General Seerah (Part 2)
The Overlap Between Religion, Culture, and Mental Health
Mental health issues are often confused or overlapped with aspects of religion and culture. Although this overlap can be beneficial at times, it just leads to misunderstanding and confusion in most cases. While the Qur’an and Sunnah highlight the importance of mental health, considering psychology and religion go hand in hand, it is often swayed by the influence of culture. … Continue Reading
How to deal with in-laws living with you and making your life difficult?
Question:
How to deal with in-laws living with you and making your life difficult?
Answer:
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu
Marriage is life-changing, and it requires a lot of adjustment and change in behavior in both spouses. To have a successful marriage, it is very important to have a strong bond with the spouse. This means understanding each other’s … Continue Reading
Hadith: Glad Tidings for Both: Those Who Recite the Qur’an Proficiently as Well as Those Who Struggle
Unmasking Culture
Mom said, when I was born,
Relatives came from all around.
‘Apply a black spot of kohl on her forehead
To ward off the evil eye,’ they suggested.
From the maternal side arrived utensils of silver,
To make the little baby healthier.
Mom listened to the suggestions humbly;
She kept the utensils safely.
She knew, for averting the evil-eye, there … Continue Reading
Sun Letters and Moon Letters
Assalamualaikum Kids!
Here’s a fascinating fact for you. Did you know that the letters of the Arabic Alphabet are divided into 2 groups – The Sun and The Moon? Why though?
Come, together, let’s explore the world of Arabic Alphabet and unravel this mystery.
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Click here to download the answer key!
Written by: Umm … Continue Reading
Myths and Etiquettes Towards the Qur’an
Introduction
One of the beautiful names of the Qur’an is Al Furqaan, meaning “the criterion” or “the distinguisher” (of right from wrong). Yet, many of us fail to understand the right mannerisms needed with the Qur’an. Many show their affection for the Qur’an by showering it with unsolicited kisses, but they don’t adopt true love by following its given … Continue Reading
