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Love as a Gift

Source: http://www.islamicgarden.com/lovegift.html Author: Selma Cook If you love someone there are a lot of days to remember. People think it is very important not to forget birthdays, anniversaries or Valentine’s day. Our expressions of love are often expected to take on … Continue reading

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Just Divorced

Source:http://www.islamicgarden.com/justdivorced.html Author: Selma Cook Many young practicing Muslims are opting to get married at a younger age. This is usually done with the intention to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and as a … Continue reading

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How to Have a Successful Divorce

Source : http://www.islamicgarden.com/successfuldivorce.html Author:  Selma Cook Amid worldwide soaring divorce rates we still keep hearing about how to have a successful marriage. This is good; it shows that we, as the human race, are still hopeful that we can learn to … Continue reading

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Allah: The Cure for Burdens, Fatigue, and Hard Days of Homemaking

Source: http://traditionalmuslimah.blogspot.in/2011/11/allah-cure-for-burdens-fatigue-and-hard.html Some days we feel allthese things, we have much to do and at moments we feel backed against the wall. Alhamdulilah there is a remedy for these feelings: Allah. We should never look at our blessings as burdens, the good … Continue reading

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May Be Allah Wants you to become an Aisha and not a Khadija

Source: http://www.habibihalaqas.org/2012/02/may-be-allah-wants-you-to-become-aisha.html To Allâh belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He wills. He bestows female (offspring) upon whom He wills, and bestows male (offspring) upon whom He wills. Or He bestows both males and females, and He … Continue reading

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4 Tips to Finding the One

Source: http://mentalhealth4muslims.com/2010/03/23/four-tips-to-finding-the-one/ Author: By Dr.Nafisa Sekandari, Sr. Hosai Mojaddidi, For Muslims there is no better example or precedent of an ideal husband than the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). He was the most loving, kind, humble, merciful, compassionate, loyal, trust-worthy, and … Continue reading

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Is the Nanny Culture Bad Parenting?

Source:http://www.saudilife.net/parenting/29624-is-the-nanny-culture-bad-parenting Author:Umm Zakiyyah “I THINK it’s haraam,” my friend said, contorting her face as she sat on the couch next to me. “These women leave nannies to raise their children. They’re not fulfilling their responsibilities as mothers.” I was quiet momentarily, … Continue reading

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An Insight on Domestic Abuse

Source:  http://www.habibihalaqas.org Author: An Ghela, Violence against women knows no culture or religion. It is not the fault of the victim or an inevitable response to a woman’s actions. Nevertheless as Muslims we need to educate ourselves on what our religion says … Continue reading

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Men Are The Protectors Of Women

Source: Alima, http://iamalima.org/men-are-the-protectors-of-women/ “It seems like your brothers have you under their thumb!?“ “Erm… I’m not sure what you mean, but okay…“ I replied, confused at the sister’s statement. (Everyone is thinking “what did she just say?!”) I must be honest at … Continue reading

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When One’s Spouse Commits Adultery

Souirce: Umm Eesa,http://reverts.wordpress.com/category/marriage-and-divorce/ It is one of the greatest calamities that can beset a marriage. Either the husband or the wife betrays Allah and the trust of their marriage partner and engages in adultery. It more often than not leads … Continue reading

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Dire Need For Manhood Parenting

Source: Umm Zakiyyah, http://www.saudilife.net/parenting/29617-dire-need-for-manhood-parenting WHAT will you do when you have children of your own?” parents often ask their daughters. “What will you do when you have a husband?” But what about preparing our sons for manhood? What are we … Continue reading

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Content Ever After

Source : Dr.Imad Bayun, http://www.suhaibwebb.com/relationships/marriage-family/content-ever-after/ Those who are involved in family counseling, or facing family problems themselves, will notice some recurrent complaints: “She doesn’t like to…”,“He doesn’t spend enough time in…” and so forth. While often these problems are real, sometimes these complaints … Continue reading

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Love or Desire

Source: Yasmin Mogahed, Al Jumuah Vol 13 Issue 8/9, http://www.beautifulislam.net/articles/love_desire.htm In Bahrain, a teenage Muslim princess ran away from her family, her home and country forever, putting her life in jeopardy in order to marry an American marine she hardly knew. She made … Continue reading

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Muslims and Cyber Relationships

Source: Munira Lekovic Ezzeldine,  http://www.suhaibwebb.com/relationships/marriage-family/beforemarriage/muslims-and-cyber-relationships/ A recent study by match.com found that 1 in 6 couples that got married in 2010 met on a matchmaking site. This is not surprising considering online dating and matchmaking websites now make up a … Continue reading

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Intercultural Marriages

Source: Eyad Alnaslah, http://www.suhaibwebb.com/relationships/marriage-family/beforemarriage/intercultural-marriages-a-quranic-reflection/ In Islam, the concept of diversity and tolerance is found many times in the Qur’an and hadith (records of the words of the Prophet ﷺ, peace be upon him). We find diversity in all our mosques and Islamic functions, with … Continue reading

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