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3 ways marriage protects Muslims
Allah describes the marriage as a knot, and a covenant, and a fortress. How can marriage be all these things, and still be nice? These are heavy terms and they require some exploration. Each of these terms for marriage demonstrates some kind of stability and protection. When we marry, we are protecting ourselves and our […]
Aisha bint Abi Bakr: Islam’s first lady scholar
Whether you spell it Aisha, Aishah, Ayesha or Iesha, the name is very popular. Thousands of women in North America, non-Muslims and Muslims alike bear this name. But who is the original Aisha? She is none other than Aisha bint Abi Bakr, the great Islamic scholar, poetess, medical expert and legendary figure of Islamic history. […]
Why Every Marriage Needs Qawlan Sadeeda
Before the Jumuah khutbah, the khateeb will announce this phrase with other ayaat to start the speech; an ayah from Surah al Ahzab: ayah 70. “O believers! Be mindful of Allah, and say what is right.” What we get from this ayah is a command to speak the truth: speech that is clear, straight, and to the point. The […]
How to Rethink Mental Health as Muslims
Better health: we’re getting there, but we aren’t there yet. Some of us in the Muslim community have begun leading healthier lifestyles, even promoting fitness programs. We have reminders about eating healthy, being active, and the health aspects of eating the sunnah (a third each for food, drink and air). But we don’t talk much […]
3 Ayahs that Describe the Perfect Marriage
Is there such a thing as a perfect marriage? No. Just as there is no perfect person, a perfect marriage cannot exist. However, as Muslims, we are commanded to do all things with ‘IHsaan’, to the very best of our ability. To perfect our recitation, we take tajweed classes with a qualified teacher. And to […]
6 Guilt-Heavy Questions and Helpful Replies for Muslim Divorcees
Every effort is made. Perhaps years have passed. Then, the inevitable happens: a Muslim couple gets a divorce. However it happens, it is tragic and causes a range of emotions. Relief that it’s finally over, shock that it finally took place, a gap in duties… and confusion. As far as Islamic culture and religious rulings […]
5 Steps to Self-Discovery
While it is true that marriage is half our Deen, we often forget our real purpose: to worship our Creator. How many of us truly live by this principle? Education, employment, marriage, children and other personal pursuits seem to interfere. If we aren’t careful, they can become our reason for living. We need to remind […]
3 Single Mom Stereotypes Maryam bint Imran Completely Breaks
The single greatest barrier that children raised by single mothers have is other people’s stereotypes. Often when we learn that a woman is raising her children alone, we immediately feel pity. With just a dash of scorn. Bypassing the list of judgements made against divorcees, we can make a short list of the many assumptions […]