When you wake up in the morning, do not expect to see the evening live as though today is all that you have. Yesterday has passed with its good and evil, while tomorrow has not yet arrived. Your life’s span is but one day, as if you were born in …
Read More »Your Husband Is The Leader (But It Doesn’t Mean He Must Be Perfect)
Written By Zakeeya Ali The issue of the husband being the leader, so he can’t do anything wrong, comes up again and again with the women I mentor. So I want to address this topic clearly and honestly because of the deep misconception women have about the extent of this aspect …
Read More »What can we do in one minute?
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “When I say ‘Subhaan Allaah, wa’l-hamdu Lillah, wa laa ilaah ill-Allaah, wa Allaahu akbar (Glory be to Allaah, praise be to Allaah, there is no god except Allaah, and Allaah is Most Great)’, this is more beloved to me …
Read More »Gentlemen: On Masculinity, Responsibility, and a World that Depends on It
By:Umm Khalid January 16, 2026 Gentlemen, we women need your masculinity and rely on it for everything to run smoothly. Yesterday, my children and I were learning the story of Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام, and we came to the part where the wife of the Aziz tried unsuccessfully to seduce …
Read More »Wedding Planning- The Wedding of a Queen!
The Wedding of a Queen! Fatimah (Radiyallahu Anha) is the youngest daughter of our beloved Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Out of all the children, she was the most beloved to him. He said, ‘The Queen of the ladies in Jannat is Fatimah.’ He also said, ‘Fatimah is part of my …
Read More »Is love that ends in marriage haraam?
Praise be to Allaah. Firstly: The relationship that develops between a man and a non-mahram woman, which people call “love” is a combination of haraam things that transgress shar’i and moral limits. No wise person will doubt that this relationship is haraam, because it involves a man being alone with …
Read More »The Sin of Fornication and Adultery
We’ve all heard of the seven deadly sins, but in reality their number is not limited to seven. Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas said: “Seventy is closer to their number than seven”. A major sin is one for which the Quran/Sunnah prescribes a punishment in this life and in the …
Read More »Stoop to Conquer: 10 Ways of Honoring Helpers/Workers
Most Muslims in Eastern countries employ domestic staff as a norm. For some, domestic helpers are a priceless resource who significantly ease our day-to-day chores. Conversely, for others, they can be a source of distress and chagrin. Many women complain to each other about the trouble they face from …
Read More »On Mercy and Kindness
MERCY is a special Attribute of God, and Rahman (the Beneficent) and Rahim (the Merciful) are His Excellent Names. The bondmen are blessed and deserving of Divine Mercy to the extent to which a reflection of this virtue is present in them, while those who are cruel and hard-hearted are …
Read More »Forgiveness As A Way Of Life
By A Husain Ever wonder what life would be like if our family and friends never forgave us for the mistakes we made? Take a moment to reflect on your own life. Think hard about it. What images do you see more often? Do you see yourself apologizing more or …
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