The recipe for a good life and marriage is taqwa. Desires does not go away by marriage. Marriage give permission (halal way) for intimacy. The fitnah in the world will still be there. Desires need to be tamed by increasing godconsciousness (taqwa). If both husband and wife work together to attain and maintain a sound… Continue reading Tame Desires With Taqwa
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What is patience?
There are several types of Sabr (patience), one for avoiding the prohibitions and sins, one for acts of worship and obedience. The second type carries more rewards than the first type. There is a third type of patience in the face of afflictions and hardships, which is mandatory, like repentance. Abdur-Rahman bin Zayd bin Aslam… Continue reading What is patience?