Dr Aisha Hamdan, Author at Al Jumuah Magazine

Charity: Its Realm and Importance (3)

"As mentioned previously, Ṣadaqah is a comprehensive term that is used to refer to many acts of kindness and good deeds. It may refer to something as small as removing a harmful thing from someone’s path or helping a person mount his…

Charity: Its Realm and Importance (2)

Specific Types of Ṣadaqah Zakah is a specific form of Ṣadaqah that is compulsory for every Muslim who has wealth beyond his or her needs. The requirement is that 2.5% of wealth beyond necessities should be given each year. The focus of…

Assisted Reproductive Technology (2)

We continue from Part 1 presenting the various types of Assisted Reproductive Technology and here discuss the rulings of Islamic Law. Surrogacy or Surrogate Motherhood In recent years a new approach to infertility has developed that has sparked debates regarding its acceptability,…

Assisted Reproductive Technology (1)

"Verses 49 and 50 of the Sûrat Al-Shûra (Chapter 42, the Consultation) of the Qur’an clearly states that the very issue of who can or cannot have children is solely in the Hands of the Creator and Lord of humankind and that…

The Enduring Bond of Sisterhood

"In this way, a Muslim woman is certain that her love for her sister will endure, because they share a special bond that can never be broken, the bond of faith in Allah, the Creator of all humankind, the Lord through whose…

Coping with Prejudice and Discrimination

"the prejudice and discrimination against members of the Islamic faith remains very real on the streets of America and in the mainstream media --which fail to distinguish between (1) a small minority of us drawn to terrorist ideology and (2) the vast…

The Importance of Women Nurturing Themselves

"IN OUR fast-paced lives, it is difficult to place a priority on nurturing ourselves. Women are particularly prone to ignoring their own needs and neglecting themselves as they give much of their time and energy to others Women are natural caretakers who…

Charity: Its Realm and Importance (1)

"IT IS A gift from Allah, our Lord and Creator, and a basic human innate nature to care for the weak, those in need, and the poor. And it is for this reason, all messages revealed by Allah have emphasized this nature…

The Balancing Act: Work and Home

TODAY, WE SEE more and more Muslim women entering the world of work. Sometimes this is out of necessity; sometimes it is due to the woman’s need to contribute to society in some way or to use the knowledge and skills that…