The words Deen and Madhab are entirely different from each other with regard to their underlying concepts. Although in our part of the world we
Throughout history, many wars have been waged with religion being their stated cause and peace as their desired outcome. Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the historically
How can family members be proactive? There are two types of people in the world: proactive and reactive. Proactive individuals make choices based on values,
Principle-Centered – The Real Thing In the past issues, we have discussed numerous centres that have time and again failed. One wonders whether there is
In January, 2001, while I was going towards Paris from the airport, I was thinking about the Muslim community in this city. I was particularly
When I wrote “The Perfect Recipe” (published in the January 2010 issue of “Hiba”), I realized belatedly that all of the successful ingredients of marriage
For most it is a much-awaited, exciting development; for others, an unexpected, pleasant surprise; for some, a disconcerting event that takes time to accept. Whatever
These were the most exciting days of my life; the countdown to my wedding. Everything had been prepared a week earlier than the wedding date.
One stands the risk of being dubbed illiberal and unenlightened, if one sees in the deluge that has drowned one-fifths of the country the hand
“Consider well contentment, for it is a treasure without end.” (Al-Tabarani) I am not sure anything satisfies me more than those rare occasions, when I
