Category Archives: Nikah
The Emotional Bank Balance – Dr Muhammad Abd Al-Rahman Al Arifi
” We dictate how others think of us. If a person were to see you in the market and frown at you, then see you at the grocer’s and frown at you, and then you bump into him at a … Continue reading
The Ideal Divorce – Sheikh Muhammad al-Hamad
Most people do not take divorce seriously enough. Some spouses threaten divorce at the least trouble, and consequently break apart happy homes for the most trivial of reasons. Others refuse to give the option of divorce any serious consideration at … Continue reading
Loving their mother
The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother. –Theodore Hesburgh
Filed under Islam, Marriage, Nikah, Poems/Quotes, Religion
Sex – a means of keeping the heart pure
Taken from “The Proper Conduct of Marriage in Islam” (‘Adaab an-Nikaah), Book 12 of Imam Ghazalis “Ihya ‘Ulum ad-Din”, Translated by Muhtar Holland. Al-Baz Publishing, 1998, ISBN: 1-882216-14-8. Al-Junaid used to say: “I need sexual intercourse just as I need … Continue reading
Muslim Demographics: We’re Taking Over the World?
By the middle of this century the Muslim population will be such that it will dominate the world. This video discusses the demographics that will lead to this change. Obviously, Christians and Europeans are very worried about this fact and … Continue reading
Filed under Audio/Video, Islam, Marriage, Nikah, Religion
Marital accord
Hakim al-Umma Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said, “The root cause of unity and accord is to accept an individual as the leader and others agree to follow him. In a group where everyone claims to be equal to … Continue reading
Advice to husbands
Hakim al-Umma Hadhrat Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi (may Allah have mercy on him) advised to the husbands, “Condone even an explicit mistake of your wife. Being patient on her wrongdoing will elevate your ranks (in Hereafter) and create moral endurance (tahammul) in … Continue reading
The Wife’s Name
Nasreddin Hodja and a friend were discussing their wives, when it occurred to the friend that Nasreddin had never mentioned his wife’s name. “What is your wife’s name?” he asked. “I do not know her name,” admitted the Hodja. “What?” … Continue reading
Filed under Marriage, Nikah, Poems/Quotes
Marriage and things connected with it
The second category of necessities daily life is praised and boasted of when it is abundant and includes such things as marriage and rank. The necessity for marriage is agreed upon in the Shari`ah and in custom. It is a … Continue reading
