10 Facts about the Day of Jumu'ah

One of the blessings with which the Muslim nation has been endowed is the day of Jumu'ah, or Friday. The Messenger of Allah said: “The best day the sun rises over is Friday; on it Allah created Aadam. On it, he was made to enter paradise, on it he was expelled from it, and the Last Hour will take place on no other.. More

Hijab and sexual repression

It is said that the sexual energy of humans is a great and dangerous force. It is dangerous when it is suppressed, and over time, the pent up pressure of repressed desires ends up in an explosion. According to a common misconception the Hijab (Islamic covering) hides the beauty of women. Consequently, young men suffer from sexual repression that ultimately.. More

Breastfeeding Is necessary for both mother and child

Allah the Almighty has bestowed countless blessings on Man. One such great and indispensable blessing is the mother’s milk. It is a great blessing, especially for newborn babies. Undoubtedly, breastfeeding is the best and most beneficial and effective method of nutrition. Additionally, it satisfies both the baby’s psychological and emotional.. More

Khadeejah bint Khuwaylid

Khadeejah, may Allah be pleased with her, was the first wife of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, the mother of his children, the best of his wives and the first to believe in him. Her name was Umm Hind Khadeejah bint Khuwaylid ibn Asad ibn ‘Abd Al-‘Uzzaa ibn Qusayy, may Allah be pleased with her. She was from Banu Asad,.. More

Hijab . . . modesty, liberation, protection

In the ongoing battle between truth and falsehood, the Hijab has taken center stage. It has always been a sensitive issue, but it has received a great deal of attention due to legislation and proposed legislation in several European countries (e.g., France, Germany) that ban its use in government institutions. For women who wear Hijab out of religious.. More

Nurturing ourselves

BY DR. AISHA HAMDAN In our fast-paced lives, it is difficult to place a priority on nurturing ourselves. Women are particularly prone to ignoring their own needs and neglecting themselves as they give much of their time and energy to others. Women are natural caretakers who instinctively focus on the well-being of other people. We tend to think that.. More

Etiquettes on Using the Phone

Here are some useful tips on the proper use of the phone: • When calling a Muslim, you should first greet him or her with Assalamu ‘Alaykum. Moreover, you should start any phone conversation with Assalamu ‘Alaykum. • You should use the phone only when necessary and avoid prolonged phone conversations, exchanging long stories.. More

The Different Roles of Woman in Islam

Allah The Exalted Says (what means): • {O you who have believed, fear Allah as He should be feared and do not die except as Muslims [in submission to Him].} [Quran 3: 102] • {O mankind, fear your Lord, Who created you from one soul and created from it its mate and dispersed from both of them many men and women. And fear Allah, through Whom.. More

Umm Moosa: The Woman who Relied upon Allah The Almighty

Driven out by the screams of a mother whose son was slain, Ayaarkha (Jochebed), the wife of ‘Imraan (Amram), may Allah exalt his mention, opened the door, after the footsteps of Pharaoh’s soldiers died away and their savage bursts of laughter could no longer be heard. She went to her neighbor, who seemed to be more dead than alive, to alleviate.. More

A Fresh Perspective on Parenting

It is quite painful to see some Muslim families raising their children without teaching them Arabic, or to see other parents relegating their responsibility of raising their own children to maids. Moreover, there are parents who might neglect teaching their children to perform prayers at the age of seven as the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa.. More

Questions on Islamic Upbringing of Children

In some kindergarten schools, boys and girls at the age of five or six are taught together. What is the age at which coeducation is allowed? Teachers at this stage are mostly females who teach both boys and girls. What is your opinion about that? What is the age of male students that a female teacher is allowed to teach? I think this should be referred.. More

Contentment is Bliss

Sa‘d ibn Abi Waqqaas, may Allah be pleased with him, traveled to Makkah after he had become blind. Upon his arrival the people hastened to him and kept on asking him to make supplication for them, and he did, as Allah always accepted his supplication. ‘Abdullaah ibn As-Saa’ib, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “I came to him.. More

Hijab of the body parts

She asked me, “Do you wear Hijab (Islamic covering)?” I said, “What Hijab?” She said, “Hijab of the body parts.” I asked, “What kind of Hijab is that?” She said, “It is the perfect Hijab.” I said, “I thought my garment and head cover were my Hijab.” She said, “This.. More

Some misconceptions about women in Islam – II

Divorce Islam considers marriage a basis for the Islamic family, since it develops bonds of love and caring and a secure atmosphere for the growth and progress of the human race. This, in turn, produces a sound society. This is why the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, (may Allah exalt his mention) taught us in a narration, that although classified.. More

Some misconceptions about women in Islam -I

Islam gave women rights and privileges at a time when only barbaric manners and values dominated. Yet, some people argue that Islam has alienated women in some domains. In fact, this belief is a misconception. People who say so, may have read about it in a magazine or seen it on TV. A quick examination of the issues judged as unjust to women will certainly.. More