The Muslim Woman

Wives of the Prophet Muhammad Series (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) Introduction What is there that a woman may not do? She can do everything except what Allah has forbidden. The teachings of Islam tell us what the limits of behavior are. Anyone who goes beyond these …

By Olivia Kompier aljumuah.com The Missing Marriage-Crisis Link MARRIAGE IS CURRENTLY one of the most popular topics in the Muslim community, and not just because people like a love story or aunties are bored (although those are true too). Marriage in America is in crisis, irrespective of religion. As a reaction, …

Bint Ahmed Sulaymaan – It’s common that every time something happens in our lives we take a picture and put it up on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. “Watch out and be careful”, says Mufti Ismail Menk, “People are suffering and struggling. Why? The evil eye is the truth. You are inviting …

Hot, hungry, thirsty, and fearing for his safety, the Prophet of Allāh Mūsa (ʿalayhi al-Salām) arrives to the city of Madyan. Chased by the Pharonic police of the time, following the innocent killing of a member of the elite Coptic community, Mūsa (ʿalayhi al-Salām) has fled from Egypt enveloped in …

BY KATELYN CARMEN. You might be surprised to figure out you are doing these five destructive things that will ultimately ruin your relationship with your spouse.When I got married, I was amazed at the instant, overwhelming sense of responsibility I felt to love and care for my husband. Suddenly, a …

Slaves of Allaah! Islam encourages making reconciliation between people in order to maintain good relations amongst the Muslims, to spread love and to keep the hearts of Muslims free from spite. Allaah Says (what means): “So fear Allaah and amend that which is between you.” [Quran 8: 1]. Additionally, Islam ordains all …

Ebrahim Moosa – Comment | 22 Safar 1436/15 December 2014 Is it not a supremely ironic commentary on the state of our society that barely days after we conclude a major annual drive to challenge the abuse of women and children in the country, we are called to extend our congratulations …

EXCELLENCE AND ETIQUETTE OF SINCERE LOVE FOR THE SAKE OF ALLAH Allaah, the Exalted, says: “Muhammad (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) is the Messenger of Allaah. And those who are with him are severe against disbelievers, and merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and falling down prostrate (in prayer), seeking bounty from …

Cii News | 09 Safar 1436/02 December 2014 It may be difficult to believe but the flip side of domestic violence paints the picture of a man, battered and abused at the hands of an angry and unreasonable wife. Incidents of abused men are no different to those told by …

  By Maulana Khalid Dhorat   Harming someone else – because of jealousy, vengeance or pride, – will not benefit you or bring you happiness and satisfaction at all.  You can be jealous over someone’s success, wealth, beauty, intellect, car, mansion, husband, or job, but by harming them for something …