In the Lap of Luxury
By Faatimah bintu ‘Abdil Malik – Part One If we comb through the annals of history, we will undoubtedly discover hundreds if not thousands of women who hailed from royal families and led lives...
Category: Women
Abuse against Men?Does it Exist ?
Many scholars, activists, and concerned individuals/organizations have constantly highlighted the abuse of women and wives in our communities, and rightly so. I have also mentioned it in numerous lectures and writings, and continue to...
Mothering the Men of Jannah
Khansaa (radhiyallahu ‘anha), the renowned poetess of Arabia, encouraged her four sons to participate in the battle of Qaadisiyyah in the following words: “O my sons! You accepted Islam willingly and left your homes...
The Intelligent Enquirer(Sisters of Bishr Haafi – Part Three)
Mukh-khah (rahimahallah), one of the sisters of Bishr Haafi (rahimahullah), would constantly refer to Imaam Ahmad bin Hambal (rahimahullah) in order to ask him questions pertaining to piety and asceticism. Such was the depth of...
Women’s sajdah
عن يزيد بن أبى حبيب رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم مر على امرأتين تصليان فقال إذا سجدتما فضما بعضاللحم إلى الأرض ، فإن المرأة ليست في ذلك كالرجل (مراسيل أبي داود...
How Can I Die with my Face Open
Audio clip of Ml. Ahmad Paruk Sahib (Daamat Barakaatuhum) regarding an amazing incident of a Syrian refugee sister. How Can I Die with my Face Open?
WILL YOU BE SUFFERING FROM “SELFITIS” THIS EID? TAKE THE TEST NOW
BY MAULANA KHALID DHORAT It didn’t come as a surprise to me that the Oxford Dictionary has named ‘Selfie’ as the Word of the Year: 2013. Since then, its usage has apparently increased by...
The Mother of Hazrat Moulana Ilyaas Khandelwi Rahimahullah
The mother of Maulana Muhammad Ilyas Saab Rahmatullah Alaih, Bi Safia Rahmatullahi Alaihaa, had learnt the Quran by heart and attained great distinction in it. It was a regular practice with her to...
The Aakhirah is a Reality
Once ‘Abdullah bin Rawaahah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was resting with his head on his wife’s lap. Suddenly he began crying. Seeing this, his wife also began to cry. When he asked her the reason for...
Thrill with some Frill
Masha-Allah, while we may have the noble desire to listen to the talks of deen, however, the question to ask ourselves is, “What is our intention”? If it is to change our lives and...