As he gathered his thoughts, he wondered if he could ever recover from his sense of loss. The death of a close friend so unexpectedly had left him feeling so …
Stop Ignoring the Issue of Sexual Abuse
She looked at herself in the mirror with tears streaming down her face. She could no longer keep it inside and felt that she had to tell her mother today. …
Islamic Spotlight on Mental Health
Allah (SWT) says in the Quran, “And We have already created man and know what his soul whispers to him, and We are closer to him than his jugular vein” …
The Sunnah of Marital Relation: The Prophet as the Ideal Spouse
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him – pbuh) is the perfect example for us to follow in all aspects of our lives. Allah (glory to Him, the Exalted, subhanahu wa …
Don’t Wait to Seek Help When It’s Needed
As I sat there looking at her pale face with tears streaming down her cheeks, I thought of all of the other cases in which people waited so long to …
Defeating Our Common Enemy
After the arguing back and forth had ceased, he was looking at the floor, while tears rolled down her face. “Why is this happening?” she asked herself, too scared to …
Sabr is Key to Jannah
Sabr is usually translated as patience. We are all familiar with this word and we are quick to advise others to have sabr when they face any difficulties in life. …
The Role of the Muslim Woman in the Upbringing of Her Children
It has been over ten years now that I have been a Muslim, alhamdulillah (all praise is due to Allah). I was born in Colombia into a Catholic family, so …
On Being a Woman Without Children: Advice to Mothers and Others
As I sit down to write my thoughts and reflections, I pause to think, where should this story begin and how should it be told. It is an accumulation of …
Mixed Muslim Marriages: The Making of a Genuine Melting Pot
When I am invited to speak on the topic of marriage, I often open with reference to the following familiar ayah from Surat Ar-Rum: “And of His signs is that …