Intergenerational Homes

A Treasure Trove of Wisdom and Unity

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A husband and wife complete each other through their differences, and Allah's wisdom is in the harmony of their union.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

Building a Holistic Family Home: A Haven of Faith and Love

Home is a sanctuary, a reflection of our faith, and the foundation upon which generations are built.

Islam emphasizes creating a holistic family home—a space where love, mercy, and harmony thrive, and where every family member feels valued and nurtured.

A Place of Spiritual Connection

The home is the first school of spirituality.

It’s where children witness the daily rhythm of salah, Qur’an recitation, and dhikr.

These practices root the household in the remembrance of Allah, bringing tranquility to the hearts of all who live there.

When a home prioritizes faith, it becomes a source of spiritual strength that ripples across generations.

A Haven of Love and Mercy

A holistic home embodies love and mercy, resolving conflicts with kindness and raising children compassionately.

Mercy doesn’t mean the absence of disagreements but addressing them with empathy and fairness.

This creates a haven where all family members feel cherished, supported, and safe enough to grow into their best selves.

The Power of Intergenerational Homes

Islam encourages unity within families, and intergenerational homes offer incredible benefits:

  • A Network of Wisdom and Joy: Elders provide life lessons, while children bring inspiration and vitality.

  • Strengthened Bonds: Spending time together bridges generational gaps, fostering lifelong memories and support.

  • Practical Support: Sharing responsibilities reduces burdens, fosters teamwork, and deepens mutual respect.

Intergenerational living isn’t always about sharing a roof—it’s about keeping elders close, building bonds, and creating a culture of love and respect.

A Legacy of Faith and Togetherness

A family home is an investment in the future, a place where values, traditions, and faith are passed down.

It’s about encouraging open communication, praying together, and cultivating a culture of gratitude and harmony for generations to come.

Supporting You on This Journey

We understand that building harmony within the family—especially with extended relatives like in-laws—can be challenging.

We’re excited to share the Bridging Hearts Program, a course designed to help Muslim wives strengthen bonds, foster mutual respect, and create a peaceful relationship with their mother-in-law. 

As an added bonus, the first seven enrollees will receive a £150 discount and a 3-month Complimentary Membership to the Sakeenah Circle, a supportive community for high-achieving Muslim wives to reflect, grow, and embody the best versions of themselves.

This exclusive bonus, valued at £483, is available only until Sunday, December 29.

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🤲 Make Du’a for Hashir 🤲 

 

Ya Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate, bring Hashir closer to You at all times. Fill his heart with love and devotion for You, and guide him on the straight path. Bless him with beneficial knowledge, good actions, and steadfastness in his faith.

Oh Allah, forgive his sins and grant him abundant, halal rizq with barakah. Purify his heart from any diseases or ill feelings and replace them with sincerity, humility, and gratitude.

Guide him, protect him from all harm, and bless him with noble character. Make him a source of goodness and a reflection of Your mercy in this world.

Ameen.🤲🏽

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Day 442

‼️ 🏥 78-day north Gaza siege: Israel attacks 2 hospitals; heavily shelling barely functioning Kamal Adwan w/ tanks, quadcopters & snipers after demanding full evacuation but no safe way to leave while under heavy fire. IOF is hitting all departments incl. ICU causing several injuries, trapping ~66 patients & medical staff, crowded into corridors to shelter (👆); while exploding "booby-trapped robots" in vicinity. Now also shelling al-Awda Hospital. Bombing of homes killed family of 4 (mom & 3 daughters) in Beit Lahia

🇵🇸 20+ Palestinians killed in Gaza today

🕵️‍♂️ US judge found Israeli spyware firm NSO Group guilty of hacking Whatsapp servers to install 'Pegasus' spyware, surveilling 1400 people incl. journalists, activists & dissidents

🚩 Fierce clashes between the resistance & IOF in Jabalia (north): stabbing operation killed 3 IOF soldiers + killed 2 other soldiers by storming IOF-occupied house

📳 IOF drone strike targeted internet/phone-charging station, killing 3 Palestinians in Shati camp in Gaza City (north)

🇵🇸 IOF targeted 2 homes in central Gaza's Nuseirat & Deir el-Balah killing 10+ people incl. 2 kids

🇾🇪 Houthi missile fell on Tel Aviv after failed Israeli interception, "mildly injuring" 14 people

West Bank:

🚩 Jenin: Palestinian Authority (PA) forces opened fire at Palestinian homes + residents stage another protest against PA siege as PA forces disbanded peaceful demonstration

🇵🇸 PA forces abducted 75+ Palestinians across West Bank in Dec

🇵🇸 IOF landmine in Bethlehem killed 7 y/o Yasser Rashaida

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