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Chapter 13: Day IV – Sa’ee (Hajj series)
Visit MuslimahSource.org every Monday and Thursday for a new chapter to this Hajj adventure. So first Tawaaf, drink Zam Zam, and then pray two units, or raka’at, of prayer behind Maqam-e-Ibrahim, the station of Prophet Abraham. The Maqam-e-Ibrahim is a brass structure located by the Kabah which contains the footprints of Prophet Abraham. Prophet Muhammed (sal Allahu ‘alayhi wasallam) also prayed behind... Read More →
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 →
Chapter 12: Day IV – Tawaaf al-Ifaadah (Hajj series)
Visit MuslimahSource.org every Monday and Thursday for a new chapter to this Hajj adventure. My family and I lived in an evacuation zone when Hurricane Ike hit Houston in Ramadan 2008 but after our horrible experience a couple years before of spending fifteen hours on a three hour drive fleeing town when Hurricane Rita was approaching our shores we decided it was best for us to ride this one out, even if it does... Read More →
Chapter 11: Day IV – Jamaraat, Round Two (Hajj series)
Visit MuslimahSource.org every Monday and Thursday for a new chapter to this Hajj adventure. Hajj Day 1 – Completed Purpose: Enter into the state of ihram, make your intention for Hajj, and spend the day in preparation for the journey of Hajj. Location: Mina camps Hajj Day 2 – Completed Purpose: To spend the afternoon from dhuhr to maghrib prayer times making du’aa and repenting to leave Arafat with all of... Read More →
Chapter 10: Day III – Eid Mubarak! – Jamaraat, Round One (Hajj series)
Visit MuslimahSource.org every Monday and Thursday for a new chapter to this Hajj adventure. Hajj Day 1 – Completed Purpose: Enter into the state of ihram, make your intention for Hajj, and spend the day in preparation for the journey of Hajj. Location: Mina camps Hajj Day 2 – Completed Purpose: To spend the afternoon from dhuhr to maghrib prayer times making du’aa and repenting to leave Arafat with all of our... Read More →
Chapter 9: Day 3 – Attempt from Muzdalifah to Mina (Hajj series)
Visit MuslimahSource.org every Monday and Thursday for a new chapter to this Hajj adventure. Hajj Day 1 – Completed Purpose: Enter into the state of ihram, make your intention for Hajj, and spend the day in preparation for the journey of Hajj. Location: Mina camps Hajj Day 2 – Completed Purpose: To spend the afternoon from dhuhr to maghrib prayer times making du’aa and repenting to leave Arafat with all of our... Read More →
Muslim Women and Body Image: Part II
By: Asiyah A. Part II After understanding the problem, how then do we learn to care for ourselves? First, realize that we have a choice not to participate in the culture; we can reclaim our bodies and redefine beauty for ourselves. Beauty is not a scarce resource; there is more than enough for everyone. As one sister put it, “ALLAH MADE ME BEAUTIFUL! He made me without any physical deformities that would make people... Read More →
Chapter 8: Day II and III – Arafat to Muzdalifah (Hajj series)
Visit MuslimahSource.org every Monday and Thursday for a new chapter to this Hajj adventure. Abdullah ibn Al-Mubaarak narrates, “I went to Sufyaan ibn al-Uyaynah as the Day of Arafat was setting. He sat on his knees, his hands raised to the Heavens, and tears moistened his cheeks and beard. He turned and looked at me, so I asked him, ‘Amongst the people who have gathered here for Hajj, who is in the worst... Read More →
Chapter 7: Day II – The Day of Arafat – Dhuhr to Maghrib (Hajj Series)
Visit MuslimahSource.org every Monday and Thursday for a new chapter to this Hajj adventure. Ibn al Sammak said to Al-Rashid when asked to be brought a cup of drinking water: “Commander of the faithful, if this drink were refused to you, how much would you offer to get it?” “My entire kingdom,” replied al-Rashid. “Commander of the faithful,” continues the other, “if you... Read More →
Hiking: A Metaphor for Life
It was summer vacation and nearly Ramadan. I had reached a time in my life when I realized I needed to seize my goals. As a nature enthusiast, I always wanted to go hiking, camping and all things outdoors, but my family wasn’t too keen on it. I had just met a friend’s family, all of whom who were, masha’Allah, captivated by and experienced in the natural world. Just being around them and talking to them about... Read More →
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