TAKE HOME FROM LITTLE HANEEFAH’S ORDEAL -

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The sad incident involving the poisoning of little Haneefah to death by the so-called proprietor will linger in the mind for some time.

The villainous mindset and the parochial attitude of the monster involved can only be better imagined.

However, in the meantime, parents/guardians need to make conscious efforts in the following regards;

1. Tell your children the story of how little Haneefah was poisoned to death. If possible, show them her pictures and videos while she’s alive.

This will leave your children remembering the unfortunate story and will always remind them on the need to be more conscious.

2. Follow the story with an enlightenment on the need for them *NEVER* to follow anyone whosoever he/she is to any place except that you are aware as a parent.

In the event that anyone meet them in school or at other places places and indicate interest to take them home or somewhere, educate them on the need to raise alarm by *shouting* for help.

3. As parent, ensure that you take and pick your children in school and other places yourself or by delegating the responsibility of doing that to a reliable person who’s traceable. Gone are those days that you send your child to school alone simply because the school is in your neighbourhood.
The evildoers are only waiting for an opportunity to strike.

4. Let’s be responsible as regards the whereabouts of our kids at all times. It is not enough to assume that they are in the compound with an open gate or on the streets playing with neighbours.

5. Above all, ensure that you recite appropriate supplications (Adhkaar) while your children say it after you at all times of the day. Adhkaar always guarantee divine protection from all evils by Allaah.
When kids need to go out, they should repeat the following as much as possible.
بسم الله ، توكلت على الله، ولا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله
“Bismillaah, Tawakkaltu alaa Allaah, walaa haula walaa quwwata illaa biLLaah”

Meaning; “In the name Allaah, I put my trust in Allaah, there’s no power and no strength except with Allaah”

You can always download the book ‘Hisnul Muslim’ or better still get a hard copy for your daily Adhkaar.