A Light In Every House
There was an affluent father who used to keep his family fed and clothed decently, if not splendidly. After a while, things changed and he became in straitened circumstances. Unable to afford food for his family as he used to, the month of Ramadan came. His social standing as well […]
It is recommended to break our fast on dates”, as Prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings be upon him) used to do: “Break your fast by eating dates as it is purifying.” (Narrated by Ahmad). He said in another Hadith: “The date that is from high [branches] is a cure.” (Narrated by […]
Allah (all glory be to Him) tells us in the Holy Quran about Ramadan that, “(He wants you) to complete the prescribed period (of fasting), and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful.” (Surat Al Baqarah: 2:185). Many benefits, in addition to […]
How quickly we forget! As we meander through life, living through our busy day-to-day schedules, it becomes normal for us to forget the good things that happened to us in the past; things that embodied the answer to our dua’s to Allah, because of which our present is pleasant, and […]
Ramadan is special. It’s a special time to connect with Allah. And there is no shortage of information out there about how to maximize your worship–performing all sunnah prayers, praying at the masjid, i’tikaf, reading Quran, attending a daily tafsir class, Quran memorization, or other types of Ramadan ‘enrichment.’ And with Ramadan […]
Islam is much more than a religion; it is a way of life. Islam is guidance from God that directs us through life, and God willing into the next life. It is for this reason that God also guides us through the process of death and dying. Death will come to […]
The ideal Muslim… has the unwavering loyalty and honesty of Abu Bakr as-Siddeeq. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “If I were to take a Khalil, I would have taken Abu Bakr (as my Khalil).” (Bukhari) The ideal Muslim… is like ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab: a lion outside and a kitten at home […]
{Believers, it is unlawful for you to inherit women against their will, or to bar them from remarrying so that you may make off with part of what you have given them, except when they are guilty of a flagrant indecency. Consort with them in a goodly manner. Even if […]
When defining one of its important aspects, Islam, it means complete submission to Allah by choice and conviction, not through seduction or compulsion. Islam accommodates and welcomes all people as brothers and sisters regardless of their distinctive/particular affiliations or backgrounds. The Islamic attitude towards the followers of other religions is […]
Thanks for your concern about developing your children’s skills. It’s a continuous task and can be done in your everyday life with different activities. The whole thing with cleaning the home, cooking, baby care and helping with homework routine should be managed and set in a time table. You don’t […]