Conflict Resolution — A Foundation
A husband and a wife bring to the marriage different backgrounds, experiences, expectations, and views on life. This is true of Muslim couples as well, despite having a shared belief system. So,…
Author: Samya Ali
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The Immense and Innumerable Blessings of Sabr
Read article: The Immense and Innumerable Blessings of SabrSabr is both patience and perseverance. That covers a lot of ground. In fact, Imam Abu Talib Al-Makky, in his book, Qoot ul-Quloob, writes that most people sin because of two things:…
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Q&A: Difficult Relationship with My Mother
Read article: Q&A: Difficult Relationship with My MotherYears ago, I wrote a Q&A column on a matching website. Most questions submitted were about marriage or the spouse-selection process. But some were about other issues. One sister sent in the…
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‘Do Not Envy What Allah Has Bestowed on Some of You More Than Others’
Read article: ‘Do Not Envy What Allah Has Bestowed on Some of You More Than Others’According to Islam, taqwa is the singular superiority, and it is something that all humans can attain. There is no superiority based on race, ethnicity, lineage, gender, or any other basis besides…
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The Wisdom Found in Remembering Death
Read article: The Wisdom Found in Remembering DeathFor Muslims, the meaning of life and death is situated within the paradigm of surrender to Allah SWT in order to fulfill the purpose for which we were created — “He who…
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‘Make My Richness in My Heart’
Read article: ‘Make My Richness in My Heart’It has long been thought that emotions are generated by the brain, that they are mental expressions that have their physiological effects within the body, felt as happiness, sadness, confidence, anger, and…
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Eid al-Adha: A Reminder About Sacrifice, Both Great and Small
Read article: Eid al-Adha: A Reminder About Sacrifice, Both Great and SmallEid al-Adha, Feast of the Sacrifice, marks the end of Hajj and commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, in complete obedience to the command of Allah SWT. When he proceeded…
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Burnt Toast
Read article: Burnt ToastThere was an interesting story posted on a website a few years ago — “When I was young, my mom and dad sat down to eat breakfast while I was playing nearby.…
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World Hijab Day: Inner and Outer Hijab
Read article: World Hijab Day: Inner and Outer HijabFebruary 1 is World Hijab Day. According to the website worldhijabday.com, “February 1st, 2013, marked the first annual World Hijab Day (WHD) in recognition of millions of Muslim women who choose to…
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Transgender Radical Activism: The Effect on Children
Read article: Transgender Radical Activism: The Effect on ChildrenAbigail Shrier wrote a book, “Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters.” She makes it clear in the book that she is not writing about whether transgender individuals legitimately exist (she…