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Kids Listen to our Every Deed
How many times have you told your kids to change their clothes/brush their teeth/do their homework/or anything else for that matter? There is really no right answer because there is really no limit to the number of times we have to ask our kids to do something. For most of us, this is a normal…
Is Family Planning Allowed in Islam?
By Sheikh Jamaal al-Din Zarabozo The question of family planning and birth control was discussed in detail by the Majma al-Fiqh al-Islaami. They had twenty three scholars research this topic and present their findings on this matter. The participants involved represented many different trends and schools of thought. Among the participants were Muhammad Ali al-Baar,…
THE GOOD SHEPHERDS: Choosing the Correct Path for Our Children
By Ruqayyah bint Joan It is narrated that a man came to a knowledgeable person from among our pious predecessors and asked him, “I just had a child, what should I do?” The answer came, “If you are just now asking this question, then you have already lost.” This narration shows how serious Muslims used…
How Can the Muslim Discipline One’s Self?
By Sheikh Muhammad Al Munajjid Acknowledging your shortcomings is one of the first steps in disciplining yourself. Whoever acknowledges that he has shortcomings has started on the path to self-discipline. This acknowledgement is one of the things that make us discipline ourselves and be persistent in doing so. This acknowledgement should not put you off…
Obedience to Parents Clashing with the Obedience to Allah
O man! What has seduced you from your Lord most beneficent? Him Who created you, fashioned you in due proportion, and gave you a just bias. In whatever form He willed, He put you together.(Surat al-Infitar, 6-8)Firstly: That the obligation of obedience to the parents and their rights is an obligation laid down by Allaah…
Culture verses Islam
Culture is defined as a people’s complete way of life. It consists of all the ideas, objects and ways of doing things created by the group. Culture includes beliefs, customs, language and traditions (World Book Encyclopaedia). While there are numerous cultures and subcultures present in the world, of primary concern to us in this discussion…
How do we relate to non-Muslim relatives?
Dr. Aisha Hamdan offers practical advice to converts. For those who have studied, pondered, and struggled with the idea of becoming Muslim, there is often great relief when the realization comes that Shahada must be pronounced. As time goes on and more knowledge is acquired regarding the deen, another realization soon begins to surface, the…
Establishing Strength and Honor in our Muslim Children
From As-Sunnah Bimonthly Islamic Newsletter Unstable modern character and luxurious life have greatly affected our Muslim children. Thus, instilling strength, honor and responsibility in their personality is a serious problems in raising children. This task may require a great deal of patience and wisdom. Some Islamic solutions to this problem are listed below with the…
Islam & the Concept of Friendship
Below you will find several articles relating to the concept of Friendship in Islam. By Br. Isa Al-Bosnee Humans have always been social creatures and in need of friends and companions. Much of our lives is spent in interaction with others. For us Muslims who are living in a society where we are clearly a…
Advice On Dealing With Anger
Anger is one of the evil whispers of Shaytan, which leads to so many evils and tragedies, of which only Allah knows their full extent. For this reason Islam has a great deal to say about this bad characteristic, and the Prophet (saws) described cures for this “disease” and ways to limit its effects, among…