Muslim Lifestyle

There are many like me who hang this most controversial piece of cloth (niqab) on their face, unflinchingly and unapologetically. Those who aren’t smothered, oppressed or chained behind that veil.

"And We have certainly made the Quran easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember?" [Quran, 54:17]

List of authentic stories of the sahabiyat (online, apps, books, podcasts and lectures etc.) along with short stories of 5 famous female companions - like Bareerah (رضي الله عنہا), Hind bint Utbah (رضي الله عنہا), Umm Salamah (رضي الله عنہا), Juwairiyah bint Harith (رضي الله عنہا), Fatima bint Muhammad (رضي الله عنہا) and 5 less-known female companions - like Umm Sulaym bint Malhan - Rumaisa (رضي الله عنہا), Nusaybah bint Ka'ab - Umm Ammarah (رضي الله عنہا), Umm Hakim bint Harith (رضي الله عنہا), Asma bint Umais (رضي الله عنہا), Khansa (Tamadur bint Amr) (رضي الله عنہا)

This post is for sisters who are not yet married and struggling to cope with all that that entails, sisters who have to handle...

by Nida Monis When was the last time you took time to explore your inner-self? Ask yourself questions like, What do I want? What's my purpose...

THERE are two questions I repeatedly answer, as I am sure most people that have followed similar paths in life do: “Why did you...

Practical steps to build a new habit using S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Rewarding and Trackable/Timely) goal setting method and other effective tips and tricks to make those habits last - (along with a free habit tracker to help you track your progress).

Real Life Examples on Perspective Shift from the lives of Prophets in Islam (how to handle failure in life and turn it into success with the shift of mindset and tawakkal Allah). Prophet Adam (as), Nuh (as), Ibrahim (as) and Muhammad (saws). 4 out of many Prophetic examples in Islam on overcoming hardships.

I don't really know from where should I start... This might seem strange but the future I am in, where time is not a line but a dimension, such things are possible. So much has happened in the past years that I don't want to worry you with all the future details. Worry is the biggest enemy of the present moment while future is inevitable. For you, today and tomorrow are yet to be said. I know you will be curious to know the fine intricacies of your life to come. I know. Been there done that. But there are some things that I will tell you, not your future, but the things you could do to improve your attitude towards it.

Our body is an Amanah (trust) given to us by Allah the Almighty. Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jauziyah highlighted three basic principles of medicine: prevention, maintenance, and removal - which have been discussed here.