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How Asmaa’s Text Messages Revealed Gaza’s Harsh Realities

AboutIslam & News Agencies 04 August, 2024 For six years, BBC’s Paul Adams has maintained contact with Asmaa Tayeh, a 28-year-old graduate living in Gaza. Her texts offer a rare…

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Reflections: My Job As a Full-Time Mother

Marwa Abdalla 01 August, 2024 In this article: The author reflects on motherhood and the value of being a full-time mother. Psychological studies confirm the essential and vital importance of…

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Before Choosing Polygamy – Issues to Consider

Zainab bint Younus 30 July, 2024 Polygamy creates an immediate knee-jerk reaction in nearly every individual. Either it’s a noble sunnah meant to protect vulnerable women. Or we decry the many abuses commonly…

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Educate Your Kids about Muharram &`Ashura’

Family and Society Team 13 July, 2024 Editor’s Note: In this article, we provide simple information about the sacred month of Muharram and the day of `Ashura’ so that Muslim…

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5 Qualities to Look for in Your Future Husband

Family & Life Team 18 May, 2024 Though emotions and hormones easily distract us all, ultimately, marriage is like a business contract. Be sure to compile a check-off list before…

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In Marriage, Pick Your Battles

Fatima Bheekoo-Shah 05 May, 2024 Every relationship will have its share of disagreements, fights, and arguments. It is very hard to feel loved in times of conflict. In my younger…

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But She Must Be a Virgin!

Umm Zakiyyah 29 April, 2024 What Will He Think of Her? Tamika’s heart pounded, and sadness overwhelmed her. Part of her wanted to marry him, but she couldn’t. There was…

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Hijab Party – How to Encourage and Announce Hijab with Positivity

Lail Hossain 31 January, 2024 Are your eyebrows going up thinking what is a hijab party? Hijab–wearing party, also known as takleef party or buloogh (puberty) party, is a new trend that’s popular among…

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#VeiledinStrength: Women Prepare for Annual World Hijab Day

AboutIslam & News Agencies 30 January, 2024 On Thursday, February 1st, women in over 150 countries will come together by donning the hijab to stand against bigotry, discrimination and prejudice faced…

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Rajab: Quick Things to Know and Do

Family & Life Team 12 January, 2024 Though it’s one of the four sacred months, the benefits of Rajab are easily overshadowed by the excitement of anticipating Ramadan. Below are some…