While Taharah (cleanliness) is
undeniably preferred and sought after, Najasah (uncleanliness) is unfortunately what you'd
get when there are people who lack hygiene awareness.
In the forty years of my life, never had I come across a dirtier toilet than
the one in Mina. Grotesque, disgusting and nauseating! The floors were
flooded with rubbish: cloth, soiled diapers, used pads, wrappers, tissues,
empty water bottles and God-knows-what-else. The toilet bowls were brimming
with all things najasah. In all doubt, Alhamdulillah I managed to find a
clean cubicle, in which I signaled to the others to use.
I was basically traumatised after that visit to the loo. Even the thought of
it can make me puke! Apparently, I was later informed that the toilets on the upper floor of the
building were clean. However, I am sure there is a lesson to be learnt from
that particular experience.
Our religion seeks us to be clean both physically and spiritually. We need to
educate our ummah about the importance of cleanliness and how to go about
making it happen! For a start, it must begin from home.
For Allah loves those who turn to Him constantly and He loves those who
keep themselves pure and clean.
(Al-Baqarah: 222)
May Allah help us in our struggle to become good servants...
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