Late Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, Author at The Sunday Guardian Live

he role that parents play

In my experience, the greatest reason for the failure of marriage is the faulty role played by parents. Parents spend lavishly on their daughters’...

he role that parents play

In my experience, the greatest reason for the failure of marriage is the faulty role played by parents. Parents spend lavishly on their daughters’...

The failure of a love marriage

With love marriages becoming more common, people now believe that they have discovered the final formula for a successful marriage. They feel that they...

The failure of a love marriage

With love marriages becoming more common, people now believe that they have discovered the final formula for a successful marriage. They feel that they...

The failure of a love marriage

With love marriages becoming more common, people now believe that they have discovered the final formula for a successful marriage. They feel that they...

Failure is not the last word in life

Bidhan Chandra Roy (1882-1962) was a highly respected physician and a renowned freedom fighter. After Independence he was elected the second Chief Minister of...

Failure is not the last word in life

Bidhan Chandra Roy (1882-1962) was a highly respected physician and a renowned freedom fighter. After Independence he was elected the second Chief Minister of...

Failure is not the last word in life

Bidhan Chandra Roy (1882-1962) was a highly respected physician and a renowned freedom fighter. After Independence he was elected the second Chief Minister of...

Monogamy or polygamy?

A natural way of marriage is between one man and one woman. Chapter 4 of the Quran allows a man to have four wives (4:3)....

Monogamy or polygamy?

A natural way of marriage is between one man and one woman. Chapter 4 of the Quran allows a man to have four wives (4:3)....

Monogamy or polygamy?

A natural way of marriage is between one man and one woman. Chapter 4 of the Quran allows a man to have four wives (4:3)....

Equality in marriage

Equality does not assure success in nuptial relations. A successful marriage depends more on learning the art of management. It is generally understood that, marriages...

Equality in marriage

Equality does not assure success in nuptial relations. A successful marriage depends more on learning the art of management. It is generally understood that, marriages...

Equality in marriage

Equality does not assure success in nuptial relations. A successful marriage depends more on learning the art of management. It is generally understood that, marriages...

Gender equality

At a seminar in Delhi, I met a retired Judge who asked, “Maulana Sahab, do you know what the weakest point in Islam is?...

Gender equality

At a seminar in Delhi, I met a retired Judge who asked, “Maulana Sahab, do you know what the weakest point in Islam is?...

Gender equality

At a seminar in Delhi, I met a retired Judge who asked, “Maulana Sahab, do you know what the weakest point in Islam is?...

Important Role of a Woman

There is a maxim which says: There is a woman at the beginning of all great things. One example in this case is that of...

Important Role of a Woman

There is a maxim which says: There is a woman at the beginning of all great things. One example in this case is that of...

Important Role of a Woman

There is a maxim which says: There is a woman at the beginning of all great things. One example in this case is that of...

Man’s real purpose in life

While on a journey, I met an educated Muslim. He had a big well-furnished house, but there was no one to live there, except...

Man’s real purpose in life

While on a journey, I met an educated Muslim. He had a big well-furnished house, but there was no one to live there, except...

Man’s real purpose in life

While on a journey, I met an educated Muslim. He had a big well-furnished house, but there was no one to live there, except...

The faulty role of parents

A mother’s greatest concern should be to make her children succeed in life. But mothers are naturally attached to their children, and therefore their...

The faulty role of parents

A mother’s greatest concern should be to make her children succeed in life. But mothers are naturally attached to their children, and therefore their...

The faulty role of parents

A mother’s greatest concern should be to make her children succeed in life. But mothers are naturally attached to their children, and therefore their...

The harm of pampering

Some parents feel, out of love, that since their daughter shall have to do household chores after marriage in her new home, they exempt...

The harm of pampering

Some parents feel, out of love, that since their daughter shall have to do household chores after marriage in her new home, they exempt...

The harm of pampering

Some parents feel, out of love, that since their daughter shall have to do household chores after marriage in her new home, they exempt...

What home is

Preparing the next generation is a mother ’s responsibility. The human generation is like a flowing river, where the water is continually replaced. In...

What home is

Preparing the next generation is a mother ’s responsibility. The human generation is like a flowing river, where the water is continually replaced. In...

What home is

Preparing the next generation is a mother ’s responsibility. The human generation is like a flowing river, where the water is continually replaced. In...

Emotionalism vs egoism

When a man and a woman tie the knot in marriage, it is a coming together of two opposite personalities. A woman tends to...

Emotionalism vs egoism

When a man and a woman tie the knot in marriage, it is a coming together of two opposite personalities. A woman tends to...

Emotionalism vs egoism

When a man and a woman tie the knot in marriage, it is a coming together of two opposite personalities. A woman tends to...

The secret of a successful family life: Part II

The 30th chapter of the Quran says, “He created for you from among yourselves spouses so that you may find repose in them.” (30:21) ‘Repose’...

The secret of a successful family life: Part II

The 30th chapter of the Quran says, “He created for you from among yourselves spouses so that you may find repose in them.” (30:21) ‘Repose’...

The secret of a successful family life: Part II

The 30th chapter of the Quran says, “He created for you from among yourselves spouses so that you may find repose in them.” (30:21) ‘Repose’...

Woman: A supporter

The second chapter of the Quran says: “Your wives are a tilth for you. Go then, into your tilth as you will. Do good...

Woman: A supporter

The second chapter of the Quran says: “Your wives are a tilth for you. Go then, into your tilth as you will. Do good...

Woman: A supporter

The second chapter of the Quran says: “Your wives are a tilth for you. Go then, into your tilth as you will. Do good...

Qawwamiat or ‘Bossism’

In the 4th chapter, the Quran states that men are the protectors (Qawwam) of women. (4:34) The word used by the Quran is Qawwam,...

Qawwamiat or ‘Bossism’

In the 4th chapter, the Quran states that men are the protectors (Qawwam) of women. (4:34) The word used by the Quran is Qawwam,...

Qawwamiat or ‘Bossism’

In the 4th chapter, the Quran states that men are the protectors (Qawwam) of women. (4:34) The word used by the Quran is Qawwam,...

Prayer from the heart

Any person who has become conscious of the existence and presence of God has experienced the most important and heart-shaking of experiences. Suddenly, the...

Prayer from the heart

Any person who has become conscious of the existence and presence of God has experienced the most important and heart-shaking of experiences. Suddenly, the...

Prayer from the heart

Any person who has become conscious of the existence and presence of God has experienced the most important and heart-shaking of experiences. Suddenly, the...