Laila Khan
The Journey of Spouse Selection
“Matchmaking”. The term evokes thoughts of awkward conversation, shifty feet, and stolen glances, begging the question, why did you think it was a good idea to meet complete strangers? Let us rewind, back to the moment when you decided, “I want to get married”....
Beginning your Journey Towards Seeking a Spouse
One of the biggest decisions you will make in life is the choice of a spouse. The gravity of this decision can be overwhelming as it will, inshāʾAllāh, be a life-long commitment. Beginning your journey towards seeking a spouse starts with your mindset, to understand...
Morale in Seniors: Through Aging and Illness
Few talk about how difficult it is to transition into the senior phase of life. For many it is a time of mental and physical challenges due to their health and the many transitions a person goes through during this period. These transitions include dealing with grown...
The Early Years of Marriage
This booklet features Islamic Guide on how to create and maintain a healthy married life by highlighting common challenges one may face and the advice and solutions to keep in mind. The relationship between a husband and wife is a beautiful one which takes time and...
Reflections & Lessons: Pregnancy & Childbirth
Finding out you are pregnant is both an exciting and overwhelming feeling. I remember when I first found out, I was so excited and literally did not wait more than a minute to tell my husband. After the initial excitement settles, the reality sets in that you are soon...
A Four-Stage Approach to Commemorate Fāṭimiyyah in Your Household
The commemoration of the martyrdom of Lady Fāṭimah az-Zahrā (ʿa) is integral to the Shīʿah faith. Even if someone isn't religious, they will stop and pause to attend any event in remembrance of the Lady of Light (ʿa). The Covid-19 pandemic gave the world a lot...
Marriage Connection Calendar
The Marriage Connection Calendar is a resource to help enhance a person's connection to Allah (swt) through the connection with one's spouse. This calendar aims to give marriages a little push, every day, by focusing on 12 different aspects of a wholesome, healthy...
What is the Purpose of Marriage?
When we think of marriage, it may bring to mind a host of images, from bouquets and a wedding party, to children and companionship. Each person will view this institution from the lens of their own experiences and upbringing, presenting their own biases, preferences,...
Instilling In Our Littles the Value of Prayer
Part of our "Planting the Seeds" series We all have fond childhood memories that warm our hearts, but “learning how to pray”, for many of us, doesn’t rank among them. Often, those memories are of being spoken to sternly, or even being yelled at. Perhaps, for some, it...
The Value of a Mother
Becoming a mother can feel like a back breaking burden, with exhaustion that does not let up and a never-ending to-do list. It is an experience that forces us to re-evaluate and begin to truly appreciate what our own mothers have done for us. A recent lecture by...