Modesty in an Age of Estrangement
Modesty in an Age of Estrangement Noble reader: If you contemplate the thread that strings together this beautiful moral tapestry through this unique story, a gentle ray appears before you—a refined character named “modesty.” “The pinnacle of noble character is modesty.” (Attributed to ‘Ā’ishah, Makārim al-Akhlāq 6/86) On an arduous journey that lasted forty-five days, […]
A Warning Against Mixing Between Men and Women
A Warning Against Mixing Between Men and Women From ‘Abdul-‘Azīz ibn ‘Abdullāh ibn Bāz to all my Muslim brothers who see and read this. May Allah guide me and you to acts of obedience and keep us away from innovations and wrongdoings. Peace and Allah’s mercy and blessings be upon you. To proceed: As a […]
The Necessity of Caution Regarding the Traps of Phones and Private Calls
The Necessity of Caution Regarding the Traps of Phones and Private Calls A young man spent years chasing after girls, maintaining one “relationship” after another. When he finally wanted to marry, he told a friend: “Find me a family with respectable daughters.” His friend asked, “And what about the ones you used to know?” He […]
Marriage (An-Nikāḥ)
Marriage (An-Nikāḥ) Linguistic and Legal Meanings Linguistically, nikāḥ may mean the marriage contract, and it may mean marital intercourse. Abū ‘Alī al-Qālī noted a precise Arab usage: if they say “he married (nakaha) so-and-so (a woman) or the daughter of so-and-so,” they intend the contract; and if they say “he married his wife,” they intend […]
Lying and Its Ruinous Consequences
Lying and Its Ruinous Consequences Beware of lying in the worship of Allah—do not worship Him for show or reputation, with deceit or hypocrisy. Beware of lying in following the Messenger—do not innovate in his law or oppose his guidance. Beware of lying with people—do not inform them contrary to reality or deal with them […]
Pre-Engagement Indicators
Pre-Engagement Indicators Pray Istikhara and make du‘ā’ before committing, then repeat it. Perhaps Allah will show you what is right. How should two people judge suitability for marriage? There are several essential indicators. If any one of them is missing, stop immediately and reassess. God-consciousness (Taqwa): If he/she fears Allah and seeks His pleasure, proceed. […]
Thirty Counsels to Make Your Wife Happy
Thirty Counsels to Make Your Wife Happy There is no doubt that responsibility for marital happiness rests on both spouses. Love must exist between them—not the rash surge that flares and fades, but a noble, steady harmony of spirit and feeling. Marital happiness is like a honeycomb built by two bees; the more effort invested, […]
