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Are You There God? It’s Me, Your Needy Servant
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Teaching of the Muhaddithaat
By: Umm Khawla Teaching both men and women The teaching offered by the muhaddithaat was not restricted to other women, but extended to male students as well. Since the time of the Companions, it has been a well-established practice that women modestly obscured behind the screen may teach hadeeth to male students. Al-Suyuti records this: ‘The ancestors learnt ahadeeth from Aishah and other mothers of the believers,... Read More →
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Can I Give up Hijab?
Salaam, Im an 18 year old muslim girl.I have been wearing hijab from the age of 12.I understand the reason behind the obligation of hijab and i respect it but I never liked it.I have really beautiful hair and i would love to show it.My intention is not to attract male attention.I just want to look good and feel confident.My parents have alway sent me to the best of schools and in both my high schools i was the only... Read More →
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Chapter 3: The Race of Hajj (Hajj series)
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