What Al Aziz and Prophet Musa Teach About Masculinity
The stories of Prophet Musa and Al Aziz in the Quran present two very different models of manhood. One was a strong leader who supported the vulnerable and led his people. The other was a weak, passive man in authority who was unable to control his wife or manage his home. The latter was Al Aziz, who represents an absence of true male leadership - chivalry, strength and an ability to establish order. This article showcases the difference between Prophet Musa and Al Aziz, and how their actions and mindsets help define traditional masculinity, and the consequences of its absence.
Khawlah bint Hakim and the Lost Art of Matchmaking
Khawlah bint Ḥakīm was a matchmaker during the time of the Prophet ﷺ, who helped couples marry — including the Prophet himself. Her strong people skills and ability to unite families is a desperately needed role in modern society, which has experienced a decline in matchmakers. This article analyses the legacy of Khawlah bint Hakīm and explores the ways the Muslim community can revive organic matchmaking in the contemporary age.