The Muslim Woman

Independence and isolation are two sides of the same coin. Recently, I had an interesting conversation with my dad that got me thinking about this. When my dad first moved from Egypt to the United States twenty-some years ago, he found some things very odd in his new surroundings. He …

Every marriage – no matter how stressful, boring, or happy it may be – can use certain tips to give it a boost. This post reviews two pieces of advice that you could implement today for a better married life. If you’re not married, you too can benefit from the …

Why pain is not a burden to escape, but a signal that shapes growth, purpose, and closeness to Allah Shaykh Ali Hammuda Pain is not something most of us would count as a blessing. Most, if given the choice, would prefer to never need to take painkillers. However, Dr. Paul …

Why fathers carry more than we realise, and why honouring them is among the greatest paths to Allah By Shaykh Ali Hammuda The Prophet ﷺ said, الوالد أوسط أبواب الجنة فإن شئت فأضع ذلك الباب أو احفظه The father is the middle (best) of the gates of Paradise, so if you …

Abu Muhammed As human beings, our life in this world is one characterised by fluctuating conditions that make us happy and those that are a means of causing us sadness. No one experiences perpetual bliss and neither are problems never ending. Life by its very nature is a test. In …

Ml Hakim Dr Latib Sep 26, 2025 Dajjaal, comes from the word دجل which is to deceive and lie in such a way that people not only adopt the lie, but they believe it as the truth and even promote it to others. This will be the specialty of Dajjaal, …

 Abu Hudhaifa Muhammed Karolia In the concluding aayah of The Bride of the Qur’aan, Surah Rahmaan, Allah Ta’aalah describes Himself as Master of Grandeur and Honour. In this light it is observed that the more than ninety-nine names of Allah Ta’aalah belong to two major groups; those which expound Allah’s …

In recent years, a particular idea of “independence” promoted by modern feminist movements has gained popularity- even among Muslims. On the surface, it sounds appealing: be independent, need no one, do it all yourself. But beneath this slogan lies a worldview that is deeply problematic from an Islamic perspective. It …

It is said that a smile is the shortest distance between two hearts. Today, in a world brimming with screens, schedules and silent stares, something as simple as a sincere smile has become rare — almost forgotten. The rush of daily life, the weight of the burdens we shoulder, and the …