Even though we can see, and Allah has blessed us with the gift of eye-sight, yet we are still blind to the truth. However, those who are blind may see the truth and guidance better than us. This is a true story, deep and heart-touching of a father and son. A son, who even though was blind, guided his father to salvation.

Marriage is considered "Half the Deen" (very important part of Islam Yet we are seeing failures in marriages all around us. Family Fights are on the rise, women and children are being abused and many families are falling apart. More and more marriages are ending up in divorce even amongst the most religious of families, and the Muslims are no exception. So many marriages are failing these days, even amongst the most religious of families, and Muslims are no exception. This greatly saddens me and I hope by publishing this article here on our, we might come to a better understanding and better relationship with our spouses, inshallah. -Mufti Menk

*Sequel to a Muslim's Romantic Journey. Best to read that first... - Life has been pretty great for the past few years. Despite not having children of their own, Hamza and Amy feel content sharing a house with Safia's family. They adore Adam and Maria and can't go a day without seeing them. But when Yusuf and Safia finally decide to move, things begin to go wrong. Now the house is empty and the yearning for children is increasing in Amy. It's been so many years, what's wrong with her? It's no secret that Hamza dotes over Amy and he's happy with his life. But when Amy's behaviour begins changing, Hamza's at a loss as to what he should do. However, the absence of a baby is a small test in comparison to what they're about to face...

I looked at my sins and saw they were great. Then I looked at the mercy of Allah and saw that it was much, much greater. *** ATTRIBUTES OF A MUSLIMAH #2 Can Be Read As A Standalone Reading Of Hayaa (AOAM #1) Would Be Preferred #730 in Spiritual 16.08.17 #624 in Spiritual 18.08.17

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Hayaa: Cling to it. Bathe in it. For it is not the definition of oppression. #2 IN SPIRITUAL IN THE SPICE AWARDS #581 in Spiritual 31/05/17 #559 in Spiritual 01/06/17 #464 in Spiritual 10/06/17 #448 in Spiritual 11/06/17 #429 in spiritual 25/06/17 #272 in Spiritual 27/06/17

Their sympathy had worn off and I was back to how I started, except I no longer had my husband beside me. I thought the niqab (face veil) would protect me like it used to, make me look like I fit in with everyone else. But the little person holding my hand gives it away. His beautiful dark skin and short frizzy hair shows that he’s different. They see us as different and they don’t like it. - Born and brought up in the west with a Pakistani father and Palestinian mother, Esha’s never been liked by her extended family in Pakistan. But they remained polite until she went on to do something never seen in her father’s Pakistani village. She married a black man. To make matters worse, Esha and her husband, Isa, move to Pakistan so Esha can teach the less fortunate in the little village her father was brought up in. His passing caused her great grief and she wanted to feel closer to him. But they never accepted her. Yet, Esha refuses to move away and is adamant on raising her son alone in her father’s old house.

One Shots from 'A Muslim's Romantic Journey' The following will contain short chapters from any character from A Muslim's Romantic Journey. This could be at any time of their life and could even contain a short story in itself. Read on to get into the minds of characters you think you know...

''Marriage isn't easy especially when it's arranged and you hardly know the guy.'' 23-year-old Zara, a modest and virtuous Muslimah, has finally accepted a marriage proposal and is ready to share her life and love with her husband. But what happens when he is broody, stiff and ignores her most of the time? Is it possible to make her own husband fall in love with her or will Zara become a victim of unrequited love? #WATTYSWINNER2014

As a Muslim girl, marriage is one of Safia's biggest dreams. All her life she kept herself pure for her faith and her future husband. Although having never had experienced love, and occasionally doubting whether she will, Safia feels herself growing impatient being single. She then sends her family to search for 'the one.' Trusting her family, she decides to say yes to the first person her family finds for her. She believes she will get married and face all her problems with her husband by her side. Is it really as simple as that? Yusuf feels a void in his heart. He tries to deny it, but he knows his mother's not proud of him. He knows she wishes he could be a little more modern like his brother. He wanted his family to find him a wife while he could focus on his deen (faith), but his idea of a wife clashes with his mother's. Seeing that his family were struggling to find him someone he likes, he decides to take matters into his own hands. But is he rushing into decisions without thinking?