Our Children and the Battle of the Supermarket - I
Every time four-year-old Khaalid goes to the supermarket with his mother, he asks for a box of candy, and his mother refuses right away. However, a few minutes later, he starts insisting on buying candy, and the mother persists in her refusal, saying to him, "No." At the mother's refusal... More

Jan 14, 2026
The enduring bond of sisterhood
BY DR. AISHA HAMDAN The Prophet said, “Whoever possesses the following three qualities will taste the sweetness of Eman (faith): One to whom Allah and His Messenger become dearer than anything else, whoever loves his brother (or sister) solely for Allah’s sake, and whoever hates to revert to disbelief just... More

Jan 14, 2026
Our Father Favors Our Brother Over Us - II
Jealousy is misery and enmity: Jealousy is common in children aged 1-5 years, but this emotion and feeling may be so overwhelming to the extent that it will disturb the child’s social adjustment. In this case, jealousy is the origin of all the strange and abnormal behavior of the child,... More

Jan 14, 2026
Whom Should you Choose as a Husband? - II
• He should have memorized a portion of the Quran The immigrant Companion, Abu Huthayfah ibn ‘Utbah ibn Rabee‘ah, may Allah be pleased with him, was one of the early Muhaajiroon (Emigrants) and early Muslims, and his father ‘Utbah, his uncle Shaybah and his brother Al-Waleed ibn ‘Utbah were all... More

Jan 14, 2026
Our Children and the Battle of the Supermarket - II
In the previous article, what did the child teach his mother? The mother learnt from her child that the means to have peace and quiet, and not to get involved in embarrassing situations is to execute the child's orders: i.e. to buy the box of candy. Thus, the child... More

Jan 14, 2026