“Ali, please come downstairs and eat”, calls Haleema, his mother, for the third time. “In a minute MUM, I’m busy, you’re so difficult.. gosh.. just leave me alone!” followed with
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9 Practical Tips to Rebuild Our Ties of Kinship This Ramadan
Never has a religion emphasized the importance of maintaining the ties of kinship and building strong bonds with one’s relatives/family than the religion of Islam. With verses revealed on this
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Striving to Achieve a Productive and Peaceful Relationship with Your Mother-in-Law (Part 2)
“My mother’s coming for two months,” your spouse says, gleefully, then turns to embrace you. There is a sinking feeling, even though there shouldn’t be. All of a sudden, your
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3 Productive Ways To Give Sadaqah As A Family
Giving Sadaqah (charity) is not only a great way to fulfill the needs of the poor, but also serves as a purification of the heart. Therefore, it is important to instill a
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Striving to Achieve a Productive and Peaceful Relationship with Your Mother-in-Law (Part 1)
Years ago, I remember learning of the joint family system – not through my own family, but, rather, from a Satyajit Ray film, which depicted a young bride, largely in
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Be A Productive Member of the Family!
Many of us may not associate being productive with familial roles or responsibilities. Some may think that spending time with family is a waste of time and instead something more
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