Selected Extracts - Tarbiyyat Medical - Apr-Jun 2010

http://www.tarbiyyat.org/TarbMedical/April_June2010_TarbMedical.pdf

HAZRAT MUSLEH MAUOOD (MAY ALLAH BE PLEASED WITH HIM) SAYS:
When children are with other children, ensure they are not playing alone.
Also do not leave a child who is playing alone unattended.
(point 20 in Tarbiyyat of Children)

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Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II (may Allah be pleased with him) said:
“The period of childhood is a period in which a lot of things and actions (by the child) have to be forgiven. Even though this is a period of childhood, it can nevertheless not be excluded from tarbiyyat. Those who when they see a child err say, ‘it’s just a child, let it go’ are at the highest level of stupidity. They don‟t seem to realise that it is this period of childhood which is the period of learning. If it (the child) doesn‟t learn in this age, it will find it very difficult to learn when it grows up. In fact, if we think about it, it is this period of childhood which is the most appropriate period in which to learn, and therefore it is in this period that children should be educated according to the principles of Islam. Thus, even though a child is considered absolved from some of its actions, the best period of learning is really in this period of life”.
19th March 1948

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WHAT IS TAHARAT (Purity)
It is the cleansing and keeping of the body clean from filth and dirt (i.e. najasat).
The purpose of Taharat is so that one is in a clean and purified physical state for as long and as much as is possible. Offering of prayers happens five times a day, and it is mandatory to be in a state of Taharat whilst offering prayers. Also, life is unpredictable, and death can overtake even the fittest person at any time. It is good that if that time comes, a person is in a state of taharat.
Najasat – Najas (Things that cause a loss of state of taharat).
1. Human urine or faeces
2. Semen
3. Animal dung
4. Bird droppings
5. Discharge from wounds, i.e. exudates and pus.
6. Blood that flows from the body
7. Contact with the meat or blood of dead and or decaying animals or animals that are considered Haram in Islam.
8. The saliva of Dogs or animals regarded as haram in Islam (it is also not permitted to consume something that such animals have eaten or drunk from).
9. Dirt and mud from streets and public drains.
The above are considered filth that affects the state of Taharat of the body. If any part of the body or clothing comes in contact with them, it is best to thoroughly wash the affected part of the body or clothing with clean water. (Though washing once is adequate, but doing it three times is preferable).

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The Promised Messiah alaihissalam expects every
Ahmadi to keep away from falsehood, fornication,
adultery, trespasses of the eye, debauchery,
dissipation, cruelty, dishonesty, mischief and
rebellion. It is necessary to constantly evaluate
ourselves to see whether we are staying away from
falsehood. Some people think these things as not very
important and they lie in their businesses dealings
and their affairs, thinking that telling a lie is no great
thing, whereas Allah Almighty has declared this akin
to Idolatory. Due to the media, evils like fornication
and trespass of the eye have become common place.
On television or via the internet, such vulgar and
useless film programs are seen in the homes that
push them toward these evils. In some Ahmadi
households, young boys and girls especially, get
ensnared in these evils. At first, these films are
watched because it is deemed to be broad mindedness
to do so. Then, some unfortunate households
practically get involved in these evils themselves.
Fornication is actually of the mind and of the eye as
well, and gradually, this form of fornication extends
into true evil doings. Parents initially do not take
precautions, and when the water has passed under
the bridge, then they lament that their children have
gone astray and their progeny is destroyed. Therefore,
it is important that they be vigilant beforehand. Stop
their children from sitting in front of the TV during
vulgar programs. They should also keep an eye on
their use of the internet.
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V, Friday Sermon 23rd
April 2010

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