Tabarruj means impermissible exposure of women's adornment and beauty before non-Mahram (marriageable) men. This applies to exposure of jewels, arms, legs, chest, neck, face, and so on. 　　Shaykh Abu Al-A‘la Al-Mawdoodi said: 　　Tabarruj for women means: 　　 Exposure of the beauty of the face and body before non-Mahram men. Exposure... More

　　· ‎{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 portion of] their headcovers over their chests and not expose their adornment except to their husbands, their fathers,... More

　　Some might say: How could a woman be a great reason for happiness when she is described in some Prophetic Hadeeths (narrations) as a source of pessimism? 　　In order to understand this and know the truth about it in the Religion of Allah The Almighty and the guidance of His... More

　　After knowing the value of contemplation and the verses, many Hadeeth and sayings regarding it, it is worthy of us to pause and ponder our identity, creation and destiny; and, whether we are to live forever or die, and if we are to pass away, then where would we go:... More

　　A woman said, "A few months after my marriage, I got pregnant by the Bounty of Allah. Now, I am waiting for my first baby, fully looking forward to seeing and embracing it and to the new life with my children." 　　Another woman said, "Thirteen years after marriage – and... More

　　Abiding by Sharee‘ah in Da‘wah without Deviation 　　Abiding by the teachings of Islam without deviation or substitution is one of the fundamentals that a female caller must consider when making Da‘wah because all the goodness lies in the Sharee‘ah of Allah The Almighty and His way. Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Abdullaah... More

　　Women always pose many questions about their status and conditions in Paradise and about what is waiting for them there. So, I thought it would be useful if I compile all the relevant issues concerning this subject along with their authentic proofs from the Quran and Sunnah in addition to... More

　　This is an excerpt from a conversation with one particular Muslim sister, but it could be a conversation with any of the numerous Muslim sisters who think along similar lines. 　　We need a moment of truthfulness, not with ourselves, but with Allah The Almighty, Who is the Provider, Creator, The... More

　　Health is a blessing from Allah The Almighty, the virtue of which is not recognized by many people. The Prophet, , said: “There are two blessings which many people waste: (they are) health and free time (for doing good).” [Al-Bukhari, At-Tirmithi and Ibn Maajah] Health is a crown that adorns... More

　　“They call me a miser. This is not true. I do not have much money. I am simply saving money for the coming days. I am afraid of being in need of money. Will you give me money when I retire? An Arabic proverb says, ‘A penny saved in welfare... More

　　"Those who appreciate the value of time are the ones who make great achievements in their personal and professional life. Such people realize that time is too short to achieve everything that they want. On the other hand, the people who do not pay much attention to achievements consider that... 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

　　This is a call to the women who are not active seekers of knowledge. 　　Wake up and discard your lassitude! Your long dormancy and passivity is no longer acceptable. Why is it that over the years you have neglected the duty of acquiring and propagating Islamic knowledge, while you sleep... 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

　　Deliberation most certainly leads to knowledge, which, in turn, results in action. Hence, if people ponder the magnificence of Allah The Almighty, they will surely refrain from His disobedience. Moreover, contemplation is a mirror that reflects one’s good and evil deeds. It is one of the best acts of worship,... More

　　If someone says, "What is the answer to the Hadeeth (narration) on which those who do not oblige Zakah (purifying alms) on jewelry base their argument?" The Hadeeth was narrated by Ibn Al-Jawzi on the authority of ‘Aafiyah ibn Ayyoob, from Al-Layth ibn Sa‘d, from Az-Zubayr, from Jaabir, may Allah... More

　　‘New look’ is a widespread term today. It is mainly concerned with the outward appearance and how to change it. 　　However, it seldom refers to deeds and actions which enable both the woman and the man to create a new look for their lives by viewing life from a new... 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

　　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

　　There is no doubt that the woman plays an important role in reforming and directing the society. Hence, Islam stresses the importance of reforming the woman and qualifying her for that great role. It then stirs in her this high spirit that drives her to work as is seen in... More