I'm not a mother. But I've been blessed with a great one for almost a quarter century. That's education enough, at least for one thing: 　　Choosing a partner who embodies the top four qualities I believe a mother must have to help their Muslim children, in the words of the... More

　　“My children do not listen to anything I say. What should I do? Although I know that it is a wrong method, I usually scold and beat my children. I usually feel angry with them and then with myself. I can not bear this type of life; there must be... More

　　The mutual rights that Allah The Almighty has enjoined on both the spouses represent His utmost justice. There are two major rights. There are two main rights: the right to good companionship, and the right to overnight stay and equal distribution. In this series we will address the first of... More

　　4- In disputes and arguments. Living in kindness implies that when a dispute arises between the spouses, the husband should define the points of dispute and explain her mistake to her, if she is the one who is mistaken. This should be done in a way that involves no reproof... More

　　One day, the Prophet told ’Aa‘ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, the lengthy Hadeeth of Umm Zar‘, which was narrated by Muslim and was explained by some scholars in volumes due to its enormous pearls of wisdom and meanings. After the Prophet told 'Aa‘ishah, may Allah be pleased with... More

　　Marital bliss is the precious pursuit of every family and an easily attainable goal for every one who is keen on it and pursues it. A happy family is the source of giving, security, peace of mind, and the way to success. Here we will present a useful recipe for... More

　　In some kindergarten schools, boys and girls at the age of five or six are taught together. What is the age at which coeducation is allowed? Teachers at this stage are mostly females who teach both boys and girls. What is your opinion about that? What is the age of... More

　　It is quite painful to see some Muslim families raising their children without teaching them Arabic, or to see other parents relegating their responsibility of raising their own children to maids. Moreover, there are parents who might neglect teaching their children to perform prayers at the age of seven as... More

　　Every Muslim family ought to learn different useful household skills, the fruitful rewards of which will be reaped by the whole family. There is no doubt that knowledge of household skills saves a great deal of time, effort and money. Household skills are gained by practice, if a genuine motivation... More

　　I asked him, “Why are you distressed? What is wrong? Has anything bad happened?” 　　He said, “I am so distressed because of my son, Ahmad.” 　　I asked, “Why?” 　　He said to me, “He lies. My son lies! I have done my best to advise him and warn him against lying;... More

　　A fifth of the world's population is Muslim, and most Muslims live in areas where the prevalence of smoking is high and increasing by the day. According to statistics, it is estimated that out of the five million people who die due to smoking related causes every year, one million... More

　　On a moonlit summer night, the Mujaahid cavalier returned home after being away for thirty years fighting Jihaad. He had left behind his newly-wed bride with an unborn baby inside her. The horseman looked right and left trying to remember the house where his wife and child, about whom he... More

　　Key causes of family break-up 　　The break-up of a family means unraveling of family ties and love among members of the same family. As a result, the home loses its key role in guiding children and regulating their behavior, and is almost relegated to the status of a 'hotel' that... More