Ideal Muslimah

My second book for this month is titled “The Ideal Muslimah”

“Ideal according to Webster dictionary is defined as a mental conception regarded as a standard of perfection; a model of excellence, beauty, etc, Muslimah in Arabic is Muslim Woman”. From this I know that the title will be more meaningful to my non-Muslim readers.

The book is authored by Dr. Muhammad Ali-al-Hashimi, it was originally written in Arabic and was later translated to English by Nasirudin al-Khattab.

It’s a 534 pages book with 10 thought striking chapters. The book is written in simple English that can be easily understood by any class of literates, it has Arabic worlds used in some part but the good thing is that the meanings were later given at the end of the book’s chapters.

      The following topics were treated in it:      

1.      The Muslim woman and her Lord

2.      The Muslim woman and her own self

3.      The Muslim woman and her parents

4.      The Muslim woman and her husband

5.      The Muslim woman and her children

6.      The Muslim woman and her sons and daughter-in-laws

7.      The Muslim woman and her relatives

8.      The Muslim woman and neighbours

9.      The Muslim woman and her friends and sisters in Islam

10.  The Muslim woman and her community or society

What more areas of our lives were not touched in here? Honestly I can’t think of any for now.

 For any serious Muslim wife and bride to be, this is a kind of bye law that you must get to support your knowledge of the Quran and Hadith of the prophet in your journey to womanhood.

Not until I read Ideal Muslimah that I realized what Islam stands for and the role of women in this contemporary age. Just read these, I ‘m sure you will be amazed at the level of civilization in the religion we all think is backward in modern times…….

Her body

Moderation in food and drink, “eat and drink: but waste not the excess, for Allah loves not the waster.”  -page 128

She takes care of her mouth, teeth and her hair.

The intelligent Muslim woman takes care of her mouth, for no one should ever have to smell an unpleasant odour coming out of it. She checks her teeth and visits the dentist at least once a year. –page 133 

Narrated by Abu Hurayah that Allah messenger said “whoever has hair, let him look after it properly.” -Page 135

She exercise regularly

“The Muslim woman does not forget to maintain her physical fitness and energy by following healthy practice recommended by Islam.” –page 129

Good appearance

She presents herself a pleasant appearance to her husband, children, muhram relatives and other Muslim women and people feel comfortable with her. She does not put them off with an ugly and untidy appearance.

Who has forbidden the beautiful (gift) of Allah, which He has produced for His servants, and the things, cleans and pure, (which He has provided for sustenance?,,,,, (Quran 7: 32)

She never stops reading and studying

The Muslim woman does not let her household duties and the burdens of motherhood prevent her from reading widely, because she understands that reading is the source which will supply her mind with nourishment and knowledge which it needs in order to flourish and grow.” -Page 153

She sits wherever she finds room in a gathering

A refined Muslim woman does not force her way through the group of women who are sitting, or push them aside in order to force them to make a space for her. This is in accordance with the teaching of the prophet (SAW) which he taught his companions to adopt when they joined his gathering.

Jabir ibn Samurah said, “When we came to the prophet, we would sit wherever we found room –page 406.

The volume might want to discourage you especially those who are not ardent readers but trust me I’m sure after the first few pages you’ll not want to drop it until the last page.  Guess what? It might be a survival guide for people like me, it can also be giving as gift for any Muslim bride or family you love.

Every woman should have this in her library.  if  you don’t have one, please start building it because you will be amaze at the level you will get within a year.

I’m sure some people might be asking if I’m bias about my reading or if I only read Islamic books, but wait a minute I read all sort of books ranging from biography, autobiography, parenting, gardening, cooking, management and etiquette building, I mean any book that caught my imagination and fascination. 

To my other folks from other religion I will read Christian marital books soon just stay glue and constantly check on my reviews on the page. A la prochaine!