Islam and puberty in girls (part 2): the concept of beauty and modesty

Islam and puberty in girls (part 2): the concept of beauty and modesty

Becoming young women The concept of beauty in Islam is so different to what we see around us. The famous boxer, Muhammad Ali, was quoted in a book written by his daughter, Hana Ali called, More Than A Hero: Muhammad Ali’s Life Lessons Through His Daughter’s Eyes. This was his advice to his daughter: An…

Islam and navigating puberty in girls (part 1)

Islam and navigating puberty in girls (part 1)

What is puberty? How does it affect girls’ physical, emotional and psychological development?   What advice does Allah and the Prophet (peace be upon him) give us to help us get through this period successfully? We look at puberty and give tips from experts to help you get through this time. Puberty and physical Changes…

Shifting from passive observer to active reformer
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Shifting from passive observer to active reformer

In the midst of the atrocities taking place in Gaza and the subsequent shock and pain we are experiencing at a human level, I tried to look back to the verses of the Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah to seek guidance and clarity on understanding this catastrophic situation and the lessons we can take to…