Family

These recommendable acts are five: 1. Washing both hands upto the elbows three times before the ghusl. 2. Gargling three times. 3. Wiping the hands on the whole body to ensure that every part has been thoroughly washed. 4. Combing the hair with the f...

These recommendable acts are five: 1. Washing both...

Is there any particular position for sexual intercourse which is forbidden in Islam? No! As far as the basic coital positions are concerned, there are no restrictions. The term 'basic coital positions' denotes the positions known as the man above, fa...

Is there any particular position for sexual interc...

Islam has forbidden sexual intercourse during menstruation. The Qur'an says: They ask you about menstruation. Say: “Menstruation is a discomfort (for women). Do not establish sexual relations with them during the menses and do not approach them (sexu...

Islam has forbidden sexual intercourse during mens...

Though basically marriage is allowed at all times, there are some days on which marriage is not recommended; some of these are based on ahadith and some on cultural, historical reasons. Generally, we can categorize these days into three: (a) There ar...

Though basically marriage is allowed at all times,...

According to Shariah, the wife-to-be says, 'An Kah'tu nafsaka a'lal mah'ril ma'loom' “I have given away myself in Nikah to you, on the agreed Mahr.” Immediately, the man (bridegroom) says, 'Qabiltun Nikaha'. “I have accepted the Nikah.” With these pr...

According to Shariah, the wife-to-be says, 'An Kah...

Some relevant points to be noted are: 1. Engagement or Mangni does not qualify the future spouses to go out together, even if the parents consent. Man and woman become permissible for each other only after the performance of Nikah. 2. Dowry The unisl...

Some relevant points to be noted are: 1. Engagemen...

Now that we have seen how much importance Islam has accorded to marriage and marital life you would perhaps ask, “How do we select a spouse? What are the guidelines provided by Islam in this regard? Do we look for some particular characteristics or j...

Now that we have seen how much importance Islam ha...

For man to become eligible for taking a woman's hand in marriage, Islam has several recommendations. According to Islamic laws, when a boy attains the age of fifteen, or becomes sexually potent, he is baligh, and has attained puberty. But this is not...

For man to become eligible for taking a woman's ha...

The proper time and age of marrying is when the individual reaches sexual as well as mental maturity. Mental maturity may mean the capability of establishing a cordial family life and the ability to fulfill rights of family members. The need of a spo...

The proper time and age of marrying is when the in...

Various studies prove that married people remain healthier, physically and mentally. Islam, has always maintained that marriage is beneficial for us in many ways. Islam also regards marriage as a way to acquire spiritual perfection. The Prophet (s.a....

Various studies prove that married people remain h...

Islamic is totally opposed to monasticism and celibacy. 'Uthman bin Maz'un was a close companion of the Prophet. One day his wife came to the Prophet and complained, “O Messenger of God! 'Uthman fasts during the day and stands for prayers during the ...

Islamic is totally opposed to monasticism and celi...

In Islam, marriage is not restricted to a platonic relationship between husband and wife, nor is it solely for procreation. The Islamic term for marriage, “nikah” literally means sexual intercourse.3 So why has Islam provided extensive rules and regu...

In Islam, marriage is not restricted to a platonic...

The Holy Quran says,And marry those among you who are single and those who are fit among your male slaves and your female slaves; if they are needy, Allah will make them free from want out of His grace; and Allah is Ample-giving, Knowing. 2 The above...

The Holy Quran says,And marry those among you who ...

It is the duty of every Muslim to follow the Islamic laws not only in matters of prayers and fasting but in all his actions. Islam has well defined rules about marriage and sex too. So if you want to follow Islam fully, then you must know the Islamic...

It is the duty of every Muslim to follow the Islam...

There is a type of parrot in New Zealand that likes to eat the rubber strips that line car windows. New Zealand is also the only country that contains every type of climate in the world. Cockroaches' favorite food is the glue on envelopes and on the ...

There is a type of parrot in New Zealand that like...

An ostrich's eye is bigger than it's brain. The oldest word in the English language is "town" The sea wasp is half an inch long at best and more poisonous than any other jellyfish known to man. Tigars have striped skin, not just striped fur. Gerald F...

An ostrich's eye is bigger than it's brain. The ol...

Genghis Khan started out life as a goatherd. The type specimen for the human species is the skull of Edward Drinker Cope, an American paleontologist of the late 1800's. A type specimen is used in paleontology as the best example of that species. The ...

Genghis Khan started out life as a goatherd. The t...

The number of the trash compactor in Star Wars (20th Century Fox, 1977) is 3263827. Each year there is one ton of cement poured for each man, woman, and child in the world. At McDonalds in New Zealand, they serve apricot pies instead of cherry ones. ...

The number of the trash compactor in Star Wars (20...

The ampersand (&) is actually a stylised version of the Latin word "et," meaning and." The largest city in the United States with a one syllable name is Flint, Michigan. The most common name in the world is Mohammed. Michael Jordan makes more money f...

The ampersand (&) is actually a stylised version o...

In the Dutch province of Twente people live on average half a year shorter than in the rest of the Netherlands. Spiral staircases in medieval castles are running clockwise. This is because all knights used to be right-handed. When the intruding army ...

In the Dutch province of Twente people live on ave...

The top three cork-producing countries are Spain, Portugal and Algeria. (Cork comes from trees.) In the Wizard of Oz Dorothy's last name is Gail. It is shown on the mail box. If you bring a raccoon's head to the Henniker, New Hampshire town hall, you...

The top three cork-producing countries are Spain, ...