family

Muslim seniors in the North American context nned help and feeling of brother and sisterhood. Their personal, social and spirittual needs should be looked after not only by their families, but also by the community.

Yes, it's true. Muslims today are divorcing in larger numbers than before. There are clearly problems within familie. But while Muslims are taking this step, what does Islam have to say about divorce?

There are a dozen things that we can do immediately in order to achieve peace and harmony within the family. 

Apart from the possible media attacks on Muslims, there could very well be harassment and violence on the part of some Americans. Regardless of how much we may explain, the bottom line is, Muslims will have to bear the brunt of the emotions that run high when such tragic incidents happen, even if they are innocent. 

"Seek first to understand, then to be understood," recommends Stephen Covey (1990). When you listen carefully to another person, you give that person "psychological air."
 

You thought you were over the hard part---changing diapers and being awakened throughout the night by your crying baby....etc. But now comes the really hard part---coping with a rebellious, often rude and obnoxious, teenager.

The objective and the goal of marriage in Islam according to the Quran verse is to spread love in Islam  and enable us to dwell in peace and tranquility. It is important for us to reflect on these words and their significance.