Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (Radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “Blessing (barakah) is with your elders/ seniors.” Explanation: Elders refers to those who are experienced and punctual on good actions. Remain in their company so that you can follow their advices and attain guidance through emulating their ways. (Faydul Qadir, Hadith :3205)
The greatest punishment that can be imposed on any human is solitary confinement. We are not designed to exist in isolation. Family support is what gives us stability and foundation, and affords us a sense of identity and a sense of attachment, which is important to create a balance in the life of any individual.
The core of family in its entirety is healthy marriages. Healthy marriages forge healthy relationships across the board. Healthy relationships create healthy families, healthy families create happy individuals, who bring about happier communities, societies, and eventually a happier humanity. Yes! The happiness and contentment that everyone hankers after, starts with our marriages!
However, marriages which possess this potency require constant effort and care. This effort isn’t a once-off gesture, an occasional dinner, a yearly anniversary, and certainly not instant gratification. It starts with two individuals, often unique and different in their journeys and nature, who conscientiously choose each other with every sunrise. Two individuals who are willing to compromise their top priorities for each other, every single day. Two individuals who overlook and give each other another chance with every sunset.
Marriages Matters aims to upskill each one of us in the way we deal with relationships; especially marriages. It also aims to coach us regarding what effort is necessary for us to reignite the joy of unity, and cure the pandemic of disunity. What tips we require to re-paint our families with the joyful colours of Muhabbat once again. After all, marriages really do matter!
(…continued) My Son, Her Husband. My Daughter, His Wife. Rabia would tear every time her little boy, Hasan, recited a Naat at a program. She vividly remembered his very first recital at his preschool Jalsah—how nervous he was, trembling as he stood before the...
(..continued) Boundaries Healthy boundaries cannot be over emphasised. As parents, we often mean well, but it is important to consider whether our child and their spouse are comfortable with our actions. Sometimes, forcing our help can unintentionally undermine them....
“I feel so disconnected from my child after marriage.” “We’ve grown apart.” “I’ve lost my child.” “He only cares about his wife now.” “She pulled away from us since tying the knot.” If you felt this way or verbalised any of these comments, this series is definitely...
The Cycle of Life Picture building a house from scratch. From nothing, the builder painstakingly digs the foundation, lays bricks for the first wall. Then the second. Then the third. Every brick is painstakingly laid. Each new wall, a sense of achievement. A...
7. Surah Falaq and Surah Naas The final two Surahs of the Qur’an, Al-Mu’awazatayn (Surah Falaq and Surah Naas), are among the most powerful means of instant protection against evil. Make it a habit to recite them regularly—after every Salaah, before sleeping, and...
The culture of turning to Aamils has unfortunately become increasingly common. For every small worry, people rush to them for solutions. A reliable Aamil who is actually good at treating Jinn, Sihr, Nazr etc. is extremely difficult to find. More often than not, those...
At times, without realizing it, we may engage in actions that invite impure Jinn or the Nazr (evil eye). These influences can negatively affect our behaviour, our marriages, our families, and our relationships. Below are some common practices that unknowingly attract...
Before we delve into the discussion of supernatural; Jadoo, Sihr and Blackmagic etc., it is imperative for us to strike a balance. While these occurrences are very real and dangerous, they must be approached with caution. An increasingly large group of society have...
And they followed what the Shayateen used to recite in the reign of Sulaymaan (Alayhis Salaam). And Sulaymaan (Alayhis Salaam) did not commit Kufr, rather the Shayateen committed Kufr by instructing the people Sihr (magic) and (teaching them) things revealed to the...
تُنْكَحُ الْمَرْأَةُ لِأَرْبَعٍ: لِمَالِهَا، وَلِحَسَبِهَا، وَلِجَمَالِهَا، وَلِدِينِهَا، فَاظْفَرْ بِذَاتِ الدِّينِ تَرِبَتْ يَدَاكَ A woman is married for one of four things; her wealth, her lineage, her beauty and her piety. Be successful by marrying a woman who is...