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 amiss 
So much I love ’bout her, too long [...]

Men and Women in Islam: Both Equal and Complementary

Equality of Men and Woman in Islam, and their complementary nature to one another
In one sense, equality between men and women is possible and reasonable because they are both human, with similar souls, brains, hearts, lungs, limbs, etc. In another sense, equality between men and women is impossible and an absurdity due to their natural [...]

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 there is a piece of flesh [...]

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 [...]

Protecting Our Precious Sprouts – Our Children

This is such a powerful message about how to protect our children in this day and age, the fruits of doing so, and the affects of not viewing our Amana as parents as seriously as we should.  Excellent delivery by Dr. Ibrahim Dremali.

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 do we [...]

Strangers

This is a short clip of the lecture “Strangers”, given by Dr. Ibrahim Dremali in Teaneck, NJ. Here he speaks about the quality of the Strangers, while highlighting some examples and characteristics of the Sahaba.

18 Things Sisters can do For the Local Islamic Center

The Prophet (PBUH) said: If the wife of any one of you asks permission (to go to the masjid) do not forbid her.” (Bukhari)
Given this, here are some practical things sisters can do for their local Islamic Center.
1. Do it for the sake of Allah
What other reason to do this than for the sake of [...]

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 in keeping [...]

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 good deed [...]