The Muslim Woman

http://uswatulmuslimah.co.za/ Ever heard of the ‘terrible two’s’? It’s the age where your endearing, innocent angel suddenly seems to transform into a bundle of tantrums. Even a mundane task such as feeding him or her becomes a battle of wills with the kitchen floor serving as the battlefield, covered in the …

Nasihah (Advice): Have mercy on the young and respect the elders   Sayyiduna Anas Bin Maalik Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that an old man came to seek Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, and the people were hesitant to make room for him. Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “He is not one of …

http://www.wisewives.org/blog/2011/02/17/7-i-surrender First, read what these authors have to say about the importance of the role of the woman in a marriage, and how much tweaking just a few things here and there in your attitude and dealings with your husband can change the whole dynamic of a relationship. Then check …

Question Is there any proof from Hadith or from the statements of the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) or Tabi’un regarding the Hanafi method of Sajdah for females?   Answer Hereunder are narrations on this topic: 1) The Tabi’i; Yazid ibn Abi Habib (rahimahullah) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) once …

Whilst our society generally places all, if not most blame, squarely on the husband when it comes to a breakdown of a marriage, the stark reality is that many a times the wife is equally guilty or even far more guiltier than her husband. The perception of society needs to …

Your Sunnah basket of goodness   By the fig and the olive By Mount Sinai By this city of security Verily, we have created Man in the best stature [Quraan 95:1-4]   The olive, or otherwise known as the Zaytoon, in Arabic, is a cure for 70 diseases. Olives are …

Question: Assalaamu alaikum Respected Ulama I am married for 5 months to a boy I’ve known from before. I have very severe trust issues especially when my husband goes to the gym. He has a habit of not lowering his gaze and I get scared that he’ll notice other women. …

Nasihah (Advice): The Best Woman   Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasoolullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was asked: “Which is the best woman?” He replied: “The one who pleases (her husband) when he looks at her, obeys him when he gives a command, and does not go against …

Imagine being told that the humblest man in the world is coming over to visit you. You would expect him to knock very quietly on the door, entering with his head bowed, meekly shuffling to the chair in the corner of the room. A humble person is not someone who …

Question: Assalaamu ‘alaikum Respected ‘Ulama I am on certain social media platforms, and I find that it sometimes takes too much of my time. I had the intention of deleting it but find it necessary as well for communication purposes, especially because I am teaching. Please advise. Jazakallah Answer: Bismihi …