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How does Islam teach us to control anger?
Islam treats anger as a direct product of Shaytan and gives six specific, prophetically prescribed cures: seeking refuge with Allah, keeping silent, sitting or lying down, making wudu, recalling the Prophet's repeated advice ('Do not become angry'), and reflecting on the consequences. The Prophet ﷺ also defined true strength as controlling oneself when angry — not physical power.
How can I stop missing the Fajr prayer and wake up consistently?
Missing Fajr is one of the most common struggles Muslims face. The solution has two parts: first, truly understanding the immense reward and serious warning attached to this prayer; second, applying a set of practical steps — from sleeping early and forming a sincere intention, to using alarms, asking family for help, and making du'aa'. The Prophet ﷺ gave us every tool we need.
Is laughing too much haram in Islam?
Laughter itself is not haram — it is a gift from Allah. The Prophet ﷺ smiled, joked, and was pleasant with his family and companions. However, the Prophet ﷺ explicitly warned against excessive laughter, saying it 'kills the heart spiritually.' His own laughter was never more than a smile. The problem is not laughter itself but the modern culture of turning every gathering into a contest of who can make the others laugh hardest.
Articles (7)
Honouring Your Father: A Gate to Paradise You Cannot Afford to Close
Why fathers carry more than we realise, and why honouring them is among the greatest paths to Allah
Shaykh Ali Hammuda
In an era where fathers are marginalised, reduced to financial providers, and mocked in popular culture, this article reclaims the Islamic understanding of the father's role and the duty of birr — dutiful honour — owed to him. Drawing on authentic hadith and the Qur'an, Shaykh Ali Hammuda explains why the father is described as the middle gate of Paradise, the sacrifices embedded in fatherhood, and what it truly means to be grateful. The article also offers compassionate guidance for those whose relationship with their father has been difficult, and practical steps to honour him while he lives — and after he is gone.
Respecting the Elderly in Islam
How Islamic manners and the Prophetic tradition teach us to honour those older than us
Jamiatul Ulama KZN
Islam's teaching on respecting elders goes far beyond a vague cultural expectation — it is grounded in direct prophetic command and practice. This article draws on authentic ahādīth from Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and other collections to show precisely how the Prophet ﷺ defined, modelled, and taught respect for elders: in speech, in posture, in space, and in the ordering of who speaks first. Short, practical, and hadith-rich, it is equally valuable as a reminder for adults and as a teaching resource for children.
The Muslim Home: 40 Recommendations
A comprehensive guide to building a righteous, blessed and happy Islamic home
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
A comprehensive guide to building a righteous, blessed and happy Islamic home
Problems and Solutions
Islamic guidance on five common spiritual and practical problems every Muslim faces
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid addresses five widespread spiritual and practical problems with both theoretical grounding and step-by-step practical solutions rooted in the Quran and authentic Hadith: missing the Fajr prayer, excessive laughter, Waswaas (insinuating thoughts from Shaytan), staying up late, and a short temper. Each problem is first diagnosed at its root, then treated with the prophetic remedy.
Raising Children in Islam: Foundations and Practical Tips
Core responsibilities every Muslim parent must fulfil — with fifteen actionable steps for today's challenges
Compiled from Jamiatul Ulama KZN
This comprehensive guide draws together the foundational Islamic responsibilities of parenthood — from instilling Tawheed and the rights of Allah, to teaching halal conduct, nurturing role models, and establishing a wholesome home environment — and pairs them with fifteen practical, actionable tips for Muslim parents navigating the challenges of modern life. Whether you are a new parent or seeking to refocus your approach, this article offers both the 'why' and the 'how' of raising children the Islamic way.
Raising Children with Purpose and Balance: An Islamic Parenting Guide
Navigating parenting goals, common myths, and the parent-as-friend question the Islamic way
Khalid Baig & adapted from Logical Psyche (mentalhealth4muslims.com)
Two interconnected questions sit at the heart of Islamic parenting: What is the ultimate goal of raising children, and where does the line between parent and friend belong? This article merges an Qur'an-grounded examination of parenting goals — clarifying why the Islamic objective is preparation for the Hereafter, not merely worldly success — with a psychological and Islamic analysis of the 'parent-as-friend' trap. Together, they offer Muslim parents a balanced, coherent framework: loving and connected, yet clear in authority, consistent in boundaries, and purposeful in direction.
Seven Moral Values Every Muslim Child Should Learn
A parent's guide to building character and Islamic conduct in children
Jamiatul Ulama KZN
Good upbringing is a responsibility entrusted to every parent by Allah, and teaching Islamic manners is at its very core. This article identifies seven foundational moral values — respect, humility, responsibility, obedience, politeness, honesty, and friendliness — each grounded in Qur'an and hadith. Practical and focused, it offers parents a clear framework for instilling character in their children before the world does it for them.
Hadith (2)
اسْتَوْصُوا بِالنِّسَاءِ خَيْرًا
Istawsu bin-nisa'i khayran
Narrated by Abu Hurairah
مَنْ أَحَقُّ بِحُسْنِ صَحَابَتِي؟ قَالَ أُمُّكَ، قَالَ ثُمَّ مَنْ؟ قَالَ أُمُّكَ، قَالَ ثُمَّ مَنْ؟ قَالَ أُمُّكَ، قَالَ ثُمَّ مَنْ؟ قَالَ ثُمَّ أَبُوكَ
Man ahaqqu bi husni sahabati? Qala: Ummuka. Qala: Thumma man? Qala: Ummuka. Qala: Thumma man? Qala: Ummuka. Qala: Thumma man? Qala: Thumma abuka
Narrated by Abu Hurairah