The Muslim Woman Unveiled

I Am That Hijab

I am that Hijab A stunning and powerful poem on hijab by guest writer Aatifa Shareef Originally posted on www.igotitcovered.org I am that Hijab That cloth, that fabric That symbol, that fear In people’s eyes Why does she wear it? I am that cloth Bound Grippingly around her head Secure but comfortable Strong but delicate [...]

Patience

When we face inevitable hardships in life, we can find inspiration from the story of Hajar, Ibrahim’s (alayhi salam) wife.  She was left alone with her baby son Ismaeel (alayhi salam) in a desert in Makkah without food and without water. Hajar did not know what Allah SWT had hidden for her but she was [...]

REMEMBER

- Remember that with the rise in temperatures there will be an evident rise in fahisha/shamelessness and all types of immodesty that will surround you and I. – Remember to guard your eyes and guard your faith for these are the times where fitnah/trials will approach us from all corners. – Remember that no matter [...]

What I Love About My Muslim Wife

Taken from sistersmagazine Brothers from different walks of life tell us what they love most about their wives – may Allah reward them with good!   “What I love about my wife”  How would life be without my wife?  The emptiness,  the strife,  Would all be rife  I care not to think of that plight [...]

How Does the Heart Fast?

How does the Heart fast? by Shaykh Aa’id ‘Abdullâh al-Qarnî     And if anyone believes in Allah, (Allah) guides his heart (aright)’ (64:11).  The guidance of the heart is the basis of all guidance, the law of all success, the origin of every deed and head of every action. The Prophet saws said:  ‘Truly [...]

All for a Palm Tree in Jannah

In life there will always be those people who are opportunists, or those who take advantage of any opportunity to get what they want no matter what the cost is.  Opportunists are usually thought of in a negative, “out for yourself” perspective.  In reality this depends on your intention, your acts, how you go about getting what you want, and at what [...]

You are Beautiful, Masha’Allah!

You are Beautiful, Masha Allah! By Na’ima B. Robert When was the last time you looked in the mirror and smiled: `Alhamdulillah’? Chances are, your last encounter with a full-length mirror was conducted with a worried frown on your face as you ran down a long, humiliating list of your figure’s faults and flaws.  Why [...]

The Muslim Woman and Herself

THE MUSLIM WOMAN AND HER OWN SELF She keeps company with righteous people and joins religious gatherings In order to attain this high status, the Muslim woman chooses righteous, Allah-fearing friends, who will be true friends and offer sincere advice, and will not betray her in word or deed. Good friends have a great influence [...]

Don’t Be Sad

In dedication to Ah Ying Do not be sad: for Allah defends you and the angels ask forgiveness for you; The believers share with you their supplications in every prayer; The Quran is replete with good promises; And above all is the mercy of He Who is the Most Merciful. Do not be sad: the [...]