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The Manner of Raising and Educating Young Girls in the Past (Part 2)
“A Muslimah’s Guide to Living a Blissful Life” by Sayyidah Khairun Nisaa (rahimahallah) #8
In the past, mothers would be particular in selecting such a place for their daughters to spend their time and carry out their activities where they would remain shielded from all evil influences. Accordingly, they were never exposed to non-mahram males, and it was even difficult for strange women to pass by (and encounter them).
Their mother or sister would often spend time …
Polygyny
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Respected ‘Ulama
I know that in Islam, it is permissible for a man to have more than one wife. My question is, “Is it recommended?” Also, is there any warning mentioned in the hadeeth for a man who does not treat his wives equally?
Jazaakallah
Answer:
Bismihi Ta‘ala
Wa ‘alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh
Respected Sister in Islam
Provided that a man is confident that he will be …
Persevering in the Pursuit of Knowledge
Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) is a personality who requires no introduction. While most people are aware of the acceptance which he and his kitaab received from Allah Ta‘ala, not many people are aware of the great hardships he underwent in the pursuit of ‘ilm (the knowledge of Deen). Below are two incidents in this regard:
‘Umar bin Hafs (rahimahullah) narrates:
We were with Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) in Basrah, acquiring and writing the ahaadeeth of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). On one occasion, …
