February is upon us and if you’re not already sick of all the commercialized hearts in every store window yet, you will be soon! February is often regarded as the month of LOVE, but we all know that each and every day is an opportunity to express your love to those around you, whether they’re your husband or wife, parents, siblings, or friends. But today’s post is all about the love between husbands and wives. Many of us are so busy in our daily routines that we forget to show our spouse that we love them. We’re not talking grand
There is no better way to describe Women in The Qur’an by Asma Lamrabet then thoroughly educational. The writer delves deep in to the representation of women in the Qur’an. She re-reads the Qur’an while giving her female perspective on how women are portrayed in it and what limitations are given in Islam. This is book is something that I’ve never encountered before but reading it was truly an eye-opening experience. Admittedly, before reading the book, I was someone who did overlook female representation in the Qur’an. It was just instinct to do so. How many of us share Islamic
Bismillahi ‘rahmani ‘raheem One of the key things our religion teaches us is modesty; not just in our clothes but in our manners. Virtues such as retaliation, soft spoken speech, and gentle movements among others prominently feature in Islam. In modern society, this way of living seems backward and even oppressive to some. Aggression seems more powerful in this day and age, especially in metropolitan nations. Let’s pause for a moment and reflect on this. What mental image do you see when the word ‘power’ is mentioned? Do you see big muscles or the ability to lift very heavy weights?
Parents are the biggest blessing in our lives. There’s no doubt about it. But so many of us forget about them, only to be reminded of all that they do and all that they have done, when they are no longer with us. For those of us who have moved out of our parents’ home, who might live across the world from our parents, or those of us us whose parents are no longer in this world, this reality comes daily. But for those of us who are lucky enough to share a roof with our parents, we often haven’t
November is here! With the year wrapping up, it’s obvious that the weather is about to get cooler. And with the temperature dropping comes sweater weather! There’s nothing more comfy than wrapping yourself up in a big, cozy, comfy sweater. But if you think that all sweaters are big and chunky, you couldn’t be more wrong! Sweaters are no longer an article of clothing to help you keep warm; they’re also a fashion statement. You can throw them on top of a pair of jeans and a t-shirt on days that are chilly, you can wear them open and long
Bad hijab days are just like having bad hair days. They are annoying and often make no sense. They can creep up on us unexpected. It could be from a scarf you’ve used countless times. So what exactly makes a regular hijab day into a bad hijab day? Your favourite scarf has suddenly transformed. You’ve worn this scarf countless times but suddenly there isn’t enough coverage in the back or the front or on the sides. Did it somehow shrink in the wash or shrivel up hanging in your closet? Getting those voluminous folds somehow seems impossible. Either your hijab
When Ali first meets Amirah, he notices everything about her – her hijab, her long eyelashes and her red trainers – in the time it takes to have one look, before lowering his gaze. And, although Ali is still coming to terms with the loss of his mother and exploring his identity as a Muslim, and although Amirah has sworn never to get married, they can’t stop thinking about each other. Can Ali and Amirah ever have a halal ‘happily ever after’? I’ll just start of by saying, I have never read a book by a Muslim author or one that
A commitment is a promise, and it’s so important to keep our commitments. Commitments are what hold our relationships together, whether they are business or personal. Commitments that aren’t written down on paper are just as important as the ones we say to each other throughout the day. Things as simple as “I’ll get that to you by next Wednesday” to “I’ll definitely be there at the party” are all examples of commitments we make. They may seem small, but they form the trust that builds relationships. When we follow through on our commitments, we show the other person that
Bismillahi ‘rahmani ‘raheem I came across this verse from Surat Al-Baqrah and I was truly pleased. “…But God would never let your faith go to waste. God is Kind towards the people, Merciful. We have seen your face turned towards the heaven. So We will turn you towards a direction that will satisfy you…” The Lord of the Worlds actually desires to satisfy me! Mashallah! This verse has given me comfort and confidence in approaching Allah. I used to think that He doesn’t really care about the efforts I make in my spirituality and my worldly affairs. I was mistaken.
Bismillahi ‘rahmani ‘raheem About a month ago, I was drowning myself into information concerning making dua’s for various situations. I got overwhelmed at some point and was about to stop altogether until I read an article where the author said, “The best du’a is the one prayed from the heart.” I got a huge sense of relief from that statement. Don’t get me wrong. I absolutely love how practical Islam is. It is however, very easy to be caught up in the routine of doing certain things… leading to the reason for doing them in the first place. The obligatory
