This heartwarming story of a shaykh and a notorious caravan thief, somehow we as South Africans can identify with it due to our high crime levels, ie. showing bravery in the face of would be criminals (note: theres a huge difference in bravery & being rash) We should be assertive & strong but at the same time careful not to agitate. The Caravan To Mecca: Around the turn of the century, Shaykh Mahboob was on his way to the pilgrimage in Mecca, on a camel caravan from Syria. He was accompanying … [Read more...]