A Woman’s Place
By Hamna Salman and Umm Zahra – Hiba’s team writers As the International Women’s Day approaches, we again ask the same question: Where does a
She is All that I Have
Laila Brence reflects on the life of elderly people in her native village in Latvia and urges grownup Muslim children to take care of their aged parents.
Why would Allah (swt) allow such earthquakes?
By Bilal Naeem – Hiba’s team writer The aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria brought forward a spate of heartbreaking pictures, videos
Four Fears that Prevent us from Growing
Are you afraid of growth? The Peter Principle states that we all reach a level of incompetence in our careers, but it also highlights areas for growth. In this article, we explore four fears that could be preventing you from growing and achieving success.
Expectations vs. Reality of Marriage
Let us explore three common yet unrealistic expectations about marriage and ways through which we can break through them in order to create a more fulfilling marriage.
Top Things To Do This Shaban
Top Things To Do This Shaban By Rana Rais Khan – Editor-in-Chief Hiba Plan the month with excellence Shaban is the bridge to Ramadan, the
Self-Esteem: A Prevention from Sinning
A high level of self-esteem proves to be a cushion against sinning. How? Sayeda Habib takes a look in this insightful article.
Can I Take My Life?
How and why are suicide cases on the rise among Muslims? What factors propel a Muslim towards ending his or her life? And what are the solutions?
Six Simple Steps to Manage Your Finances
Changing your spending habits are the first and maybe the most difficult undertaking your family will face while trying to survive the financial crisis. Yameenuddin Ahmed shares six simple steps that you can think of applying to manage yourself better financially.
Assess Yourself: What is Tauheed?
By Rana Rais Khan – Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Hiba magazine Tauheed literally means ‘unification’. It comes from the Arabic word ‘Wahada’ which means to
Love or Loss?
“(Shaitan) said: Because You have sent me astray, surely I will sit in wait against them (human beings) on Your Straight Path. Then I will come to them from before them and behind them, from their right and from their left, and You will not find most of them as thankful ones.” (Al-Araf 7: 16-17)
Editorial: Before and After Marriage
In this article, we explore the current state of marriage in the Muslim community, the challenges faced by couples, and the importance of faith and conflict resolution in maintaining a strong and healthy Islamic marriage. We also provide advice on finding happiness with Allah (swt) and trusting Him to customize your marriage.
Editorial: The Beautiful Relationship between Muslim Siblings
Siblings have played such a defining role in history. Baby Musa’s (as) sister followed him, overseeing his safety as he rode in a box over the waves. Haroon (as) supported Musa (as) as a prophet and a brother against the Pharaoh, writes Rana Rais Khan.
Raising a Hijabi
Alhumdulillah, I have raised a son and a daughter, who are Hijabis. “A son?” you ask in shock! Yes, a son… Hijab literally means ‘barrier’, and there is the command for both men and women to be modest and cover; yet, we tend to focus only on our daughters, writes Tasneem Vali.
Having Good Thoughts about Allah (swt)
It is one of the greatest acts of Ibadah to maintain positive thoughts about Allah (swt) – Husn zan billah. And because we fail to do so, we feel sorry and dejected. Allah (swt) states: “I am with my servant as my servant thinks I am.” (Bukhari and Muslim)
Muslim Fathers have to Man Up
In this eye-opening article, addressed to Muslim fathers, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan declares that there is a crisis of self-esteem in Muslim girls that only their fathers can address by forging a strong bond with their daughters.
Design Your Life, Instead of Living it by Default!
Yameenuddin Ahmed, President Timelenders, urges us to take control of our lives and live it productively rather than go with the flow and do stuff without thinking.
Khadijah (rtaf): Ahead of Her Time
By Sadaf Azhar Omar Khadijah (rtaf) means ‘premature, ahead of her time’. True to her name, Khadijah (rtaf) was a visionary, who realized the true
Want a Happy Marriage?
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan gives simple tips on ensuring a happy marriage.
Our Bodies – A Vessel
By Humna Salman Mirror (noun): A surface, typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, which reflects a clear image. It boils down to pure
U Training – A Model for Personal Growth!
by Rana Rais Khan – Editor-in-Chief, Hiba magzine Alhumdulillah, Pakistan is blessed with a spirit of giving that I have witnessed nowhere else. It does
The Importance of Adab in Islam
Learn about the importance of Adab (manners) in Islam and how it is the basis of all virtues. Discover the manners of the Prophet Muhammad (sa) and how they can be emulated. Understand the significance of Adab towards the Quran and how it guides us towards maintaining a healthy society.
Polite Children: Our Hope for the Future
In this article, Kiran Ansari discusses the importance of teaching adab, Islamic values for manners and etiquette, to children. She also shares some practical tips on how to incorporate adab into your child’s daily routine to develop them into well-rounded adults.
Games and Ideas for Teaching Adab to Children
Teaching children good manners is important, and there are many fun and creative ways to do it. This article provides some great ideas for teaching manners through stories, role-play, and other fun activities. Learn about empathy, respect, positivity, and more, and help your child develop good manners that will serve them well throughout their lives.
Creation of Land
The article discusses managing differences and appreciating diversity through earth, mountains, and plants. It also touches on the revival of dead creations and the Day of Resurrection.
Population Explosion: How Does Allah (swt) Generate Resources?
Raziuddin Syed highlights how uneven distribution of resources is a more significant hindrance to global prosperity than population growth.
Tips for Parents with High-Schoolers
Learn how to navigate social media and your child’s social life with these parenting tips
Adab Between Spouses
Learn how to strengthen your marriage with Taqwa and good manners. Increase love and mercy, maintain privacy, and support each other through difficult times.
“Fatima is a part of me”
Explore the special relationship between Prophet Muhammad (sa) and his beloved daughter Fatima (rtaf), who was an important part of his life, and an example for us all to follow.
Make Me Better Than What They Think of Me!
Discover the importance of humility and sincerity in the eyes of Allah (swt) through the inspiring story of Abu Bakr (rtam) and his dua
Tête-à-Tête with Sheikh Kamil Ahmad
Sheikh Kamil Ahmad, an Islamic scholar pursuing a Master’s degree in Aqeedah from Qassim University, shares insights on his childhood, education, family, work-life balance, parenting, and the role of Muslims in global leadership.
Unapologetically Telling the Truth Is a Terrible Thing to Admire
This article explores why people have come to value unapologetically telling the truth and its impact on Islamic discourse online. It questions the efficacy of this approach and argues for the importance of kindness and relationship building in promoting positive change within the community.
The Business of Life: Are You Investing Wisely?
Discover the precious asset of parenting by envisioning and designing your child’s meaningful life.
What Has Caused the Greying of Our Hair?
Explore the reasons for premature aging, stress, and anxieties, and find therapy and healing in the Quran
Editorial: The Importance of Manners in Character Building and Child Upbringing
Discover the importance of Adab in Islam, and how it impacts a child’s upbringing and character. Learn from scholars’ insights and Quranic guidance.
Editorial: Managing Family Conflicts
Conflicts are opportunities to unearth hidden possibilities and shift the focus from our own thoughts to others’. Don’t be afraid of conflicts, find the goodness in them, and pray to Allah for guidance.
Should Siblings be Rivals?
Sayeda Habib takes a look at some of the things parents commonly do that fuel sibling rivalry and suggests alternatives to foster a lifelong bond between them.
Rivalry and Praise in the Classroom
I have a student in my class who is outstanding. I feel uneasy praising her too much, fearing that other students might begin to resent her. What should be the right course? Umm Zahra takes a look.
Eight Types of Personalities – Which One Are You?
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan takes a look at eight types of personalities people have, in the light of Surah Najm (53:39).
Shopping for Shelf
Umm Ibrahim presents five tips that parents can use while shopping for books for their young ones.
Time Management Revisited
Our problem is one of learning how to deal with the overwhelming situation of everything we want/should/need to accomplish, while also balancing the responsibilities we have – all within the same 24 hours everyone gets in a day. Let us look at a two-step model for solving this situation, writes Ibn Abi Omar.
Habits for Improving Productivity
Mr. Yameenuddin Ahmed, Vice President Timelenders, shares five tips that have greatly improved his productivity and increased Barakah in life.
Free Your Child Who is Locked in a Role
Are we consciously labelling our children as the best writers, artists, storytellers and so on? It’s time to break free from these labels, writes Umm Amal.
Surah Takathur in My Life
Some selected Ayahs can help us understand, where we stand in relation to this social corruption highlighted by the Quran. Likewise, we should learn how we, as individuals, can alter our priorities and re-align our goals for attaining salvation in Aakhirah and success in Duniya, writes Umm Isam.
Pre-Marital Conversations
For giving your marriage a good head start, it is vital to come to the point of wedding day with good understanding of yourself as the gardener, of your marriage garden expectations and of your future partner as the co-gardener, writes Laila Brence
Islamic Reminders for Online Buyers
As online shopping becomes increasingly popular, people need to remember the ethical principles of Islam when making purchases. One of the fundamental principles is the
The Coming of Dajjal
The words ‘Dajjal’ (Antichrist) and ‘Dajjali Fitnah’ – a trial or an evil like that of the Antichrist – are commonly and frequently used today.
We Still Need Books despite the Digital Age
By Rana Rais Khan – Editor-in-Chief, Hiba Some prevalent ideas have confused the educated strata of our society. For example, with the advent of digital
Health Hazards of our Modern Lifestyle
by Madeeha Sajeel – Hiba team writer You may have heard the old adage ‘you are what you eat’. One cannot find a more apt
FIFA World Cup 2022: A Moment of Pride for Qatar?
By Amal Hanif Intending to make a mark on the world stage and build its presence globally, Qatar has splurged astronomical amounts of money to
Surah Rahman – The Gift that Keeps on Giving
By Hamna Salman – Hiba content writer Look up from the page you’re reading. Slowly turn yourself around a full 360 degree. Note everything in
Murder and its Consequences in Islam
By Ammar Awais – Hiba’s team writer Violent crimes, extrajudicial killings and high profiled assassinations that are politically motivated, are becoming increasingly common around
Are Dams the Solution to Flooding?
By Yumna Sarwar Dams have been built since ancient times for production of hyd power, storage of water at a large scale for irrigation and
Self-Esteem: Towards a Positive, Enduring Sense of Self-Worth
Farheen Moin takes an indepth look at the various layers of the concept of self-esteem. Her article will help you develop a healthy self-esteem rooted in Islamic values
“Not Good Looking?” – A Cure to Low Self-Esteem
How did the Prophet (sa) try and increase his Sahabah’s self-esteem? Shaykh Omar Suleiman goes back in time and presents some gems from the Seerah to enlighten us on this very important topic.
Self Esteem and the Sahabah
The Companions of Allah’s Messenger (sa) achieved the seemingly unattainable by knowing their self-worth, while maintaining a strong connection with Allah (swt), writes Alia Adil.
As-Salam—The Giver and Source of Peace; The Perfection
Find out more about Allah, the As-Salaam, and the attributes that this name implies, in this infograph compiled by Rahila Abdul Aziz.
Loose Tongue, Dead Heart
Shaykh Omar Suleiman beautifully explains the following quote of Umar (RA): Whoever talks too much, makes too many mistakes.
The Path to Self-Awareness
A psychiatrist can pull out only some small droplets of those memories to make you become better aware of yourself, and Allah (swt) is saying that He knows you better than you know yourself, writes Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan.
Maintaining Others’ Self-Respect
Umm Amal takes a look at how to maintain other’s self-respect, in the light of the lessons from Surah Al-Humazah.
How do you Respond to Calamities?
We react differently to every trial we face. What is the Sunnah way of responding to the calamities that we encounter in our daily lives? Rana Rais Khan takes a look.
Stuck in a Difficult Marriage – What to do?
Mufti Ismail Menk answers a sister’s question about her difficult marriage and practical ways for her to deal with the situation she is in.
Boosting Self-Esteem: Activity-Based Ideas for Children, Preteens, and Teens
Ruhaifa Adil presents some interesting games that parents can play with their children to boost their self-esteem.
Uplift Yourself When Things Don’t Go Your Way
Whenever we are going through problems, we should always think of the Day of Judgement and the Akhirah. When we keep this in mind, we can think about the rewards Allah (swt) can give us, writes Ustadh Asif Azizuddin.
Ego vs. Self-Esteem: Me vs. We Thinking
Sayeda Habib shares practical ways to infuse a deep sense of self-worth in our lives and achieve a balance between “me” and “we”.
Break the Tunnel Vision – Advice for Elderly Parents
Zawjah Ali gives straight from the heart advice to elderly parents who may be feeling that they are no longer needed by their children or the society as a whole.
Sunnah Ways to Search for a Job
Shaykh Muhammad Salah shares some handy tips to look for a job. Transcribed for Hiba Magazine by Anoshia Riaz.
Dad… Why is it so Hard to Say ‘I Love You’?
Mufti Ismail Menk has a heart warming message for all the busy dads (and moms!) out there!
If Today was the Last Day of Your Life…
Yameenuddin Ahmed, Vice President Timelenders, invites us to reflect on all that we would do if we knew we were to die the next day. And what steps we can take now to ensure that we make the most of the time we have.
Impact of Visual Media on Human Psyche
Farheen Moin discusses some important psychological and spiritual effects of visual media that go unnoticed. She discusses ways of resisting and protecting ourselves from it and highlights some alternative choices we have
The Smartphone Generation
Rana Rais Khan discusses some of the not-so-obvious disadvantages of constantly using smartphones and some guidelines for regulating its usage.
Screen Dependency Disorder
Laila Brence assesses how early dependency on screens is having a negative effect on children.
Creation of the Skies
What does the creation of the skies teach us about life? What lessons can we draw from it? Rana Rais Khan takes a look.
How to Recover from Heartbreaks and Emotional Pain
In the light of the story of Prophet Musa’s mother in Surah Al-Qasas, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan takes a look at how we can deal with the emotional challenges of life.
Travelling While Covering
Tahera Alnoor shares five tips for travelling Hijabi Muslimahs
“Mom, I am old enough to own a smartphone”
A daughter writes a letter to her mother requesting to own and use a smartphone. The mother also replies in a letter. A must-read for all parents whose children want independent digital access.
Living by the Prophet’s (sa) Optimism
How does the Seerah of our beloved Prophet (sa) teach us have an optimistic mindset? Ibn Abee Omar takes an indepth look.
Prayers for Steadfastness of the Heart
Five supplications to keep your heart steadfast on guidance and the straight path.
Heart to Heart with Sheikh Abu Eesa Niamatullah
Hiba Magazine’s exclusive interview with Sheikh Abu Eesa Niamatullah
Lessons I Learnt From Wise People
Yameenuddin Ahmed, CEO Timelenders, shares some inspiring lessons that he has learned from his teachers and mentors
Nutritional Management of Fever
Azka Javeria – Hiba’s team writer Pakistan has recently seen a surge in diseases due to mass flooding. Water borne diseases such as cholera and
Natural Calamities: Rewards, Tests or Punishments?
By Azka Javeria and Sadaf Azhar – Hiba team writers Even though floods are not new to Pakistan, this one has left us all baffled.
Ecological Footprint: Is the World Big Enough for All of Our Big Feet?
What is ecological footprint? If you had to provide everything you use from your own land — how much land area would you need? This
Catastrophes: What Should Be Our Response?
by Hafsa Ahmed – Hiba’s team writer Adversities bring out our real selves – the heroes or cowards crouching within the faith or hypocrisy in
The Floods of 2022: A Glimpse of a Looming Catastrophe
By Amal Hanif – Junior Executive Hiba family Resource Centre Makeshift, worn out tents dot the streets. Helpless souls watch the gushing floods sweep away
[Audio] Interview with Sheikh Bilal Ismail
Isam Hanif Majeed conducted an exclusive interview with Sheikh Bilal Ismail . You can listen to the interview here: “At the end day of the
Muslims – Are We a Salad Bowl?
by Rana Rais Khan – Founder – Hiba Family Resource Centre Salads are refreshing. The basic salad has crispy lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cool cucumbers
A Mentor Lost Too Soon
By Kiran Shah No words can ever express the grief I feel for the passing of Sheikh Mohammad Al Shareef. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration
Al-Muheet (The One Who Encompasses)
Compiled by Rahila Abdul Aziz – Content coordinator Al-Muheet encompasses all things with His knowledge, power, mercy, and dominion. Nothing is concealed from Him and
PIZZA MARGHERITA
This classic pizza is simple to prepare. Sun- ripe tomatoes, basil and mozzarella make a good team. Preparation time: 2-3 minutes Cooking time: 15-20 minutes
Humility Elevates You
What is humility and what does it mean to kill the ego in your heart? Wael Ibrahim takes a look.
Introducing the Concept of Sins to Young Children
Sin is a difficult concept to understand for little children, whose worlds revolve around themselves and their wants and needs. For little children, everything they want comprises of good, and everything that they dislike is bad. It’s as simple as black and white for them. Ruhaifa Adil shares some easy ideas for introducing the concept of sin to children.
Partners in Crime
What common sins are committed by spouses that may engulf their children too?
How to Get What You Want from Allah (swt)
Let’s connect to Allah (swt) – this is our chance. Nothing is as strong as Dua!
Tahajjud – School of the Richest People
Most of the Ummah thinks that this particular worship is only a specialty of Ramadan. However, this Ibadah is so important that it will tell you whether you truly love Allah (swt) and whether He (swt) loves you.
Mountains and Flies – Sahabah and Their Fear of Sins
Abdullah bin Masood (rtam) once said: “The believer regards his sin, as if he were sitting beneath a mountain which he fears may fall on him, whereas the sinner regards his sin, as if a fly lands on his nose and he swipes it away.” (Tirmidhi)
Sins as Obstacles to Achieving the Soul’s Potential
Farheen Moin writes to draw attention towards the major setback in soul’s growth potential and its various aspects. Read on to explore them.
Impact of Sins
“Allah will not change the good condition of a people as long as they do not change their state of goodness themselves (by committing sins and by being ungrateful and disobedient to Allah).” (Ar-Rad 13:11)
THE CLARION CALL
Maryam Sakeenah Dhul-Hijjah also commemorates the Last Sermon of the Prophet (sa) which is strikingly relevant to the world todayx` Both the Abrahamic sacrifice and