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Treat Your Parents Well

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The means Allah the Almighty has chosen for us to come into this world are our parents. Each of us is born to a father and a mother. After birth, the first people we see, and whose warmth of love we experience, are our parents. In this world, after Allah, the Lord of all worlds, and the Messenger (peace be upon him), the people who love us with the most genuine and selfless love are our parents. They are the ones who nurture and raise us. Every creature is born with its own “nature.” For example, a dog is born as a dog, a cat is born as a cat. However, humans are the only creatures who, though born in human form, must develop human qualities to truly become “human” in the moral sense. In this “process of becoming human,” the ones who accompany us for life are our parents. Just as parents have certain obligatory duties toward us, we too have obligatory duties toward them. However, under the influence of Western culture today, the equation of the relationship between us and our pare...
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The Duties of Parents Towards Their Children

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  For every parent, a child is a trust given by Allah. Therefore, safeguarding this trust is also among the essential duties of parents. In our country, there is not much discussion about the responsibilities of parents towards their children. However, in this present age of trials (fitnah), I believe this topic deserves the most attention. Just as children have certain responsibilities and duties towards their parents, parents also have responsibilities and duties towards their children. Let us discuss this matter today: 1. Giving the child an Islamic name after birth: The first and foremost responsibility of parents after the birth of a child is to give their child a beautiful, meaningful Islamic name. A person’s name has an influence on them. In Arabic, there are many beautiful names with meaningful interpretations for children, and parents can choose from them. Or they can name their children after various Prophets, Messengers, the Companions (Sahaba), and the righteous ...
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Why Listening to Music is Haram in Islam

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Allah is our Creator. He knows which things are beneficial for us and which are harmful. Our great Lord has made all beneficial things halal, and all harmful things haram. Among the things around us in this world, the number of useful things is greater. Therefore, the number of halal things is also greater. On the other hand, the number of harmful and haram things is less. Among the things Allah has made haram are all the musical instruments and music (songs). Regarding this, our Lord has said in the Holy Quran, وَمِنْ النَّاسِ مَنْ يَشْتَرِي لَهْوَ الْحَدِيثِ لِيُضِلَّ عَنْ سَبِيلِ اللهِ بِغَيْرِ عِلْمٍ وَيَتَّخِذَهَا هُزُوًا أُولَئِكَ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ مُهِيْنٌ - “There are some people who purchase idle talk (vain entertainment) to mislead others from the path of Allah without knowledge and take it in mockery. For them is a humiliating punishment.” (Surah Luqman; Ayah: 6) The Prophet (peace be upon him) also said regarding this, عَنْ أَبِيْ مَالِكِ الأَشْعَرِىِّ قَالَ قَالَ ...
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Bangladeshi Political Parties will be responsible for spreading the COVID-19 Omicron XBB.

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After the fall of Sheikh Hasina's fascist regime, the other political parties became very active. Because, after sixteen years of authoritarian rule, all the political parties gained the space to conduct their activities. Every day, they hold showdowns, road meetings, public rallies, and the largest public meetings. Those are their political and constitutional rights. So, they can do it. However, the COVID-19 situation is deteriorating daily. The number of COVID-affected people is increasing every day, which is a significant threat to public health. However, the political parties seem to have no concern about it. They want power, nothing else. BNP has held many large public rallies in recent times. Another strong political party, the NCP, is also conducting a nationwide road march across Bangladesh. There is a high risk of spreading the coronavirus through these political programs. This is the era of science and technology. The politicians of Bangladesh are adept at utilizing d...
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Never Share Your Personal Information on Social Media

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  Once, I was very innocent, and I shared my thoughts and sorrows with other people. But every time, they betrayed me and revealed my secrets to others. For this reason, now I never share my pain with others. I never share my plans with my parents either. Hiding your plans from everyone is the key to success. I saw that many people are updating their every moment on social media. They don’t have any idea what they are doing. They are just destroying their future in their hand. Most people in our society are envious of others' achievements. So, updating every step on social media is a foolish task. I deleted all my social media accounts over a year ago. I am leading a fantastic life now. I can now focus on my work. Social media is only a medium of communication for us. We can connect with our friends, family, colleagues, and the people we care about the most. But some people make social media their whole life. That’s a significant problem! On the other hand, some people share their ...
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Don’t Buy Your Child a Costly Smartphone—Get Them a Mid-Range Laptop or Computer Instead

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  One of today’s biggest societal challenges is the widespread use of mobile phones. Without a doubt, smartphones are handy tools. They help us accomplish various essential tasks with ease. However, in Bangladesh, smartphones are often misused more than they are used constructively, especially by teenagers and even young children, who are becoming addicted to them. Children in Bangladesh frequently pressure their parents to buy them expensive smartphones. Out of affection and an inability to say no, many parents give in. However, these smartphones often become a source of destruction for their kids. Teens spend hours glued to their screens, and there have even been cases where children, after being denied access to phones, have threatened or attempted self-harm. Social media addiction, inappropriate relationships, and exposure to adult content are becoming increasingly common among youth, leading to widespread social issues. So, to all parents: when your child asks for a smartp...
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Let Your Parents Make the Important Decisions in Your Life

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  Let your parents make essential decisions in your life, especially something as significant as marriage. Marriage isn’t a one- or two-day event; it’s a lifelong commitment. Since our parents are more experienced in such matters than we are, it’s better to entrust these decisions to them and live a hassle-free life. Those who try to make such life decisions on their own—particularly when it comes to marriage—are more prone to mistakes. At that age, the mind tends to be like a free-flying bird—driven more by emotion than reason. As a result, people often fail to distinguish between right and wrong, or good and bad. So, in the context of Bangladesh, it’s wise to leave the decision of marriage to one’s parents. That said, parents also have some responsibilities in this regard. When they consider a marriage for their child, they should ask whether the child has any preferences. Even if there isn’t someone specific in mind, it’s important to ask whether the child approves of the person...
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