Credit to Mohammed Hassim who emailed me this piece: Narrated by Abu Huraira (ra): The Prophet[pbuh] said, "Faith (Belief) consists of more than sixty branches (i.e. parts). And Haya[modesty] is a part of faith." (Bukhari) Walk into the toy store, and you'll find "baby" dolls dressed in clothing reminiscent of prostitutes' outfits. Walk into the clothing store, and prepubescent girls are already being introduced to tank tops, mini skirts, and items of clothing that were once reserved for mature … [Read more...]
One of the Best Marriages
May 14, 2008 By
This one had me in tears, imagine an Ummah where our mothers had this level of Imaan and where our sons were this brave & fearless. It is mentioned that one of the righteous women in Basra was Umm Ibrahim al Hashimeeyah. The enemy attacked one of the Muslim towns so people were encouraged to join jihad. Abdul Wahid bin Zayd al Basri delivered a speech encouraging jihad and among the audience was Umm Ibrahim. Among the things Abdul Wahid talked about was al Hoor (the women of Paradise). … [Read more...]
Is it allowed for us to delay having children?
April 30, 2008 By
Is it allowed for us to delay having children?†The Answer Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi: “Yes, this is allowed and there is nothing wrong with that. However, one is not allowed to permanently delay having children as this goes against the objectives of marriage, even if it is a personal choice.†Footnotes added by Suhaib Webb: 1. There should be a joint agreement amongst spouses when taking such as decision 2. One is allowed to permanently delay having children if there … [Read more...]
Types of Divorce
April 29, 2008 By
There are three types of divorce in Islam: 1. Talaaqur Raj'ee (revocable divorce) 2. Talaaqul Baa'in (irrevocable divorce) 3. Talaaqul Mughallazah (permanently irrevocable divorce) … [Read more...]
The Life of This World
April 2, 2008 By
Quotes From the Salaf About the Life of This World Sufyan ath-Thawri said: "Man's love for the life of this world is shown in the way he greets people." [Look at a chaste poor man ... nobody talks to him. People greet him so warily as if fearing that he may pass poverty to them. But see how the people welcome a rich man, even if he does not perform prayer. They stand up with smiling faces, and each one hopes to greet him first. Note the difference between a man who is so great as seen by Allah … [Read more...]
Sunnah of the Wedding Night
March 15, 2008 By
Desirable Acts * It is a desirable Sunnah that the groom puts his hand on the bride’s head and pray for her. The Prophet (SAW) taught us to say: "O Allah, I ask You her goodness, and the goodness of the inborn dispositions which You have given her, and I solicit Your protection from her evil, and the evil of the inborn dispositions which You have given her." (Related by Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah). The groom may make this supplication aloud or silently. * It is desirable that they … [Read more...]
Islamic Marriage: The fine print
March 10, 2008 By
As muslims, we pretty much know the whole procedure for Nikah (marriage) - The whole process from ones parents getting permission, the dowry, witnesses, signing of the contract, etc etc. That said, with the many clickthroughs through Amatomu.com, I'm certain that many non-muslims could and would be reading this site. I'm sure the article below would give a good overview of a shariah approved Nikah. This is sourced from IslamOnline.net All praise is due to Allah, the Creator of our world … [Read more...]
Tips for a Successful Marriage
March 8, 2008 By
Although many Muslims may right now be in failing marriages and on a fast track to divorce and its terrible consequences, there are many ways to put their marriage back on the right track if the husband and wife are sincere in their desire to reconcile. The following principles can be used by Muslims whose marriages are already in trouble or by Muslims who would like to avoid trouble in their marriage. Examples of Negative elationship of Husband & Wife: Many Muslim husbands and wives treat … [Read more...]
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