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42. YOUR NEIGHBOUR
In history, rights are something that people have fought and died for. Rights are considered so important that denying people their rights can lead to the culprit being punished an...
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| My story: New neighbours | |
Assalamu-alaykum,
friends,
There was a lot of noise coming from the house next door. There was van loads of furniture and people going in and out.
My Mum said , “Lets go and meet the new neighbours.” So mum and I headed over.
When we went inside and met the new neighbour. My mum and her began chatting away. They chatted and chatted as if they knew each other for years.
Our neighbour mentioned that the gas company are unable to switch the gas on for another three days.
My mum said, “Don't worry! You can eat at our house until then.”
When we got back home I asked my Mum, “Do you know our new neighbour from
before?”
My mum said, “Of course not, but you must always be nice to your neighbours.” PP
| lesson: Neighbour rights | |
In history, rights are something that people have fought and died for. Rights are considered so
important that denying people their rights can lead to the culprit being punished and being sent to jail.
We know our parents and elders have rights over us as well as our teachers. In fact everyone has rights and all rights have to be respected. However, there is another group of people who
have rights over us which we often over look.
This group of special people are our neighbours. The Prophet (pbuh) taught us to respect our neighbours and
fulfil their rights…
For example: if he requires a loan, oblige him; if he invites you, accept his invitation; if he becomes ill, visit him; if he needs assistance, help him; if he is in difficulty, console him; if he is happy,
congratulate him and so on.
| Islamic months | |
| story: Great advice | |
Abu Bakr (r) was a great Sahabi. He was a very close companion of the Prophet (pbuh) and a
very good friend. When things were difficult for Muhammad (pbuh) and the Muslims, he always stuck by the Prophet (pbuh) and went through the difficult times by his side.
After the Prophet (pbuh) passed away, Abu Bakr (r) became the leader of the Muslims - the first Khalifah. He ruled with such justice and farsightedness that even today people marvel at his
great leadership.
He was very knowledgeable and had a great insight into Islam. People would come to him for advice and to solve disputes between one another. People would travel great distances to learn
from this great man and to spend time in his company.
When he was the Khalifah he faced many difficult challenges and, by the grace of Allah, he rose to the challenges and did what was right and just.
Even in everyday life he offered great advice. For example, once Abu Bakr (r) was visiting his son Abdur Rahman. During his visit he saw Abdur Rahman quarrelling with his neighbour. When
Abu Bakr (r) saw this he advised his son, not to fall out with his neighbour. He explained that if you quarrel with someone else he will later go away but your neighbour lives at your side.
Abdur Rahman ibn Abu Bakr learnt and understood the importance of fulfilling the rights of the neighbour from his father. Abu Bakr (r) had learned such valuable information from his great
teacher and friend, Muhammad (pbuh). Abdur Rahman also benefited from these jewels of advice and wisdom. We too should learn a lesson from this that we need to respect the rights of our
neighbours and always behave well with them.
| The Puzzle | |
| did you know | |
The Islamic calendar is based on lunar Months. This means that one month is equal to one
cycle of the moon which is 29/30 days. The new month starts when the new moon is born.
In the past, both Christians and Jews used the Lunar calendar, just as the Muslims do til today.
| questions | |
Just a few quick Questions from this Musalla kidz newsletter. All answers are in this issue so start searching!
What was
happening to the house next door?
How do you help your neighbour?
Who was the first Khalifah?
How does a good Muslim community work?
What is different about a Lunar month? |  |
| Penpal reflects | |
Assalamu-alaykum, we should look at things through the eyes of others. For example, our
neighbours should not have to put up with loud noise, rudeness or bad behaviour. We should treat others how we expect to be treated. This is how a good Muslim community works.
PP
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To your neighbours you must be good
By sharing toys and sharing your food
Instead of causing silly fights
Remember your neighbour has rights
Call your neighbours for a meal
To build a friendship which is real
Think about the feelings of others
Treat each other like sisters and brothers
| footsteps: follow the sunnah | |
The Prophet (pbuh) respected his neighbour’s rights
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