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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 immedia...

  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 tho...

 *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...

Aliyah, a pious Muslimah, has been married for three years now. She’s happy with her married life except for the fact that she doesn’t have a baby to call her ‘’mama.’’ But she’s never discouraged; she trusts in Allah (swt) and knows a baby will arrive at the right time. She has a loving husband who has always cared for her, wiped away her tears whenever she felt down, and given her strength when others asked her about her infertility. Join Me for Ifthar It was a Monday and as usual Aliyah took consent from her husband to fast. She asked him if he would be able to join her for ifthar and he said that he would, in sha Allah. She spent her day in worship and reading the  Quran  and preparing a few of her husband’s favorite dishes. At last everything was ready and on the table and it was almost time for Azaan. But there was no sign of her husband. Aliyah sat at the table making specials duas but couldn’t concentrate as her ears were waiting for the calling bell to ring. ...

Bismillah Don’t think about other couples; take the example of you and your spouse. Yes I mean to say the love between you and your spouse is STRANGE, why?? Do you have blood relation with your partner? Did you both know each other inside out when getting married? Did you have him/her with you when you suffered in your childhood? NO Still you were mentally prepared to accept him, to care for him, to love him, to cook for him, to take care of his baby in future…In short dedicate your whole life for him. In the same way a man is ready to accept his wife, provide for her shelter, food and clothing and everything she requires and promise her father to keep her happy throughout her life. He takes her security as his responsibility. What is the one power which connects two souls from two different parts of the world, who did not know each other or each others family to get attached so much that they forget themselves for the others happiness? LOVE…Now don’t you agree this love...

Overwhelmed with chores at home? Here’s how you can cope. The phone is ringing … as I run to attend it, I realise the living room is a mess with toys lying all over. As I start speaking, the call from the potty comes “Mama! I’m done!” The pressure cooker then whistles and wakes up the sleeping baby. While this is my average day, I am not complaining. Seriously. Alhamdulillah for all these blessings — kids, provision, shelter and so much more. But I know that I, and all stay-at-home mummies like me, feel stressed out at times. So, let’s tackle it together. People often tend to view “Homemaking” as a list of chores like cleaning, washing and cooking of course. This concept needs to be rebuilt. Homemaking is all about making a HOME. All these chores are physical in nature, but we need to first touch the emotional side of it. Bringing up bright and pious children into the world, providing and fostering all needs of your man and still maintaining a peaceful and happy ho...