7 Steps to Wean a Child and Dealing Effectively with the...

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...

11 Matters You Always Wanted to Know About Istikhārah

What is Istikhārah? Istikhārah literally means to seek the good. – (See: Lisān Al-ʿArab) In a religious technical context it refers to seeking good...

13 Statements on the Status of the Ṣaḥābah (Companions of the...

“And the first forerunners among the Muhājirīn (migrants) and the Anṣār (helpers), and those who followed them with good conduct – God is...

The Man and the Other Room -By Sanni Kay Yūsuf

Our sisters seem to have been dying in silence - a deafening one for that matter. The recent outcry of some of them is,...

Marital Mutual Understanding -By Sanni Kay Yusuf

Like the woman values caring and may unapologetically flee her marriage if not lovably cared for, so the man cherishes respect and may unrepentantly...

The Brilliant Side of Pain: A Personal Account of Physical Trauma...

We are well acquainted with the toil and tug of this earthly life. Women especially, know the intimate relationship between joy and pain. The...

How Islam Has Protected the Rights of Women

There are many proofs to confirm the fact that Islam is the real emancipator of the woman or the female from her slavery. To...

The Amazing Potential of Muslim Women

Muslim women have the potential to benefit the Ummah (nation) in many diverse ways. The Ummah is suffering immensely in this present age and...

Aisha bint Abubakar: The Epitome of Intelligence

We marvel at our honourable mother ʿĀʾishah (may Allāh be pleased with her). We have the utmost regard for the beloved of the Messenger...

Five Religious Imperatives on Preservation of Health and Life

A Healthy Believer is Better and More Beloved to God “A strong believer is better and dearer to God than a weak one,...

A Simple Way to Win Your Husband’s Heart -By Sanni Kay...

It's a hectic job to be in the kitchen cooking - an exercise that sometimes lasts for hours. This is a sacrifice every humane...

The Best Practices for Ad-Dua’ (Supplication)

A Muslim cannot do without du'a, rather leaving off praying to Allah amounts to priding away from Allah's worship out of self-sufficiency and that's...

Scholars Arena: Is Cannabis Allowed in Islam?

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the World; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his...

Palestinian minister: Cease-fire in Gaza is `not enough’

The Palestinians top diplomat said a cease-fire in Gaza will enable 2 million Palestinians to sleep Thursday night but it’s “not enough at all” and the world must now tackle...

How the Salaf Raise Their Children

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);...

Exams: 10 Tips to Improve Your Memory

Before you study for your next exam, you might want to use a few strategies to boost your memory of important information. There are...

Important Manners of Conversation

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...

The Blessing of being Pregnant

Once a woman has confirmed her pregnancy, she should express her gratitude before Allah Ta’ala as this is indeed a great bounty of Allah...

Women before and after Islam

Women in pre-Islamic civilizations Throughout the human history prior to Islam, women have been victimized and made to suffer too much. They endured unbearable deprivation,...

Scholars Arena: What Is the Ruling of Kung-Fu in Islam?

Kung-fu is a Chinese term referring to a study, learning, or practice that requires patience, energy and time to complete. Often used in the...