Lowering one’s gaze is one of the most important things that a Muslim should do to protect himself from the punishment of Allah. Every sincere Muslim should spare no pains in this regard and should take practical steps to guard his gaze and overcome his weakness. Focusing on the question …

1- Marriage is indeed a sacred bond that brings together a man and a woman by virtue of the teachings of the Quran and the Sunnah. Thus, each partner in this sacred relationship must treat the other beautifully and properly. 2- A man must not divorce his wife to bring harm upon her, as this constitutes …

We tend to think of meetings as spaces where minds meet; but what if we redefined meetings as spaces where souls meet? Although there are lots of books and resources that discuss how to run successful meetings, in this article, I’ll explore how we can approach meetings from a spiritual …

Assalamu aleikom. I have been having a hard time with my self-esteem and confidence. Furthermore, I have a lot of feelings of bitterness. Alhamdulillah I got married last year and love my husband very very much. Masha Allah he is very focused on his Deen. Before I met my husband …

Wa `alaykum as-salamu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.  In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. In this fatwa: 1- Hajj inculcates the spirit of love and devotion to the One and Only Lord. 2- Hajj unifies peoples’ minds …

Salam Alaykum Dear reader, The answers to your questions are in the blessed hadiths (sayings and teachings) of the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him).  Regarding the white days, it was narrated from Jarir bin ‘Abdullah that the Prophet said: “Fasting three days of each month is fasting for a lifetime, …

Children are a great blessing from Allah. With their tender hearts, children can be molded into righteous people only with a positive and tender approach. Islam considers children to be an amanah (trust) given to the family. Therefore, it is fard (obligatory) for the family to raise a child in a righteous manner. One …

MAKKAH: Ahmed Khan Qandal, who arrived in Saudi Arabia at the age of 23 from Mandi Bahauddin in Pakistan, never imagined serving the following 40 years of life in Saudi Arabia, especially as a maintenance worker at the Holy Mosque in Makkah. Randal first assured his folks that he would …

Yesterday I had an experience which quite literally brought to life an analogy we hear often – the concept of ‘recharging our spiritual batteries’. As I sat in a café to work, I noticed my phone battery was dying. I reached into my bag and pulled out my power pack, only …

Purification is an ongoing process. It needs daily consistent effort. Just like we continuously wash our clothes or clean our rooms lest dirt piles up in them, we also need to regularly and consistently work on purifying our hearts. The mission of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) included …