Lessons in Divorce Within the last few decades, there has been an alarming increase in the divorce rate. Unfortunately, the Muslim Ummah has not been immune to this trend. In fact, it is not uncommon to hear of Muslims engaged in their third or fourth divorce. While repeat divorces are the exception, not the rule, it is important to look at the factors which contribute to this issue. Furthermore, when marriages break-up it is often the woman who … [Read more...]

Homosexuality in the light of Islam   The aim of natural sexuality is procreation. Lawful and natural sexual relations between man and woman has been designed by Allah to preserve the human race here on earth. Homosexuality is negatory of the natural role and aim of sexual activity. The experts on homosexuality and other forms of sexual deviation advance a series of groundless assumptions in their discussion on the causes of such … [Read more...]

Zinaa - Illicit Sexual Gratification and its Punishment (from 'Morality in Islam')   INTRODUCTION Perverted people of the modern era visualize illegal and deviated sexual gratification as natural acts and regard marriage as an unnecessary innovation of civilization. They seem to think that it is perfectly natural that whenever one feels the urge, or finds the opportunity, and two members of the same or opposite sex mutually agree, sexual … [Read more...]

The Ummah Social Support for new Muslimas Imagine that you are alone and have few or no people to talk with who really understand you. You have recently made a major change in your life and this has led to disruption in your previously strong social network. Your parents and other family members are completely outraged about the changes that you have made and refuse to talk with you unless you return to your "real self." Some may even call … [Read more...]

SUICIDE BY SMOKING Most Muslims are aware of and try to avoid the major sins in Islam - murder, suicide, adultery, alcohol, gambling, usury, etc. Muslims are forbidden to harm themselves or others. Yet millions of Muslims all over the world are doing just that - harming, even killing themselves and their families. Islamic scholars have historically had mixed views on the subject, and the actions of these Muslims have not been unanimously … [Read more...]

Sabr -the Most Precious Gift for a Believer One of the great results and precious fruits of our freedom and emancipation from servitude to our carnal self is patience in calamities and misfortunes. In other words, Sabr means restraining ourselves from complaining about hidden anguish. Sabr produces many excellent results, among which is the soul's training and discipline. Sabr in regard to obedience [ta'at] is the source of intimacy with … [Read more...]