Darul Islam

Darul Islam is an Islamic organisation in Nigeria, which maintains a compound outside the town of Mokwa, Niger State, where 3,000-4,000 adherents live. The term Darul Islam refers to both the group and the community itself.

The compound was raided by Nigerian police in August 2009, during the 2009 Nigerian sectarian violence. "Darul Islam" is otherwise known as "Darul Salam". "Daru Islam" means the "Land of Islam" while "Darul Salam" means the "Land of peace". First, the organization believes that the human society generally and specifically Nigerian society has been corrupted with atrocious indecencies and licentiousness. This corruption militates against the real practice of Islam, hence, it is necessary to migrate to the "Land of Islam" where Islamic injunctions will be devotedly practiced. This is where the organization derives the name "Darul Islam". 

Safety Checklist for Kids

Take extra care to make sure you’re safely and correctly giving your child medicines.

1.   Packaging. Keep medicine in original packaging so that the directions for use remain handy.

2.  Directions. The body absorbs some medicines better with food. Other medicines need an empty stomach to work properly.

3.  Age. Do not give children ages 2 and up smaller amounts of adult medicines.

4.  Dose. Too little medicine is not effective.

5.  Ingredients. Know what’s in your child’s medicines. Check and compare medicine labels so your child doesn’t take too much of one ingredient.

6.  Interactions. If your child is taking more than one medicine, ask your doctor if those medicines work together. Some medicines interfere with each other.

7.  Measuring. Use the measuring tool that comes with the medicine.

 

And don't forget ...

1.   Side effects. Watch your child closely for any unusual symptoms when taking a new medicine.

2.  Store medicines out of reach of children in a cool, dry cabinet, safe from direct sunlight.

3.  Never tell your child that medicine is candy.