The fairytale version of marriages usually doesn’t include divorce. Fatimah Jackson-Best speaks to three Muslim women who share why their marriages ended and how they coped with it. Recently a friend confided in me that she is going to leave her husband of five years. Strangely, I wasn’t shocked when she told me; it seems that more women … Read more
Despite widespread tension in the Muslim world between Sunnis and Shias, married couple Hafsa and Ali from London prove that an open mind can help pave the way to a unified future. As told to Ameera Al Hakawati. I get mixed reactions when people find out that I, Hafsa, a British-born Indian from a practicing Sunni … Read more
It’s time to clear the air and shame in our communities about sex education, sexual rights and chastity. By Sya Taha. The shame that surrounds sex in the Muslim circles I’ve encountered sometimes makes me think that talking about it is equivalent to the act itself. (Well, guess what – I’m going to open my mouth … Read more
Let’s pledge to practise the sunnah in more ways than we’ve ever done. In the first of a two-parter, Shea Rasol provides tips on daily sunnah for mornings. Waking up As soon as one awakens, rub both palms on the face and eyes so that the effects of sleep are removed. (Tirmidhi) Recite du’a: “Alhamdu lillaahil-ladhee ‘ahyaanaa … Read more
Several mobile apps have arrived in the marketplace recently to help Muslims find their potential partners. Has this digital age empowered the mipsters of today, or has it blurred the lines of Islam? “For many Muslims who have grown up in the West, dating and getting married can be challenging. Determined to find love on … Read more