By getting married you are not just getting a wife, you are getting your whole world. From now until the rest of your days your wife will be your partner, your companion, and your best friend. She will share your moments, your days, and your years. She will share your joys and sorrows, your successes and failures, your dreams and your fears. When you … [Read more...]
To Every Father
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November 6, 2009 by
Allah Ta'aala says: "O Believers! Save yourselves and your families (wife, children etc.) from a fire whose fuel is men and stones, over which are appointed stern and severe angels, who do not disobey Allah in that which He has commanded them and they do (precisely) what they have been commanded." (Surah TahreeM, Aayah 6) Hadhrat … [Read more...]
Our Children are the Future
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November 6, 2009 by
A man came to Malik ibn Nabiy asking for advice with his daughter's education. Malik asked him, 'How old is she?' 'One month,' he replied. 'You missed the train,' he said. Ibn Nabiy later commented, 'I thought I was exaggerating, but when I looked closer, I found what I said to be correct. When an infant cries and his mother hastens to … [Read more...]
Parenting – Have you Talked to your Child today?
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November 6, 2009 by
Have you had a meaningful conversation together? Do you know what your child accomplished today, how he may be feeling, whether or not he has any concerns? Does your child know that you care about him? In Islam, the ties of kinship and family are very strong and something that will always be present throughout our life-time. There are very serious consequences for someone who decides to break these ties. Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala, says, "Then, … [Read more...]
Advice to the Mother
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November 6, 2009 by
1. Consider children a great bounty of Allah Ta'ala. Rejoice at their birth. Congratulate one another on their arrival. Welcome the children into this world with Du'aas of righteousness and blessings. Express your gratitude unto Allah Ta'ala for affording you the opportunity of nurturing a Muslim servant and also for allowing you to leave behind your worldly and religious successor. … [Read more...]
Mother’s Influence on Children
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November 6, 2009 by
The most prevailing influence anything can have on the child is the influence of the mother. Hence the mother is required to develop virtuous morals and character. Don’t underplay any action of the child even if it seems trivial. You should be well conscious of the child’s activities within the home and beyond as well. However, the child should not be aware that he is … [Read more...]
