Muslims to prioritize their intentions over their actions, as even the most seemingly insignificant deeds can become a means of great reward if done with the right intention.

- The hadith teaches us that Allah rewards us based on our intentions and efforts, and not merely on the outward form of our worship.

To be continued next week, In shaa Allah

In our weekly review of the book, "The Islamic Etiquettes of Using the Telephone", we next today review Chapter 11 of the book.

Past review here:

The chapter discusses the use of music when on hold during a phone call. The author notes that using music or singing for entertainment while on hold is not permissible in Islam. Similarly, using Quranic verses or hadiths as hold music is also not permissible as it can lead to a situation that is undesired in Shariah. The author advises waiting in silence until the conversation resumes and emphasizes the importance of adhering to what is most beneficial. This is similar to caller's tunes!

Lessons from this Chapter

Using music and singing as a form of entertainment when placing someone on hold is considered haram (forbidden) with no distinction.

Using verses from the Quran or dhikr in place of music or singing is also considered impermissible.

Ruling events by using the Quran or ahadith is not possible, and it can lead a person to fall into a situation that is undesired in shari’ah.

Waiting in silence when on hold is the best course of action until the conversation resumes.

As we approach the election day tomorrow, I urge you to remember that Allah is the only one who can bring true change to our nation. Let us not put our trust in any individual, but instead pray for a good leader to emerge through His divine guidance - a good leader who will serve the people with justice and fairness.

We should also be careful not to idolize or ascribe messiah-like qualities to any candidate, as we've seen how 'Sai Baba' turned to 'Kai Baba'. Let us learn from past mistakes and rely on Allah's infinite wisdom and power.

Let's put our faith in Allah and trust that He will guide us to make the right decision. May Allah grant us a leader who will lead us towards progress, prosperity and peace.

May Allah grant us the best of them (Ameen)

Episode 39 - Functions | Domain | Codomain | Range

In episode 39 of the class, we began the next program, F.10, which covers functions on page 267. I introduced the concept of functions, types and explained how to find their domain, co-domain, and range.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM9Jqt0VrGw

Where and how Mr Orator? I don't understand

Don't forget to join us tonight on our weekly program - Alé ìsirò (math night). The session will be streamed live on our Facebook page:
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Alot of "Ogbonge" prizes to be won! The question tonight will be based on POLYNOMIAL. Refer to the videos on Polynomial for AOC. Don't miss it!

Notes from the Adab Al-Mufrad Class of our Shaykh, Abu Naasir Ibrahim AbdurRauf, Session 205, held on Saturday, Rajab 27, 1444/February 18, 2023

Enduring hurt from people is very hard. It becomes harder when the hurt comes from avenues you did not expect. However, learn endurance, patience and forbearance by remembering that people greater and more significant than you were also hurt, yet they were patient.

Good relationships between the Muslims is so critical in Islam - between spouses, between parents and children, between siblings, between family members, between friends, between colleagues, between fellow students, between peers, among scholars, etc. If the relationship is good, endeavour to smoothen it and make it better. If the relationship is sour, endeavour to rectify it. If your own relationships are optimal, endeavour to help others repair theirs. The Prophet informed us that doing these has a better reward, status, virtue, and rank before Allah than making supererogatory prayers, fasting, and charity.

Maintain and help to maintain good relationships. Some people pray (Naafil) a lot and fast (Naafil) a lot, yet are terrible at relationship building, and sometime are the ones who cause their relationships and those of others to falter. Know that building, maintaining, and rectifying relationships are better than all those other supererogatory worship that you do.

Destroying healthy relationships is a means of destroying the religious commitment of the people. Learning the religion and other acts of goodness such as visiting, giving gifts, smiling at one another, saying good words, etc, are all impacted when relationships are destroyed.

It is so common nowadays among young people who ascribe themselves to the Sunnah to destroy their own relationships at a whim, or be the causes of destroying other people's relationships. On the social media, you see a lot of insults, tale-bearing, and disaffection among the Muslims, even among knowledgeable people who both call to the Sunnah. You see people cast foul words at their fellow Muslims. Sheath your swords, O Muslims! Reconcile and rectify the faults amongst yourselves!

Allah orders the Muslims to fear and be conscious of Him at all times, and to sort out their differences (Q8:1). This is a restriction for the Musliims. We have no choice but to remain conscious of Allah, obeying His commands and avoiding His prohibitions. We also have no choice but to reconcile among ourselves, sustain our good relationships, and sort out any disagreements. However you must note that if you dedicate yourself to reconciling the Muslims, be sure that you are being sincere to Allah and are not doing it for any material benefit.

O Muslims! Beware, and do not be the Shaytan that will break relationships and cause the people's religion to become defective.

Episode 19 - Variation

In today's session (episode 19), I introduced a new topic from the syllabus - variation. I began by defining variation as a relationship between two or more quantities, and then went on to explain the four different types of variation: direct, inverse, joint, and partial. I provided several practical examples to help illustrate each type. In the latter part of the episode, I worked through numerous past questions to demonstrate how to solve problems for each type of variation.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESJ-V98YON8

See you at 9am today. Thanks

Episode 18 - Problem session 2

Today's episode (episode 18) was dedicated to problem-solving. Prior to the class, I requested that anyone following the session to send in any questions they have found difficult from the JAMB/UTME past questions we have covered thus far. During the session, we tackled questions on various topics, including binary operations, quadratic equations and graphs, sets, logarithms, and number base systems. For each question, I conducted a brief review to aid understanding.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TyIm3Y_SKI

His introduction to the book

The author, al-Imam an-Nawawi, explains that although there is a weak hadith that suggests collecting 40 hadiths can bring great reward, his decision to compile this collection is based on the principle that conveying the teachings of the Prophet (pbuh) is highly valued in Islam.

The book is a valuable resource for Muslims who wish to learn and deepen their understanding of the religion. Each hadith in the collection has been chosen for its importance and relevance, and includes explanations and commentary from the author to help readers understand its meaning and application.

As for the lessons contained in the book, they cover a wide range of topics related to Islamic belief, practice, ethics, and spirituality. Each hadith provides a concise and profound insight into the teachings of Islam, and is meant to serve as a guide for Muslims to live their lives in accordance with the principles of the religion. The lessons from the book are intended to help readers improve their relationship with Allah, their fellow human beings, and the world around them.

We start next week with Hadith one, InshAllah!

You can download the English translation of the book. I recommend the one authored by An-Nawawi, Yahya bin Sharaf.

The forty ḥadīth of al-Imām an-Nawawi: text with explanatory notes / Abridged from Arabic
sources by Umm Muḥammad – Jeddah

The collection of Forty Hadith compiled by al-Imam Yaḥya bin Sharaf an-Nawawi is a widely studied and highly regarded text in traditional Arabic circles of learning. The collection consists of 42 Hadith and is highly regarded for its soundness, conciseness, and comprehensiveness of the prophetic statements contained therein. Many of the basic principles of aqeedah and sharīah are derived from this collection. The book has been translated into English and is faithful to the original text, although the explanatory annotation and commentary provided by an-Nawawi and subsequent scholars is only available in Arabic.

InshaAllah, I plan to review each ḥadīth from this collection weekly, reflecting on their meanings and implications for our daily lives.

About the author of the book

Al-Imām an-Nawawi was born in the town of an-Nawā, south of Damascus, in 1233. His father encouraged him towards religious scholarship and he had a strong love for Qur'ānic studies since childhood. He moved to Damascus at the age of nineteen to study with prominent scholars of his time, devoting himself to the memorization and understanding of volumes of fiqh, ḥadīth, and Arabic language. He considered himself of the Shāfi‘i school and authored a great number of books in various disciplines, including fiqh, ḥadīth, Arabic definition, and biography. He died at the age of forty-five and was mourned by Muslims everywhere.

Al-Imām an-Nawawi authored a great number of books in various disciplines, including fiqh, ḥadīth and its sciences, Arabic definition, and biography, all of which are outstanding in expression and precision. The number of books he wrote is not specified, but some of his best-known works include "Rawdhat at-Ṭālibeen" (12 volumes), "Al-Minhāj," "Al-Majmūʽ" (9 volumes but incomplete due to his death), "Fatāwā" (collected by his student, ʽAla’uddeen al-ʽAṭṭār), "Sharḥ Saḥeeḥ Muslim," "Riyādh aṣ-Ṣāliḥeen," "Al-Adhkār," and "Al-Arbaʽūn."

Today is the 26th of Rajab, and it is only a matter of days before we enter the blessed month of Shaban, which comes just before Ramadan. As we prepare for this special month, I would like to remind you of the importance of being righteous during Shaban, and the benefits of fasting during this month. Fasting in Shaban has numerous benefits - it helps to prepare our bodies for the longer fasts of Ramadan, and it is also a way to show gratitude to Allah for allowing us to witness another Ramadan.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to fast during most of the month of Shaban, and he recommended his companions to do so as well. This is a great opportunity for us to prepare our minds and bodies for Ramadan, by increasing our acts of worship and seeking forgiveness from Allah (SWT).

It is also worth noting that the month of Shaban is a month of blessings and mercy, and there are many virtues associated with it. One of the most important virtues is that our deeds are presented to Allah (SWT) during this month.

Let's take advantage of this month and increase our righteous deeds - read more Quran, make more dua, and give in charity.

May Allah (SWT) guide us and help us make the most of this blessed month. Let us fast and pray with sincerity and devotion, seeking Allah's forgiveness and blessings.

Jazakum Allahu khairan.

In our weekly review of the book, "The Islamic Etiquettes of Using the Telephone", we next today review Chapter 10 of the book.

Past review here:

Chapter 10 of the book focuses on the importance of respecting people and treating them according to their status in society. This includes having good manners when speaking on the phone, particularly with scholars of the religion. The chapter emphasizes the importance of showing respect to elders, being merciful to the young, and giving scholars their right. It also notes that non-believers should be treated with manners specifically for them.

When speaking on the phone, it is important to show good manners and to be respectful of the person you are speaking to. This means avoiding distractions and background noise, as well as not allowing familiarity to lead to unprofessional behavior. By upholding your honor and showing respect to others, you can build better relationships and maintain a positive reputation.

The chapter emphasizes the need to uphold one's honor and not behave in a base manner, even when speaking with friends or those with whom one is familiar on phone.

Here are some lessons that can be drawn from Chapter 10 "Giving the People their Due":

Good manners are essential when speaking to people, especially those who are older, have a higher status, or are scholars of religion.

It is important to put people on their level, showing respect to elders, having mercy on the young, and giving scholars their due rights.

People in Islam are of different levels, and their manners should be adjusted accordingly.

Non-believers also have manners specific to them, and these should be observed as well.

It is important to possess the honour of a Muslim without being proud, repelling people, or oppressing them, in accordance with what the shari’ah requires.

Give people the benefit of the doubt when their behaviour seems unusual, and be amiable if there is evidence of avoidance.

Show good manners and avoid behaving in a base manner, even with people you are familiar with, as these manners could become things that you are known for doing.