The Ideal Muslim & Muslimah Series

The Ideal Muslim and The Ideal Muslimah are a great set of books for teenagers, new Muslims , or a recently married couple. Allah(swt) has created men and woman as a pair, so that they may be garments for one another. They are both equal in the eyes of God, but their roles in which they play differ. The man has his responsibilities to hi family, and society, and the woman has hers.

This set of books gives a great brief on what is expected on a Muslim, male and female. It is beneficial to read both, rather you are a male or a female. If you have children you will be help responsible to teach them. In reading these books, you will be well equipped to be the best you can be, be a role model for others, as well as have the ability to teach them what their moral responsibilities and obligations are in life.

The Ideal Muslim and his lord

The Muslim male and female are first and foremost called to worship their lord. To place him before any other. To make ones purpose and priority in life solely to worship him. By doing the things in which Allah(swt) has called upon us to act upon is worship. These things include many of the areas of our life mentioned below.

The believer is thus obedient and alert to the commands of his or her lord. They accept their will and decree of Allah, and turn to him in repentance often. They perform their duties consistently and continue to learn, read, and grow. Paying very close attention and being mindful of ones prayers and modesty is a great priority to the Muslim male and female.

The Ideal Muslim and his own Self

After the obligations that Allah has set forth in giving complete submission to him, he also calls Muslim men and women to hold their self accountable for their actions, to be the best in moral character, to be honest and truthful. Allah(swt) has given very specific commandments for the Muslim man and woman so that they may hold themselves in high regard. He tells us that we are the best of his creation, and that the world around us was created just for us and none other. Nevertheless, it can also be to our detriment, and so we must behave moderately in all of our actions.

Eat and drink in moderation, work and worship in moderation, learn and have fun in moderation, exercise regularly, take care of our body, clothes, hair, etc. Peruse knowledge that is secular as well as that which is Spiritual, purify ones soul and seek patents in prayer.

The Ideal Muslim and his parents

Allah(swt) tells the Muslim man and woman to hold their parents above no other, right after him. They have been given rights because of their care for you. Especially the mother. She has birthed you, nurtured you, educated you, and their is no action or gift that you can ever do that will equal hers to repay her.

Allah(swt) calls on the Muslim man and woman to be dutiful to ones parents, and not mock them. To adhere to their requests unless it is one that goes against Allah and his laws. Allah, even goes as far as to demand that we treat our parents friends with great respect as well.

The Ideal Muslim and his spouse

Following ones parents, Allah has placed next in priority, the spouses. They are your companions in this life and the next. He has placed them here as a comfort to one another, so that you may grow in love for each other, ad share in the joys and pains of this life.

Allah(swt) calls on the believer to seek a spouse that is righteous in deeds, with good intentions, not simply beauty or wealth, but the spouse that will remind us of our obligations to Allah and has the best intentions of saving our souls from the fire.

The Muslim male and female are obligated to treat one another with great respect, kindness, patients, and warmth. Each spouse is tolerant and forgiving due to their strong and wise character and fear of Allah. They are continuously growing, and seeking to be the best selves, and the best companions for their spouse. Allah (swt) has also placed a great importance on the spouses to not come in between the other spouse and his parents, causing mayhem and friction. The Man's mother has rights over his wife, where as she will have rights over her son's wives as well.

The Ideal Muslim and his children

After the rights and responsibilities of the spouse are given, The Ideal Muslim and Muslimah series has places the rights, obligations, and duties that we as parents have for our children. In Islam everyone is given rights above the other, especially the children. Children are required to be brought up in an upright manner, based on the teaching of Islam, they are to be educated, clothed, fed, and protected. The Muslim parent is very protective of his or her children, paying close attention to their associations and influence around them seeing that their morals and character are not corrupt.

The Ideal Muslim and Muslimah has an obligation to support their children in their efforts, to increase their character and self esteem, to show balance and not play favoritism. It is the Muslim parents obligation to prepare his or her child for adulthood, as well as the day of judgment.

The Ideal Muslim and his relatives

The Ideal Muslim and Muslimah hold their family very close and dear, for they too have rights that must be fulfilled.
A Muslim is required to keep close the ties of kinship with his relatives be they Muslim or non-Muslim. Especially ones in-laws. The Ideal Muslim and Muslimah is called to respect all family members, treat them fairly and just, never showing a biased attitude and being mindful of Allah, for he is ever watchful.

The Ideal Muslim and his neighbors

Allah (swt) has placed a great expectation on the Muslim and how he or she treats his or her neighbors. We are obligated to treat our neighbors kindly, especially those that live the closets, being generous and forgiving, making sure that they have food and clothing just as you do. It has been mentioned that the neighbors has so much over the Muslim that one may think they would be in-titled to inherit something from them when they die.

The Ideal Muslim and his friends and brothers and sisters in Islam

Just as ones spouse, parents, children, and neighbors have rights over the Muslim, so too does their friends, and other Muslims in society. They have the right to our fair treatment, respect, sincerity, and forgiveness. They should never fear anything from our tongue or hands.

The Ideal Muslim and his community and society

And towards society as a whole the Ideal Muslim and Muslimah series reminds us to be truthful, be sincere, treat others well, be tolerant and forgiving, do not cure at others, be modest. Allah (swt) calls on us to avoid suspicion of others, and keeping secrets, backbiting, and slander. He also places on us to call others to the truth of Islam. Reminding them of the words of Allah(swt) He calls on the Muslims to be humble, not make fun of anyone, strive to benefit others, and mix with those of noble character. He calls on us to do our best, not be hypocritical, not to boast or show of, visit the poor, the needy, the sick, and make things easy for others.

This is a great set of books. Even if you are not Muslim and simply want to know what Islam teaches Muslims and holds them accountable for, this is a perfect place to start.

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