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The Manner of Raising and Educating Young Girls in the Past (Part 1)
In the past, it was the norm for mothers to call their daughters and make them sit in their company. They would speak to their daughters and discuss things that were interesting, enjoyable and light-hearted. They would make them memorize those surahs of the Quraan Majeed that are generally recited in salaah and would gradually make them practice on the various laws, injunctions and obligations of Deen.
Once the mothers were satisfied (and confident that their daughters had acquired the …
Household Duties vs Teaching Deen
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Respected ‘Ulama
I terminated studying at madrasah last year. Alhamdulillah, I am currently teaching during the afternoons.
My mother has advised me to stay at home during the mornings so that I can tend to the housework and learn to run a home. However, my Aapa wants me to teach during a portion of the morning. Similarly, another madrasah enquired regarding my availability to teach in the mornings.
I had made the choice …
A Submissive Spouse
(Wife of Moulana Qaasim Nanotwi [rahimahullah] – Part Four)
The respected wife of Moulana Qaasim Naanotwi (rahimahullah) was not only a saintly soul – she was also a faithful wife who displayed true loyalty to her husband and went beyond the call of duty in fulfilling his rights.
As the piety, knowledge and wisdom of Moulana Qaasim (rahimahullah) became well known, people from far and wide began to flock to him. As a result, there were always guests in …
