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Worshipping Allah Al Hayyiy
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Pornography Addiction: Causes, Effects, and Cures
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3 Levels of Haya of the Heart (Fiqh Haya Al Qalb)
By Umm Isam – Hiba Magazine Team Writer Ibrahim At Tawejri, an Arab scholar from Madinah University has designed a brilliant curriculum for the human

The Art of Khushu! – Lessons from Hatim al-Asamm – The Persian Scholar
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Mental Fragility
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Fadl ibn Abbas (rta) – Prophet Muhammad’s (sa) cousin
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The 2005 Earthquake: Lessons and Reflections 20 Years Later
By Ammar Awais – Team writer Hiba magazine On 8th October 2005, Pakistan encountered one of its worst natural disasters in history. As the country

Worshipping Allah Al Ahad
By Umm Isam – Hiba Magazine Team Writer Allah (swt) describes Himself in the Quran: “Say, ‘He is Allah, [Who] is One.’” (Al Ikhlaas 112:1)

Musings of a Principal in Front of an HPV Campaign
I have served as a principal in a private education institution for eight years. Through these years, I have got well acquainted with all the

Safeguarding Your Good Deeds and Emotional Abuse to Others
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Understanding Emotions through the lens of the Quran
By Rana Rais Khan – Founder & Editor-in-Chief Hiba Family Resource Centre Islam is generally perceived as a religion of hard work and loads of

Why are Mothers-in-Law a Pain?
By Umm Zahra – Hiba magazine team writer The role of the mother-in-law is as old as humanity. It comes with a set of challenges

Worshipping Allah, Ar-Raoof
by Umm Isam – Content Writer “Indeed Allah is, to the people, Kind and Merciful.” (Al Baqarah 2:143) Ar-Raoof is one of Allah’s (swt) most

Ammar bin Yasir (rta) – Whose Family was Chosen for Martyrdom
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Khushu in Salah
By Imama Mufti Salah, our most intimate act of devotion is more than a ritual. It is an act that, when performed with conscious attention,

Palestine for Profit
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Worshipping Allah, Dhul Arsh
by Umm Isam – Content Writer “[He is] the Exalted above [all] degrees, Owner of the throne; He places the inspiration of His command (i.e.

Understanding the Types of Haya of Your Heart (Fiqh Haya Al Qalb)
By Rana Rais Khan – Founder and Editor-in-Chief Hiba Family Resource Centre Ibrahim At Tawejri, an Arab scholar has beautifully explained the misunderstood idea of

The Mothers of Prophet Muhammad (sa): Amina and Halima (Part 2)
By Sadaf Azhar – Hiba magazine Assistant Editor Apart from his birth mother who died when the Prophet (sa) was very young, he had

The Genocide – From the Eyes of an 18 year Old
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The Mothers of Prophet Muhammad (sa): Amina and Halima (Part 1)
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Understanding Haya of Your Heart (Fiqh Haya Al Qalb)
By Rana Rais Khan – Founder and Editor-in-Chief Hiba Family Resource Centre Ibrahim At Tawejri, an Arab scholar has beautifully explained the misunderstood idea of

Mindful Glorification in Dhul Hajj for Non-Hajjis
By Umm Amal – Hiba Magazine Team Writer The first nine days of Dhul Hajj, the sacred month are sometimes neglected by non-pilgrims or non-Hajis

7 Simple Ways to Teach Kids to be Organized
By Umm Isam – Hiba magazine content writer I could never understand how anyone could lose a shoe or a slipper in his/her own bedroom?

7 EASY WAYS TO WEAKEN YOUR SHAITAN
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by Umm Isam – Content Writer “Everyone upon it (i.e. the earth) will perish, and there will remain the face of your Lord, Owner of

The 7 Principles of Highly Effective Decisions
By Humna Salman – Hiba Magazine’s team writer Decisions. Decisions. Decisions. What decisions do we make on a day-to-day basis? What clothes do I

Surah at-Tariq in My Life
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Nourishment of the Hearts – Ghiza Al Quloob
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‘Too busy for the Quran’ or distanced from God?
By Maryam Sakeenah “Turned away therefrom is he who is turned away” 51:9 This verse struck me for its lyrical, poetic quality and its outward

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Do you have Qalbin Saleem? – The Sound Heart
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by Umm Isam – Content Writer “Is Allah not sufficient for His servants.” (Az Zumur 39:36)) Al-Kaafee, one of Allah’s (swt) beautiful names, is mentioned

Al Hayyin – A Gentle Easygoing Believer
by Alia Moin Adil Certified Life Coach, Freelance Writer In the hustle and bustle of modern life, the virtues of gentleness and an easygoing nature

Ramadan is the time to love Allah (swt)!
Imama Mufti – Hiba Magazine Team Writer Ramadan is not just a month of fasting; it is a month of declaration of love for Allah

Worshipping Allah, Al-Ghaalib
“… and Allah is Pre-dominant over His affair, but most of the people do not know.” (Yusuf 12:21) Al-Ghaalib, one of Allah’s (swt) beautiful names

HELPING AUTISTIC CHILDREN DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS AND SOCIAL TIES
By Maryam Sakeenah Children on the autism spectrum struggle with social relationships and often remain friendless, which increases their social isolation leading to feelings of

5 Things You Must Know About Marriage before you break it!
By Umm Amal – Freelance Writer You were destined to marry each other Imam Ash Shabi once lovingly said to his wife: “Imagine before Allah

Overcoming Failure: Insights from the Quran
By Ammar Awais Hiba Magazine Writer, Islamabad Failure can have a remarkably strong impact on human behaviour. From depression to acts of violence and even

Why is Al Aqsa- The Occupied Sanctuary, sacred to Muslims?
By Sana Iftikhar – Alimah, entrepreneur and homeschooling mom In UAE in the 1990’s, I remember being given envelopes at school to take home to

Tamim ad Dari: The Palestinian Companion
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by Umm Isam – Content Writer “And indeed, it is We Who, give life and cause death, and We are the Inheritor.” (Al Hijr 15:23)

How to Be an Emotionally Intelligent Family
By Bilal Naeem and Rana Rais Khan Emotional intelligence is a term that has gained a lot of traction in the last few years but

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By Bilal Naeem and Umm Zahra – Hiba magazine team writer Who are toxic individuals? Among some popular terms of the 21st century ‘toxicity’ tops

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Khawla bint Hakim (rta) and Uthman ibn Madhun (rta): The Righteous Couple
This blessed couple is amongst the first twenty people to embrace Islam. They belonged to one of the smaller, less influential clans of Quraysh. They

Worshipping Allah, Al-Mujeeb
by Umm Isam – Content Writer “Indeed, my Lord is near and responsive.” (Al Hud 11:61) Al-Mujeeb, one of Allah’s (swt) beautiful names, is mentioned

Is your heart victorious?
By Rana Rais Khan – Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Hiba Family Resource Centre Every person’s heart is engaged in a battle in this world. Allah (swt)

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Brown Noodles – Delicious, Healthy, Filling and Easy!
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The Might of Metabolism
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Interview with Mehdi Hasnain of “The Hunar Foundation”
Mr. Mehdi Hasnain has been part of “The Hunar Foundation” since its inception, and was its CEO for three years between 2017 and 2019. Currently,

Marriage Matters: An Interview with a Counsellor
Ms. Humaira Salman, Director of “Learner’s Resource Galaxy” has introduced a much-appreciated marriage counselling programme titled “Marriage Matters”. “Hiba” reached out to Ms. Humaira regarding

Thinking about Divorce?
The Sahabahs were humans just like us with their fair share of arguments, problems, and trials in relationships. Consider the story of Abdullah ibn Umar

Doing Dawah in a Muslim Country
As a Muslim majority country, Pakistan has the population of non-Muslims roughly around 4% only. Adhan reminds us about prayers, shops serve us only Halal

Smart Parenting!
Please put your foot down when it comes to allowing unsupervised Wi-Fi access to your children at least up to the age of fifteen years.

Wedding Gifts: How Should the Gift Money be Distributed?
One after another, people come on the stage to congratulate you after your marriage contract has been signed. They hand you an envelope with a

Rebuilding Life After Divorce
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Top Mistakes Spouses Make
I will change my spouse Place yourself in his or her shoes. Are you ready to give up your life long habits and choices for

Ar-Raqeeb: The Ever Watchful, All-Observing Witness
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Muslim Homes: Sharing Lives, Not Just Space
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Planning Your Wedding: Beautifully, Joyfully, and Islamically
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Editorial – Go for Nikah. Embrace the Fitrah!
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Your Child with Dyslexia Can Certainly Learn!
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Nursing Our Babies
Numerous books and articles have been written on the topic of nursing and its advantages, yet, not enough attention is given to its challenges. Many

Defying Domestic Abuse: Guidance from the Sunnah
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Interview with Emaan Rangoonwala, the founder of Code Green
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Leading Millennials in an Organization
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Respecting the Youth – A Real-Life Account
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The Impact of Classical Fairy Tales on Children
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Your ‘Maskan’ Impacts Your Child’s Marriage
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Waraqah bin Nawfil bin Asad: The One Who Affirmed the Message
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Al-Muheet (The One Who Encompasses)
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Single Mom Leads!
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Today’s Best Follower is Tomorrow’s Brave Leader
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Leading from the Front
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Editorial – Leading from the Front
In Rwanda, there was much bloodshed when Hutus and Tutsis were at war (1962-1994). It is said that the Muslim community, which was in minority

Rediscover
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The Love Connection
Author: Neda Mulji Available at: Liberty Books Review by: Sadaf Azhar Omar – Writer and subeditor Parenting should be a rewarding, fulfilling experience; instead, it

Dietary Strategies for Healthy Aging
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Life on a Warship – A True Story
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Ihsan Trust – Qarz-e-Hasna Programme for Education Support
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Studying Abroad and Staying Grounded
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By Ayesha Farhan Siddiqui – An engineer in the making with her heart and soul rooted in the love of writing, good books, and great

How Can Parents Prevent Social Media Addiction in Children?
Sarah and Hasan were tired of their fourteen- and sixteen-year-old’s social media addiction. After much thought, they came up with a radical idea. The parents

Understand Changing Expectations in Marital Relationships
Sarah could not imagine living without her better half – her husband Ayaz. However, the very next day a heated argument with him made her

Top Five Ramadan To-dos
Help around the house. It sure is exhausting to do all the household chores. Share the load with your family. Divide the exhaustion, multiply the

Al-Haqq (The Truth, the Reality, the Just and the Correct)
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Saeed ibn Zaid (rtam): An Answer to His Father’s Prayer
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A Positive Influence
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The Downside of “Influencer Marketing” – as Defined in the Quran
Influencer marketing is a regular part and parcel of the overall marketing of not just major multinational brands but also of small businesses and non-profits.

Facebook Leaks: How Social Media is Harming Teenagers
The negative effects of social media on children and teenagers are not secret. From exposure to inappropriate content to privacy concerns, the pitfalls associated with

Editorial: Social Media Addiction
Allah (swt) has granted a remarkable gift to humans – the ability to decide for themselves. They can remember the past, contemplate the present, or
Duas for Children
وَٱجْنُبْنِى وَبَنِىَّ أَن نَّعْبُدَ ٱلْأَصْنَامَ “…And keep me and my sons away from worshipping idols.” (Ibrahim 14:35) رَبِّ ٱجْعَلْنِى مُقِيمَ ٱلصَّلَوٰةِ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِى ۚ رَبَّنَا

Words of Wisdom on Parenting
“Sometimes for kids to grow up, they need their parents to grow up first. Too many cases these days of overgrown kids trying to raise

The Beginner’s Guide to Halal Food Shopping
By Madiha Younas – Published author and homeschooling mother; degree holder in Usul-e-Deen Abu Hurayrah (ra) reported that the Messenger of Allah (sa) said: “Allah

“Pink Shoes and Jilbaab” by Kiran Shah
The title of Kiran Shah’s debut guide is quirky and somewhat irreverent. After all, pink shoes do not gel with the persona of a Jilbaab