Other misconceptions about women in Islam – II

Part One: Misconceptions about women in Islam - I

 

Divorce

Islam considers marriage a basis for the Islamic family, since it develops bonds of love and caring and a secure atmosphere for the growth and progress of the human race. This, in turn, produces a sound society. This is why the Prophet, ...

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Some misconceptions about women in Islam - I

Islam gave women rights and privileges at a time when only barbaric manners and values dominated. Yet, some people argue that Islam has alienated women in some domains. In fact, this belief is a misconception. People who say so, may have read about it in a magazine or seen it on TV. A quick ...

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Deterring people from backbiting (Gheebah)

Definition of Gheebah:

When the Prophet  was asked about backbiting, he answered: «To mention your brother in a manner which he dislikes». Then he  was asked, “What if my brother actually has (this failing) that I made mention of?” The Prophet said: «If (that failing) is actually found in your ...

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Overcome Soft Addictions: Habits That Keep Us From Our Goals

This articles discusses how to identify your bad habits and how to change them. ... more

The wisdom behind I‘tikaaf

I‘tikaaf (seclusion in the mosque) was prescribed by Sharee‘ah with the main purpose of making the heart fully occupied with and totally devoted to Allaah alone... ... more

My Body is My Own Business

MULTICULTURAL VOICES: A Canadian-born Muslim woman has taken to wearing the traditional hijab scarf. It tends to make people see her as either a terrorist or a symbol of oppressed womanhood, but she finds the experience LIBERATING. ... more

The Journey Has Just Begun

Let us leave this Ramadan with determination ... more

The Night of Power (Oh, What a Night!)

Muslims believe that the Lord has concealed the exact date of the Night of Power so they would worship Him fervently during the whole month of Ramadan ... more

Make the MOST of the last Days of Ramadan!!

Aa’isha (radhi allahu anha) narrates, ”When the (last) ten (days of Ramadan) began, the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) would enliven/revive the night, wake his family, strive, and tie his izaar tight.” ... more

Zakat al-Fitr: a Purification of your Fasts

The Messenger of Allah enjoined Zakaat al-fitr as a purification for the fasting person from idle speech and obscene talk, and to feed the poor. Classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh Sunan Abi Dawood ... more

Checklist – Ramadan's Last Ten Nights and Days

the last ten days of Ramadan that are even more blessed than the rest of Ramadan ... more

The Last Ten Nights of Ramadan - Don't Miss!

Prophet Muhammad would wake up his wives to pray for a much longer portion of the night... ... more