Allah The Almighty beautified for human beings the different good things which He made lawful for them. Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {Beautified for people is the love of that which they desire - of women and sons, heaped-up sums of gold and silver, fine branded horses, and cattle... More

　　Some scholars of Islam, sociology and education have warned against the high rates of marriage to foreign non-Muslim women in Arab and Islamic countries. They have stated that this phenomenon has dangerous social, educational and religious consequences as it exacerbates the problem of spinsterhood in the Arab countries. It also... More

　　By: Jamilah Rasheed 　　A new husband brings support and stability to a family. Unfortunately, the woman’s children often feel left out of the decision making process and may resent this new person getting the attention that they felt was theirs. A balance needs to be made that will make the... More

　　Islam has established a set of wise rules to protect the family from dispute and disunity. It has also fixed firm principles that save the family from all kinds of problems, which disrupt the happiness of both spouses and put an end to affection and tranquility between them. Moreover, Islam... More

　　No sane person can deny the great role of the mother, especially the role that she plays in the life of her children providing them with care, love and compassion, and the difficulty and fatigue that accompany this. Hence, Allah The Exalted commands us to be good to parents by... More

　　Both spouses should have a realistic view of marital troubles, because, if tackled correctly, they may be a factor in enhancing dialogue and understanding. Marital discord can either be solved or made further complicated, according to the way the couple chooses to deal with it. 　　Necessary Rules 　　It is important... More

　　Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He Placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought.} [Quran 30:21] 　　The affection and... More

　　"Please father! Take me with you." 　　Most fathers hear this sentence from their children when they want to go out. Sometimes children ask insistently or weep to accompany their fathers in their gatherings with adults. Fathers have different opinions about the proper action in this regard -- whether they should... More

　　The Meaning of Motherhood 　　Motherhood is an innate disposition in normal females that makes them more merciful and compassionate. 　　Mothers in the Noble Quran 　　In terms of the Arabic language, ‘mother’ means the origin of everything. The expression of (what means): {The Essence (Literally: the Mother) of the Book}occurs in... More

　　· You have to make it clear to your child that he is an important person, i.e. to treat him well. The best example for this is the story of the spilled milk. Suppose you invite a very important person to dinner, and during the meal, he spills a cup... More

　　In this age, women shoulder many responsibilities and burdens which form mental and physical pressures. A woman goes to work and suffers due to the means of transportation, domineering bosses and the required mental and physical effort. Then comes her main job that she was created to do and from... More

　　During a holiday: 　　"Ahmad, you can clean the dining room." 　　"Faatimah, you can clear up the kitchen." 　　"Mahmood, you can clean the living room." 　　"Mu’min, you do the bathroom." 　　Children: "Mother! This is a holiday. We want to play with our friends." 　　Mother: "Don't go out to play until you... More

　　 　　 Impermissibility of exposing the arms 　　 　　Some women often say that they have heard some scholars telling that the woman who exposes her arms in her house will have them burned on the Day of Resurrection. It should be noted that some women make sleeves of their clothes... More

　　One may ask if there is a child who is not innocent, and I would tell you that all children are innocent and have the innate disposition that Allah The Almighty created them upon. 　　Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {[Adhere to] the Fitrah of Allah upon which He has... More

　　All families have problems. Misunderstanding and lack of listening between the spouses occurs for one reason or another. However, there are various degrees of this, some of which are endurable and considered normal in all families, whereas others are agonizing and abnormal. The latter leads to family disintegration and the... More

　　No Marriage Without a Guardian 　　The woman is not entitled to give herself in marriage without the consent of her family. Similarly, her guardian is not entitled to conclude her marriage without consulting her. Islam takes a moderate course by insisting that there should be participation from the woman, her... More

　　Employing governesses and maids is a widespread phenomenon nowadays in many homes throughout the Arab world. Some of them have become substitutes for mothers despite the fact that often they do not speak Arabic, and sometimes they are non-Muslims. All these factors have dire consequences for our children’s future. 　　Today,... More

　　Being in seclusion 　　Obedience to Allah can only be achieved by following His commands and keeping away from what He Has prohibited. One way in which the Muslim woman obeys Allah and His Messenger is by not sitting in seclusion with a "non-Mahram" because it is prohibited on the basis... More

　　By: Michelle Al-Nasr 　　Are you someone who freaks out when the family drops in at a moments notice, or informs you that they will be camping out in your house for months on end? 　　It is a time that can really be stressful for everyone, and sometimes it can even... More

　　If you were to ask a girl who has not yet been married about the secrets of a happy marriage, she would consider it a strange question, because she is not married or because she might give a romantic dreamy answer that embodies her dreams, ideals and needs rather than... More