The Muslim Woman

  The IBA Iqra Society invited Sheikh Kamaluddin Ahmed’s wife ‘Alimah Sobia Ahmed’ on the 22nd of November, 2010 to deliver a lecture on the topic Romance in Islam. The following is an edited version of the notes prepared by Maliha Abidi during the lecture. It also includes some points …

A house full of laughter is a home full of love… and truly, the home of RasulAllah (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) rang with laughter whenever Sawdah bint Zam’ah (radhiAllahu ‘anha) was present.Most people overlook Sawdah, even though she was the second woman whom RasulAllah (sallAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) married after …

  The article hereunder was submitted by a sister who requested its publication for the benefit of the Muslim community.   When I was put to the task of writing an article related to counseling, I wracked my mind for an idea. What could I write, after possibly, a five …

  Is sisterhood dying? Bint Assalaam We hear it often, “By nature women are nurturers.” Just not always with each other. We easily speak about how men hate on women, but let’s talk about our propensity as women to hate on each other. And we do it frequently. Almost habitually, …

Shoks Mnisi Mzolo – Cii News | 1o June 2014/11 Shabaan 1435 The De Deur Health Centre has been inundated with calls and patients since opening its doors four years ago. The centre, in the Vaal, is South Africa’s first to cater for female patients struggling with drug abuse. Being outpatient …

  1. Start by choosing the right spouse (Qur’aan, Surah Nur: 34) 2. Efforts must be exerted to correct any defects in a spouse once married. Develop the family spiritually. Remember Allah often. (Qur’aan, Surah Nur: 87) 3. Inculcate Imaan (faith) in the children. Follow the Sunnah and read the Qur’aan regularly especially …

Islaaminfo.com Quell Insecurity, Give Space   “You just spent the last half an hour on the phone! What were you discussing that made you laugh so hard? I’ve been waiting for your conversations to end, just to have a scrap of your attention.” Have you ever known someone who is …

  Men are often stubborn and have a hard time forgiving…BE PATIENT WITH THEM.  If Allah swt puts it in their hearts, they’ll eventually come around. And if they don’t…JUST PRAY FOR THEM. They’re still our brothers in Islam. Women too can be very stubborn and inconsiderate…but remember, our shortcomings …

Posted by: S Sultan LMHC Question:   I’m a person suffering from depression. My elder brother is autistic and he causes a lot of problems in our house. Since he needs more care and attention than me, both my parents spend more time with him than they do with me.

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By Maulana Khalid Dhorat   There was a lady who visited her doctor for a check-up. She explained to him that whenever she used a certain organ in her body, she found herself in trouble. It would become so bad at times that her brother starts fighting with his sisters, …