Category: As a Mother
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Our Homes in Ramadan: abodes of peace
Laylatul Qadr. This night hidden in Ramadan, or in the last ten days of Ramadan is a night that tantalizes the heart of every Muslim. Its obscurity reminds us of the “hidden” hour of answered prayer on Friday and the hidden Great Name of Allah amongst His names. It is as though Allah wants us…
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Concept of Sadaqa
Prophetic Principles of Islamic Interaction Lesson Two: The Concept of Sadaqa The process of Islamicizing our perceptions is vital for us to act properly and in accordance with our deen. It is known that the Islamic view of giving is wide and all inclusive. [blockquote author=”Surah Yasin:47″] Give of that which Allah has granted…
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Fatima: weaning and the concept of restraint
Prophetic Principles of Islamic Interaction Lesson One — Fatima: weaning and the concept of restraint The wealth of barakah in the Messenger of Allah’s life cannot be encompassed. Every word, every move, every look is a cascade of never ending benefit and guidance. In few words and plain actions, he modeled for us the upright way to live…
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The Ummah’s Prescription: moving a step beyond mundane motherhood
Umrah’s Life Lessons #9: The Ummah’s Prescription: moving a step beyond mundane motherhood Muslim women amazed me on this trip. I was impressed by their eye for beauty. The head covers they wore for instance mesmerized me. The fabric, chosen with such care and love: swiss dot sparkles, flower print, eyelet, pure silk and airy…
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Burning passion required to accomplish…anything worth accomplishing
Umrah’s Life Lessons #7: Burning passion required to accomplish…anything worth accomplishing I have always been the expert in child-rearing in the family, but in matters of prayer and Quran, my husband surpasses me by far. While I think of creative ways to enforce prayer, he would be calling them to stand with him and giving…
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Real life is raw, sans glamor… but naturally sweet
Umrah’s Life Lessons #6: Real life is raw, sans glamor… but naturally sweet Five years ago I went on a luxury haj. We could pray in the hotel, see the Kaba and have it count as jama’a with the Haram. We could make wudu after the athan and still make it to a decent place…
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On Three of the Components of Happiness…and making anyplace ‘home’
Umrah’s Life Lessons #4: On Three of the Components of Happiness…and making anyplace ‘home’ The day we performed Umrah was a long day. It started in Medina, walking, walking, walking to visit the Prophet, peace and blessing be upon him, walking back to the hotel elated, packing and taking the trip to Abyar Ali to…
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Loyalty and Commitment in the Life of Sayyidah Khadeejah:
on raising sons and daughters for marriages of peace [line] [one_half] “O you who have believed, fulfill [all] contracts.” [/one_half] [one_half_last] يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَوْفُوا بِالْعُقُودِ [/one_half_last] [one_half] “… and they have taken from you a solemn covenant” [/one_half] [one_half_last] وَأَخَذْنَ مِنكُم مِّيثَاقًا غَلِيظًا [/one_half_last] Sometimes when we complain of the way men view…