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“…in pain did his mother bear him, and in pain did she give him birth” – by Ruhaifa Samir
Written on 11 Mar, 2011 at 20:08 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 0 Comments
A man came to Prophet Muhammad and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Who is more entitled to be treated with the best companionship by me?” The Prophet (pbuh) said, “Your mother.” The man said. “Who is next?” The Prophet (pbuh) said, “Your mother.”... (Continue reading)
My Allah Loves Me [Part 3] by Sadaf P
Written on 3 Mar, 2011 at 22:05 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 4 Comments
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[Part 3: "Verily, with hardship comes ease." (Qur'an 94:6)] Continuing from [Part 2]. Now the plan was to go back to Australia where my parents live. When I think of it now I realize how our minds have such limited... (Continue reading)
My Allah Loves Me [Part 2] by Sadaf P
Written on 24 Feb, 2011 at 21:52 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 4 Comments
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[Part 2: My Story] My Allah loves me and that is the biggest blessing of my life. He has shown me a glimpse of heaven and hell in this life and today I’ve decided to share my story with you... (Continue reading)
I had a mind once… now I have small children! by Ruhaifa Samir
Written on 24 Feb, 2011 at 11:24 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 4 Comments
When I saw a tin poster with these words in a shop, I just HAD to have it. Though I didn’t look like the woman in the picture at all, the three children looked exactly like my munchkins (brunette versions... (Continue reading)
My Allah Loves Me [Part 1] by Sadaf P
Written on 21 Feb, 2011 at 13:29 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 2 Comments
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[Part 1: A Humble Reflection & Misdiagnosed] Ever since we’re born we plan ahead and try to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves thinking by achieving them we will be happy and lead a successful life. For instance,... (Continue reading)
7 Habits of Highly Effective Moms! by Ruhaifa Samir
Written on 18 Feb, 2011 at 19:13 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 8 Comments
The only thing that can remotely resemble motherhood, is a roller coaster ride! You start off prepared, all buckled up and excited. You’ve been told what a roller coaster ride is like, you know it’s crazy and fast and goes... (Continue reading)
Top 5 No-No’s of Parenting! by Ruhaifa Samir
Written on 14 Feb, 2011 at 22:13 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 6 Comments
Let me start off by making the understatement of the year, nay the understatement of since-forever: Parenting is the most difficult job in the world. There is no room for error, there are no vacations, no sick leave, and no... (Continue reading)
My Little Jedi Knights! by Ruhaifa Samir
Written on 12 Feb, 2011 at 23:25 in Featured Stories, Parenting, Relationships | viewed times | 5 Comments
Being a mom is like being on jihad 24/7! If we’re not struggling with the childrens’ mealtimes and bedtimes, then we’re either fighting off grandparents who think ‘what’s the harm in a little TV’ or struggling with environmental elements which... (Continue reading)
Married but Not-Married by Aisha Loya
Written on 9 Feb, 2011 at 21:31 in Featured Stories, Marriage, Relationships | viewed times | 21 Comments
Sunday, March 1st 2009- Rehan (20) weds Aisha (18). Baam! By the time Dhuhar prayers had commenced I had gone from singlehood to coupledom. For a person who was going straight, from having just textual knowledge of marriage to a... (Continue reading)
Random Tips for the Married but Not-Married by Aisha Loya
Written on 9 Feb, 2011 at 21:25 in Featured Stories, Marriage, Relationships | viewed times | 4 Comments
These are tips for those who are Married but Not Married. Tip # 1: GET BUSY. An empty mind is definitely the devil’s workshop. And I mean SERISOULY. Everyone has to get back to their usual routine. That’s just how... (Continue reading)