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Faatimah and Ruqayyah are sisters. Faatimah is the elder one and is seven years older than her sister. Allah The Exalted has granted her a sound mind and an eloquent tongue. Hence, her younger sister Ruqayyah discusses life’s affairs with her and asks for her opinion on issues or problems that she encounters or any of the various manifestations.. More

Hardness of Heart

The hard heart is that which contains a mixture of harshness and toughness; a heart that is void of submission and the sense of turning to Allah The Exalted in repentance at all times. This is the severest punishment ever. This is why the disbelievers are punished with having a hard and harsh heart. Maalik ibn Deenaar, may Allah Have mercy upon him,.. More

Making our home a Masjid

A Muslim's home should be an embodiment of Islam, with all its goodness and blessings; and it is from the guidance of the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, that we have in our homes a Masjid; and that Muslim men make it a habit to pray the voluntary prayers at home. The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam said: "O people, pray in your.. More

Women's Scholarship: Remembering a Fading Heritage

Women have had a strong presence in society since the beginning of Islam. Khadeejah bint Khuwaylid, may Allah be pleased with her, was the first person ever to believe in the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. She was a great support for the Da‘wah (Islamic propagation) until her demise in the tenth year after the Bi‘thah (the.. More

Your Time During Ramadan

Time is the essence of life, and man’s life is but the seconds and minutes he/she lives. Every hour we live through in this life takes us that much closer to our destiny in the Hereafter. Even though time is the most precious item in our lives (or at least it should be) and we should be guarding it with all the power we possess, it seems to be.. More

'Our Hearts are Still Adhering to the Truth'

In his book, Siyar A‘laam An-Nubalaa’ (11/238), Ath-Thahabi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said that during the ordeal of Imaam Ahmad, may Allah have mercy upon him, it was said to him, “O Abu ‘Abdullaah! Do you not see that falsehood is being victorious over the truth?” He replied, “No. The victory of falsehood.. More

Etiquettes of Supplicating - I

During the caliphate of ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattaab, may Allah be pleased with him, there was no rain for an entire year and the people were about to perish. So ‘Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, gathered the people and they went out to the desert. He then asked Al-‘Abbaas, may Allah be pleased with him, the paternal uncle of the Prophet,.. 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

Hijab is Obligatory: Evidences from the Quran and Sunnah

Wearing the Hijab (Islamic covering) is a great act of worship and one of the most important obligations in Islam, as Allah The Almighty has ordained it in His Book and has forbidden its opposite, which is uncovering and dressing improperly. The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, commanded it in his Sunnah (tradition) and forbade its opposite... 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

Hijab: A Divine Honor for Women

Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {O children of Adam, We have bestowed upon you clothing to conceal your private parts and as adornment. But the clothing of righteousness -- that is best. That is from the signs of Allah that perhaps they will remember. O children of Adam, let not Satan tempt you as he removed your parents from Paradise, stripping.. 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

Social Evils that are Destroying Muslim Communities - II

Severing ties with kinfolk: The most important of kinfolk are one's parents, and yet we find many people dealing with them in an inappropriate manner or even severing ties with them altogether. As for those who do try to fulfil the needs of their parents, many of them do it begrudgingly, while expressing discontent or complaining that it is a burden.. 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