I am a proud mother of two children who attended Ar-Raheem International College, Ilorin, Kwara State, where they each became a Hafidh and Hafidhah, respectively, after three years. It is deeply disheartening that some people still assume that students—or women who wear the niqab (face veil)—are unintelligent. I was saddened to see some ignorant individuals attempt to diminish Maryam’s remarkable

YOUR CHILDREN ARE AN AMĀNAH, NOT A COMPETITION One of the greatest mistakes parents make is focusing more on raising successful children than righteous children. We celebrate high grades, prestigious careers, and worldly achievements. While these are blessings from Allah, they should never come at the expense of our children’s relationship with Him. The greatest success is not hearing, “My

I’ve worked with people who constantly fear becoming sick, falling into poverty, or dying. Yet they fail to realize that there are countless things beyond our control, regardless of our health, wealth, or status. Among my Muslim brothers and sisters are those who struggle in a similar way. They have yet to experience the sweetness of īmān and the true

It’s funny how, after a misunderstanding, both spouses often pretend they don’t miss each other. You’ll see Mr. A sleeping without cuddling his wife as he usually does, while Mrs. A turns her back on the love of her life. Although those little disagreements can help address underlying issues, they can also strengthen the bond between couples who genuinely love

Life will not always remain the same. Struggles and trials are an inevitable part of our journey. We were created to face tests, though each person’s test is different. What matters most is having Tawakkul—complete reliance upon Allah. The storm may be intense. The pain may feel overwhelming. There may be seasons of heaviness and emptiness, but they will not

One of the beautiful things we have witnessed over the years is that some couples who divorced eventually found their way back to one another. They chose to forgive, overlook past mistakes, and accept each other’s flaws and shortcomings. By the permission of Allah, they were given another chance to rebuild what was once broken. Of course, not every story

Sincerely, a great deal is expected of a man. He is expected to be a provider and a protector, carrying the weight of his responsibilities with little room for excuses. Yes, that is true. But let me tell you something: unless your husband is exceptionally wealthy, you should understand that he may not be able to provide every single thing

I went to bed very late last night after making some calls and conducting an in-depth investigation into a marriage proposal that was brought to my humble self. Although the process was exhausting and time-consuming, I was grateful for what I discovered. I have always been a strong advocate for thorough verification before saying, “I do.” This particular case reinforced

The other day, I took my daughter to her math class, and afterward, I could not help but call my son to thank him. He is usually the one who takes her to and from her classes. Although children can sometimes be resistant or reluctant when asked to do things, my son has often made an effort to please me

It’s really laughable every time this topic comes up because I genuinely don’t understand it. I had worked Thursday, Friday, and Saturday last week. On Sunday, I was finally home. I performed Fajr, did my routine adhkar, and went straight to bed. I had already set my alarm for 8:00 a.m. On a normal day, after three consecutive work shifts,

Before I got married, my husband would sometimes jokingly say that he might one day marry more than one wife. Whenever he said it, a silent question lingered in my heart: What is it that you seek in another woman that I do not possess? Another question often followed: If you truly love me, why would you even think of

On each of my children’s graduation days, there is one thing that almost always happens: a quiet tear of joy. It comes from knowing how hard I have worked and how Allah, in His infinite Mercy, has blessed them, crowned our efforts, and rewarded the sacrifices made by both their father and me. It is difficult to raise one child;