Author: muslimparentsintraining

I FIND MYSELF revisiting the life of Isa (as) and his mother Maryam (as) around this time of year. Their stories have many lessons for us today. Take these two ayat. The Qur’an describes how Maryam (as) was visited by Jibrael (as), in human form. فَٱتَّخَذَتْ مِن دُونِهِمْ حِجَابًا فَأَرْسَلْنَآ إِلَيْهَا رُوحَنَا فَتَمَثَّلَ لَهَا بَشَرًا … Continue reading Maryam (as) and a #MeToo Reflection

MAY ALLAH ACCEPT Khaled ‘Soul of my Soul’ Nabhan among the Shuhada and reunite him with his beloved grandchildren in the highest place of Jannah His serene and heartfelt reaction to the murder of his granddaughter Reem and grandson Tariq by the Israilis touched millions worldwide. He traveled through Gaza comforting others who had lost … Continue reading Islam’s Dignity in Times of Oppression: Khaled Nabhan’s Legacy

ON THE 16TH of December 1971, one of the bloodiest civil wars of the 20th century, the Bangladesh Liberation War between East and West Pakistan came to an end. Many of that generation argue that it was a necessary war to be free of the injustice of the West Pakistan regime. They cite issues such … Continue reading Reflecting on Bangladesh’s Liberation, Past and Present

WINTER IS HERE. It can be dreary and depressing in Northern countries and at times overwhelming. So here is something to think about to change our perspectives and give us some hope and inspiration. Imam al-Hasan al-Basri (may Allah have mercy on him) said: ‘The best season to a believer is the winter. Its nights … Continue reading Winter is the Best Time for the Believer

TO BEGIN, A reminder of what living for Islam means. To strive in the cause of Allah and this Deen. Continue reading My Life and My Death Are for Allah