I spent my time at a recent wedding listening to people’s marriage problems. As the guests danced the night away in celebration, I sat in the back of the hall talking about shattered dreams and unfulfilled expectations. Sometimes, we had to scream to hear each other over the music. There was the young woman whose husband wouldn’t let her finish her education. Then, a friend wanted advice about dealing with her in-laws. And a mother cried as she shared her worries about welcoming her daughter home as a divorcee. What a night! The reception ended with the passing of favors and...

In this video, Imam Suhaib Webb answers the question, “Who is Mohammad?”

The Quran gives account of various important historical stories that are to be understood and used as an example. In relation to the treatment of parents, the Quran tells of Prophet Noah’s (PBUH) actions and behavior towards his parents. Here, he prayed for his parents: ‘And Noah said… “O my Lord! Forgive me, my parents, all who enter my house in Faith, and (all) believing men and believing women: and to the wrongdoers grant Thou no increase but in Perdition!” Quran: 71:26-28 What can we learn from his actions? The Quran is full of tales, stories and events that everyone can learn from. Prophet...

Could getting your dream job be bad for you? Is there a way that losing a loved one could be a blessing in disguise? Each and every event in our life is a test from Allah. This session will explore a world view based on God consciousness, and what we can do to make everything in our life an opportunity to draw nearer to our Lord.

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ We are living in an era of information explosion in which data, news and knowledge of all kinds stream into our lives 24/7 via multiple media inlets, so much so that now it has become a challenge to pick and choose that input which we want to receive; which we deem relevant. Pregnancy, childbirth, infant care and parenting topics are no exception. From detailed pregnancy books to 3D-animated videos; subscriptions that facilitate personalized, week-by-week email pregnancy updates, to extensive online obstetric resources and pediatric websites, an expectant mother nowadays is amply aware of every change that is going...

Haleh Banani will help you to heal, grow and prosper by combining the principles of psychology with the light of the Qurʾān and Sunnah. Fortnightly, we will be featuring an episode from her weekly TV program that she hosts on Al-Fajr called  “With Haleh.” Get ready to be EMPOWERED! Click here to see all of Haleh’s videos on MM Haleh is now on Facebook & Twitter. Be sure to follow her! Today’s Episode:  Giving Advice Part 2/2 Learn critical methodology in giving advice such as: building rapport, asking questions, taking your time and making du‘ā’. Click here to view the embedded video.

As we know, the Quran offers Guidance to Muslims, in matters concerning everyday life. As we know, cleanliness and hygiene plays an important role to a healthy lifestyle. Islam aims to help our wellbeing for the better and the Quran teaches us the value of being hygienic. The Quran on wearing clean clothes ‘O children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer…’ Quran: 7:31 The Quran on bodily cleanliness ‘… for Allah loves those who turn to Him constantly and He loves those who keep themselves pure and clean.’ Quran: 2:222 ‘O ye who believe! Approach not prayers with...

After three months of exhaustive cross-examinations, interviews and exhibits, the high profile trial for the Shafia murders has finally come to an end. Mohammad Shafia, his son Hamed, and second wife Tooba Yayha were found guilty of committing an honor killing. They carried out the murder of the three Shafia daughters; Zainab, Sahar, Geeti and Shafia’s first wife, Rona Amir Mohammad. The trial which gained an international following has captivated Canadians since the beginning. How is it that a family could kill their very own in the name of honor? What twisted and perverted mind would do such a thing? The...

After months of nominations, research, surveys and voting, Crescentrating has announced the “CrescentRating’s Halal Friendly Travel (CRaHFT) Ranking 2012” of the Top 10 Halal Friendly Holiday Destinations in OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) countries for 2012. Photo: Crescentrating The year of 2012 was compiled based on the Muslim Lifestyle Friendly (Halal-friendly) facilities and services available to Muslim visitors such as Halal food availability, Halal certified restaurants, and the availability of mosques, family friendly attractions etc., in the particular destination. Crescentrating Pte Ltd. is a Singapore based company focused on the development of the Halal-friendly travel market segment worldwide. Establishments are crescentrated on a scale...

Imagine receiving a gift that you never say ‘thank you’ for. Over time, you forget that you were given the gift and start believing that it belonged to you all along. But then your delusions take on a more intense form. You start believing that it was actually *you* who gave the gift to the [...]