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

　　Question: 　　During the daytime while I am fasting in Ramadan, I produce excessive phlegm, some of which I cannot expel, so it remains stuck in my throat. Is there a solution to this? 　　Answer: 　　Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, respected sister. 　　This could be a result of a problem in your respiratory system,... More

　　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

　　Here in the United States I feel I have become closer to Allah The Almighty; and I thank Him for that, as I ask Him to make us all steadfast on His path. Among the many reasons for this intimacy is the estrangement that has led me to know, with... More

　　(Some friendly advice for frazzled new mothers) 　　By: Salma Sanwari 　　Allah Almighty Says what means: "And We have enjoined upon man, to his parents, good treatment. His mother carried him with hardship and gave birth to him with hardship…"[46:15] 　　From that first positive pregnancy test to the special moment you... 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

　　Question: 　　I constantly suffer from a headache, especially when I fast. What could be causing this? 　　Answer: 　　Assalaamu ‘Alaykum 　　There are many things that could be causing this constant headache. Migraine or stress could be causes of this. Secondary headaches result from organic problems, like sinuses, teeth problems, eye problems,... More

　　By: Michelle Al-Nasr 　　Allah Almighty Says what means: “What comes to you of good is from Allah, but what comes to you of evil, is from yourself.” [Quran 4: 79] 　　For some reason, women’s health is a topic rarely talked about in our communities. Sure, we talk about menstruation and... 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

　　Although delivery is a physiological process that is experienced by all expecting females, there comes with it a considerable change in the biological, psychological and social balance. Sometimes this change is akin to an earthquake in the life of the woman if it is not preceded, accompanied and followed by... 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

　　Question: 　　I suffer from excessive gas, and they increase when I fast. What could be the problem, and how do I treat it? 　　Answer: 　　Assalaamu ‘Alaykum 　　Many different things could lead to the increase of gases. One of which is having irritable bowel syndrome, which is a common problem that... 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

　　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

　　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

　　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

　　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

　　By Nasiha Ahmed 　　Few will dispute the blessings of motherhood. Those who are fortunate enough to actually spend some time at home with their children before returning to work will tell you that they loved witnessing the milestones - first smiles, first steps, first day of school. Those that did... 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

　　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