Resolving Family Conflicts
Causes of family conflicts include: not living up to one’s responsibility, unreasonable expectations, economic issues, and intimacy dissatisfaction. This article addresses conflicts in general and how they can be addressed by the involved parties. Here are some tips— When you agreed to marry, you agreed to think us and ours, not me and mine. We […]
Avoiding Family Conflicts
A caring and loving approach leads to harmony, trust and peace of mind. Prophet Muhammad (salla Allahu alaihi wasallam), taught us to extend Salam to everybody with a smile. He ordered us to say Salam to our families when we enter and leave. Always greet your family with Salam and a hearty smile, showing appreciation […]
Sunnah of Friday Shower
Abu Said Al Khudari (RAA) said: “I witnessed the prophet (PBUH) saying: “Showering on Friday is a must for everyone (who reached puberty) and to brush the teeth and to touch perfume if found.” Hadith narrated by Bukhari. Many people used to wear wool and had only one garment to wear during the time of […]
Rights & Responsibilities
Alhamdu Lillah, most Chicago Muslim families are among the affluent economically, educationally and In Sha Allah, religiously. I pray to HIM to put baraka (blessings) in what HE gives us. Baraka will bring happiness. Without baraka, we may have a lot, but lack happiness. Life is not always smooth sailing and our families face problems: […]
Heroes
When people would ask me who my favorite superhero was, my mind would immediately go to Batman, rather than someone like Superman or Spider-Man. I’ve always liked the darkness he had about him, but as I grew older I realized there was another reason why I liked him so much. Unlike most other superheroes, Batman […]