There was once an eagle that lived atop the highest of mountains, nesting among the crags. One day, the eagle felt curious about the village that lay at the foot of the mountain and decided to pay it a visit. As it landed on the ground below, an old lady …
Read More »Devil Under a Scarf: True Story of A Taboo Topic – Husband Abuse
Abdullah’s (name changed) Tale: Abused to the Point of Attempting Suicide, Allah Granted Him a Way Out I wanted to make a video, but I couldn’t. Even now that it’s all over, the very thought that my ex might watch it fills me with fear; fear for not only …
Read More »10 ugly habits of Husbands
Be sure to guard against these 10 ugly habits that could destroy your marriage. This article was originally published on NurturingMarriage.org. OK, so you aren’t an awful husband. But there are some pretty awful things you definitely don’t want creeping into your marriage. Your wife deserves better than a husband …
Read More »Boat Afloat but Couple in Crisis!
“Beep!” went my phone, rousing me from my sleep. I searched for it on the bedside table with one hand while rubbing my bleary, half open eyes with the other. I struggled to sit up as my fumbling fingers finally found the phone and got a shock when I …
Read More »Equity, not Equality – Feminism / Islam
(By Khalid Baig) “You are the best of peoples evolved for mankind, enjoining what is right, forbidding what is wrong, and believing in Allah.” [Al-i-‘Imran 3:110] Muslims have been given the task to be the witnesses to Truth for the entire mankind and to stand up for what is right. …
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by Sister DM. The dignity of human beings and especially the dignity of women is something that is utterly valued and highly sanctified in Islam. A woman’s womb in Arabic ‘rahm’ is extracted from the name of Allah Himself ‘ArRahman’ (The Most Merciful). This is a sign of elevation and …
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YOUR BODY AND YOUR SOUL (10 OCTOBER 2018) IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST GRACIOUS, THE MOST MERCIFUL. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh HUMANS: A COMPOSITE OF BODY AND SOUL It is important to understand that humans are composed of outer physical bodies and inner spirit (Rouh). The …
Read More »Is the usage of dagga/marijuana considered an offence in Islam?
Nasihah (Advice): The thoughts of a person Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “Allah does not take into account what comes to the minds of my Ummah, so long as they do not pronounce it or act upon it.” (Tirmidhi) ________________________________________________ …
Read More »Masturbation
Question Assalam o Alaikum I Want your help urgently I asked my female friend to get rid of masturbation but she told according to Hanafi fiqh “A man can do masturbation when he is away from his wife and release his mani” . Using this logical a female can do …
Read More »Reality of “Muslim” weddings
Setting: Wedding Hall. Stage in the centre and draped with soft silks. Music playing in the background. Six hundred eager people conversing and anticipating the arrival of the bride. Enter the bride. A dazzling young beauty, laden with only the finest and softest materials enters the hall. Glittery ornaments sparkling …
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