Today’s society places much emphasis on the nuclear family system. Husband, wife, and 2.5 children is seen as the norm. The extended family system is considered a relic, something that is out of date.
With most parents working in corporations,...
Overtime we have found many sisters having issues with the family of their husbands over one issue or the other.
I have often reiterated to the listening ears of married sisters that they should never stand to refute or correct...
One of the most striking and most alarming hadiths that draw our attention to a major problem we may not be paying attention to is the following:
Jabir reported that Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said:
“Iblis places his throne...
In Sura Al-Haj, Allah described the believers ‘And they have been guided to the purest of speeches; and guided to the path of Him who is worthy of all praise.’ When you talk during your visit, say only what fits the...
FtOne of the most fundamental pillars for Muslims is the concept of Tawakkul, which is often defined as trust and reliance in Allah. However, many people misunderstand the concept of Tawakkul. They see Tawakkul as a passive, verbal characteristic which simply involves supplicating...
The judge Al-Jisaboori reported: "I visited Abu Rayhaan Muhammad (Al-Bayrooni) when he was on his death-bed. He said to me: 'One day you asked me about such and such an issue.' I replied: 'Do you want me to explain it...
There is no doubt that different aspects of the human personality are integrated and affect each other. They constitute a cohesive unit and cannot be separated except in the field of theoretical study. From the time a person is...
Whenever we daydream about Jannah, we dream about meeting the Prophet saw and living in his company. To listen to him, to watch him intently and to see him smile is something we all desire. Can we turn this...
‘Iqra’… Read!
Such was the simple command given to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him).
But, there was a dilemma. He was unlettered – he could neither read nor write.
It is He who has sent among the unlettered a...
Believers naturally have a competitive drive and are usually dissatisfied with what is low, and they never rest in this life, for they always aspire to perfection. The believer always feels that he is in a competition, and, therefore,...
