It is possible to find relatively inexpensive treatments for many common, uncomplicated bread-and-butter medical problems.

Be a good winter weather neighbor. Help your elderly neighbors by assisting with snow removal and fall yard work. Donate to or volunteer at the local food pantries and homeless shelters, as they experience increased need in cold weather.

Marriage is an institution first and foremost that brings you even closer to Allah and the Ahlul Bayt. Therefore, one should be clear about this important factor and should forever be continuing to strive for this goal.

A mail holder is a good idea, for whoever is in charge of organizing bills, etc. A grocery list is also very helpful, and those nifty little magnetic pads you can hang on the fridge will help you to stay on top of what is needed.

It is undoubtedly a serious challenge for Muslims, even the men, to pursue physical fitness. Working out in Hijab is possible but often awkward, hot, and uncomfortable – and in some cases, it is even a hazard, depending on the equipment or circumstances involved. And for men to lower their gaze in such places is a real challenge, and there is doubt about whether it is even appropriate for them to be in such a place where women routinely wear tight and skimpy clothing.

Talk to your kids about what fasting means and how much closer it brings you to Allah. Tell them about what makes their fast void and how they need to be patient and control their anger. Look up the rules together to see what happens to the fast if one drinks water accidentally, if one needs to travel, and so on. Explain to your children the importance of the nights of Qadr and why we do special prayers on these nights. Discuss the martyrdom of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) and how it happened, who did it (i.e. the Kharijites), and who the Kharijites are.

Horrific incidents such as the Columbine and Virginia Tech shootings illustrate how extreme the effects of desensitization can be. While there were undoubtedly other factors at play in each of those tragic events, media violence also played a significant role in impacting the shooters' behaviors. The Columbine shooters said that they were influenced by the games "Doom" and "Quake", the shooting scene from the movie The Basketball Diaries, and various music groups such as KMFDM as well as Marilyn Manson. The Virginia Tech shooter was influenced by similar means, as well by Stephen King's Rage. (The book is not in print anymore because of the numerous shootings it inspired.)

Today, many men have the notion that women are essentially servants within the relationship. This backward mentality needs to be rooted out. It is a narrated that in their entire marital life, Imam Khomeini never asked his wife for a glass of water even once. Within stories like this are messages for men to learn. We men must understand that women are not machines that can do ten things at once

Does it feel like you're out of decorating ideas? How about a visit to your nearest mosque or Hussainiyah? The beautiful tile work, soft decorative carpeting, and architectural details should suffice as enough inspiration

Messy Room Syndrome (MRS) is a common condition, and through extensive observation and collection of experiences of numerous participants, I have been able to organize MRS into six stages.