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Keeping the Spark Alive
When a couple just get married, they experience the feelings of romance and excitement that accompany the phenomenon of being newly-wed. Hence, they constantly think about each other, continuously send messages to each other and keep giving each other gifts.
As time passes, however, and life settles into its routine, these initial feelings of excitement fade. While this is perfectly normal and nothing to feel depressed over, as a person cannot constantly live in ‘honeymoon’ mode, it does not necessarily mean …
Son’s Career
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
My son will be completing his matric this year insha Allah. He is very deeni inclined, loves the masjid, listens to deeni talks and Quraanic recitation from his phone and shows no inclination towards succeeding in his secular studies.
We come from a modern background. My husband is adamant in him going to university and getting a degree. I am afraid of my son not living to my husband’s expectations because at this stage, when he is …
The Test of Gratitude
Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that he heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) saying:
There were three people from the Banu Israa-eel whom Allah Ta‘ala decided to test; a leper, a bald man and a blind man. Allah Ta‘ala therefore sent an angel to them.
The angel came to the leper first and asked him, “What is most beloved to you?” The leper replied, “A good complexion and clear skin, as the people detest me due to this illness.”
