Something For Sisters To Look Out For
In a marriage, both parties need to put forth effort, be committed, and be respectful for the union to be a mutually satisfying and loving one. When both partners are...
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Being Honest About the Past
Between the ages of 10 and 14 she committed immoral actions with her brother who was three years older than her, but intercourse did not take place. Then she grew...
Marrying a Man From Zinna
I am in a relationship with a man who took my virginity. I repented from such evil deeds and ask Allah to accept my repentance. This man proposed to me,...
Accept or Decline Polygamy?
Accept or Decline… How do I accept polygamy? It is a question I had asked myself, as accepting polygamy is something I truly wanted to do. I think acceptance comes...
How to Help Muslims Get Married: Tips for Parents and Imams
Source : http://soundvision.com/Info/Islam/mar.help.asp by Sound Vision Staff Writer Sad but shocking reality: the divorce rate amongst Muslims in North America is one of the highest in the world. According to...
His Excellent manners with his Wives ( Conjugal Life )
Source :Taken from the book ‘The ways of the Holy Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him ) By Dr. Abdul Hai Arafi’ The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) was...
Key Advice for the Newly Wed
Source: http://www.haqislam.org/advice-for-newly-wed/ Islamic Da’wah Academy “You have never seen anything better than marriage for those who love.” (Ibne Mãjah) Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat dãmat barakãtuhum advises: 1. Every action is dependant...
Interracial Marriage : Is It Worth It ?
Source : http://www.teenperspectives.com/interracial-marriage-is-it-worth-it/ By Aisha Faiz from New York In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Marriage is one of the most important decisions in one’s...
Overcoming a Broken Heart
Step 1: Accepting Allah’s Qadr This has got to be one of the toughest tests of qadr. Love muddles your mind and when all you see are the good characteristics...
Do We Live for God or for a Marriage?
Do We Live for God or for a Marriage? “Marriage isn’t all that we live for, though it is the corner stone of an Islamic society. The business of marriage...
What Can a Man See of His fiancé
Question: I read the hadiths about the prophet peace be upon him allowing the man to see the woman before deciding whether to marry her or not. My questions is,...
Some Useful Advice
Some Useful Advice (1) Umamah Bint al-Harith at-Tghlibiyyah was among the esteemed ladies in Arabia. She had some renowned and wise ethics and advice. When her daughter, Iyas Bint Awf,...
Stipulations in Marriage Contract
Stipulations in Marriage Contract Hadith – Abu Dawud and AI-Hakim on the authority of Abi hurairah, Sahih Al- Jami AI-Sayhir, (No. 6714) Regarding contracts the Prophet (Peace be upon him)...
The Order to Marry
The order to Marry Hadith – Sahih Bukhari Volume 7, Book 62, No. 1, Narrated Anas bin Malik A group of three men came to the houses of the wives...
Beautify Yourself for Your Husband
Source : http://idealmuslimah.com/family/being-a-pious-wife/126-why-you-must-beautify-yourself-for-your-husband The Muslim woman makes herself beautiful for her husband by means of make-up, clothing, etc. In this way she will appear more beautiful and attractive to him,...
100 possible premarital Questions
These are 100 premarital questions that are suggested ,however a few from the below can possibly be asked . 100 Premarital Questions 1.What is your concept of marriage? 2.Have you...
Understanding Istikharah
What is Istikhara and how is it performed correctly? This is a very common question and quite rightly so. Will I see a dream? Some colours? A Sign? What if...
Wali in Islam
What is a Wali? Protector, Guardian, Supporter, Helper, Friend etc. [plural ‘Auliyâ] see 33:17 The wali is the represention/mediator/guardian for women seeking marriage. Who Needs a Wali for Marriage? Men...
Single Ever After
Single Ever After The grass is no more greener on the other side” married women often tell their single sisters. Whilst women will forever debate the pros and cons of...
Behind Every Great Man There Stands a Woman
Behind Every Great Man There Stands a Woman Az-Zubair Ibn al-Awwaam , one of the Prophet’s Companions, was raised by his mother, Safiyyah daughter of Abdul Muttalib. He inherited her...
