<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Muslim Blog</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/</link><description>Whether you are interested in learning more about Islam or you are a Muslim who would like to connect with and learn about others and how they keep religion in their families' lives, this is the site for you!</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:19:59 +0000</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:19:59 +0000</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>The Muslim Families Blog is on Hiatus</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/the-muslim-families-blog-is-on-hiatus</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 04:57:41 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/the-muslim-families-blog-is-on-hiatus</guid><description><![CDATA[We are not currently adding new blogs to the Muslim Families Blog but we welcome you to explore the many blogs here and participate in the Muslim Families Forum here at Families.com.]]></description></item><item><title>Interview with Pervez Musharraf</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/interview-with-pervez-musharraf</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:22:04 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/interview-with-pervez-musharraf</guid><description><![CDATA[In an interview on Fox News Channel's Hannity and Colmes show, September 25, 2006, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, was asked tough questions on several issues.]]></description></item><item><title>Look Beyond the Headlines!</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/look-beyond-the-headlines</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2006 05:11:47 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/look-beyond-the-headlines</guid><description><![CDATA[I always thought it goes without saying, but in light of recent comments left on my blog, I think it needs to be said: don't believe everything you hear!]]></description></item><item><title>Things to Discuss Before the Wedding</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/things-to-discuss-before-the-wedding</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2006 00:17:45 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/things-to-discuss-before-the-wedding</guid><description><![CDATA[This week, we've been discussing marriage between a non-Muslim woman and a Muslim man. I realize that I may come across as negative in this area, and I don't mean to.]]></description></item><item><title>Islam and the Non-Muslim Wife</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/islam-and-the-non-muslim-wife</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/islam-and-the-non-muslim-wife</guid><description><![CDATA[In my last entry, I discussed the non-Muslim woman who is considering marriage to a Muslim man. I explained the role of Islam in a man's life and in his children's. Now, let's discuss the role of Islam in the life of the non-Muslim wife. Yes, I know that sounds contradictory, but it isn't. Really.]]></description></item><item><title>Non-Muslim Woman: Should You Marry a Muslim Man?</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/non-muslim-woman-should-you-marry-a-muslim-man</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 08:17:18 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/non-muslim-woman-should-you-marry-a-muslim-man</guid><description><![CDATA[Okay, so you've met the man of your dreams, and he's totally into you, too. He's dark and handsome, and wildly exotic. He speaks of faraway lands in a way that mesmerizes and he looks at you as though you're the only woman on earth. He has an intensity that has swept you off your feet.]]></description></item><item><title>Sex in the Muslim Marriage</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/sex-in-the-muslim-marriage</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 23:44:52 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/sex-in-the-muslim-marriage</guid><description><![CDATA[Allah created men and women as two halves of a whole, made complete through marriage.]]></description></item><item><title>"Believing as Ourselves": Important Book for Muslim Converts</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/believing-as-ourselves-important-book-for-muslim-converts</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/believing-as-ourselves-important-book-for-muslim-converts</guid><description><![CDATA[I remember the joy I felt when I first became a Muslim. I felt truly happy and at peace, settled in a way I had never felt before. The best way to describe it is that I felt whole. I wanted to shout it from the rooftops; I couldn't wait to share my excitement with everyone.]]></description></item><item><title>More Muslim Girl Names</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/more-muslim-girl-names</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/more-muslim-girl-names</guid><description><![CDATA[We've already the discussed the importance of having a good Muslim name. It is not a particular language that makes a Muslim name; rather it is the meaning.]]></description></item><item><title>More about Halal Meat</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/more-about-halal-meat</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:00:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/more-about-halal-meat</guid><description><![CDATA[When I discussed halal meat, I left out one very important part: the animal must be slaughtered in the name of Allah. Prior to the slaughter, these words should be said, "Bismillah. Allahu Akbar." This means, "In the name of Allah. Allah is the Greatest.]]></description></item><item><title>When I Became a Muslim</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/when-i-became-a-muslim</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2006 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/when-i-became-a-muslim</guid><description><![CDATA[So, how does a typical Southern girl come to be Muslim? It's not a very exciting story, but I'll share it...

I was born and raised in Texas. We were Christian in name, but that was about the extent of it.]]></description></item><item><title>Names for Muslim Boys</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/names-for-muslim-boys</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2006 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/names-for-muslim-boys</guid><description><![CDATA[Whether you are a Muslim convert interested in changing your name or a parent expecting a baby, you may be curious about names for Muslim males.]]></description></item><item><title>Islamic Diet - What is Halal?</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/what-is-halal</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2006 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/what-is-halal</guid><description><![CDATA[We were talking about halal in the Muslim forum the other day, so I thought I should address it here. Technically, halal means allowed by Allah, or lawful. What it comes to food, there are very specific things that make an item halal.]]></description></item><item><title>Resources for Islamic Clothing for Women</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/resources-for-islamic-clothing-for-women</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/resources-for-islamic-clothing-for-women</guid><description><![CDATA[It can be difficult to find Islamic clothing here in America. A walk into any clothing store reveals row after row of revealing, low-cut tops and skintight pants.]]></description></item><item><title>Islamic Waldorf School Online</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/islamic-waldorf-school-online</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2006 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/islamic-waldorf-school-online</guid><description><![CDATA[If you are a Muslim homeschooling family, it can be difficult to find Islamic resources. I will be writing about specific resources you can use to integrate Islamic studies into your homeschooling or after-schooling program.]]></description></item><item><title>Marriage in Trouble? Seek Help</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/marriage-in-trouble-seek-help</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2006 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/marriage-in-trouble-seek-help</guid><description><![CDATA[We recently discussed that, although allowed, divorce is to be avoided whenever possible. Still, it is a fact of life that marriages do hit roadblocks, some big and some small. Maybe your wife spends too much money; maybe your husband spends too much time with his friends.]]></description></item><item><title>The Complete Middle East Cookbook</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/the-complete-middle-east-cookbook</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2006 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/the-complete-middle-east-cookbook</guid><description><![CDATA[The Complete Middle East Cookbook

Okay, so technically food isn't an Islamic subject. However, our families have to eat and our tastes in food are often deeply ingrained in us. Many American Muslim women are married to men from far away lands.]]></description></item><item><title>Five Pillars of Islam</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/five-pillars-of-islam</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2006 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/five-pillars-of-islam</guid><description><![CDATA[If you've ever spent any time around Muslims at all, you've undoubtedly heard of the Five Pillars of Islam. These are the basic things that all Muslims must do. It is not an all-inclusive list; it is merely the minimum.]]></description></item><item><title>Divorce in Islam</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/divorce-in-islam</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2006 17:20:02 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/divorce-in-islam</guid><description><![CDATA[Many people are surprised to learn that divorce is allowed in Islam. After all, Islam is so strict and rigid in many ways, why would divorce be allowed?

Marriage is Allah's gift to mankind. It offers peace and security, physical pleasure and children. Marriage is meant to nurture the soul.]]></description></item><item><title>Dealing with a Difficult Mother</title><link>http://muslim.families.com/blog/dealing-with-a-difficult-mother</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2006 15:56:58 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://muslim.families.com/blog/dealing-with-a-difficult-mother</guid><description><![CDATA[As we discussed before, the mother is highly respected in Islam. We should treat our mothers with love, affection, and kindness. The ideal mother makes this easy. The ideal mother, whether Muslim or not, has her children's best interests at heart.]]></description></item></channel></rss>