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Timeless seeds of advice Number 272: Ibnul Qayyim RahimahulLah said: "Those addicted to desires end up in a situation where they get no pleasure from them, yet are unable to refrain from them.” 16 Rajab, 1444 AH (NMSC, Nigeria).
Financial literacy: the ability to understand how money works
Individuals need to take responsibility of their finances with the rate at which life expenses are rising than ever before. Alot of us are more concerned about having financial freedom. To be truly rich includes not only that but developing…
FACTS ABOUT ISLAM WE SHOULD KNOW
2- What is Iman? Iman (faith) in Arabic means belief which is committed to submission. In Islamic terminology its meaning varies according to usage and it may mean one of two things: (1) When the word is used on its…
Choices Chapter 14
Chapter 14 (Maya) I was silent all the way home not because I didn't have anything to say,  but because I couldn't anymore. So many jumbled thoughts took over my brain. Mixed emotions and erratic feelings kept my throat closed…
FACTS ABOUT ISLAM WE SHOULD KNOW
FACTS ABOUT ISLAM WE SHOULD KNOW 1- What is Islam? Islam is an Arabic word that means “peace,” “security,” and “surrender", while those who practice Islam are called Muslims. Muslim also means “one who peacefully surrenders to the will of…
Choices Chapter 13
Chapter 13 (Nurrain) In that moment my world tilted on it's axis. "What did he just say, that's a joke right? You're just pulling my leg right now aren't you" when her uncle didn't take back his statement and just…
Choices Chapter 12
Choices Chapter 12 Chapter 12(Maya) I took a minute to look at myself in the mirror one more time. You only get married once after all, I took in my wine colored Abaya and the matching scarf I had rolled…
Being a girl…
Being a girl I asked myself, where did my soul go? Why did I let it runaway? What happened to that girl? Who was an epitome of innocence, And while I think about my essence, Then I asked my self…
Choices Chapter 11
Chapter 11 (Nurrain) "We have to do something about this before that stupid girl does something more extreme next time" I told Nurah as I paced the length of the garage, he sat slumped sideways in the front seat of…
Choices Chapter 10
Chapter 10 (Maya) I kept praying for sleep to take me but just like last night and the day before that,I couldn't get my brain to shut down long enough to fall asleep. My head kept swirling around with thoughts…
Choices Chapter 9
Chapter 9(Nurrain) We were back home and catching up with Nurah about Adamawa when his phone started ringing, he checked the screen and cut the call with out answering and we went back to our discussion only to be cut…
How to unleash your child’s Talent
How to unleash your child’s Talent  What does your child do well? Every child is gifted in his own way. A child does not have to be extremely intelligent before he becomes gifted, he doesn’t have to know maths and…
Putting on a big smile… are you hiding your depression?
Putting on a big smile... are you hiding your depression? In Northern Nigeria, little or no attention is being paid to  depression. We tend to underestimate the disease. All we do is put all the blames on Evil Spirits.  …
Woman wearing a white shirt
Wear your Confidence before getting out of the house!
Wear your Confidence before getting out of the house! Alot of women worry daily on what to wear especially those going out for schools, markets or their work places. I don’t think that’s necessary as far as you have…
Choices Chapter 3
Chapter 3(NURRAIN) "Nurrain,where is Nurah?" Ahmad asked me again for the third time. This round of questioning has been going on half the night, people have been coming up to me to enquire about Nurah, that am tired of explaining…
Average life of a northern woman
Average life of a northern woman “What it means to be a girl in the Northern part of Nigeria is not significantly different from being a girl in the Southern part of Nigeria because girls everywhere live under the shackles…
Choices Chapter 8
Chapter 8(Maya) It's been a month since the whole Nurrain hospital drama and things have finally gone back to normal or at least a new version of normal. Results were posted last week and I got a solid 3.8 GPA,for…
Choices Chapter 7
Chapter 7(Nurrain) "you can't be serious!" Ammi snapped at me, arms folded and pissed as hell. I didn't want to do anything that will displease Ammi or Baffa but what's the point in coming clean now, all it will do…
Choices Chapter 6
Chapter 6(Maya) I heard dad's voice yelling and spewing insults on Nurrain's family, I could hear him exclaiming how dare they drag his siblings to court over a mere fight from the bedroom I shared with Ramlat. I haven't been…
Choices Chapter 5
Chapter 5(Nurrain) We were on our way back from the mosque after Friday prayers when  Nurah got the call his mom had a stroke and she has been admitted to the hospital. We rushed home to get ready so we…
Choices Chapter 4
Chapter 4 (Maya) Why did that boy follow you home Maya? Answer me ko ba dake nake magana bane?! Hajiya asked again for what felt like the hundredth time since she woke up this morning and my nosy cousin Ramlat…
52- Fasting on the Day of Arafat
REWARD FOR GOOD DEEDS 52- Fasting on the Day of Arafat Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah is a confirmed Sunnah for those who are not performing Hajj. It was narrated from Abu Qataadah (may Allah be pleased with him)…
Choices Chapter 2
Chapter 2 (Maya) He glared at me so hard you'll think he's shooting laser beams out of those huge Bambi looking eyes of his, one of this days they just might fall off from over use. I don't know what…
45- Saying ‘good’ or keeping silent
REWARD FOR GOOD DEEDS 45- Saying 'good' or keeping silent It is part of a Muslim’s faith to speak the truth and to say things that bring about benefit to others. Allah says: “O you who believe! Fear Allah and…
Choices Chapter 1
Chapter 1(Nurrain) All I wanted was to get a few more winks of sleep before I had to get to class, I feel like I deserve that much after studying all night but no it seems the universe isn't getting…
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113. What’s the distance at which it is prescribed to shorten one’s prayers and join them?
While the majority of scholars defined the distance at which a traveller may shorten his prayers; some of them did not set a limit, rather they left that to be decided by custom (al-‘urf) – what is customarily regarded by…
112. Joining two prayers because of sickness
It is permissible for a sick person to join prayers, so he may join Zuhr and ‘Asr, or Maghrib and ‘Isha’, at the time of the earlier or later prayer, depending on what is easiest for him. Difficulty caused by…
111. If someone is sick and unable to do Wudoo’ and pray, what should he or she do?
Firstly, illness, no matter how serious is not an excuse to stop praying as long as the sick person is conscious and alert. Prayer is the most important pillar of Islam after the twin testament (shahadah). The obligation of prayer…
109. He invalidated his wudoo’ whilst doing the prostration of forgetfulness (sujood al-sahw); what should he do?
Two scenerios can play out in this case: If he prostrated before the salaam, his prayer is rendered invalid, because saying the tasleem at the end of the prayer is a pillar or essential part of prayer, and he broke…
108. He got a promotion at work via bribery. Is his salary haraam?
There is no doubt that paying a bribe in order to get a job is haram both for the one who pays the bribe and the one who accepts it, and for the one who mediates between them. No exception…
107. Is it permissible to hang up clothes in the bathroom?
No doubt the bathrooms (toilets) are abodes of the devils, so no one should stay in them except as long as he needs to. Zayd ibn Arqam (RadiyalLahu anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah…
Can one pray in pyjamas or any clothes he wears to sleep?
It is permissible to pray in clothes in which one has slept, so long as they are pure and cover the ‘awrah, although it is better and more perfect to wear beautiful clothes that look good for prayer. That is…
105. Ruling on preventing women with improper hijab from entering the mosque
If a woman comes to the mosque wearing improper hijab, then according to Islam she should be advised and have explained to her – with the daleel or proof – the fact that hijab is obligatory, and the seriousness of…
NIGERIA WILL BE BETTER IF NIGERIANS BECOME MORE PATRIOTIC AND CHANGE THEIR PERCEPTION ABOUT THE NATION.
Amb. Abdullahi Suleiman Omale. It is not news that a higher percentage of Nigerian citizens have lost the patriotic zeal for the Nation for cheap survival mechanism. Coupled with the thoughts of some Nigerians to totally stay away from the…
Basic Education for Students with Learning Disabilities
As at 2014 universal public education and key statistics in Nigeria revealed that there are a total number of 62,406 public primary schools in Nigeria but sadly of that number none cater to the needs of students with learning disabilities.…
Peace or Pieces
Peace or Pieces – #SecureNorth
Imagine how you wake up frightened after you have a nightmare. This is how many families in the north eastern part of this country become traumatized not just today or yesterday but today and everyday for years.
Maryam Lemu – Advice for before and after marriage
Ask many who are married about their best practices and pitfalls to avoid, then select the ones you feel will work for you. It’s very important that you know your rights in marriage but also your obligations.

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