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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Birth of a Muslimah

For many female converts who grew up in America, namely those who had lifestyles that were very “American” or different from an “Islamic lifestyle”, most tend to share the same issues when they first embrace Islam.  Do I have to stop plucking my eyebrows?  Can I still wear nail polish?  Is hijab mandatory?  I cant see myself wearing it all the time!  [...]

My Hijab

What do you see when you look at me
Do you see someone limited, or someone free?
All some people can do is just look and stare
Simply because they can’t see my hair.
Others think I am controlled and uneducated
They think that I am limited and un-liberated.
                       

They are so thankful that they are not me
Because they would like [...]

I am a Muslim Woman

I am a Muslim woman
Feel free to ask me why
When I walk
I walk with dignity
When I speak
I do not lie
 
I am a Muslim woman
Not all of me you’ll see
But what you should appreciate
Is that the choice I make is free
 
I’m not plagued with depression
I’m neither cheated nor abused
I don’t envy other women
And I’m certainly not [...]

Strong Women

A strong woman works out everyday to keep her body in shape,
But a woman with strong Iman prostrates in prayer to keep her soul in shape…
A strong woman isn’t afraid of anything,
But a woman with strong Iman shows courage in the midst of fear…
A strong woman won’t let anyone get the best of her,
But a [...]

Courage to Wear Hijab

This is a story of 1 Chinese Muslim woman’s path to wearing hijab. Battling cultural and other influences, she overcame them with strength and conviction. Truly inspiring!