Weaning a baby – specially if you have nursed the child up to 2 years; by the time she is capable of determining her WANTS, can be difficult. But following these steps can surely help reduce the pressure: Intention & dua S you nursed...

Kindness to Children

Abu Hurayrah may Allah be pleased with him narrated: “Once the Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allah exalt his mention ) and I went out during the day. While on the journey, he sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam (...
On the subject of raising children, Ali ibn Abi Taalib (Radhi Allahu ‘anhu) said “Play with them for the first 7 years (of their life); then teach them for the next 7 years; then advise them for the next 7...
  Recently, a brother reached out to me that he was gifted a parcel that contains a bottle of alcoholic drink. He sought to know what to do with it. Here, there are 8 possible things to do: 1. Drink it 2....
Homosexuality is one of the 21st century’s hot topics. The issue of gay marriage is being debated around the world. Strangely however many people do not understand what the word homosexuality means nor do they understand what Islam says about the issue....

Polygyny is not Promiscuity

It's no news that polygyny is divinely accepted and a right to which every Muslim is entitled to. In Islam, a man can marry as much as four women as his wives if he has the capability while a...
Earlier this week I was part of a group that was invited to attend a University Graduation ceremony. Someone dear to me will also be graduating soon and some very good general advice was given at the ceremony I...

Children and Good Behaviour

What is good behavior? Is it to help one's mother at home? Is it not to raise one's voice when speaking with her? Is it to help one's father with his work? Is it to be quiet and not disturb others? Is it to...
Man is born without any experience and then is influenced by the customs and traditions from those around him. In this way, customs and traditions are conveyed from one generation to the next. Customs and traditions appear in the actions...
RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION, INFRINGEMENT OF MUSLIM RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION: THE DISHEARTENING STATE OF A GOVERNMENT-OWNED INSTITUTION; FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE ABEOKUTA 1. We do like to start by citing a quote of the highly revered social rights activist; Martin...

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