This lesson is extracted from our Ethical Living series. Access the full series at an 80% discount here: https://courses.islamicselfhelp.com/p/ethical-living?coupon_code=SDQ1 One of the most important aspects of Islamic character development is the ability to seek advice from others. In Arabic, this is known as shura, or consultation. It is something we rarely discuss when studying akhlaq,…
One year ago, 30 September 2025, was my last official day as a fulltime employee of an Islamic organization. After eighteen years of working fulltime jobs at various Islamic organizations, and five years with my last company, I finally decided to take a big step into the unknown, quit my job, and try to make…
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Gender Roles in the Home Men and women have different roles in the family in Islam. This is often discussed in light of the roles of the husband and wife, but it applies to parenting as well. Although the bulk of parenting falls on mothers, which is why they have a higher status, men still…
There is much debate in modernity regarding gender, gender roles, and gender excellence. The question “what separates a boy from a man” is asked a lot and the answers vary depending on worldview. In recent times, there has been a push towards portraying true manliness as rough, vulgar, harsh, and arrogant. These traits, which directly…