The Muslim Woman

Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: Iblees places his throne upon the water (i.e. on the ocean). Thereafter, he deputes the various units of his armies (throughout the world to misguide people). The Shaitaan who has the closest position to Iblees is the one who causes …

  Nasihah (Advice): Do not go to extremes in giving Dowry Sayyiduna Umar Bin Khataab Radhiyallahu Anhu said, “Do not go to extremes in giving women their dower (Mahr), for if it represented honour in this world and piety in the court of Allah, the one of you most entitled to …

As the end of the year approaches, the level of concern, worry and anxiety rises. It becomes a time of working hard and burning the midnight oil. Leisure and pleasure are sacrificed. Everything possible is done to achieve the best pass. There is total support and assistance in whichever way …

Question:   Many women, who wear the Niqab, also wear such clothing which clearly shows their waistline. Is this permissible? Also, what are the Principles in general with regards to a woman’s dress?   Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,   The Qur’an and Sunnah have …

Many of us have a black and white understanding of mental health. Sadness is often attributed to weakness in īmān or committing sins; however a person must understand that just as one can be bruised physically, one can also be bruised emotionally. How did the Prophet (sallAllāhu ʿalayhi wasallam) advise …

By Maulana Syed Muhammad Yusuf Banuri Compiled By: Mufti Umar Anwar Badakhshani Islaminsight.org Honor and respect for women and Islam Another cause of anxiety and mental anguish for the new generation is linked to the fairer sex is their insistence on an incorrect course of action. The honor and respect …

  Keeping Your Children Safe from ‘Weeds’, ‘Pests’ and ‘Plant Diseases’. Weeds The bad company the children keep act like weeds. You have to keep them safe from growing in competition with these weeds. You have to ensure that they have the right kinds of friends who are not possessing …

  By: M.B. Ahmed What is a garden? In most dictionaries the meaning of the word ‘garden’ is given as, “a piece of land, usually in a yard next to your house, where you grow flowers and vegetables.” However, if you view a garden from a different perspective then you …

  I’ve worked in and around the City for around 15 years now and one of the aspects of working in one of the financial capitals of the world I’ve really noticed is, the impact that the fiercely competitive environment has on an individual, and how they measure their own …

From gardeners to domestic workers and drivers – many homes employ one or even multiple staff to fulfil the household needs. These staff may be South African or from another country, they may be old or young, they may be educated or uneducated, and they may be skilled or unskilled. Regardless …