Homely Homemaking Homebodies? Why the Quran Commands Muslim Women: “Stay in Your Homes”

Homely Homemaking Homebodies? Why the Quran Commands Muslim Women: “Stay in Your Homes”

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

Muslim women emulate the wives of the Prophet [صَلى اللهُ عَليهِ وَ سَلم], considering them role models. Any Quranic command addressed towards the latter, particularly one that aims to establish lofty moral character and conduct, automatically becomes a praiseworthy goal for the average Muslim woman for all time to come.
Is a Woman’s Prayer at Home Better? Answered by Shaykh Muhammad al-Hassan al-Dado

Is a Woman’s Prayer at Home Better? Answered by Shaykh Muhammad al-Hassan al-Dado

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

QuestionSome jurists say that the increased reward for praying in the masjid does not apply to women because of the known hadith, “A woman’s prayer in her house is better than in her courtyard, and her prayer in her own room is better than her prayer in the rest of the house” (reported by Abu [...]
Book Review: “A Map of Home” by Randa Jarrar - Finally a book that doesn’t sell out to stereotypes

Book Review: “A Map of Home” by Randa Jarrar - Finally a book that doesn’t sell out to stereotypes

By elan on from www.elanthemag.com

By Aisha Gawad



February 10, 2010





After September 11th, when the rest of America discovered the existence of Muslims in their midst (we actually did live here before that, I assure you), there was of course an increase in the representation of our people in American pop culture. We Muslim-Americans, an immensely diverse group of people, were suddenly cast as one single entity - and a scary one at that. Just think of every Harrison Ford movie you’ve ever seen (Star Wars excepted of course. I don’t want one of you Star Wars freaks to come after me with a light saber). Or head over to the “Islam” section at your local bookstore. The book titles are enough to send even me running in fear. 
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Shaykh Ahmad – The owner of an Islamic Funeral Home in Queens, NY – Arrested

Shaykh Ahmad – The owner of an Islamic Funeral Home in Queens, NY – Arrested

By mujahideenryder on from www.mujahideenryder.net

I was shocked when I read this.Ahmad Wais Afzali had for years been a popular imam in Queens. First at one mosque, and then at others, he had become known for his moving sermons. He also ran a funeral home, and won praise for helping families deal with their grief.…The imam’s lawyer said he was [...]Related posts:Shaykh Abdallah Hakim Quick’s home burnt down – Donations neededMo
"It's Time to Go Home": US Iraq Commander

"It's Time to Go Home": US Iraq Commander

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

CAIRO — In a blunt memo to top military officials, a senior US official has called for withdrawing American troops from Iraq, detailing a growing tension between US and Iraqis forces, reported The New York Times on Friday, July 31..
“Guantanamo at Home”: Muslim American Syed Fahad Hashmi Held in 23-Hour Solitary

“Guantanamo at Home”: Muslim American Syed Fahad Hashmi Held in 23-Hour Solitary

By mujahideenryder on from feedproxy.google.com

May Allah free all the innocent in jails all over the world and protect them.Check out FreeFahad.com!

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