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Decisiveness regarding violating the Sharee‘ah

Islam came to address the entire world and this means that it is open to everyone to embrace. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.} [Quran 21:107] As a result of that openness, which is characteristic of the Islamic religion, many aspects from the East and West might infiltrate.. More

166845 14/04/2011
Compatibility between Spouses - II

What does it mean? Islam did not stipulate freedom as a condition for the validity of marriage, as evident from the following instances of marriage: · Zayd ibn Haarithah, may Allah be pleased with him, married Zaynab bint Jahsh, may Allah be pleased with her · Usaamah bin Zaid, may Allah be pleased with him, married Faatimah bint Qays,.. More

166721 12/04/2011
Compatibility between Spouses – I

What does it mean? Compatibility amounts to equality and similarity. In a Hadeeth (Prophetic narration), the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "Muslims are equal in their inviolability of life." [Abu Daawood] Compatibility in marriage means equality and closeness between the spouses in terms of religiosity and morality,.. More

166717 12/04/2011
The Second Wife

The mysteries of the human self is an ambiguous world that only Allah The Exalted knows the essence of. This self varies from one person to another, and even a single human self is in itself subjected to changes from time to time. It is also influenced by new things, whether feelings or opinions, which change its state. All this is contingent on the.. More

149291 11/04/2011
Polygny: The Sharee‘ah Perspective and Reality

A French historian believes that the West should legalize polygny in order to solve its moral problems. Indonesian women demand the legalization of polygny in order to prevent their husbands from having extramarital affairs.Egyptian women consider polygny to be the answer to the problem of unmarried women. Tunisian law prohibits polygny and permits.. More

149292 11/04/2011
Resolving Marital Conflicts: Strategies and Solutions

What is the best solution when a married couple faces marital problems and conflicts? Contrary to popular practice, divorce or threatening a spouse with divorce is not the right solution. The best solution is patience, endurance and realizing that it is natural for differences to arise between married people. It is also necessary for each spouse.. More

166605 07/04/2011
The Nearest Way to a Man’s Heart

Women are fed up with talk about the husband’s rights and would probably cry, “Are there no rights for the wives? Why do you always talk about the rights of the husband? Where are the rights of the wife?” In light of the noble verse (what means): {The believing men and believing women are allies of one another} [Quran 9:71], allow.. More

149388 22/03/2011
Worship Allah The Almighty by keeping your children clean

None of us can resist the innocence of adorable young children. Once we see them, we take them in our arms, carry, embrace and kiss them, hence, filling ourselves with love and delight which Allah The Almighty instilled in the favor of children. Every time we see them, our happiness is refreshed and we feel pleased. This only becomes perfect when the.. More

165971 21/03/2011
Dealing with a rude child

Seven-year-old Faaris spent an enjoyable week with his cousins -- the family of his uncle -- which consists of three boys whose ages range from six to twelve years. When Faaris' father came to take him home, he noticed that Faaris appeared a little more grown up and had acquired greater self-confidence. Faaris was quite eager to return home so that.. More

165613 09/03/2011
Our children and mistakes

It is natural for a child to make mistakes, because he is not infallible. After all, the child is a human being and he is vulnerable to weakness, deficiency, fancies and sometimes evil desires. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “All the children of Aadam are sinners, but the best among the sinners are those who frequently.. More

165157 23/02/2011
Islam and polygamy -II

Polygamy, in the sense of having more than one wife at the same time, has been one of the chief issues due to which severe criticism has been directed against Islam. Non-Muslims decry Islam for permitting polygamy and allowing a man to have up to four wives at the same time, thus debasing women and slighting their status in society. It should be made.. More

149534 20/02/2011
Self-Help and Recovery

Acknowledge what is wrong Acknowledging a problem is the first step towards finding a solution or a cure for it. Sometimes a bad habit is like a black mark on one's face, it is apparent to everybody except oneself. Assess yourself: How often do you catch yourself using abusive words? Are there particular times when you use bad language more than.. More

149302 17/02/2011
Our Safe Homes

Security is a great blessing from Allah The Exalted. Allah The Exalted bestowed this blessing upon the people of Quraysh and He reminded them about this within the context of a command for them to worship Him; Allah The Exalted Says (what means): {Let them worship the Lord of this House, who has fed them, [saving them] from hunger and made them safe,.. More

164645 03/02/2011
Children and Household Chores - II

How to teach our children to participate in household chores: Parents often use negative methods in teaching their children how to participate in household chores. For example, they address them saying, "If you do not clean the house, I will not let you play; or, if you do not clean your room, I will not give you your pocket money." However,.. More

164609 02/02/2011
Children and Household Chores - I

During a holiday: "Ahmad, you can clean the dining room." "Faatimah, you can clear up the kitchen." "Mahmood, you can clean the living room." "Mu’min, you do the bathroom." Children: "Mother! This is a holiday. We want to play with our friends." Mother: "Don't go out to play until.. More

164605 02/02/2011

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