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One of the luxuries of modern living is that it's easy to buy convenience foods that taste good — it's just too bad they're full of preservatives and other ingredients you should steer clear of during pregnancy. But there are "fast" foods that are ge...

One of the luxuries of modern living is that it's ...

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "O Allah! Make this family my friends in Paradise." Umm 'Umarah was also an Ansariyyah. She was from the famous Banu Najjar tribe. Her two sons had been martyred and her brother 'Abdullah bin Ka'b w...

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said...

When Jennifer Legg gave up smoking, she didn't just go through withdrawal — she went through agony. "I felt like the world would fall apart if I didn't get another cigarette," says the 25-year-old college student and mom from Michigan. She snapped at...

When Jennifer Legg gave up smoking, she didn't jus...

Her other son, 'Abdullah bin Zaid was martyred in the Battle of Hurrat. This war was fought in the year 63rd, after Hijrah, on stony black ground (Harrah) to the east of Al-Madinah. 'Abdullah bin Zaid was that great Companion who took part in many wa...

Her other son, 'Abdullah bin Zaid was martyred in ...

Umm Sulaim saw that the bowl was still hanging and it was full - in fact it was overflowing and dripping. She asked her daughter why she did not carry out her instructions. The little girl said that she had taken the' ghee to the Prophet's house as i...

Umm Sulaim saw that the bowl was still hanging and...

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When I entered the Paradise, I heard someone's footsteps - It was explained to me that she was Ghumiysa' bint Milhan." She came from an illustrious family who sacrificed its all for Islam. Her son...

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said...

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Allah has commanded me to marry only with the women of Paradise. "Umm Salamah participated in the Ridwan pledge; therefore, she deserved the Paradise. Her real name was Hind bint Abu Umayyah who be...

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said...

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) once said:'From among my Ummah (followers) an army will sail on the sea as a king sits on his throne.'Umm Hiram asked him if she would be one among them. He answered that she would be one of the foremost ...

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) once...

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:"O Allah! Make this family my friends in Paradise." Umm 'Umarah was also an Ansariyyah. She was from the famous Banu Najjar tribe. Her two sons had been martyred and her brother 'Abdullah bin Ka'b wa...

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said...

Khalid ordered his army to chase the fleeing Roman Army, with Khawlah leading the attack, looking in all directions for her brother, but in vain. By noontime, the victory was decisive. Most of the Roman soldiers were killed.Knowing that the prisoners...

Khalid ordered his army to chase the fleeing Roman...

Narrated Abu Hurairah: Jibril (Gabriel) came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and said: "O Allah's Messenger! This is Khadijah, coming to you with a dish having meat soup (or some food or drink). When she reaches you, greet her on beh...

Narrated Abu Hurairah: Jibril (Gabriel) came to th...

lthough they may only be eight years old, their birthday - going by the amount of effort that is needed to be put in to organize it - may as well be the party of the century. Presents, invitations, food, decorations; organizing a party can be an extr...

lthough they may only be eight years old, their bi...

A medical clinic in Dallas, Texas has sparked controversy after saying a Muslim doctor applying for a job cannot wear her headscarf if hired. Dr. Hena Zaki of Plano, Texas said Friday that she was shocked to find a no-hat policy at the CareNow clinic...

A medical clinic in Dallas, Texas has sparked cont...

Turkey's top court on Thursday annulled a law allowing women to wear Islamic headscarves in universities on ground it violates secularism. The court claims that the law breached constitutional provisions that describe Turkey's secular system as an un...

Turkey's top court on Thursday annulled a law allo...

At the other end of the temperament spectrum is the active, constantly moving, curious-about-everything child. She is far more interested in sights, sounds, and rushing around than in food. A parent whose motive is to see that the child is well fed i...

At the other end of the temperament spectrum is th...

Train lines such as Amtrak have no restrictions for pregnant travelers. As a general policy, railways suggest that pregnant passengers check with their doctor or midwife before traveling (good advice for any type of trip). What are the pros and cons ...

Train lines such as Amtrak have no restrictions fo...

Pregnancy, thy name is exhaustion — especially during your first trimester, when the sleep-inducing hormone progesterone starts surging through your body, and pressure on your bladder from your growing uterus sends you scurrying to the bathroom count...

Pregnancy, thy name is exhaustion — especially dur...

Is it okay to stick to a low-fat diet? Although almost everything you read about a healthy diet emphasizes cutting down on fat, pregnancy is no time to be on a low-fat diet. Your baby needs certain fats to develop properly. In particular, fat helps y...

Is it okay to stick to a low-fat diet? Although al...

They definitely can be worse, but that's not always the case. Women who are pregnant with twins are more likely to have severe symptoms, particularly a bad case of morning sickness. Other common problems include an inability to sleep, fatigue, genera...

They definitely can be worse, but that's not alway...

Protection provided by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act Fortunately, a U.S. federal law called the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) prevents covered employers from treating women differently just because they're pregnant. This means covered employe...

Protection provided by the Pregnancy Discriminatio...

Most children hear and listen from the moment they are born. They learn to talk by imitating the sounds around them and the voices of their parents and caregivers. But not all children - about 2 or 3 out of every 1,000 children in the U.S. are born d...

Most children hear and listen from the moment they...