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Sleepovers
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
I would like to know what Islam says with regards to sleepovers of young children (boys and girls) with their grandparents and aunts and uncles. Is it encouraged? I have reservations as I have had situations in my family with regards to respect of young girls.
Kindly advise as I am constantly faced with this situation with my kids.
Answer:
Bismihi Ta‘ala
Wa ‘alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh
Respected Sister in Islam
Selflessness and Submission
(Saintly Women around Siddeeq [Part Eight] – Wife of Qaari Siddeeq [rahimahullah] #5)
The wife of Qaari Siddeeq (rahimahullah) truly possessed the qualities of submission and humility. Hence the manner in which she served and obeyed her husband was nothing less than outstanding.
Despite hailing from a very affluent family and being raised in the lap of comfort, after marrying Qaari Siddeeq (rahimahullah), she adapted to the conditions prevalent in his home and went out of her way to …
Summer Guidelines
In our discussion of seasonal effects upon the body, we had previously discussed the effects of spring and had also made mention that as spring progresses, it gets hotter. Continuing this discussion, the system of heat increasing in spring continues until the next season comes upon us, which is summer.
Summer brings along certain difficulties, as the heat makes us perspire more. The body tends to start drying, thereby making one’s temperament more inclined to ‘hot and dry’. This, in turn, mobilises …
