How to steal your husband's heart
As a friend of mine was setting off on a journey, she took all the necessary safety measures for her apartment. She installed secure locks as well as iron windows and then traveled to a summer resort along with her family, feeling reassured. However, when she returned home, she was... More

Jan 12, 2026
Make-up of a successful wife – I
Allah Almighty Says what means: {O Mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person, and from him He created his wife, and from both of them He created many men and women and fear Allah through Whom you demand your mutual rights, and do not... More

Jan 12, 2026
Advice to women regarding marriage – II
What to do upon receiving a proposal: The young woman should pray Istikhaarah (i.e., the Prayer of Guidance) and not to ask others to pray it on her behalf, as some women do, as this is a baseless act and an innovation in the religion. Furthermore, she should seek the... More

Jan 12, 2026
What I tell my daughter about me
BY MICHELLE AL-NASR You know, over the years that I have written for Al-Jumuah, there’s one thing I’ve always wanted to talk about. I have hesitated because it’s kind of a sensitive subject. But, I really want to talk about this; I really want to be heard here. Why? Because... More

Jan 12, 2026
Hope – the Most Sublime Rank for the Followers
In this article, we will talk about hoping for Allah's mercy. The believers’ relationship with their Lord is characterized both by fear and hope, such that the former deters them from sins and disobedience, whereas the latter drives them towards good deeds. Ibn Al-Qayyim said: “Hoping for the reward of... More

Jan 12, 2026