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  • He used to keep himself busy serving his family - I

    Some wives complain, in their messages, that their husbands do not bother to do any chores related to the family, whether inside or outside the house, even if it is a routine or simple matter, and this, of course, makes them feel sad, hurt and frustrated. Dear Muslim husband and wife, To help with the housework is one of the emotional requirements.. More

  • A child’s need for friends

    A child’s need for friends of the same age to play and interact with actually does not appear before the end of the fourth year or the beginning of the fifth year. Before that, the child likes to play alone or with adults. When he reaches the middle of the fourth year, his inclination to have playmates begins to appear. A child at this age does.. More

  • Organizing a study circle

    Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Allah has supernu­merary angels who rove about seeking out gatherings in which Allah’s name is being invoked. They sit with them and fold their wings round each other, fill­ing that which is between them and between.. More

  • With firmness You Succeed

    Ahmad: Dad, I want money to buy some things. Father: Where is your pocket money, Ahmad? This is still the middle of the week! Ahmad (indifferently): I have spent all of it. Father (firmly): You will not get any more money until next week. Ahmad (begging): But I want to buy sweets. I ask you by Allah, dad! Father: No, Ahmad! We have agreed.. More

  • Abuse of Wives: Reality or Imagination?

    It is rare that societies are free of evil social phenomena, and this was the case even in the pure ages of the prophets, may Allah exalt their mention. One such evil phenomenon is marital dispute and domestic problems. For example, husbands may abuse their wives or vice versa, parents may abuse their children or vice versa, children may abuse each.. More

  • Educating the family

    Most of us have a vague idea that smoking is a habit that can have many serious implications on our health, but there is a tendency to view the problem lightly. It’s important that every smoker (or even potential smoker) be aware of the facts concerning smoking: One out of every five deaths in the world is caused by tobacco Smoking.. More

  • Magnifying Trivial Problems Demolishes Marital Life

    Magnifying the trivial problems of martial life wears it away and acts like a hammer that demolishes family life within seconds. Mrs. Jameelah Marzooq, a lecturer in instructive courses for brides, says, Magnifying the trivial problems of matrimonial life and widening the range of problems between the spouses because of the slips of one or both of.. More

  • Revealing Secrets, the Primary Adversary in Marital Life

    Marital bliss is the dream of every engaged girl and the goal of every wife. It is a dream and goal which is worthy of us exerting our utmost effort to attain. To reap the fruits of these efforts, we should be aware of the mistakes and enemies which threaten them. The wise person is the one who learns from the experience of others. There are many homes.. More

  • Bad relationships with Mothers in-law -I

    We often hear of problems that occur between women and their mothers in-law. The common conception among the masses is that the mother in-law is an evil person. Regardless of what she may do, or how kind she may be to her daughter in-law, her description remains as such -especially in the view of the daughter in-law. Many daughters in-law have forgotten.. More

  • Bad relationships with Mothers in-law -II

    We must feel for the mother in-law:Some mothers in-law have an unintended and uncontrollable feeling of rejection and resentment towards their daughters in-law. This could be caused by one of the following three reasons: First:The eldest son is a source of compassion and love which mothers benefit from, especially at old age; therefore, they would.. More

  • Obeying the Husband is the Key to Paradise

    The Islamic Sharee'ah stresses that the wife is under the obligation of obeying her husband. This remains unless he commands her to disobey Allah The Exalted. She is required to obey him and exert her utmost effort to fulfill his needs in a way that makes him satisfied and thankful. This is supported by the Hadeeth where the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi.. More

  • A Hidden Treasure: An Insightful and Bashful Wife

    Ibn Mas‘ood, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “The most insightful of people were three persons: the companion of Yoosuf (Joseph), may Allah exalt his mention, when he said to his wife: {Make his residence comfortable.} [Quran 12:21]; the wife of Moosa (Moses), may Allah exalt his mention, when she said: {O my father, hire him.} [Quran.. More

  • Criteria for Choosing a Spouse

    Religion Among the many criteria in selecting a life partner, the foremost is religion. Islam has established the importance of choosing a religious wife for it is faith which protects a woman from committing anything that is prohibited. A religious woman always keeps away from whatever enrages Allah The Almighty or dishonors her husband. On the other.. More

  • Negligence of Adornment After Marriage and Its Effects

    At the beginning of marital life, the wife cares about adorning herself for her husband. However, as time passes, she might think that there is no formality between them so she ignores this. Painfully, her negligence of adornment is limited to her husband, as the wife does care about it when she visits her female friends or relatives. The wife is not.. More

  • Your child's first year at school

    If one of your children is about to join the school for the first time, then you are facing a major event in the life of your child that requires you to be fully prepared till it passes quietly and peacefully. One week before school: The way you prepare yourself for the day on which your child will go to school for the first time is of great importance... More