The Story of Umm Zayd

THE STORY OF UMM ZAYDI found a small Arabic e-book a couple of years back, titled ‘How to memorise the Qur’aan in one Month’. At the time, I remember reading the title and thinking, ‘One month?! That’s impossible!’ I skimmed the pages of the PDF file but never read it until I completed my own memorisation. In the e-book, there were several accounts of how others managed to complete their hifdh but one story touched and inspired me a great deal. It is the story of a married sister by the name Umm Zayd who despite the responsibilities of housework, looking after children and tending to her husband’s needs, managed to memorise the entire Qur’aan...

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The Wasiyyah (Will) of Imaam Al-Albaanee

The Wasiyyah (Will) of Imaam Al-AlbaaneeImaam Muhammad Naasirud-Deen Al-AlbaaneeSource: Ma'a Shaykhinaa Naasiris-Sunnah wad-Deen (p.27-31)In the Name of Allaah, the All-Merciful, the Most Merciful...Firstly, I advise my wife, children, friends, and all of my beloved ones, when the news of my death reaches them, to supplicate to Allaah, asking His Forgiveness and Mercy for me. I ask that they do not wail over me nor cry with a raised voice.Secondly, I ask that they hurry my burial. I ask them also not to inform any of my close relatives or brothers (at the exclusion of others), except that which is necessary to prepare me for burial. Also I ask...

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Keeping Ties

By Ni'mah AliMy heart aches when I see the way some Muslim families and communities, including my own are towards each other these days. We have severed the ties of kinship without even realizing it. How do we then expect to receive Allah’s love and mercy when we have abandoned the most important of Allah’s commandments and advice?Yesterday, I saw a cousin of mine who I didn’t see in long time. Several months earlier, my sister told me that she was sick, but all I did, was say, “Oh Allah cure her” and went about my business. I didn’t bother to call or visit her. I didn’t bother to ask if she needed any help with her young children and home....

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Pre-Nuptial Knots and Marital Bliss: It Really Does take two (and more) to Tango

Pre-Nuptial Knots and Marital Bliss: It Really Does take two (and more) to TangoBy MaryamIt was a bitter-sweet day for me. I called a long-time friend that I have known since my high school days. After ten years of waiting to marry the one who proposed to her, it turned out by the will of Allaah that their union as one, was not meant to be. And so, with every difficulty, there is ease, as promised to the believers. She hung on with extreme patience and consistent dua until Allaah blessed her with someone else, during the last ten days in Ramadhan 1431AH. So, why did she wait so long, or rather, why did both parties (my friend and the brother)...

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Webinar: Unveiled - Understanding the Niqab, May 26 2011

Habibi Halaqas, I Got It Covered and Muslimah Source presents:FREE ONLINE WEBINARSuggested Donation: $ 5Donate here: http://bit.ly/hereisagiftforyouUnveiled - Understanding the NiqabWhere: OnlineWhen: Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 7:00-8:00 PM ESTSpeaker: Hebah AhmedRegister online at http://bit.ly/registerforwebinar There is much confusion and dispute among Muslims and non-Muslims about the status of the niqab (face veil). The intent of this webinar is to dispel myths regarding the face veil. Is it oppression? Is banning it a breach of freedom of rights? Is it mandatory to wear in Islamic law? All this and more!Come and Learn:What...

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Recording - Muslim Woman, The Leader

This is a recording of the webinar 'Muslim Woman, The Leader' presented by Habibi Halaqas.A free webinar that will leave Muslim women inspired and motivated to emerge as leaders within their spheres of life. The guest speakers were once regular Muslimahs who have over the past few years made an outstanding contribution towards the betterment of the Muslim ummah. They share their top tips and words-of-inspiration on how to become a leader and leave a positive legacy that will reap immense reward on the day of judgement inshaAllah. Join us to discover what it takes to succeed as a dynamic, inspiring leader.You must register with Habibi...

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My Love Is In The Dock : Part 2

Read part 1 HEREMy Love Is In The Dock : Part 2By Khadeeja Islam Within days, I decided to practise Islam, all the while remembering not to skip prayers and reading the Qur’an. Eventually, as I did more and more research from authentic sources, the truth dawned upon me. The purpose of life is to worship or obey Allah and this is a two-fold purpose, entailing the following:That we fulfil the rights of the Creator, for example offering our prayers and upholding Tawheed.That we fulfil the rights of His creation, for example, taking care of animals and helping the poor.Alhamdulillah! I am a practicing Muslim for 2 years now...

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What Lessons I Learnt From The Prophets of Islam

By Seema Muhammad BelushiI have always been fascinated with the lives of the Prophets of Islam (Peace be upon them all)… and how Allah sent His messengers one after the other so that they might connect people to their Lord. I used to wonder that there must have been something really great about them that Allah subhanaa wa ta'aala chose them above all people to deliver His message to the World. One thing which I am sure everyone will agree about is the great trials which they all faced in their lives. Be it Prophet Nooh, Ibrahim, Yusuf, Musa or Muhammad (Peace be upon them all). All of them had trials in their lives which they faced boldly...

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Poem: If One Day...

If One Day...“If one day, you are to walk out of my life...I promise I will never whine and never ask ' why?'But in return, promise me that you shallgive me back a few things that I ask for.Promise me that you will give me backthe endless sleepless nights I spent talking with you.Promise me that you will give me backthe millions of tears I cried begging God to give me you.Promise me that you will give me backthe hours I spent dreaming of a life with you.Promise me that you will give me backall the hopes and faith I had in my heart.All those nights, I could have slept welland woke up early to help my folks.All those tears I could have cried for...

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Sisterhood – A Joie de Vivre

This post has been cross-posted from Muslim Matters.by Hena Zuberip.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px 0.0px; line-height: 17.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #1b1b1b}p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 17.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #3399cc; min-height: 14.0px}p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 15.0px 0.0px; line-height: 17.0px; font: 12.0px Georgia; background-color: #f2f2f2}span.s1 {color: #3399cc}Nothing compares to the pleasure of bonding with your sisters. Romantic love is not the only joy de vivre.  It takes time spent with your sisters to feel the delight of simple, soul  connections. I am replenished, rejuvenated. The...

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