21 Best Islamic Apps of 2017 that Every Muslim Should Have!!!

MD. Mominul Shishir • June 1, 2017 • No Comments

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Undoubtedly, smartphone penetration is increasing significantly in emerging economies. Countries in the Far East such as Malaysia & Indonesia have experienced a significant rise in penetration. There have been numerous apps that are catering to the Muslim Market in Muslim Majority Countries. Now we’re going to look at the top 21 Islamic apps that have taken the Muslim world by storm.

From Salah timing to halal dining these are 2017’s top apps to make daily life even better.

21. Halal Trip

This is the one-stop app for planning all your halal travel needs. From purchasing tour package, downloading city guides, finding halal food, finding nearby mosques and attractions, Halal Trip helps you plan your entire trip.

Download Now From Google Play

20. Halal Gems

Halal Gems, launched in 2015 in an app, digital magazine, and website that showcases the best halal cuisine and halal restaurants from throughout the world. This app is a must have for the food junkie.

Download Now From Google Play

19. MuzMatch

With over 145,000 global members and 3000 successful marriages, the London based company MuzMatch has built a Islamic app based platform to connect Muslim singles around the world. You never know if you might just find the Mr or Mrs Right just one continent away. Insha’Allah.

Download Now From Google Play

18. Islamic GPS

Founded in London, this Islamic app is one that allow you to “see” awe inspiring Islamic heritage sights all over the globe. In order to “experience” the view, all you have to do is hold up your phone and turn around whichever way you want and suddenly you’ve transported to that place itself. Talk about cool.

Download Now From Google Play

17. Modanisa

Modanisa founded by Kerim Ture has quickly grown his company Modanisa into the largest modest fashion company in the world. Their Islamic app provides a great shopping experience in six different languages, making them one of the first truly global Muslim brands.

With 30,00 products across more than 300 brands you can discover all styles of abayas, tunics, nightwear, sportswear, scarves, coats, shoes and accessories and more from international designers.

Download Now From Google Play

16. Hadith Collection

Hadith Collection for Android is an ultimate collection of Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Islamic app contains Arabic mattan and translations in different languages of most accepted and authentic hadith books including Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawud and Malik’s Muwatta. It is very easy to use the application.

Download Now From Google Play

15. Ramadan Legacy

Ramadan Legacy, founded in 2013 that is dedicated to connect and empower Muslim during the month of Ramadan. This is the go to Islamic app to stay on track of your Spiritual Ramadan Goals. You can track your fasts, prayers, how much Quran you read and view other’s progress for social motivation.

Download Now From Google Play

14. Zabihah

Next we have a Halal Food app known as Zabihah. This Islamic app even has a website known as Zabihah.com. All you need to do is download this app, take it out when you need to find a Halal eatery, shake your phone a couple of times and voila- a nearby restaurant serving Halal food.

Download Now From Google Play

13. Quran Companion

The Islamic app Quran Companion is the smartest way to memorize Quran with features that are easy, fun & social. Perfect for every day, busy Muslim who desires an easier, more accessible way to build a Quran memorization habit in their daily life. By this way they can achieve their memorization goals faster and easier.

Download Now From Google Play

12. Scan Halal

Up next is Scan Halal, another Islamic app dedicated to helping Muslims find Halal food. You need to do is scan the item of interest and see if they have got into their database. The app tells if the food is indeed Halal or doubtfully so or even if it’s best not to buy it. It even helps you out if you are a vegan or vegetarian.

Download Now From Google Play

11. Quran Majeed

Quran Majeed is one other Islamic app that helps users learn how to recite the Quran, known as one of the most popular apps for Quran recitation. This Islamic app has been growing its fan base since 2015. More than five hundred thousand people are known to favor this app and over one hundred and eighty countries recite the Quran using this app. Truly a fan favorite.

Download Now From Google Play

10. Umrah & Hajj Guide

Umrah & Hajj Guide is an Islamic app that helps Muslims all over the world to know about every aspect of the performance of religious rituals of Umrah and Hajj in the most effective way. The Application comes up with 8 major Groupings which are- Umrah Guide, Hajj Guide, Ihram Instructions, Supplications, Hajj Map, Glossary, Miscellaneous, and Destination Map.

Download Now From Google Play

9. Quran English

Digital Quran/Koran with English translations, which has a word by word translation in English and audio mp3 murattal full Quran 114 Surah or 30 Juz without limitation. You can also use this Islamic app as an alarm for Azan. It has Hijri calendar too.

Download Now From Google Play

8. Eid SMS 2017

Do you have to send so many messages in the Eid occasion? Don’t worry about the typing and copy-paste anymore. Because Droid Digger came with this new Eid SMS 2017 Islamic app that will save your valuable time, energy as well as provide you a large collection of English, Bangla and Hindi Eid message via this small app.

Basically the home page of this app has three buttons for “English Eid SMS”, “Bangla Eid SMS”, and “Hindi Eid SMS”. You can easily choose a language of your choice and browse the collection of amazing Eid SMS to greet your friends and family members instantly.

Download Now From Google Play

7. Muslim Now

Muslim Now is the first Islamic community covering all Muslims daily needs with features like- displaying prayer time and next time to prayer, Quibla direction etc. Here is collection of Islamic YouTube videos like khawater. You can also find wonderful greeting cards with ability to write and share them through Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and all other social media channels.

Download Now From Google Play

6. Ramadan Dua 2017

Ramadan is the month of good deeds and thus we get closer to Allah. We need some certain duas specially for Ramadan month which we usually do not keep in our mind. Ramadan Dua 2017, founded by Droid Digger in 2015 is an amazing Islamic app, where you can get all the necessary Ramadan duas in a single android app.

You can find almost all necessary Ramadan duas such as Suhoor dua, Iftar dua, dua for Lyalatul Qadr, dua for Salvation and many more. This app is like a digital book to guide you during Ramadan month.

Download Now From Google Play

5. MP3 Quran

MP3 Quran the most downloaded free audio Quran Islamic App on Market. The easiest ever for steaming. MP3 Quran support more than 15 languages.  In MP3 Quran application you can find more than 100 reciters for example- Maher Al Moekle, Ahmad Al Ajmy. Fares Abbad etc.

Download Now From Google Play

4. Digital Tasbih 2017

In this modern era as everything is getting digitized then why shouldn’t Tasbih. This simple Tasbih counter Islamic app will make your prayer easier and faster. No need to take your Tasbih while visiting mosque or other places, just taking your android smart phone is enough.

The Digital Tasbih Counter Islamic app is the modern and the digital version of Tasbih/Tashbeeh which can be used anytime and anywhere via your Android smart phone.

Download Now From Google Play

3. Dua & Azkar

Dua & Azkar is one of the most authentic ‘open source’ application available on Google Play. This is an Islamic app with many images and audios. It has more than one million downloads for its amazing features. The Application is very useful and fulfilling in all ramification. On the other hand, it is easy to use and practical.

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2. Learn Quran

All in one app to study how to recite the Quran. With technology, learning how to recite the Quran is better, easier and faster than ever. This Islamic app suitable for learners at all levels: whether you don’t know at all how to recite the Quran, or you could recite but want to improve your tajweed and makhraj. Learn Quran is designed so that you can study with a teacher or by yourself. More than 900,000 people in more than 170 countries have used Learn Quran.

Download Now From Google Play

1. Muslim Pro

Lastly, every Muslim should have Muslim Pro Apps in their smart phones as this is the most sought after Islamic apps by many Muslims globally. Muslim Pro is the most downloaded and most reviewed Islamic apps in the world, with over 10 million downloads. By having this app, you can get accurate prayer time & Azan application. Quran with translation, qible locater, Islamic Hijri calendar, halal restaurant locater and many great features.

Download Now From Google Play

These 21 Islamic apps are a must have for any Muslim looking to enhance their Islamic spirituality, find their Muslim spouse, seamlessly finding the nearest halal restaurants and mosques, and much more. There’s a lot of movement in the space and it’s worthwhile to keep an eye out for this space.

Staying Strong Through Hardships

Assalamu alaykum,

My name is Yashar H. Naman. I’m from Kristiansand, Norway. I’m a 27-year-old man.

First of all, I would like to thank you very much for the amazing work you are doing. May Allah bless you and the work you are doing, and strengthen your iman!

I would like to share with you my story.

On 28^th Dec. 2014, I was involved in a swimming accident in Bali, Indonesia. It resulted in me having a fracture in the fifth cervical vertebra.

The fracture also injured the spinal cord with partial paresis in my arms, fingers and complete paralysis of both my legs. This is C5 complete spinal cord injury AIS grade A.

After initial treatment in Bali Indonesia with fixation of the fracture, I was evacuated/transferred to Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore for further follow up before I was transferred back home to Oslo for follow-up.

I was admitted to Sunnaas Rehabilitation hospital in Oslo Norway from Feb. 12 to Nov. 11 of 2015. I received intense occupational and physiotherapy.
I’ve been slowly gaining some more mobility in my upper body. Even though I have a complete injury, I can feel that I can move the inner muscles of my hips, thighs and legs all the way down to my toes.

Currently, I have sensation and movement down to the heart level.

I have right now been discharged to my own adapted apartment in my hometown of Kristiansand in southern Norway.

I studied International Marketing at the BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo Norway and Shanghai China.
I graduated in Shanghai and was recruited by a Swedish cosmetic company in Shanghai.
Prior to the accident, I was working in sales management in Jakarta Indonesia.

It’s insane to experience that one day you can travel around the world, your agenda filled with different things to do and your life is basically a great Hollywood movie, and the next day you lose control over your entire body—you’re not even able to move your body one centimeter without assistance.

Long story short, before the accident, I guess I knew that everything is within Allah’s control, and now I understand that everything is within Allah’s absolute control.

I am very grateful that Allah brought me back from death and gave me an opportunity to get closer to Him before leaving this world.
I can never forget when the wave hit me, something inside the water, apparently an object which was sucked into the water from the beach by the big wave, the object hit me back in my head. I lost control over my body except for my head within milliseconds.
My brain received such a shock that it wasn’t until my last breath went out that I realized I couldn’t swim myself out of the water; I simply couldn’t move except for my head.
That’s when I realized that my time was out, I started thinking… for 25 years, I had a good run.
I immediately started to recite and repeat the shahada (testimony of faith): La Illaha Illa Allah Muhammadun Rasul Allah (There is no deity worthy of worship except the One and Only God Allah, and Muhammad is His Final Messenger)… and I was looking for the angel who would take my soul.

The angel never showed up.  Instead, I was pulled out of the water by my brother who was also inside the water.
When this happened, I was filled with uncertainties. But, I was 100% certain about one thing, which is the visit from the angel who would take my soul. This didn’t happen, and it turned out to be the beginning of a painful chapter in my life.
I lost consciousness shortly after I was pulled out to the beach. I was operated on in Bali to stabilize the bone structure in my neck. Shortly after that, I was evacuated to a hospital in Singapore, after being denied by a hospital in Tokyo and Sydney, because the surgeons were worried that my lungs that were heavily impacted by the injury couldn’t handle the high altitude and flying time to reach Tokyo and Sydney.
After approximately 30 days in Singapore, I was flown back home to a rehabilitation hospital in Oslo.

I was almost depressed for the full year after the accident, but with the help of Allah Almighty and the amount of support I received and still receiving from my family, I would say that -alhamduliAllah (praise to Allah)- I handled the psychological part of the test I am in right now pretty well.

I know that I must have faith in Allah and pray to Him to regain the control over my body, but despite knowing that, from time to time, it can still be really tough to have hope in that better days are coming.

Sitting in a wheelchair and not being able to feel my hands, makes me a really vulnerable target for shaytaan (The Devil, Evil Whisperer).

I would like to ask you if you could please pray for me, and if it’s not too much to ask, may I ask you also to use your channels to ask our brothers and sisters around the world to kindly pray for me to regain control over my body.

And, if there is any known treatment within the Islamic medicine for spinal cord injuries, I would appreciate people sharing with me their help, advice and recommendations on that.

Thank you very much, this means a lot to me!

And I thank you again very much for the wonderful work you guys are doing, may Allah bless you and the work you are doing!

As-salamu alaykum!

Midlife Crisis & Married Muslim Men

His phone blinked with a new message.  She casually glanced over to see if it was a message from their son who needed to be picked up from after school activity.  The message read I love you and I can’t wait to be with you tonight with a trail of hearts and kisses!  What in the world? Tonight?  He told me he has a big meeting.  As her mind raced she could hear her husband humming in the shower as he prepared for his ‘big meeting.’ Her heart pounded like the sound of drums beating when danger is imminent. She picked up his phone to see who the message was from.  She thought that it may be a prank.  Maybe the message was sent to her husband by mistake.  In desperation to keep her sanity and preserve her marriage, she searched for any plausible excuse to justify his action.  Then she saw the name.  It was his co-worker.  His Muslim, married, muhajaba co-worker with 2 kids!  Does she not have any decency?  What about her commitment to Allah?  What about her husband and kids?  This was unbelievable! She ran to his computer and with trembling hands searched for her name.  There in plain sight were dozens of emails exchanged between this woman and her ‘adoring’ husband (only he was adoring the wrong woman).  Each word that she read were like daggers in her heart.  There was flirting, promises and even pictures that were exchanged.  Her heart which was once like an exquisite, dazzling crystal shattered into thousands of pieces.  She felt her marriage was over.  The sound of the humming became closer as her husband walked into the office to ask which tie would make a better impression.  An impression on whom?  The tramp? Her sadness almost instantly transformed into rage.

I know that it sounds like a plot of a soap opera, but unfortunately this story is based on an actual client that I had a few years ago.  I hear stories about Muslim couples on a weekly basis that are involved with infidelity. There is a whole spectrum of inappropriate behavior for married men from flirting at the office or online, going on dates or getting prostitutes.  Yes, you read correctly. Many practicing men seek out prostitution to get sexually fulfilled when married.  Although many feel ashamed from their behavior there are some that actually try to justify and excuse their actions.

Adolescence All Over Again

When men approach the age of 40 or they are in their mid 40’s something very strange happens to them.  They start questioning their looks, vitality, and ability to attract other women.  They wonder if they still have it – it being charm, appeal and good looks. Some men who have lived a chaste life start questioning their choices. They start feeling dissatisfied with their spouse thinking that they could have done much better.  Other times they may love their wife, but they are fascinated with getting the attention of other women. In many ways, a 40 year old regresses to an adolescent with raging hormones that acts impulsively without any regards to the consequences of their behavior. Since they have a new sense of confidence, status, achievement and wealth in their 40’s, they feel that they could attract more intriguing women.

I used to think that midlife crisis was a Western phenomenon.  I thought that as long as a man has a good, strong connection with Allah and a happy marriage then there is no fear of midlife crisis.  If he is aware of the consequences of his actions and he knows what’s right and wrong then how could he fall into such a grave mistake?  I came to realize that not only is it possible to fall into a mistake, but it is also quite common.  Just because someone knows that eating right and exercising is good for them and eating junk food is harmful does not guarantee that they will do what is right & beneficial.  In the same way, people find justifications, loopholes and excuses to fulfill their ever growing lusts & desires.

“Have you seen him who takes his low desires for his god? Are you a guardian over them? Or do you think that most of them hear or understand? They are but as the cattle; nay, they are farther astray from the path.” (Surat Al-Furqan, 25:43–44.)

Different Types of Infidelity

And do not mix the truth with falsehood or conceal the truth while you know [it].Surat Al-Baqarah 2:42

Many times it is the small, “white” lies that lead to very destructive behaviors such as emotional, physical or financial infidelity.

 Emotional– emotional infidelity is when you become emotionally attached to someone of the opposite gender other than your spouse.  This could include texting, chatting, video calls, talking & flirting at work or at school.  When you are investing in a relationship other than your marriage you are introducing a cancer in your relationship.  It will destroy the trust, intimacy and level of commitment when you have someone on the side to confide in.  Now with the advent of social media emotional infidelity has become much more prevalent and it has taken the place of workplace flirting.

Physical – typically infidelity is seen as two people having a physical relationship.  This could range from touching, kissing to having sexual relations. Generally this is harder for most spouses to forgive.  When the relationship is physical it becomes extremely challenging to restore the marriage.  Intimacy and sexual relationship suffers since the spouse who was betrayed will constantly think of the other woman during the act and they become obsessed with the details of the physical interactions.

Financial – this is not the scope of the discussion but I thought it’s important to include it since it is so prevalent and very few people see it as infidelity.  Financial infidelity is when one spouse spends secretly without telling their spouse.  It can really break the trust between a husband and wife when there is secrecy in spending, lying about expenditures and hiding.

Causes of infidelity

Lack of Friendship or Emotional Bond – it’s very common for the person committing the infidelity to feel emotionally detached to their spouse.  They feel underappreciated which leads to resentment and built up frustration.  Most couples live as roommates and lack a friendship with their spouse that causes excessive loneliness in their marriage.  Many times the relationship starts off very innocently.  They begin by sharing about their day, work and family life.  As they lower their guards, they may reveal more and more about their dissatisfaction with their marriage.  Once they have shown a weakness in their relationship, then they become a prey for others seeking companionship.

Lack of Sexual Fulfillment – many people lack sexual fulfillment in their marriage due to inhibition, lack of interest or lack of sexual compatibility.  It is very rare to see couples that have a fulfilling sexual relationship.  Generally this aspect of the relationship is ignored.  Most couples don’t even feel comfortable discussing the subject with their spouse much less asking for ways to be fulfilled.  As this aspect of their marriage is ignored they become more and more likely to pursue another relationship.

Looking for Variety – I have had many men start their conversation in therapy by saying they love their wife, they find her beautiful and they have a good physical intimacy, but they want variety.  They want to know what it would be like to be with other women.  They crave getting attention from the opposite gender and wish they could spice up their life with the thrill of a chase and hidden relationships.

Warning Signs to Lookout for:

• Spouse starts to act or dress differently
• Sudden change in appearance
• Secrecy with phone and all electronic devices
• Hidden passwords
• Different email & FB accounts
• Acting aloof and distant
• Being irritable
• Being secretive about where they go
• Not including you in their work, activities and social life
• Sudden unexpected trips not related to work
• Coming home excessively late on a regular basis
• Acting arrogantly or reminding you how great others think they are
• Uninterested in physical intimacy

The Effects of Infidelity on the Spouse Who Was Cheated on

• Distrust
• Suspicion
• Loneliness
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Suicidal ideation
• Insomnia
• Anger
• Low self-esteem
• Feeling of inadequacy

The Effects of Infidelity on the Unfaithful Spouse

• Guilt
• Withdrawn
• Incongruence between beliefs and actions
• Low self-esteem
• Feeling of neglect
• Feeling isolated
• Impatient
• Frustrated due to the constant reminders
• Ostracized by the family

How to React When You Find Out About the Affair:

I know that the common reaction is yelling & getting angry, but that is not going to get you the results you want. One client I had described how she wanted to rip her husband apart when she found out that he was seeing other women, but I told her that she needs to remain calm, level headed and act wisely. By doing this her husband apologized, felt guilty and took initiative to end the relationships.

Remain calm – if you overreact by screaming you will make him feel rejected. This will make him feel more distant to you and closer to the woman who is making him feel so cherished.

Make Sure You Have Solid Facts and You Are NOT Assuming – if you just have a hunch that he is seeing someone don’t confront him.  Only if you have come across texts or emails that are discriminating.

Address Your Spouse – you need to let them know so they have a chance to explain.  Many times it’s not as bad as you assume and by asking many ambiguities are cleared up.  If it is a full blown affair you can NOT pretend it didn’t happen.  It will destroy you to keep this from your spouse and he will be able to know that there is something wrong.  You need to address this vital issue to save him and your marriage.  Even if it’s an emotional affair you have to let him know that you found out to put an end to it.

Be Mature– I know that it’s tempting to have a tantrum and pout, but you have got to be mature in this crisis.  Being mature means discussing the issue calmly without attacking, criticizing and lashing out.  It means listening to him and trying your best to understand what happened and how he went astray.  Many times I have seen that the man did not intent to have an affair.  Sometimes women are extremely aggressive and they pursue a man they are working with.  There are times that they fall into mistake but quickly reform and repent.

Be a Source of Support – show him that you are there for him and you want to help him.  This is no time to abandon your spouse even though you feel betrayed.  He may have a sex addiction and he is not able to overcome it alone.  Provide him with the necessary tools and comfort.

Keep it Private – do not expose your spouse’s mistake.  Don’t tell your parents or your friends.  You need to protect his reputation regardless of how hurt and angry you feel.  It will be best to speak to a 3^rd party preferably a Muslim therapist that can help you through it without passing judgment on your spouse.

They (your wives) are your garment and you are a garment for them” (Surat Al-Baqara 2:187) 

Allah in His infinite wisdom chose the analogy of a garment to describe your spouse which means that just like the garment protects, covers and safeguards your body you need to protect your spouse from being exposed even if he has fallen into sin.

Is Your Marriage Over?

Not necessarily!  I have seen many marriages survive infidelity but it depends on three important ingredients:

There is Remorse – there are some men who truly feel guilty and ashamed for their adolescent behavior.  If there is genuine remorse and repentance then there is a good chance that they will not make the mistake again. I have seen men who see nothing wrong with pursuing other women and having emotional or even physical affairs.  If they don’t feel remorseful then that means they will have an affair again and again.

They ask for Forgiveness – with the remorse comes a plea to be forgiven.  They would do anything to restore their marriage if you give them a second chance.  Generally if you feel that they are serious about not repeating the act and they feel extremely guilty about their behavior, then forgiving them could the biggest emotional deposit you will ever make.  This act will restore your marriage and keep your family together.  Remember that true forgiveness means not bringing it up in the future and not using it as a whip that you strike him with it every time you get angry.

End all Relationships – If they are willing to end the extramarital relationships then you both can focus on your marriage.  If your spouse refuses to end the relationship or sees nothing wrong with keeping contact with the person

How to Recover from Infidelity

Rebuild Trust

Most people who have suffered from infidelity have told me that it was not so much the act that broke up their marriage, but it was the shameless acts of dishonesty, deception and endless lies that destroyed them.  Once trust is broken in any relationship, then it like a deflated life vest – you can’t rely on it any longer to support you.

1. Complete transparency
   1. Phone & email available to be looked at
   2. Passwords need to be shared
2. Share daily events
3. Complete honesty
   1. No white lies
   2. No partial truths to protect her feelings
   3. No hiding interactions with anyone

4. Spend quality time together
   1. Time together without mentioning the affair
      

      And of His signs, another one is that He created for you mates from among yourselves that you may find comfort with them, and He planted love and kindness in your hearts; surely there are signs in this for those who think about it. (Surat Nur 30:21)

   2. Travel together for a weekend if possible to rekindle the fire
   3. Make time for physical intimacy and try to create more variety by fulfilling each other’s fantasies
5. Seek Marriage counseling – I have helped countless people overcome the infidelity in their marriages alhamdulillah. It doesn’t have to be over!Advice to the BrothersI know that many of you don’t mean to go astray.  You may start off with good intentions of helping a sister in need, but what I’m certain of is that anytime boundaries set by Allah are ignored it’s disastrous.As the number of infidelity cases I had increased, I started researching the topic more.  I was amazed that non-Muslim psychologist were offering concrete ways to avoid falling into infidelity by giving similar guidelines that Islam has established.  Remember that these suggestions are made by non-Muslim Psychologists.
   Here is what they suggested to avoid infidelity:
   1. Avoid friendship with the opposite gender – yes, a non-Muslim suggested this
   2. Don’t give compliments to opposite gender
   3. Don’t spend time alone
   4. Don’t go out together for lunch
   5. Don’t complain about your spouse
   6. Don’t meet and speak regularly
   7. Don’t share personal stories
   Here is what I suggest:
   8. Don’t fall for the damsel in distress syndrome – many women try to lure good, practicing men by making them feel sorry for them because of the oppression, neglect and abuse they have faced in their lives. If a sister is in need connect her to a sister’s committee – don’t take it on yourself to be the savior because usually it will end up with transgressing against Allah or ruining your marriage.
   9. Don’t give dawa to sisters – if someone is interested in Islam then introduce them to the many sisters in the community that are willing and able to give dawa. Many times giving dawa could lead to committing many wrong deeds.
   10. Don’t try to be a therapist for a sister who is having marital problems. Refer them to a female psychologist instead.  I have heard of sisters complaining to their supervisors about not being sexually fulfilled by their husbands and the supervisors actually think they are helping by giving guidelines for sexual fulfillment.  This is wrong on so many levels!
   11. Don’t chat with girls online just for fun. It is very likely that you will feel attracted with one and develop an emotional connection and addiction.  I have seen this happen hundreds of times.  Simply don’t open that door and protect yourself and your family from the traps of the shaytan.
   I pray that by discussing this topic openly more people can prevent infidelity or save their marriages after an affair.

Cleanliness After Sexual Intercourse

Question:
After sex, can we just have some water and wash off ourselves and go for prayers or do we have to have a complete bath? 

Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh

Thank you for your question. Islam is a religion that demands purity and cleanliness in all aspects of life.

After sexual intercourse, one is considered in a state of major impurity. Hence ritual prayer (salah) is only valid after one purifies them by taking a ghusl (Islamic bath).

“O you who believe … If you are in a state of major impurity, cleanse yourselves well (by taking a bath), … or you have had sexual contact with women …” (Qur’an 5:6)

There are three mandatory actions of Ghusl:

1. To rinse the mouth
2. To rinse the nose
3. To wash the entire body

It is important to note that:

• All areas of the body are thoroughly washed with water. The inner part of the circumcised area must also be washed provided it can be opened without any difficulty.

• The inner part of the navel is washed.

• The inside of a cavity which has not sealed is washed.

• The braids of a man’s hair are untied, even if water reaches the hair’s roots. A female is exempt from undoing her braids as long as the water reaches her hair’s roots. If a woman’s hair is so compact that it prevents the water from penetrating the roots then it is obligatory to open her braids.

• Water reaches the skin underneath the beard, moustache and eyebrows.

• To ensure that water reaches the external part of the vagina.

Ali (RA) stated, “The one who leaves out the area of a hair’s span of filth from ritual impurity, without washing it, will be dealt with severely in the hellfire” (Sunan Abu Dawud)

Ibn Abbas (RA) said, “When a person with ritual impurity takes a bath and forgets to rinse his mouth and nose, he should redo the cleaning of the mouth and nose.” (al-Daraqutni)

And Allah knows best.

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat
Hadith of the Day Imam
Imam of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto and Director of Mathabah Institute

Marital problems among Muslims in the world are of increasing concern.

Issues like divorce and domestic violence are taking their toll on Muslim families throughout the muslim ummah.Yet it seems our so called lovers prefer Pre-wedding shoots, MakeUp kits, Latest Wedding Style, Most Beautiful Cake, big wedding, Nice car, Rihanna - Shaped ladies and Denzel looking Muslims.

During a conference on counseling the speaker told a joke that seem to sum up why some people avoid going to counselors It said a husband and wife standing in front of two doors. One door had a sign that read, “Divorce Lawyer – $200 per hour.” On the other door the sign read, “Marriage Counselor – $250 per hour.” The husband was saying to the wife, “Let’s go to the divorce lawyer — it’s cheaper.” Also I don’t need counseling I know what I want.

My sister if any brother tells you that .Run . Pick Race. A lot of us dont know what we want.

Recent study conducted by Research scholars from George Masson University clearly shows the benefit of pre-marital counseling. Couples who took part in that survey over whelmingly stated that that counseling conducted by an experienced counselor helped them understand the challenges of marriage and helped them how to cope with difficult situations.

The first recorded counseling among Muslims was when Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) came to his wife Khadeeja worried, confused and unsure of what transpired after he received the first revelation. Khadeeja (Radi Allah Anha) counseled him by 1. Comforting him with providing warmth and love, 2) reassured him that he has always been kind and sane and 3) provided expert opinion on the situation he was facing

Why people avoid Marriage Counseling?
So what is marriage counseling and why do so many people try to avoid it? Let us tackle the first part of the question and then deal with the difficult part of why not later.
Prophet Mohammad used to provide counseling on marital issues on a regular basis to couples. The most famous one was between his daughter Fatima and Ali (May Allah be pleased with both of them). Today less than 6% of the over 2 million divorcing couples each year seek marriage counseling in America. Among Muslims it is even less. This may be due to the stigma attached with the counseling. In many cultures asking for help may be considered as a sign of weakness especially for men. They don’t want to sit in front of an imam or counselor and admit to their faults, especially being verbally or physically violent to their spouse and loved ones.

The myth among couples surveyed is that marriage counseling will be a dreadful experience in which you open up your dirty laundry in front of a stranger or worst in front of someone they know who will sit and then lecture you on your short comings and wrongful actions. People feel embarrassed to discuss personal and private things with a stranger. Majority of couples feel that they can “fix the issues themselves” or it is their problem and not to discuss with others. Family and marriage counseling conducted by a professional is actually not a dreadful experience that many think rather they use techniques and case studies that is expected to bring self motivated change in the couples environment, activities and behavior.
As far as feeling embarrassed goes, while that may be true at the very beginning, a professional and skilled counselor can usually encourage a feeling of warmth, confidence and security fairly quickly. I’m sure lots of you know other reasons couples won’t go to counseling. If you do, I’d love to hear them.

Jazak Allahu Khayr . Compiled by NerdyMuslim

COMPREHENSIVE DETAILS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THE MISSED RAKAT(S) OF SALAT

Here are examples on how to complete the missed rakat(s) of each salat (5 daily salat)
1. *SALATUL FAJR*
If you miss the first
rakat and join Imam from the second rakat, that second rakat of Imam is your first rakat. After Tesleem of Imam you will stand up, observe your second rakat as you normally observe second rakat of salatul fajr (Al fatiha + other Surah loudly, ruku’.., sujuud.., sitting,tashahud and tesleem).
2. *SALATU ZUHUR*
If you miss the….
FIRST RAKAT
It means that you caught up 3 rakats with Imam. The 3 rakats you caught up with Imam is therefore your first rakat, second rakat and third rakat, remaining only fourth rakat. After Tesleem of Imam you will stand up observe your fourth rakat as you normally observe fourth rakah of salatul Zuhur (Al fatiha only, ruku’.., sujuud.., sitting, tashaud and tesleem).
FIRST AND SECOND RAKATS
It means that you caught up 2 rakats with Imam. The 2 rakats you caught up with Imam is therefore your first rakat and second rakat remaining third and fourth rakat. After Tesleem of Imam you will stand up observe your third rakat as you normally observe third rakah of salatul Zuhur(Al fatiha only, ruku’.., sujuud.., and stand up for fourth rakat. You will observe fourth rakat as you normally observe fourth rakah of salatul Zuhur(Al fatiha only, ruku’.., sujuud.., sitting, tashahud and tesleem).
FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD RAKATS
It means you caught 1 rakat with Imam. The 1 rakat you caught up with Imam is therefore your first rakat remaining second, third and fourth rakats. After Tesleem of Imam you will stand up observe your second rakat as you normally observe second rakah of salatul Zuhur (Al fatiha + other surah silently, ruku’.., sujuud.., sitting, tashahud and stand up for third rakat). Observe the third rakat as you normally observe third rakah of salatul Zuhur (Al fatiha only, ruku’.., sujuud.., and stand up for fourth rakat. You will observe fourth rakat as you normally observe fourth rakah of salatul Zuhur(Al fatiha only, ruku’.., sujuud.., sitting, tashahud and tesleem).
3. *SALATUL ASR.*
Same conditions as Zuhur
4. *SALATUL MAGRIB*.
If you miss the….
FIRST RAKAT
It means that you caught up 2 rakats with Imam. The 2 rakats you caught up with Imam is therefore your first and second rakat remaining only third rakat. After Tesleem of Imam you will stand up observe your third rakat as you normally observe the third rakat of salatul magrib(Al fatiha silently, ruku’.., sujuud.., sitting, tashaud and tesleem).
FIRST AND SECOND RAKATS
It means that you caught up 1 rakat with Imam. The 1 rakat you caught up with Imam is therefore your first rakat remaining second and third rakat. After Tesleem of Imam you will stand up, observe your second rakat as you normally observe second rakat of salatul Magrib (Al fatiha + Surah loudly, ruku’.., sujuud.., sitting, tashahud and stand up for the third rakat. You will observe third rakat as you normally observe third rakat of salatul Magrib (Al fatiha only & silently, ruku’.., sujuud.., sitting, tashahud and tesleem).
5. *SALATUL ISHA*
If you miss the….
FIRST RAKAT
It means that you caught up 3 rakats with Imam. The 3 rakats you caught up with Imam is therefore your first rakat, second rakat and third rakat, remaining only fourth rakat. After Tesleem of Imam you will stand up observe your fourth rakat as you normally observe the fourth rakah of salatul‘Ishai (Al fatiha only & silently, ruku’.., sujuud.., sitting, tashahud and tesleem).
FIRST AND SECOND RAKATS
It means that you caught up 2 rakats with Imam. The 2 rakats you caught up with Imam is therefore your first rakat and second rakat remaining third and fourth rakat. After Tesleem of Imam you will stand up observe your third rakat as you normally observe third rakah of salatul ‘Ishai(Al fatiha only silently, ruku’.., sujuud.., and stand up for the fourth rakat. You will observe the fourth rakat as you normally observe fourth rakat of salatul Ishai (Al fatiha only & silently, ruku’.., sujuud.., sitting,tashahud and tesleem).
FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD RAKATS
It means you caught 1 rakat with Imam. The 1 rakat you caught up with Imam is therefore your first rakat remaining second, third and fourth rakats. After Tesleem of Imam you will stand up observe your second rakat as you normally observe second rakah of salatul ‘Ishai (Al fatiha + other surah loudly, ruku’.., sujuud.., sitting, tashahud and stand up for the third rakat). Observe the third rakat as you normally observe third rakah of salatul ‘Ishai(Al fatiha only, ruku’.., sujuud.., and stand up for the fourth rakat. You will observe fourth rakat as you normally observe fourth rakah of salatul ‘Ishai(Al fatiha only & silently, ruku’..., sujud.., sitting, tashaud and tesleem).
Allah knows best!