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A healthy and balanced food system
Many people get into the bad habit of overeating during the month of Ramadan, which often causes different types of diseases, like constipation, rapid weight gain, and many others. This is because they are heedless of the instructions of the Prophet
and the etiquettes one must adhere to at the time of breaking the.. More
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Breastfeeding prevents diseases and increases love
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of the baby’s life is the traditional and ideal way to feed the baby. Breast milk is far superior in terms of nutrients concerning its unique composition that provides the baby with the components that are vital for life, nourishment and development, such as proteins, fats, vitamins, salts and minerals... More -
How to gain self-confidence
Self-confidence is the way to success in life, whereas, falling down under the pressure of negativity, hesitation, worryand uncertainty about one's abilities, is the beginning of failure. Much potential was wasted and lost because their owners did not realize the value of the abilities that Allah The Exalted had bestowed on them. Had they properly utilized.. More -
Demerits of Discarding the Hijab
Failing to adhere to Hijab (Islamic covering) indicates disobedience to Allah The Almighty and His Messenger, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. Anyone who disobeys Allah The Almighty and His Messenger, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, harms no one but himself, and in no way does he harm Allah The Almighty. The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu.. More -
Juwayriyyah Bint Al-Haarith
The fifth year of Hijrah (the Migration of Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam from Makkah to Al-Madeenah) was a year rich in major events. During its second half, the Muslims were busy fighting the Parties (coalition of the tribes that rallied against them in an attempt to impede the spread of Islam). Muslims dug a trench around Al-Madeenah.. More -
My problem is forgetfulness
Raawiyah Mustafa from Cairo asks, "I used to have a normal memory, but recently have begun to forget things. When I enter my room for something, I remain inside it for several minutes until I remember why I entered. I keep standing in front of the refrigerator, uselessly trying to remember what I wanted to get from it. There are other situations.. More -
Financial Rights of Women
In Islam, greater financial security is assured for women. Women in Islam have been given more financial security, as compared to the men. They are entitled to receive marital gifts, to keep present and future properties and income for their own security. No married woman is required to spend a penny from her property and income on the household. She.. More -
The types and states of hearts
To other organs, the heart is like a king in charge of his soldiers; they are subservient to him and his desires, and are guided or misled by him, as they follow him in all that he resolves to do or avoids. That is why the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Beware! There is a piece of flesh in the body; if it is sound, the whole.. More -
Men taking charge of women
Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {Men are in charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allah would have them guard. But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance - [first] advise.. More -
The scale of morals
All perfect praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and messenger. A sage once said, “Three types of persons are known only under three circumstances: a forbearing person is known only in times of anger, a.. More -
Nusaybah bint Ka'b
Nusaybah's life and example as a Muslimah, wife and mother can be surpassed only by a few other women in the history of Islam. She was one of only two women who traveled with seventy-three men to Makkah, and pledged allegiance to the Prophet, sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam, to believe in Allah Alone and not to associate others with Him. They also pledged.. More -
Your Child and the Instilling of Faith - II
(Continued) 7- Training children to perform acts of worship and observing religious rituals: Worship is the effective way to cultivate the heart, because it establishes an uninterrupted connection with Allah The Exalted. The key rationale behind all acts of worship, such as prayer, fast, Zakah (obligatory alms) and Hajj, is to connect the slave.. More -
Your Child and the Instilling of Faith - I
Faith is the most important and greatest means that must be instilled firmly and deeply in children’s hearts, since faith is the life of the hearts and the foundation of any structure. Without a foundation, any structure will soon collapse. Shaping your child fiducially requires principles and basics that serve as guidelines and help to raise.. More -
Rulings on Interaction with Marriageable Men - III
A woman going to male doctors When a woman is obliged to go to a male doctor to examine her, it is necessary to expose part of her body. What is the ruling on that? It is permissible for a woman to go to a male doctor in the absence of a female one, and she is allowed to reveal the parts he needs to examine. However, this.. More -
The Deceptive Ghosts of the Internet
In the present age, Allah The Almighty has enabled us to achieve great development in the ways and means of communication for the exchange of information and ideas, especially through the internet. The creation of internet forums and social networking sites has allowed the internet to enter almost every home. As a result, many virtuous sisters have.. More
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