Islam not only forbids unlawful sexual intercourse, it also forbids all the means that might lead to it, such as: 　　• Looking at women: If the eye conveys that which Allah The Almighty has made permissible for it to view, then the heart is protected from trials. However, if the... More

　　Rules Pertaining to Religious Wisdom 　　1- Religious wisdom is either obligatory or recommended to use. When this term is mentioned, many people think it refers to details of religious wisdom and avoiding doubtful matters. Therefore, they think that religious wisdom is not an obligation and that it is specifically for... More

　　What is it about the veil that makes it so important for Muslim women? 　　Allah Almighty Says (what means): {And tell the believing women to reduce [some] of their vision and guard their private parts and not expose their adornment except that which [necessarily] appears thereof and to wrap [a... More

　　The power of Allah 　　The prophets of Allah, peace be upon them, and those who possess religious knowledge keep away from things which cloud their judgment in any situation. First and foremost, they know that there are no Asbab (means or ways) to anything except by the expressed Will of... More

　　We should neither be deceived by the many sects, parties, groups, and misleading leaders who call towards Fitnah (trial), nor should we pay attention to them. The Ummah (nation) will only be reformed by following what the righteous predecessors followed. It will only be reformed by referring to the Quran... More

　　c- Instilling the principles of mercy, love, generosity, altruism, chivalry, and sympathy among family members, relatives and society. You should develop a sense of responsibility, social solidarity and team work among them, so they can help the needy, collect charity, food and clothing and participate in relieving the wounded and... More

　　Faatimah and Ruqayyah are sisters. Faatimah is the elder one and is seven years older than her sister. Allah The Exalted has granted her a sound mind and an eloquent tongue. Hence, her younger sister Ruqayyah discusses life’s affairs with her and asks for her opinion on issues or problems... More

　　As parents, we try to protect our children from anything and everything that we feel may harm them. We warn them of the dangers of strangers; we teach them the importance of safety on the playground and during other outdoor activities; we caution them about crossing the street. But how... More

　　Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {O children of Adam, We have bestowed upon you clothing to conceal your private parts and as adornment. But the clothing of righteousness -- that is best. That is from the signs of Allah that perhaps they will remember. O children of Adam, let... More

　　The true nature of might and power 　　In an ultimate way, the answer to these and other similar questions is simple: Allah Almighty has willed it. This is so because nothing can happen in this world except by the permission of its mighty Creator and wise Lord, Allah, The Most... More

　　The modesty issue is probably the single biggest obstacle Muslim women will encounter in the hospital. 　　Each time Yasmine, an American-born revert to Islam, remembers giving birth to her fourth child, she cringes and describes the experience as "pure torture"—not because of the pain of the labor and delivery, but... More

　　O my noble sister! 　　If you live in a non-Muslim country, or are forced (by necessity) to travel outside the Muslim countries that adhere to the Hijab (Islamic covering), do not disdain wearing your Hijab under the pretext that it is unfamiliar to the inhabitants of those (non-Islamic) countries, and... More

　　When the woman is neither a mother, nor a daughter nor a wife, she is still a fellow Muslim and she is entitled to kindness and good treatment which is due to every Muslim. She is entitled to the same rights of man on other Muslims. 　　Islam honors woman in... More

　　Hijab (Islamic covering) has become a highly controversial issue in the West in general and in France in particular after the ban on wearing Hijab in its public schools and other places. 　　This ban came as part of the policy of racial discrimination and negative attitudes towards Islam, which aims... More

　　Wearing the Hijab (Islamic covering) is a great act of worship and one of the most important obligations in Islam, as Allah The Almighty has ordained it in His Book and has forbidden its opposite, which is uncovering and dressing improperly. The Prophet commanded it in his Sunnah (tradition) and... More

　　BY DR. `AA`ISHAH HAMDAN 　　Have you ever wanted something so badly that you would do anything to get it? Would you spend all of your time and money just to get that one thing? Have you ever felt a yearning that would never go away? Would you pray so often... More

　　Seeking to follow fashion is a serious social problem that faces Muslim societies in the shade of their economic and social deterioration. The human soul always longs for beauty and admires it. Beauty is a bounty from Allah The Almighty who Grants it to whom He Wishes. The Prophet informed... More

　　Time is the essence of life, and man’s life is but the seconds and minutes he/she lives. Every hour we live through in this life takes us that much closer to our destiny in the Hereafter. 　　Even though time is the most precious item in our lives (or at least... More

　　Effects of Tabarruj: 　　There are many effects of Tabarruj: 　　Indecency becomes widespread, desires prevail, immoral behaviors emerge, families are corrupted, divorce becomes common and the chastity of women is abused. Then, after all this, comes a complete collapse of all moral values. 　　Hijab Is Freedom: 　　Allah The Exalted ordained women... More

　　Women have had a strong presence in society since the beginning of Islam. Khadeejah bint Khuwaylid, may Allah be pleased with her, was the first person ever to believe in the Prophet, . She was a great support for the Da‘wah (Islamic propagation) until her demise in the tenth year... More