Although we do not see Allah in this life, we are promised that we will ultimately meet him on the Day of Resurrection, and we will be able to see Him in the Hereafter. As a reward for excellence in faith and worship, the believer is given the opportunity to see his Lord in Paradise.
Once upon a time, when I was a young, fresh-faced new Muslim, I used to dream about what life would be like after marriage. I thought about what the perfect age would be when I found my prospective husband and whether we would have children. Would it be right away or would we wait?
For busy parents and families, movie night may be the only time they have to spend together. Although screens, in all their manifestations, are not our preferred parenting aid, they have become a constant in our children’s lives.
What is the purpose of life? This is a question that humankind has grappled with since ancient times. Those who have never learned about the Islamic faith would be stunned to know that Muslims have the answer.
Do you remember when you became a parent for the first time? Chances are that you look back on that period with nostalgia despite any uncertainties you faced.
The holiday season can be a confusing time for Muslim children. Many of them are in public school, where classrooms are decorated with Christmas, Hanukkah, and/or Kwanzaa décor, and they may be hearing some buzz about Santa Claus “coming to town” from their friends and classmates.