Eid Mubarak to all our faithful readers, first time visitors, brothers and sisters, and friends.
The last year has been difficult for me personally. But I thank Allah that I am alive to see another sunrise, to see my daughter laugh and learn, to enjoy all the blessings that Allah has given me, and to have another day to ask Allah’s forgiveness, pray, work, and think. Another day to strive to be a better Muslim, a better father, and a better human being.
On this day of celebration and commemoration of the sacrifices of Ibrahim, Hajar and Ismail (may Allah be pleased with them all), may Allah ease the hearts of all who are suffering, replace pain with comfort and joy, sickness with health, oppression with liberation, tyranny with freedom, and fill our hearts with the hope and tawakkul (trust in Allah) that is sorely needed by our Ummah.
- Wael Abdelgawad, Zawaj.com
November 2009 Articles:
Zawaj.com Humor Files: Goha is as Strong as Ever
Istikhara for Marriage Based on Names and Birth Dates - by Wael Abdelgawad, IslamicAnswers.com
"Dear Wael: I embraced Islam, but I like my name Aditi, do I have to change it?" - IslamicAnswers.com
"It is okay to treat non-Muslims disprespectfully and steal from them?" - by Wael Abdelgawad, IslamicAnswers.com
Single, Muslim, and female: the challenge facing the Muslim community - By Shabana Mir
October 2009 Articles:
Muslims Try to Balance Traditions and Culture on the Path to Marriage - by Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post
"Dear Wael: My husband divorced me, married my sister, and now wants me back" - IslamicAnswers.com
September 2009 Articles:
Laylat al-Qadr: The Night of Power
Laylat ul-Qadr: Peace Until Fajr - from Manaar As-Sabeel
When the Night Equals a Thousand by Muhammad Alshareef
August 2009 Articles:
New Zawaj.com website coming soon:
As-salamu alaykum. Soon Insha'Allah you'll see a new look for Zawaj.com. (Update: it's taking longer than we expected and I'm predicting late October Insha'Allah). We are almost finished adding some exciting new features, and rebuilding the matchmaking section.
As you may have known, the old matchmaking program was out of date. I have been wanting for years to rebuild the program. Alhamdulillah, I now have a partner who has helped to make that happen. The new website and matchmaking section will be a HUGE improvement in my opinion. Of course you will be the ultimate judge of that, but I’m confident you’ll agree.
All of the old membership information will be deleted, so you will have to re-register. It will still be free to create a profile, view profiles, receive messages, and send short messages to other members, but to send a longer response you will have to upgrade to a paid membership.
It was my heart’s desire to continue offering a totally free service. But the reality is that in order to bring you a better and upgraded website, I must charge a membership fee.
I always had the philosophy with Zawaj.com that if I strive to provide people with a quality service – one that helps them in some way, and touches their spirits – then the money would take care of itself. With this step for Zawaj.com, I feel that my faith has been vindictated and that that you – the readers and users of the service – have been rewarded for your patience.
Jazakum Allah khayr for your sabr and your loyalty to Zawaj.com. Your commitment to this website and your support over the years means a lot to me.
- Wael Hesham Abdelgawad, Zawaj.com founder
July 2009 Articles:
Is Tahleel or Halala Marriage Permissible?
By Sheikh Al-Munajjid
Fatwa on Phone Sex Between Unmarried Persons
Marriage in Secret: is it Valid in Islam? by Ahmad Kutty
"Dear Wael: My husband divorced me while drunk. Is it valid?"
"Dear Wael: I stole money from my company, what should I do?"
Lamentations of a Muslim Wife: Attitudes of Muslim Women Toward Polygamy by Shariffa Carlo
The Marriage Process in Islam by Shaad Ahmed
June 2009 Articles:
We Get What We Strive For: Affirmations in Islam
by Hajjah Hanan
"Dear Wael: How can an overweight woman find love?"
Building Character in Children
By Sheikh Muhammad Salih Al-Munajjid
March 2009 Articles:
"Dear Wael: Does the 'Maryam Booti' plant work for helping pregnancy and delivery?"
January 2009 Articles:
The Islamic Response
to the Secular Educational System by Khalid El-Gharib
