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Question:

How to overcome postpartum/postnatal depression? What are the causes and is it common to feel anxiety, sleepless nights, fear symptoms after giving birth, especially after the first pregnancy?

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Answer:

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu

Dear Sister,

Congratulations on your bundle of joy!

Sister, new mothers do experience something known as baby blues after childbirth. It includes mood swings, … Continue Reading

Bid’ah – A Hornet’s Nest

Bid’ah, meaning innovation, is defined by Ibn al-Jawzi as “any form of worship that did not exist (at the time of the Prophet ﷺ and his companions) then later it was innovated.” Bid’ah is the hornet’s nest of this ummah – stirring up chaos with myths, unnecessary rituals and customs, and unlawful celebrations. It … Continue Reading

The Sunnah of Qira’aat

Just as a woman adorns herself with jewellery, the Qur’an is adorned by its recitation. The Qur’an that began with the very command to “read” is now being recited by countless Muslims every second. This is not just a simple practice of recitation, but it is one of the Qur’anic sciences by itself, known as Qira’aat… Continue Reading

The Noble Qur’an

The Noble Qur’an has a special place in our heart, because it is a divine guidance to bring us out of the darkness of ignorance into the light of righteousness. Allah ﷻ promises Adam (peace be upon him) and his descendants in the Qur’an that He will surely keep sending guidance,

“…Go down from it, all of

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Question:

How to deal with in-laws living with you and making your life difficult?

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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

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

When Allah ﷻ created us, He sent us guidance through His messengers (peace be upon them) and revelations, and whenever people went astray, He ﷻ reminded them to avoid the path of Shaitan. The Prophet ﷺ said,

“I have left with you two things. As long as you hold unto them you will not go astray: The Book of Allah

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