The seventh, eighth and ninth months of the Islamic Calendar year are 3 of the most important months for Muslims. Each month comes with its own special merits and recommended acts of worship, with Shahr Ramadan reaching a crescendo. The month of Ramadan is a marathon that one needs to train for. Just as we prepare for any other event in our lives, we need to prepare for the month of mercy. Keep reading to find out how you can boost your ... Read the Post...
Finding ‘Mr. Right’ – 7 Qualities to Look for in a Potential Muslim Spouse
For Muslim Women, finding ‘Mr. Right’ can be one of the greatest challenges that we will experience. After all, it is one of the biggest decisions that we will have to make in our lives. How do we know if we are making the right decision? How do we know if he is ‘husband material?’ Thankfully, we have a beautiful religion that is not just a set of rules to obey but rather a WAY OF LIFE. Islam has guidelines in this regard too. So, if you are ... Read the Post...
7 Hair Care Tips for Hijabis
For Muslim women, the hijab is our crown. It is a symbol of modesty and of our beautiful faith. It is a sign of our obedience to our merciful creator. Covering our hair and dressing modestly is all part of pleasing our creator. However, just because others cannot see our hair, does not mean that we should stop taking care of it. We have been given these bodies as an Amanah to take care of. In this post, I will be sharing my top 7 hair care tips ... Read the Post...
3 Ways to Practice Selflessness – Lessons from Lady Fatima
Iythaar meaning selflessness or altruism is often considered as one of the keys to happiness. The practice has been praised by the Ahlul Bayt (as) as one of the highest of virtues and the best forms of worship. Following on from the theme of Self-Love in Islam, in this post we will look at 3 ways to practice Selflessness. We will observe how the daughter of the Prophet, Lady Fatima az-Zahra (as) lived her life in this way and how we can draw ... Read the Post...
