Heavenly Jewels

Rule- If something was sent as a gift in a plate, then the plate is an amaanat (trust) . Therefore, if it was not returned and kept, then to use it infonnally for domestic purposes is not allowed. (Alamghiri) Rule- There is nothing wrong with a female to be employed in the home ofa man with children to help out in chores and cooking. However it is necessary that the man does not remain alone with the woman at all. (A lamghiri) Rule- Using a straw (or tooth pick) to make Khilaal of the teeth is a Sunnat and it is better ifwhatever particles offood etc that come out, be thrown, but there is no problem if they are swallowed also. (Alamghiri, Bahare-Shariat) Rule-A traveler should be bid farewell with good supplications and remembered equally in Dua. Rule- The first thing that should be done after a child is born is to give him or her a bath and give Azaan and Iqaamat in the ears. Insha-allah, through this, the child wi l l be saved forever from Ummus-Sibyaan (a serious type ofaffliction) . (AI-Ma/fooz, Part 3) Rule- It is permissible for women to ride a swing provided that there are no Naa- Mahram men around, they are within their homes and do not sing. Riding a swing is bodily exercise and is beneficial in removing certain sicknesses according to doctors. (AI-Mat/Doz, Part 3) Rule- Rebellious j inns spread through the earth from after the sun sets until the moon becomes bright. It is for this reason, the Hadeeth has said that children should be stopped meaning they should not be al lowed to come out ofthe house fromMaghrib until Esha. Rule- Many people abstain from eating and drinking afterAsar Salaah. This is no Sharee rule. However the Sufiya have the opinion that the night is Eid for the Taal ibs (\'eeker!J) ofAllah�and fasting is before Eid. Therefore they pass the time between Asar and Maghrib like Rauza and spread the entire night in Nafl lbaadat. Hence if this is intended together 293