The Essence of Ramadan
Muslims throughout the world are now observing Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting in accordance with the dictates of the Qur’an – the Muslim Holy Scripture, in which they are commanded by...
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5 Tips for Surviving Ramadan. In The Summer. When You Have Small Children.
This time a few years ago, I anticipated Ramadan with anxiety. I had 3 children, all under the age of 5, and was part of a large, busy household of...
What Fasting Demands From Us
What Does “Ramaḍān” Mean? The correct pronunciation of Ramaḍān is with a fatḥah (zabar) on the letter meem (م), i.e. رَمَضَان (Ramaḍān). To pronounce it with sukūn on the letter meem, i.e. رَمْضَان (Ramdan) is incorrect. As...
7 tips for a simpler Muslim wedding
Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best wedding is that upon which the least trouble and expense is bestowed” (Mishkat). Yet, every year, we attend or...
Spiritually Planning for Ramadan – 4 Simple Ways to Elevate Your Worship
Spiritually preparing for Ramadan wasn’t on my radar for a large portion of my life. It was so far off the radar, in fact, that fasting and praying my five...
Marriage: How to keep it off the Rocks
All praise be to Allah the Lord of the Universe. Peace and blessings be on His Messenger Muhammad , his family and companions. Then, Allah said: And among His signs is this: He...
ON PROPHETIC WISDOM AND SPEAKING TO CHILDREN IN TIMES OF DISTRESS
A remarkable trademark of the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him, was that he spoke to children at their age-appropriate levels. To draw inspiration from the Prophetic wisdom on...
EMOTIONAL BRICKMAIL: SACRED TRUST AND THE LACK THEREOF
If I threw a brick through your window, could I tell you it was an Amanah and demand that you keep it? Could I tape a little note to it...
NEW MOTHERHOOD: WHEN MOM IS SAD
Becoming a new mother can be one the most rewarding experiences a woman can have in life, but it can also be incredibly challenging and overwhelming. New motherhood is typically...
Dealing with the fiancé or husband is hypersensitive
An overly sensitive life partner is quickly affected by things others think are perfectly normal. He acts on the basis of his feelings more than any motivation. He is also...
How to Prevent Burnout and Under-appreciation in your Marriage
Picture this: your husband comes home from work after a long day at the office. You’re in the kitchen finishing up dinner while your toddler is trying to keep herself...
The Family Institution in Islam
Importance of Islamic Family Let’s discuss the subject of Islamic family and its importance for Muslims. I will quote Ismail Faruqi, a great Islamic intellectual who was a professor of...
THE MALE LUST, THE FEMALE FORM AND THE FORBIDDEN GAZE
Allah ﷻ informs in the Holy Qur’an: Made beautiful for mankind is the love of desires for women and offspring, of hoarded heaps of gold and silver, of branded horses, cattle...
IS YOUR SHROUD IN THE MARKET PLACE?
While working on a story I met a woman today who visits her father’s grave every day – once while going into work and then before leaving. She started working...
The Secrets to Happy, Lasting Islamic Marriages
She knows by his face when he needs a word of encouragement. He knows that silence suits her best in the morning. They often finish sentences with a “you know...
Why do you care about things that do not concern you?
If you were to boil productivity science down to one line, it’s “managing one’s energy, focus, and time for beneficial goals.” It looks simple, but it’s actually difficult and stressful for...
The Light in the moonless night
And when My servants ask you, [O Muhammad], concerning Me – indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me. So let...
MY MOTHER WAS A SECRET
A hidden diagnosis and a lifetime of pain My parents married each other in the late 70’s in Karachi. They moved to Brooklyn, NY, where my mother gave birth to...
Misconceptions About Muslim Matrimonial Sites!
Sender’s profile photo Not all matchmaking sites are made equal! Sister Arfa and Sister Fathima Farooqi discuss the questions and misconceptions surrounding Muslim Matrimonial Sites. Take a FREE 7 Day...
How To Reject A Proposal
Sister Arfa and Sister Fathima Farooqi talk about to reject a proposal in the right way! And yes, there is a right and a wrong way to do that! Learn...
