Who is our great Father?
Introduction: Islam the purest and holy religion of the world. A religion where we all follow without any idols. Especially, it is a religion where we haven’t visualize God. Also,...
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Marriage a basic tool of life
Introduction Islam has ordained that sexual desire must be satisfied. But not by unlawful sexual liaison secretly. In addition, marriage is a device to show that they haven’t committed adultery....
How can a woman achieve her goal?
What is the main disadvantage of being a woman? The drawback of a woman is her physical appearance. Is it?. The main drawback of a woman [does not has freedom...
A friend can make or break your life
Does ‘Friendship’ enlighten or illuminate once life? Friendship for most people is a combination of affection, loyalty, love, respect, and trust. … True friendship is when someone knows you better than yourself and takes a...
The worst type of Lie
The Prophet Muhammad (saw) declared a stern warning that : “ One of the worst types of lie is for a man to claim to belong to someone other than...
The most important yet forgotten phase of our life – A great reminder!
What is death? Every man has a fixed period of life. We can’t live longer or shorter than the fixed period of life. We can’t escape death. Allah says in...
Building bridges of trust with your loved one
So you are a newly-wed couple and wondering how do I earn by loved one’s trust? Or you may be married for a while now and lately you feel your...
The Last Ten Days of Ramadan: The Barakah (Blessings) are There for the Taking
If we think of Ramadan in terms of a spiritual boot camp, then the last ten nights are the nights you’re all in. You’re in the trenches of worship –...
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...
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...
