Written by: Ustaz Erwin Shah Effandy The well-known hadith of Ibn Abbas has been studied, memorised, and benefited from throughout the history of our Islamic tradition. It is a timeless reminder to safeguard the rights of Allah s.w.t so that He will safeguard us. What is often overlooked is the context in which this profound advice was given. Ibn Abbas was a young boy, riding behind the Prophet s.a.w on a journey when the Prophet s.a.w imparted to him these golden words. It w