“And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed, in that are signs for a people who give thought.”  [Ar-Rum 30:21]

One of the biggest objectives of marriage according to the laws of Allah ﷻ, is that affection and compassion … Continue Reading

You liked this person, but he didn’t like you. At times, his mother liked you, but it was her son who rejected you.

They approached you for your pictures, but then they never responded. You wanted someone religious, and you found him. But then he, despite having the same priorities as you, was not interested in you.

You are disheartened, … Continue Reading

It is the duty of the parents to bring up their offspring with the best possible manners. An upright upbringing doesn’t only mean to provide them the best form of education, but as Muslims, it’s the parents’ responsibility to imbibe in their children correct religious values, so that they grow up to become obedient servants of Allah ﷻ.… Continue Reading

Question:

How can a woman continue studies after marriage? Can she become a hafidha after marriage? Can you please provide some tips and tricks.

Answer:

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuhu!
Dear sister,
Let me start off by saying, of course, you can continue your education after your marriage. It is not unheard of; on the contrary, it is very … Continue Reading

Barley
Narrated by Aishah [RA]: “When a member of the family of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would fall sick, he would order to make the barley soup and then the ill person was commanded to drink that soup. He ﷺ used to say that it strengthens the heart and relieves the heart of ill person as if one would … Continue Reading

AssalaamAlaikum Aunty Anjum,
My friends tell me I always think negative. I don’t know how to be positive, to be honest. It’s not like there’s a button! With all the things (not) happening in my life, I feel hopeless and don’t expect happiness for myself. Nothing good happens to me and I feel sad all the time and I know … Continue Reading

Bittikh, Watermelon
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to eat dates with watermelon, saying:
“The hotness of this substance [dates] neutralizes the coolness of that [watermelon].”
Green watermelon is cold, wet and sweet. It works as a cleanser for the stomach and intestines. Watermelon relieves the stomach more quickly than cucumber and quickly blends with whatever is present in the stomach. While … Continue Reading