Family Life

The family, is indeed, the best tool for Islamic Da'wah in the West. There is no institution, there is no mechanism that I know of, that can convey Islam as well as the living example of an Islamic family in the West. The Islamic family, if it is rig...

The family, is indeed, the best tool for Islamic D...

The benefits of preparing and enjoying food as a family are clear. You save money and eat healthier meals. You create opportunities to connect and communicate with your children and spouse. And most importantly, you show love for your family when you...

The benefits of preparing and enjoying food as a f...

There are generic versions of almost everything these days. In the world of babies, you can purchase non-brand name formula, diapers, baby wipes, diaper cream, gas drops, acetaminophen, and MUCH more. Yes, there will be certain things that you may fi...

There are generic versions of almost everything th...

Now I’m sure that most of us have either heard, or even personally known a family that has been damaged because the husband/father pours all of his time and efforts into a job or career. His wife never sees him. His children don’t know him. He may tr...

Now I’m sure that most of us have either heard, or...

"My Lord, make me grateful for Your favour which You have shown to me and to both my parents, and let me act honourably so that You may approve of it. Be good to me with respect to my offspring; I have turned toward You and am one of those who are Mu...

"My Lord, make me grateful for Your favour which Y...

If the family is to be a wholesome cradle for human society, it means that the children as continuators of the human race, must find there warmth, patience and every possible advancement in their all-round education. For this purpose, they must have ...

If the family is to be a wholesome cradle for huma...

The question of family planning and birth control was discussed in detail by the Majma al-Fiqh al-Islaami. They had twenty three scholars research this topic and present their findings on this matter. The participants involved represented many differ...

The question of family planning and birth control ...

In recent years there has developed among some Muslim families and Muslim women a phenomenon, which is alien to the conservative Islamic society which seeks to protect women and their modesty. This is the phenomenon of going to "family restaurants" o...

In recent years there has developed among some Mus...

What does the home represent to the Muslim family? Is it a place where family members can relate to one another and where they sincerely enjoy being together; where they have a sense of shared beliefs and values, and their behavior is based on Islami...

What does the home represent to the Muslim family?...

If the family is the basis of the society, and the basis of the family is the division of labour between husband and wife, and the upbringing of children is the most important function of the family, then such a society is indeed civilised. In the Is...

If the family is the basis of the society, and the...

In the context of the family, the husband is the leader (Qawwam) of the family as defined by Allah (Quran 4:34). However, the power of this leader, like that of all other Islamic leaders, is bound on the one hand by the Quran and Sunnah, and on the o...

In the context of the family, the husband is the l...

Islam is a complete way of life. It considers the family the corner stone of Islamic society. It bases the atmosphere in the family on sacrifice, love, loyalty, and obedience. When we say "family" we mean the traditional definition of it namely husba...

Islam is a complete way of life. It considers the ...

Why is it that some of us find it hard to cry when we are faced with pain and loss? Several reasons come to mind. Culturally, we have been raised to be emotionally “strong” to defend our people against tribal enemies. We have passed this practice to ...

Why is it that some of us find it hard to cry when...

Justice in its comprehensive meaning and implication include among other things to properly recognize everyone's due right. If you fail to do so you would be in war with those whose right you abuse until they get their due right. Is peace necessary f...

Justice in its comprehensive meaning and implicati...

Do you spend more time on your own hobbies and leisure activities than you do with your spouse? Give your Children your Time: Now, more than ever, children need a strong bond with their parents. Time spent together is what builds that kind of bond. L...

Do you spend more time on your own hobbies and lei...

Incorporate books into standard family games. For example, play charades with book titles. Have family outings to the library and have every family member check out one book. Start a family reading night in your family where you can read and discuss ...

Incorporate books into standard family games. For ...

Tip 1: Take parenting more seriously than you would a full-time job This means both parents must understand their children are a trust from Allah, and He will ask how they were raised. If the children do not grow up practicing Islam because of their ...

Tip 1: Take parenting more seriously than you woul...