A mother is the most favourably positioned person who can direct and determine the role and character of her children. Speaking about her role of responsibility as the guide and overseer of her children, our Nabi (Sallallāhu ‘Alayhi Wasallam) said: “And, the woman is the Shepherdess of the home of her husband and of his children. All of you will …
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A Toy can be a Joy… 10 tips to guide parents when buying toys By Umm Ammarah
Every year parents spend billions on toys and gadgets and manufacturers spend millions on marketing it. Whether it is in the tens, twenties, hundreds or thousands that we spend on toys as Muslims, it is an amanat (trust) on how we spend our wealth. We will be accountable to Allah Ta’ala for how we have earned and spent it. …
Read More »Television – not in front of the children?, By Patrick Barkham
Get out of our living rooms. This country is in danger of becoming a politically controlled nation closer to communist China. That's all very well if you have three hours to wash the dishes, but some of us need to get things done. Gee, these toddlers are up to no good. What are they up to? Wait for it …
Read More »A Mother in Islaam is the Mother of the Universe…by Maryam Refai
“Your mother should come first before others…” This statement was said by our holy prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The message it conveys to us is that after Allah and his prophets it is your mother who you should pay your utmost amount of respect and love. There was a hadeeth that a man once came to the prophet and asked him, …
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