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Mutual Rights - Good Companionship - III
One day, the Prophet
told ’Aa‘ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, the lengthy Hadeeth of Umm Zar‘, which was narrated by Muslim 
and was explained by some scholars in volumes due to its enormous pearls of wisdom and meanings. After the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi.. More
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Mutual Rights - Good Companionship - II
4- In disputes and arguments. Living in kindness implies that when a dispute arises between the spouses, the husband should define the points of dispute and explain her mistake to her, if she is the one who is mistaken. This should be done in a way that involves no reproof or scolding, particularly if he wants her to admit something. When she admits,.. More -
Mutual Rights-Good Companionship - I
The mutual rights that Allah The Almighty has enjoined on both the spouses represent His utmost justice. There are two major rights. There are two main rights: the right to good companionship, and the right to overnight stay and equal distribution. In this series we will address the first of these rights. First: The right to good companionship Muslims.. More -
Diagnosing one’s flaws
When Allah The Almighty intends good for His slave, He instills him or her with an awareness of the flaws in his or her character. An insightful person knows of the defects in his or her personality, and upon identifying those blameworthy traits, he or she is able to get rid of them. However, most people are ignorant of their own shortcomings, while.. More -
Beating the Child
“My children do not listen to anything I say. What should I do? Although I know that it is a wrong method, I usually scold and beat my children. I usually feel angry with them and then with myself. I can not bear this type of life; there must be another solution.” With these words, the sighs of the hopeless father who beats his children.. More -
Shall I Show You a Woman from the People of Paradise?
‘Ataa’ ibn Abu Rabaah, may Allah have mercy upon him, narrated that he said, Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allah be pleased with him, said to me, “Shall I show you a woman from the people of Paradise?” I said, “Yes.” He said, “A black woman came to the Prophet, sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and said, ‘I.. More -
“Hijab is Ultimate Freedom”
Hijab (Islamic covering) has become a highly controversial issue in the West in general and in France in particular after the ban on wearing Hijab in its public schools and other places. This ban came as part of the policy of racial discrimination and negative attitudes towards Islam, which aims at eliminating the means of understating the importance.. More -
The mother of my child
I'm not a mother. But I've been blessed with a great one for almost a quarter century. That's education enough, at least for one thing: Choosing a partner who embodies the top four qualities I believe a mother must have to help their Muslim children, in the words of the Quran (which mean), {"He made her grow in a good manner…"} [Quran.. More -
Does Hijab Prevent Social Development?
People who are impressed with modern civilization believe that the Hijab (Islamic covering) is a sign of backwardness that prevents women from development and hampers their creativity and individuality. According to them, the Hijab is an obstacle that prevents women from progressing in the spheres of personal and social development. We ask these people:.. More -
The veil of deliverance
What is it about the veil that makes it so important for Muslim women? Allah Almighty Says (what means): {And tell the believing women to reduce [some] of their vision and guard their private parts and not expose their adornment except that which [necessarily] appears thereof and to wrap [a portion of] their head covers over their chests and not.. More -
My parents have divorced
Faatimah was an excellent student who used to give quick answers to questions posed by her teachers. She was known for her sociability, sense of humor, intelligence, strong personality, and self-confidence. Her scores were the highest among her classmates. For Faatimah, the world was a wonderful place and she was optimistic and enthusiastic about her.. More -
Advice to Muslims on the Means of Attaining Chastity
Islam maintains a balance between the human soul and body, the spiritual and physiological aspect of human beings and their natural inclination towards sexual satisfaction within the legal boundaries that Allah The Almighty has set. With this balance, Islam was able to form a unique new generation that was distinguishably chaste, pure, ambitious and.. More -
Ostentation
There is an abundance of proof in the Quran and Sunnah regarding the impermissibility of ostentation; and those who show off are often dispraised, as when Allah The Almighty Said (what means): {So woe to those who pray*[But] who are heedless of their prayer -*those who make show [of their deeds]} [Quran 107:4-6]; and, {So whoever would hope for the.. More -
The Key to Paradise
Imagine: There is a path to Paradise and as we move along the path, with the very first step we find a huge signboard on which the following is written: "Hijab…the key to Paradise." Naturally, in order to gain entry to Paradise, we have to know the merits and characteristics of Hijab (Islamic covering). Hijab fosters piety Allah The.. More -
A Cure for Bad Manners - I
The Prophet, sallAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam, disregarded the rough manners of some people through his generosity, as it was narrated by Al-Miswar ibn Makhramah, may Allah be pleased with him, when he said, "The Messenger of Allah, sallAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam, distributed some cloaks, but did not give anything thereof to Makhramah ibn Nawfal (my.. More
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