http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/-t1.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:03:41 GMT 10 http://i75.servimg.com/u/f75/13/35/13/71/hijab10.jpg http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/-t1.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/the-wisdom-of-breastfeeding-for-two-years-a-scientific-perspective-t620.htm Ithar Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {Mothers may breastfeed their children two complete years for whoever wishes to complete the nursing [period]. Upon the father is the mothers' provision and their clothing according to what is acceptable. No person is charged with more than his capacity. No mother should be harmed through her child, and no father through his child. And upon the [father's] heir is [a duty] like that [of the father]. And if they both desire weaning through mutual consent ... Family and Society Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:03:41 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/the-wisdom-of-breastfeeding-for-two-years-a-scientific-perspective-t620.htm#662 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/the-wisdom-of-breastfeeding-for-two-years-a-scientific-perspective-t620.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/advice-for-muslim-mothers-on-raising-children-t617.htm Ithar Dear Muslim sister, As salamu ‘Alaikum wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakatuh Raising children is a weighty responsibility and a sublime art that is not perfected by all parents despite its importance and necessity. It seriously affects the children's direction and the formation of their personality. Consequently, it affects their future and their role in the family and society. Based on the Prophetic Hadeeth that speaks about sincerely advising others, I offer you the following advice, dear sister. Favoritism ... Family and Society Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:18:56 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/advice-for-muslim-mothers-on-raising-children-t617.htm#659 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/advice-for-muslim-mothers-on-raising-children-t617.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/nutrition-tips-for-pregnant-women-t616.htm Ithar Most of us consider pregnancy a very ordinary period of life. However, nutrition specialists have not ceased studying it till now in an attempt to draw nutritional plans for pregnant women during this critical time of their life. The purpose of these plans is to ensure good health for both the mother and the healthy development of the fetus. Therefore, they consider the nine months of pregnancy a period of emergency that requires alertness, serious monitoring and the provision of every possible ... Family and Society Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:14:12 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/nutrition-tips-for-pregnant-women-t616.htm#658 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/nutrition-tips-for-pregnant-women-t616.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/breastfeeding-is-beneficial-for-mothers-too-t615.htm Ithar Researchers at the scientific research center of the Douglas Hospital of Canada, which is linked to McGill University, conducted a study on the responses of 25 breastfeeding mothers and another 25 bottle-feeding mothers, who have one or more children. The mothers were exposed to different stressful situations either emotional, such as watching saddening scenes or others, such as attending seminars and lectures. The levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, were measured in saliva samples that ... Family and Society Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:10:27 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/breastfeeding-is-beneficial-for-mothers-too-t615.htm#657 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/breastfeeding-is-beneficial-for-mothers-too-t615.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/advice-to-pregnant-and-breastfeeding-mothers-t614.htm Ithar Allah has mandated fasting for every post-pubescent person who is physically fit to fast and has promised an abundant reward in return. He has, however, relieved those with sound excuses and exempted them from fasting, permitting them to break their fast until the reason for which they have been exempted is gone. However, He obliged them to make up for these missed days; Allah Says (what means): {The month of Ramadhaan [is that] in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for the people and ... Family and Society Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:04:04 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/advice-to-pregnant-and-breastfeeding-mothers-t614.htm#656 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/advice-to-pregnant-and-breastfeeding-mothers-t614.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/breastfeeding-is-necessary-for-both-mother-and-child-t613.htm Ithar Allah the Almighty has bestowed countless blessings on Man. One such great and indispensable blessing is the mother’s milk. It is a great blessing, especially for newborn babies. Undoubtedly, breastfeeding is the best and most beneficial and effective method of nutrition. Additionally, it satisfies both the baby’s psychological and emotional needs, as well as his physical needs. Unequivocally, breast milk is the indispensable and ideal food for newborns in all cases. A baby does not need ... Family and Society Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:57:38 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/breastfeeding-is-necessary-for-both-mother-and-child-t613.htm#655 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/breastfeeding-is-necessary-for-both-mother-and-child-t613.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/breastfeeding-prevents-diseases-and-increases-love-t612.htm Ithar Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of the baby’s life is the traditional and ideal way to feed the baby. Breast milk is far superior in terms of nutrients concerning its unique composition that provides the baby with the components that are vital for life, nourishment and development, such as proteins, fats, vitamins, salts and minerals. It contains all these elements at the best level and composition for the baby’s body to fully benefit from throughout his stages of development. ... Family and Society Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:45:15 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/breastfeeding-prevents-diseases-and-increases-love-t612.htm#654 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/breastfeeding-prevents-diseases-and-increases-love-t612.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/bad-relationships-with-mothers-in-law-ii-t572.htm Ithar We must feel for the mother in-law: Some mothers in-law have an unintended and uncontrollable feeling of rejection and resentment towards their daughters in-law. This could be caused by one of the following three reasons: First: The eldest son is a source of compassion and love which mothers benefit from, especially at old age; therefore, they would not have good feelings towards those whom they think would deprive them from such a source. Second: The mother, who has spent her entire life ... Family and Society Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:48:22 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/bad-relationships-with-mothers-in-law-ii-t572.htm#603 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/bad-relationships-with-mothers-in-law-ii-t572.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/bad-relationships-with-mothers-in-law-i-t571.htm Ithar We often hear of problems that occur between women and their mothers in-law. The common conception among the masses is that the mother in-law is an evil person. Regardless of what she may do, or how kind she may be to her daughter in-law, her description remains as such -especially in the view of the daughter in-law. Many daughters in-law have forgotten the fact that their mother in-law was a mother before she became a mother in-law, and that the days will pass, and eventually, they will also ... Family and Society Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:45:11 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/bad-relationships-with-mothers-in-law-i-t571.htm#602 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/bad-relationships-with-mothers-in-law-i-t571.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/the-ruling-on-a-women-studying-engineering-or-chemistry-t468.htm Ithar Question: Can a girl pursue studies in the sciences, in fields such as Chemistry, Physics, etc? Answer: A women should not specialize in a field that is outside of her realm. She has the opportunity to pursue many fields that are suitable to her, like Islamic Studies or the Arabic Language. Fields such as Chemistry, Engineering, Architecture, Astronomy and Geography do not suit her. A women should choose what benefits her and that which benefits society. Furthermore, men need to establish ... Family and Society Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:54:57 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/the-ruling-on-a-women-studying-engineering-or-chemistry-t468.htm#476 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/the-ruling-on-a-women-studying-engineering-or-chemistry-t468.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/covering-in-front-of-parents-who-are-disbelievers-t467.htm Ithar Question: If the parents of a woman are disbelievers, is it necessary for her to wear hijaab infront of them? Answer: If it be that she will be free of any fitnah then no, but if she fears from them that they would be put to trial due to her or attempt any lewdness with her then it is obligatory for her to wear hijaab infront of them. Shaykh Muqbil bin Haadee Ghaaratul ashritah, 'alaa ahlil jahl was-safsatah, volume 2, page 220 Translated by Aboo Haatim Muhammad Farooq Family and Society Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:54:01 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/covering-in-front-of-parents-who-are-disbelievers-t467.htm#475 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/covering-in-front-of-parents-who-are-disbelievers-t467.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/covering-in-front-of-in-laws-t466.htm Ithar Question: Is it obligatory for the woman who lives in her husbands’ house along with the brothers of her husband and his father to remain covered in hijaab during the course of her work in the home due to the presence of the brothers of her husband? Answer: If they are present with her then so, otherwise if she is in a room by herself then no, and nor is it permissible for her to be alone with any one of the brothers of her husband, and likewise it is obligatory for her to cover her ... Family and Society Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:53:16 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/covering-in-front-of-in-laws-t466.htm#474 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/covering-in-front-of-in-laws-t466.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/is-the-ruling-on-birth-control-different-to-that-of-family-limitation-t465.htm Ithar Question: Does the ruling on birth control differ from that of family limitation (of offspring)? Answer: Birth control has some detail to it. Therefore, I say that this thing, which has come to be known as "birth control" is from that which the Muslims of today are being tested by in the lands of Islaam. However, there are cases from it, which must be referred back to the motive behind it. An example of this is when the motive for this birth control is based on a prescription ... Family and Society Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:52:31 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/is-the-ruling-on-birth-control-different-to-that-of-family-limitation-t465.htm#473 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/is-the-ruling-on-birth-control-different-to-that-of-family-limitation-t465.htm http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/the-ruling-on-limiting-the-amount-of-one-s-offspring-t464.htm Ithar Question: What is the ruling concerning putting limitations to the amount of offspring one has? Answer: The person that limits his offspring without having a legitimate reason for doing so, I hold him to be foolish if not a disbeliever in the Qadaa and the Qadar (Divine Execution and Preordainment) of Allaah. This is since the individual that limits his progeny to only three children, for example, and he has reached the age of fifty (!), the thought of death does not even cross his mind, ... Family and Society Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:51:35 GMT http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/the-ruling-on-limiting-the-amount-of-one-s-offspring-t464.htm#472 http://iloveniqab.heavenforum.com/family-and-society-f14/the-ruling-on-limiting-the-amount-of-one-s-offspring-t464.htm