Mary is a 23 year old woman who is experiencing a serious problem in her life. In the last 6 months, she has lost 40 pounds, going from a healthy 133 pounds to only 93 pounds. Although she appears emaciated, Mary still perceives herself as being overweight and in need... More

　　During a casual conversation, a woman said to her neighbor, “You really have gained considerable weight. Watch out for yourself.” On hearing this, this second woman was deeply grieved and as annoyed as if she had heard the news of a relative’s death. She asked her peers worriedly, “Help me,... More

　　We have previously spoken about the causes of spinsterhood and then about its impact and harms. It is now necessary to speak about the practical solution to this problem that has become phenomenal in many Muslim societies. 　　At the outset, I would like to state that this calamity has not... More

　　It is no surprise that the true Muslim woman enthusiastically worships her Lord, because she knows that she is obliged to observe all the commandments that Allah has enjoined upon every Muslim, male or female. So she carries out her Islamic duties properly, without making excuses or compromises, or being... More

　　Question: 　　I have suffered from gallstones for twenty years and then had them removed a few months ago. Will I be able to fast like normal people? 　　Answer: 　　Assalaamu ‘Alaykum honorable sister. 　　You have not mentioned in your question where exactly this gallstone was in your body so that we... More

　　Question: 　　I have no problem fasting. However, as soon as I break my fast and eat or drink anything, I feel uneasy and start vomiting. I have consulted many physicians and have taken different ulcer medications, but to no avail. What can I do? 　　Answer: 　　Assalaamu ‘Alaykum respected sister Salmin.... More

　　Question: 　　Since last winter, I have gotten myself into the habit of fasting every Monday and Thursday, acting upon the Sunnah of the Prophet, , and I thank Allah for this great blessing. However, many people criticize me because of an extremely bad odor that emanates from my mouth whenever... More

　　The most Prolific writer and influential woman to have emerged in the Western Africa during the nineteenth century. 　　Parts of West Africa were experiencing major upheavals in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. For about a thousand years, Islam had been slowly spreading in the region. But by and large it... More

　　Question: 　　How can I increase my weight during Ramadan, or at least maintain the same weight, because I am very skinny? 　　Answer: 　　Assalaamu ‘Alaykum dear sister Maha. 　　I hope that you are not skinny due to a physical problem, like being diabetic for example. This does not seem to be... More

　　Islam came to perfect noble morals and call for avoiding everything that stirs human urges and desires for the sake of reforming humanity and raising it above bestiality and disorder to attain higher levels of chastity and purity. The Prophet, , said: “Indeed, I was sent to perfect noble morals.”... More

　　Question: 　　After two and a half years of marriage, Allah has blessed me to become pregnant. I am now in my fifth month and have just discovered that I have twins in the same embryo sac and that they share one placenta. They are both healthy now, but the doctor... More

　　Researchers at the scientific research center of the Douglas Hospital of Canada, which is linked to McGill University, conducted a study on the responses of 25 breastfeeding mothers and another 25 bottle-feeding mothers, who have one or more children. The mothers were exposed to different stressful situations either emotional, such... More

　　It is falsely alleged that chastity is a behavior which stems from a chaste self which hates filth and insolence and that wearing the Hijab (Islamic covering) and avoiding intermixing with non-Mahram (marriageable) men does not necessarily mean purity of behavior and avoiding impermissible things. To substantiate such claims, the... More

　　After British researchers had studied birth records of more than 36,000 babies born in the north of the City of Birmingham for the period of four years, they discovered that dark skinned and colored women were more liable to have preterm delivery and birth of premature babies than white women.... More

　　The blessed month of Ramadan is fast approaching and many of us are busy making preparations to make this a special time for our families. Ramadan is a time for voluntary acts of worship, sharing with those who are less fortunate, and reflecting on the message that Allah has given... More

　　There are some factors that affect the occurrence of pregnancy. They include the timing of sexual intercourse, the number of times it occurs, and the exact timing of ovulation, in addition to other factors that will be mentioned later in this article. 　　Some wives believe that mere abstention from taking... More

　　BY SALMA SANWARI 　　There is an old Mexican proverb: “The house does not rest upon the ground, but upon a woman.” A strong woman is the foundation of a solid family; she holds it together and guards it. A woman leads and protects her children, she serves and tends her... More

　　Islam calls on people to take care of their health and preserve it, because it is one’s capital investment in this life. The Prophet told us that a strong believer is better and dearer to Allah than a weak believer. The reason for this is that a strong believer will... More

　　The Muslim women does not limit herself to the five daily obligatory prayers; she also prays those Sunnah prayers which the Prophet used to perform regularly, and also prays as many of the supererogatory prayers as her time and energy allow. 　　These prayers include Adh-Dhuha (midday) prayer, and optional prayers... More

　　Dear Muslim sisters everywhere, 　　I wish all goodness for every Muslim woman on earth, and I ask Allah The Almighty to make you and us all to witness the month of Ramadan, accept our acts of obedience in it, and assist us during it. I am writing this especially for... More