Are you or anyone you know getting married this winter? In the heat of the marriage season, for a limited time (till the end of February), Hiba brings you the gift of four great articles:
1) "Romance in Islam" by Sheikh Abdur Raheem Green
Why do we find the subject of romance fascinating? It has psychological, biological and cultural reasons in the backdrop. As humans, we move towards pleasure. We tend to escape pain. We are looking for certainty in life. However, sometimes we are searching for variety to avoid boredom, too. We all wish to be significant in some way, and we all are in search of love. Romance encompasses all six the above needs, which humans wish to fulfill in varied degrees... read more...
2) "Isamic Etiquettes of Intimacy" by Muhammad Mustafa al-Jibaly
Sexual intimacy between spouses is allowed and encouraged in Islam. It is indeed a great favour from Allah (swt) that He does not blame those, who lawfully fulfill their desires. Rather, He permits it and even rewards it. Allah (swt) has said in the Quran:“Successful indeed are the believers…those who guard their chastity (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts) except from their wives or (the captives and slaves) that their right hands possess, for then, they are free from blame; but whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors.” (Al-Muminoon, 23:1-7) There are a number of guidelines, however, that one should observe, when intimately approaching one’s spouse... read more...
3) "Balancing a Budget – A Wife’s Predicament" by Umm Isam
Maurice Baring once said: “If you would know what the Lord thinks of money, you have only to look at those to whom He gives it.” I couldn’t help but laugh heartily. Scores of people scanned past my eyes, whom I would feel most undeserving of the privileges they enjoy, yet there they are rich and rolling in bucks. Who are we to say? Now, let’s think in terms of our personal relationships and explore, whether money really makes a marriage happier... read more...
4) "Murder Most Casual" by Sumaiya Saleem
“Mommy!” I looked up at the two-year-old, who was standing on the threshold; he was simply adorable, with his unruly black hair, deep blue eyes and red lips, which were now trembling, as if he was trying hard not to cry. A closer look made me gasp in horror: his eyes were bright with unshed tears and one of his arms was missing. His shoulder was bloody, indicating that someone had ripped off his arm. He was no more than a baby: who could have been cruel and heartless enough to treat him like this? ... read more...
Enjoy the articles and refer them to your friends, while the texts are still online!
1) "Romance in Islam" by Sheikh Abdur Raheem Green
Why do we find the subject of romance fascinating? It has psychological, biological and cultural reasons in the backdrop. As humans, we move towards pleasure. We tend to escape pain. We are looking for certainty in life. However, sometimes we are searching for variety to avoid boredom, too. We all wish to be significant in some way, and we all are in search of love. Romance encompasses all six the above needs, which humans wish to fulfill in varied degrees... read more...
2) "Isamic Etiquettes of Intimacy" by Muhammad Mustafa al-Jibaly
Sexual intimacy between spouses is allowed and encouraged in Islam. It is indeed a great favour from Allah (swt) that He does not blame those, who lawfully fulfill their desires. Rather, He permits it and even rewards it. Allah (swt) has said in the Quran:“Successful indeed are the believers…those who guard their chastity (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts) except from their wives or (the captives and slaves) that their right hands possess, for then, they are free from blame; but whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors.” (Al-Muminoon, 23:1-7) There are a number of guidelines, however, that one should observe, when intimately approaching one’s spouse... read more...
3) "Balancing a Budget – A Wife’s Predicament" by Umm Isam
Maurice Baring once said: “If you would know what the Lord thinks of money, you have only to look at those to whom He gives it.” I couldn’t help but laugh heartily. Scores of people scanned past my eyes, whom I would feel most undeserving of the privileges they enjoy, yet there they are rich and rolling in bucks. Who are we to say? Now, let’s think in terms of our personal relationships and explore, whether money really makes a marriage happier... read more...
4) "Murder Most Casual" by Sumaiya Saleem
“Mommy!” I looked up at the two-year-old, who was standing on the threshold; he was simply adorable, with his unruly black hair, deep blue eyes and red lips, which were now trembling, as if he was trying hard not to cry. A closer look made me gasp in horror: his eyes were bright with unshed tears and one of his arms was missing. His shoulder was bloody, indicating that someone had ripped off his arm. He was no more than a baby: who could have been cruel and heartless enough to treat him like this? ... read more...
Enjoy the articles and refer them to your friends, while the texts are still online!
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