Sermon of the Week • Abu Dardaa radhiyallahu ‘anhu narrates: I heard Rasullullah sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam saying: “A father is the best gate of the gates of Paradise; so it is up to you, either you lose that gate (by disobeying him), or protect it (by obeying him).” (Tirmidhi) • …
Read More »Screentime Is Making Kids Moody, Crazy and Lazy
Victoria L. Dunckley M.D.Mental Wealth 6 Ways electronic screen time makes kids angry, depressed and unmotivated. Posted Aug 18, 2015 Children or teens who are “revved up” and prone to rages or—alternatively—who are depressed and apathetic have become disturbingly commonplace. Chronically irritable children are often in a state of abnormally …
Read More »Dr Katme’s Islamic Health Digest: 27 August 2015
A selection of health and medical news stories collected by Dr Abdul Majid Katme. Dr. Katme was born in Lebanon and resides in the United Kingdom, where is spokesman for the Islamic Medical Association UK. A campaigner for natural and Islamic medicine, Dr. Katme presents Islam & Medicine weekly at …
Read More »Parenting Cannot Be Delegated
Nisaar Nadiadwala I was a guest at one of my friend’s place. This was a very rich man and he had a young son. While we were sitting, his son offered me a glass of water. The father retaliated: “Can’t you even greet with Salams!” I could clearly see the man’s eyebrows frowning …
Read More »10 Tips on How to Quit Haram Relationships
Infographic By Family Editorial Board Being in a haram (disallowed) relationship is a very common problem that challenges Muslim youths nowadays. It’s very easy to engage in such relationships but to give up is the most difficult part. Any Relationship between males and females outside of marriage is Not Permissable …
Read More »FITRAH-THE INNATE NATURE OF CHILDREN
AL BASAIR ISLAMIC MEDIA Why is it that children have no difficulty believing in Allah and His Message, even though they cannot see Him? Why is it that a child finds it so effortless and natural to pray, to fast and to wear the hijab, oftentimes delighting in the process? …
Read More »The humour and banter of the Sahaba RA
Fi Zillil Habeeb SAW: Cii Radio | 09 Ramadan 1436/26 June 2015 The human side of Sahabah RA and the beloved’s (SAW) patience with it. Lessons; Deen is beautified by it’s incorporation of human nature. It is a religion which balances silent contemplation and seclusion and also appreciates humour done …
Read More »Your children need your presence more than your presents
Techno geeks and social snobs ready to contradict their parents. Know-it-All’s challenge, even dominate their teachers. An oft-mentioned refrain: “The state of our youth!” But, Why? Fatima Moolla of@timelessteenz doesn’t mince her words in placing the blame solidly on their parent’s shoulders. I believe the ogres we call …
Read More »Absent Parent Syndrome – child abuse online
Absent Parent Syndrome fertile breeding ground for child abuse online Shoks Mnisi Mzolo – Cii News | 16 Shabaan 1436/04 June 2015 Antony Evans, a child pornography kingpin, has been named and shamed for his misdemeanors. He was slapped with a 10-year prison sentence last week for his crimes. Evans …
Read More »Overt expressions of sexual promiscuity by Muslim youth
Overt expressions of sexual promiscuity by Muslim youth serious cause for concern Umar Stambuli – Cii News | 16 Shabaan 1436/04 June 2015 Premarital sex was considered a moral issue which was taboo in many cultures and considered a sin by a number of religions, long ago. However it has …
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