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Written by Rab!a on 04 December 2008
The following is a powerful Khutba that has been prepared to be delivered this Eid al-Adha. Please print it and circulate it to the Khatibs and Imams before Eid Salah. The link to the Urdu version [Continue Reading...]
Written by Rab!a on 04 December 2008
It is the time of year when many Muslims will be preparing for Hajj. They will be learning the duties of Hajj and memorising du'as and rituals before leaving for Makkah. Friends and relatives will [Continue Reading...]
Written by Rab!a on 04 December 2008
For Hajj are the months well known. If anyone undertakes that duty therein let there be no obscenity or wickedness nor wrangling in the Hajj. And whatever good you do Allah knows it. And take a [Continue Reading...]
Written by Rab!a on 04 December 2008
Abul al an’biya (father of the Prophets min al ulil Adham min arusl) Ibrahim (A.S.). Ibrahim who was mentioned in 73 places in the Quran. In 25 Surahs of the book of Allah. Ibrahim, was born in [Continue Reading...]
Written by Rab!a on 27 November 2008
Khadijah, may Allah be pleased with her, came from a noble family. Her father Khuwaylid had been one of the most honored leaders of their tribe until he was killed in battle. Her husband had also [Continue Reading...]
Written by Rab!a on 27 November 2008
The following article is a summary of the book "How to Make Your Husband Happy" by Sheikh Mohammed Abdelhaleem Hamed.
1. Beautiful Reception [Continue Reading...]
Written by Rab!a on 24 November 2008
Prophet Muhammad (صلي الله عليه وسلم) said, “the best amongst you are the ones who are best to their wives.” So dear Muslim brother! Your obligations towards your wife are not [Continue Reading...]
Written by Rab!a on 04 November 2008
It often occurs to me that many of our sisters in Islam are not properly encouraged once they begin to observe the requirements of Hijaab. It may be that a sister has been obliged to wear the [Continue Reading...]
Written by Rab!a on 04 November 2008
Since the height of the feminist movement in the late 70’s there has been a magnifying glass placed over the status of Muslim women. Unfortunately, the magnifying glass that has been used is [Continue Reading...]
Written by Rab!a on 04 November 2008
Among the many topics of interest to non-Muslims, the status of Muslim women and the theme of their rights — or rather, the perceived lack of them – seems to be foremost. The media’s [Continue Reading...]
Written by Rab!a on 03 November 2008
My Journey to Freedom
By Sumayyah Joan It will be three years since I stood before two Muslim sisters and declared openly my belief in God (Allah) and His Messenger, peace be upon him, and thus [Continue Reading...]
Written by Rab!a on 01 October 2007
A comparison between Islam and Christianity on how the religions treat women from their religious texts. Creation:
Christianity:
When the woman (Eve) saw that the fruit of the tree was good [Continue Reading...]
Written by Rab!a on 14 January 2007
There is an ingrained value in every Muslim, man and woman alike, to pursue knowledge and to learn about God’s truth by studying the surrounding world. Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon Him) [Continue Reading...]
Written by Rab!a on 14 January 2007
The Conditions of Women in Arabia Before IslamIn those days before Islam, women were treated like slaves or property. Their personal consent concerning anything related to their well-being was [Continue Reading...]
Written by Rab!a on 09 January 2007
Historical Perspective–Women in Ancient CivilizationDescribing the status of the Indian woman, Encyclopedia Britannica states:In India, subjection was a cardinal principle. Day and night must [Continue Reading...]