Allah created the heavens and the earth; He made the days; the months and the years. Another year has rolled by when we saw this month. Many who failed to appreciate the blessings of Allah have another opportunity of glorifying Him today. At least for being part of those who welcome another month of Rajab.

Scholars like Ata bin Rabah (May Allah’s mercy be with him) stated, the fact that the Prophet (pbuh) never resorted to the permission of beating and said, ‘He who beats his wife is not a good person’ (Hazimi, al-Itibar)

On the scale of ‘ill treatment and disrespect shown to women’s rape, may well weigh the heaviest, given its gruesome nature and violation of a woman’s honour. There are many other acts of physical, verbal and psychological abuse, mostly domestic perpetrated against women even in the most civilised countries and societies that are symptomatic of a serious underlying psychological problem in the manner and way women are treated.

One of the chapters and verses of the Holy Qur’an that are recommended for seeking protection in Islam is Suratul Baqarah (Chapter 2 verses 1-286). Although, a Muslim that posses Aqiidatu sahihah (Sound faith, doctrine, or believe) can used any part of the Qur’an to seek protection from all evil occurrences.

All Praise is due to Alláh, We praise Him and we seek help from Him. We ask forgiveness from Him. We repent to Him; and we seek refuge in Him from our own evils and our own bad deeds. Anyone who is guided by Alláh, he is indeed guided; and anyone who has been left astray, will find no one to guide him. I bear witness that there is no god but Alláh, the Only One without any partner; and I bear witness that Muhammad, SAW, is His servant, and His messenger.