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I was watching an ad on YouTube with my kids recently and it got my attention. The ad was about a gadget watch that asked a kid to do chores within a set time limit.  The kid’s parent set it in advance, then the kid marked the action before going to the next one.  Meanwhile, the parent tracked the child on his phone. The child brushes his teeth and the mother, while sitting on the couch in the living room, checks to see if the chores are being done. The related videos that came along were similar, like a mini robot that talks and entertains the child all the time and a bottle of water that helps the parent track the amount of water the child drank.   I don’t know why I found it weird.  Modern or strange? It might be a great tool to make children responsible or entertained, but my personal opinion is that we as humans can replace all these gadgets.   I am sure that there will be a lot more gadgets aiming for children that parents will spend a lot on in order to keep their litt

Are you feeling a void in your heart that keeps bothering you? Are you scrolling your device to kill time? Are you really seeking an answer to satisfy yourself? Here are some simple measures to boost your inner self. As women it is natural for us to feel the dip once in a while. But what if the problem persist? Then it reflects in our lives and the lives around us. As long as the issue is minor we can try sorting it ourselves. 😴 Proper sleep helps in building a healthy mind and body, if sleep is interrupted or not proper chances are more to be lethargic and sluggish. 🤲Whenever anything is started with genuine prayers the blessings comes with it. Make sure to start the day seeking help from your creator.  🏃‍♀️A good walk will be the best and easy workout. It boosts endorphins and promotes a good mood.  🧹If you are a homemaker and you have those cleaning works pending don’t delay. Grab the vaccum cleaners, mops, brushes and go for it. A clean house is definitely going to make you fee

We all are given guidance everyday in different forms whether it be a status on facebook, a video on watsapp, a message on twitter or simply a picture on tumblr. Even if we do not have many friends who are not spiritually rich still we come across these messages may be through a friend’s friend or shared on a family group on watsapp. I guess most of you all are nodding head already. When we come across such good messages suddenly we hear a whisper ‘’Hey scroll down, it’s not for you’’ or may be in a more kind way ‘’No time right now, we will get back later to read these’’ Yes or No?? Our enemy knows how to tackle with each person and how to present things to distract and keep us away from getting close to Allah. Sometimes we tackle and find time to go seek knowledge but still hesitate to bring the slightest of change in our lives. We might have already gone through many parts of Quran, listened to lectures etc. but as if something missing somewhere, it is not benefiting us. Why is it t

A very easy word to utter is “sorry’’. It has the ability to heal broken hearts, forget the past, remove physical pain, wash away ego, dissolve anger and a whole lot of other advantages. Then why is it so difficult for us to utter it when we know we have done something wrong? A husband finds it very difficult to say sorry to his wife when he knows he hurt her feelings; sons or daughters shrug off when asked to apologize to their mother whom they have disobeyed; a brother does not say sorry to his sister when he has broken her favorite toy, and the list goes on. In most cases, we find a third person forcing one to say sorry to the other. Only in very few cases does a person voluntarily say sorry. Have you ever given a thought why saying sorry is like a tedious job for all of us? The main enemy of “sorry’’ is our own ego.   Ego is when you are wrapped in yourself to the extent that you become unable to see or hear what others around you are feeling. This is when you are

Our world has changed so much and there’s constant pressure on us to run with it. We are working hard to make a living but forget to live. We are so engrossed in this race that even worship turns mechanical sometimes. How then do we break this cycle of worldly engagements, and fix our priorities? Here are a few ways we can try to keep the spiritual side of ours alive and more active.. Being patient This isn’t as easy as it sounds. However, the best way to control our frustration during trials is to feel blessed. If we try to imagine the state of those people who are suffering all over the world, and who are in a worse position than us, we will be more grateful and content. The Prophet    ﷺ   said: “Look to those below you and not to those above, as it is more suitable to remember the blessings of Allah granted to you.” (Bukhari & Muslim) Expressing Gratitude We should never think twice to say thank you to our spouses, parents and immediate family members.

  A house that never stays clean and children who have a mind of their own. What can you do to stay calm? You have finally finished the dishes and the kitchen looks tidy, but the surprise waiting for you in the living room raises your blood pressure so much that you lose control over yourself The floor you wiped just moments ago is littered with toys, biscuit pieces and juice spilled all over. Being a mother, the biggest challenge I face is being patient at so many such incidents in everyday life and I believe it’s the same with the majority of us. Let me admit: I FAIL in most of the cases! For us, patience is extremely important since Allah has mentioned it several times in the Qur’an and the rewards for it really quite tempting. وَاصْبِرُوا ۚ إِنَّ اللَّـهَ مَعَ الصَّابِرِينَ and be patient. Indeed, Allah is with the patient. (Qur’an 8:46) إِلَّا الَّذِينَ صَبَرُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ أُولَـٰئِكَ لَهُم مَّغْفِرَةٌ وَأَجْرٌ كَبِيرٌ Except for those w

 *Beautify your heart from a young age so that people love you even when your skin wrinkles and teeth disappears.  * Don't be proud of your young and attractive face and body which will leave you soon, making you look weak and tired.  * Stay healthy by working out and following a balanced, Sunnah diet rather than starving yourself to be size zero.  * Always have a positive outlook about life and don't let anyone pull you down.  * Pray and believe you will have an independent and healthy old age.  * Listen and respect your child(ren)’s opinions so that they do the same when they grow up.  * Drink lots of water and avoid using unnecessary chemicals on your face and hair.  * Stay close to Allah now so that Allah will be very close to you when you really need him. Hiba Magazine  nourin Ibrahim 

Before I begin, I would like to confess that I am a striving Muslimah myself like anyone of you. Therefore all these reminders are for me and you both. I pray to Allah (swt) that we all become firm in our faith, steadfast on the straight path and gain the reward as promised by Him. Gain knowledge Being a mother, wife, daughter and a homemaker, all at the same time is not that easy as we all know. But as a Muslimah we have a responsibility towards our Deen. Serving our Deen is the basic purpose of our life. In this regard, seeking knowledge takes the first position. Without knowledge, we won’t know what to do and how to do for the sake of Allah (swt). The Prophet Muhammad (sa) said: “The seeking of knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim.” (at-Tirmidhi) Learn It, Be it! Whatever we learn or understand, whether it is a verse of the Quran, a Hadeeth or any Dua, we should make sure that we start applying it in our daily life. Once we start observing them, they beco

Bismillahi Rahmani Raheem We have been hearing a lot of issues recently about differences between spouses and how it leads to ending relationships. There are some genuine cases where there is no other way than get separated, i am not talking about it. May Allah preserve our married lives..Ameen The couple who accepted each other under the bond of marriage within months decides otherwise. It has become so common now that it doesn't shock people anymore. When a girl gets married she has high expectations and dreams about how perfect her Prince charming is going to be and how Wonderful a fairy tale her life is going to be. She expects it would go exactly the way she had it in mind, how he will wake me up with a kiss, how he is going to surprise me with new dress kept on the bed with a romantic note, how he will hold my hand while out in public, how he will keep saying ‘’I love you’’ and the list goes on and on..even if it isn’t so dramatic as me