Trending: Water Waste!
An article links wastefulness in ablution to water waste in Kuwait and the global scarcity crisis
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As (may Allah be pleased with them) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) passed by Saad while he was performing wudu (ablution) and said, “What is this extravagance, O Saad?” Saad replied, “Is there extravagance in wudu?” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Yes, even if you are by a flowing river.”
***I was passing through one of Kuwait’s traditional markets (Al-Mubarakiya) and wanted to use the restroom. I noticed a faucet with water flowing conspicuously. I did what was required of me and what I could do by contacting the relevant authorities and informing them of what I had seen. After a period exceeding seven days, I returned to the same place and found the same leak and the same malfunction, which had not been repaired. You can imagine the amount of fresh water that was wasted and the quantity of treated water that went to no avail.***
The trending phenomenon of wastefulness, or rather, water extravagance, currently prevalent, tells us that the world consists of masses of people who lack the right to control their own actions. They are directed and manipulated left and right to make it easier to exert greater and larger control over them in the future.***
I did not seek to witness the current water wastage firsthand, but clips of it surfaced. I had no desire to play them, yet I saw them across all media platforms. I did not approve of their actions, but their behavior garnered admiration, praise, and shares.***
My grandfather, may Allah have mercy on him, told me that fresh water was used only for eating and drinking. As for bathing and washing clothes, they used “hawi” water, as it was called at that time, which was unfit for drinking.***
Fresh water, sweet springs, and clear sources are rare and precious commodities enjoyed by only a small segment of humanity. By the will of Allah, the Exalted, I am among them, without any merit or distinction of our own that sets us apart from others.***
Water wastage is a highly alarming issue. Consider that in some countries, waste accounts for up to 42% of extracted water intended for use. This means only 58% actually reaches people, while the rest is lost.***
Water scarcity is a genuine crisis affecting many countries worldwide. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, 1.2 billion people around the world suffer from water scarcity.***
Cleanliness is part of faith, and striving to remove impurities from one’s body is obligatory. However, extravagance in water use is religiously prohibited. Turning this blessing, which is not accessible to everyone, into a game and a trend is a trick of Satan.
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