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Shura, or mutual consultation, is part of Islamic way of life. But Shura doesn’t just happen. It requires time, commitment, and skill. One of these skills is good listening. Here are tips for better listening.

A Muslim's poem about her frustration with Muslim family members who speak against her wearing Hijab by choice. 

We all have a responsibility to those that have raised us and cared for us that even at a young age we must acknowledge. While it is easy to get caught up with selfish concerns we must remember our obligations.

The next time you have an argument with your parents, really try to talk to them, and understand that, from their perspective, not only do they want to protect you, but they have the duty to guide you.

Our parents care for us, and we must care for them. They have been places and learned things that we should seek to understand their wisdom and not make the same mistakes. We should appreciate them.

A phone tree is a group of people who contact each other to convey a message in an organized way. Instead of 1 person contacting 50 people, one person contacts two other people, who then each contact two other people, and so on. 

Is your marriage in trouble? Have the virtually endless fights and arguments led you to a dead end? Are you seeking a solution? One option to save your marriage is to see a marriage counselor.