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The Vehicle of My Life
The analogy of the car has always been the most versatile and relatable of all when used to describe the complexities of our existence. Recently I’ve found myself preoccupied by its relevance in how we relate our bodies to our souls. But the analogy extends almost seamlessly to reflect how we interpret or experience relationships…
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Distracted Moments
There are times when the idealistic bull that I see about people’s expectations from their marriages and relationships in general make me want to puke. It goes well beyond just a mild annoyance or a light giggle because it is so pervasive that it makes me wretch. The reason why it has that effect is…
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Wow I didnt know you had a daughter.. what happened to your wife? how old are you? Would you ever consider re marrying? May Allah make it easy on you and your daughter I hope that things turn out.
My daughter’s mother died in a car accident two years ago. We were divorced for a few years before that, and as these situations tend to get bitter quite often, I was denied access to my daughter for the better part of that time. So when her mother died, I automatically got full custody being…
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Sisters, you are meant to be a comfort in this dunya for your husbands.
hakuna-mataataa: Don’t become the reason for their anguish or stress. They face enough of that from work and the community. Remember that it is their job primarily to give da’wah and to build a community but they won’t be able to do so unless they are at peace from within. That comes from you. Causing…
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Misconceptions of Taqdeer (Fate/Destiny)
reflectionofhumblemodesty: A husband and his wife were standing in front of a mirror The wife asked: “What do you see?” The husband smiled and said: “The rest of my life..” Allah subhana wa ta’ala has already written the names of your spouses for you. What you need to work on is your relationship…
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Importance of Marriage
‘When someone with whose religion and character you are satisfied asks your daughter in marriage, accede to his request. If you do not do so, there will be temptation on Earth and extensive corruption.’ said Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) [Tirmidhi, Nasa’i and Ibn Majah transmitted it.] Hadith – Al-Tirmidhi #3090, Narrated Abu Hurairah,…
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The simple truth to find true happiness: Don’t marry a bitch or an asshole. (Source: http://calmblueoceans.com)
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