A Cure for Bad Manners - II

… Continued Scholars and the issue of ethics Many Muslim scholars were keen on compiling several books discussing the virtuous as well as the vicious traits, like the book of Ibn Abi Ad-Dunya, Al-Kharaa'iti and many more. They also focused on the means of curing and getting rid of bad manners. In this regard,.. More

The Vast Mercy of Allah The Almighty - II

Concealing sins and forgiving them in the Hereafter: Ibn `Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, reported, “I heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, saying: 'Allah The Almighty will bring a believer close to him on the Day of Resurrection, enveloping him in His Mercy and shielding him from the people. Allah will make him.. More

Rights of the Husband (Tangible Rights) - IV

(Continued) Tangible Rights: The second section is the tangible rights of the husband on his wife, which include the wife serving her husband. Allah The Almighty created the woman and equipped her with characteristics that qualify her to carry out housework, manage her house and take care of its affairs. When the wife does the work of the marital.. More

Rights of the Husband (Intangible rights) - III

(Continued) Sexual fulfillment: The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, stressed that the woman's negligence in obeying her husband when he calls her to bed to maintain his chastity incurs the curse of Allah upon her; He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “For the woman whose husband calls her to bed [i.e. invites her to.. More

Rights of the Husband - II

Intangible Rights In the first part we mentioned that being watchful of Allah and having the right environment and company are two essential matters in reforming and correcting the Muslim homes and fulfilling the rights of the spouses. In this article, we will talk about the right of the husband over his wife, if Allah wills. This right is divided.. More

Rights of the Husband - I

Allah The Almighty enjoined obligations and duties, clarified rights and responsibilities, and then ordered the believing men and women to carry them out and made them a Sharee‘ah (Law) for all His slaves. There will be no happiness for a believer except by carrying out and fulfilling these obligations and duties properly, so that he would be.. More

Adhering to the Truth in Times of Fitnah – II

c- Instilling the principles of mercy, love, generosity, altruism, chivalry, and sympathy among family members, relatives and society. You should develop a sense of responsibility, social solidarity and team work among them, so they can help the needy, collect charity, food and clothing and participate in relieving the wounded and sick people during.. More

Adhering to the Truth in Times of Fitnah – I

We should neither be deceived by the many sects, parties, groups, and misleading leaders who call towards Fitnah (trial), nor should we pay attention to them. The Ummah (nation) will only be reformed by following what the righteous predecessors followed. It will only be reformed by referring to the Quran and the Sunnah (tradition) according to the way.. More

Nourish Your Child's Body and Mind

As parents, we try to protect our children from anything and everything that we feel may harm them. We warn them of the dangers of strangers; we teach them the importance of safety on the playground and during other outdoor activities; we caution them about crossing the street. But how much care and concern do we have about their nutrition and the food.. More

Use Your Intelligence and Wisdom to Bring Happiness to Your Husband and Family

There is no place in the entire world like a happy home in its beauty and the comfort that it radiates. Wherever we are, we will find no better place than a happy home. How can the woman, with her intelligence, wisdom and good treatment, make a home happy and thus, make her family happy? Dr. Hassaan Shamsi Basha is a cardiac consultant who has written.. More

Regulations of Woman’s Work outside the Home - III

Seventh: Not to wear perfume When the woman works outside the home, she must not wear perfume or be scented with incense. Scholars of Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) stated this condition among the conditions of woman’s work outside her home. It is stated in Haashiyat Ad-Disooqi, “When women go outside their homes, they should not wear perfume.. More

Regulations of Woman’s Work outside the Home - II

Third: The permission of the husband or the guardian The permission of the husband or the guardian of the woman must be obtained before going outside her home to do permissible work, because they are responsible for her before Allah The Almighty. Imaam Ash-Shaafi‘i, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, “If the woman is able to perform.. More

Regulations of Woman’s Work outside the Home - I

Islam did not order women to work in the fields of public life for the sake of material gain. But at the same time, it does not forbid her from working. Hence, the matter is basically permissible but it is subject to the conditions which are derived from the Sharee'ah (Islamic legislation) texts and Sharee'ah goals which permit bringing about benefit.. More

How the Prophet Raised His Daughters

All historians agree that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, had four daughters, and they all witnessed the advent of Islam, became Muslims and joined the journey of Hijrah (emigration) to Madeenah. His daughters were: Faatimah, may Allah be pleased with her, who was born five years before the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam,.. More

A Gleam on the Way

How effective was the first generation of the Ummah (Islamic Nation)? What is the importance of positivity in the life of a Muslim? How has the Quran recorded this effectiveness? These are important and serious questions about the value of positivity and effectiveness and what they represented in the life of the youth who established the civilization.. More