Ishq-e Majāzi Ishq-e Majāzi (Persian: عشق مجازی) literally means “metaphorical love”. It refers to the love for God’s creation i.e. love of a man for a woman or another man and vice versa. It is said to be generated by beloved person’s external beauty but since it is connected to lust, it is against the law and considered unlawful. Hence, in Faqr, the… Read More »
At times, we ignore simple symptoms thinking that they might get alright in the near future or just by taking some rest. When you experience a sudden or severe onset of some symptoms, it’s important to be seen and treated without further delay. Look for an emergency room near you to get these problems treated. If you’re living… Read More »
Wisdom is a quality that many seek but may fail to grasp. We often hear stories where the protagonist journeys far and wide just to search for a sage, a holy man or even the occasional fairy godmother to guide them. In Islam, there is an abundance of wisdom in our treasure trove of tradition. The Quran, the… Read More »
Encouraging children is essential. You want them to feel recognized and valued everyday. But, there is a fine line. You don’t want your child to become dependent on praise in order to feel valued. In situations where your child got a good grade or listened when you said ‘it’s time to leave the park,’ encouragement is healthy. Here… Read More »
This article aims to examine how the Sikh women diaspora from two generations exercised their rights within the religious domain in Malaysia. Sikhism has a unique world view of gender ideology; from a gender perspective, God is symbolically described as a husband to all of humanity, whereby all humans, irrespective of gender, are perceived as having the status… Read More »
People often rush into a relationship without having clarity about what they want and what their partner is expecting. If you want to be in a fulfilling relationship, you may want to know the basic relationship rules. Unfortunately, most relationships fall apart after the initial excitement and cause despair to the couple. A relationship without a vision and commitment… Read More »
Enter the Holy Sanctuary (al Masjid al Haram), preferably right foot first through the Bab as-Salam gate, reciting the Talbiyah: ‘Labbayk, Allahumma Labbayk. Labbayk, La Shareeka laka labbayk. Innal-hamda wan-ni’mata laka wal-mulk La shareeka lak’ The above means: ‘Here I am O Allah, (in response to Your call), here I am. Here I am, You have no partner,… Read More »
Praise be to Allah. Islam has enjoined upon the husband duties towards his wife, and vice versa, and among these duties are some which are shared by both husband and wife. We will mention – by the help of Allah – some of the texts of the Quran and Sunnah which have to do with the duties of… Read More »
Trust: You cannot have a healthy relationship without it. And yet, virtually all of us can bring to mind a scenario where our trust has been broken. But how do we develop trust in the first place? Can trust that’s been broken be rebuilt? This article explores how to build trust in a variety of relationships, including practical… Read More »
There is no doubt that women face unique challenges in the working world, and often, these can arise as early as the job interview process. Even in today’s society, where measures are typically in place to ensure equality in the workplace – check out our Inclusion Training if you know a local company that lacks this – research reveals that… Read More »