a - ——-- | 6/141. It is He who produces gardens , with trellises and without , and dates and fields with produce of all kinds, and olives -—| and pomegranate, similar (in kind) but different (in variety). Eat». | their fruit in the season but render the dues that are proper om the _ day that the harvest is gathered, But waste not by excess, for Allah ' love not the wasters. 7/31. O children of Adam! Wear your beautiful dresses at every | time and place of prayer, eat and drink but waste not by excess; for | Allgh loves not the wasters. | _ Before the advent of Islam, Pagans used to circumambulate Ka’abah naked, clapping, whistling and dancing which was ‘obscene on one hand and blasphemous to the House of God on the | other hand. So Allah revealed verse 7/31.8 17/26,27. And give to the relatives their due share, as (also) 10 those in want, and to the wavfarer: but squander not (your wealth) in the manner of a spendthrift. Verily the spendithrifts are brothers —— of the Evil Ones Boil his Lord ungrateful pda Lasts ate SUL = fabs Yaw 15@ oserinad]— —— ay eedS | _-,__17/28,29. And if you have to apologize from them expecting | mercy of your Lord which you always are expecting, yet speak to them gently. Make not your hand tied (like a niggard’s) to your neck, nor stretch it forth to its utmost reach, so that you become blameworthy and destitute, ~~ "35/67, Those who, when they spend, are noi extravagant a ———~ not niggardly, but hold a just (balance) between those (extremes). —{ _ Almighty Allah has repeatedly called upon Mustims for charity, — and advised to be moderate. Ref. verse 17/26. And Holy Prophet ~ (PBUH) has said to limit charity to 1/3 of the property so that the -—- | dependants don’t have any reason to complain. Ref. S. B. 6,11,15,18,22827. f‘A very famous incidence is quoted below. The King of = Ethiopia, who was a Christian and believed in the Unity of God- ~~; Head, sent a physician to Medinah to serve Muslims. He stayed in. ~~ _ Medinah for two years but no body came to solicit his help or expertise. He went to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and told him his __ ~~ story. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said that these people (Muslims) ~---~| eat when hungry and stop eating when still hungry. To-day com | medical specialists state that 60% of the problems arise from over eating. ‘The Holy Prophet (PBUH) has advised Muslims to be careful with the use of water during ablution and bath. These guidelines should not be limited to ablution, bath and eating but should be | followed in every sphere of life. Live within means while shopping + ~' for clothes, housing or daily requirements. Moderation has been J) | enjoined upon Muslims again and again. Don’ t waste time playing —-- cards or gossiping, but must utilize time towards useful purpose for _ ' the benefit of Muslim Ummah. Even criminals jailed should not be treated as guests but must be put to do some useful and productive j efforts in the interests of Muslim Ummah,