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The Hollow Claim of Love
Consider a woman whose husband constantly showers her with gifts. Whenever she admires something, he promptly buys it for her. He brings her new clothes every so often and even occasionally surprises her with flowers. Outwardly, it appears that she has a husband who truly adores her.
Yet, step into her heart for a moment. Despite all the luxuries and gifts, there is an emptiness. Her husband is hardly at home – his hours are consumed by work, and the …
The Ascetic of this Ummah
(Sayyiduna Abu Zarr [radhiyallahu ‘anhu] – Part Three)
On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned, “In my Ummah, Abu Zarr possesses the zuhd (asceticism) of ‘Eesa (‘alaihis salaam).” According to another narration, he (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Whosoever wishes to see the ascetism of ‘Eesa (‘alaihis salaam) should look at Abu Zarr.”
Every aspect of the life of Sayyiduna Abu Zarr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) bore testimony to this statement of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). On …
Neglectful Husband
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Respected ‘Ulama
I have been married for several years and have young children. One of my main challenges is that my husband is not fulfilling his responsibility of providing for the family. He often expects me to manage the household expenses, sometimes even suggesting that I seek help from my family. When I raise the issue of finances, it frequently turns into an argument, with accusations that I am not doing enough or that I …
