By Aliya Vaughan Many of us have been struggling with loneliness during the Coronavirus lockdown. Trying to reach out to other sisters across social media and Zoom has become increasingly problematic. Even sisters with established friendship network...
By Romina Afghan The Messenger of Allaah (peace be upon him) said, 'Say: "I believe in Allah" — and then be steadfast.'" [Muslim] Take that advice of the Messenger of Allaah (peace be upon him); take it and make it your mantra. Commit. Just do i...
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By Umm Zachariyyah Dear Little Me, Yes, you. The one who cries so often, who is called "dramatic", "attention-seeking", "selfish". Come here little one; I have so much to tell you now that I'm older, and hopefully, wiser. I know you hold pain, and...
By Fatima-Minna There’s a young women in a little terraced house in a UK city. She has just said goodbye to her Muslim friends, who came over to witness her Shahada. The sun shone into the tiny front room as she said the words that would change he...
Lessons To Turn a Mid-Life Crisis Into A Mid-Life Bloom By Romina Afghan How is it that one minute I seem to be grappling with the reality of a new born and nappies and maintaining a marriage, and the next I am watching that 'baby' get married? How...
By Romina Afghan "How?" is a common question that springs to mind when we think of asking Allah for something that we really want, and many times this question hides a shadow that lurks upon our hearts; a shadow of doubt and incredulity about whether...
By Zaynab Dawood Allah, in His Wisdom and Knowledge, informs us that the holy Quran is a Book of Guidance. This unique truth is delivered to us in the very beginning of the Quran, before we are gently ushered into the beautiful gems of guidance...
By Asma Nemati When we talk about lessons learned from anything in life, each one of us brings a unique perspective. Allah Most High has created us in our own special ways. No two souls are alike. No two opinions are the same. They might have ...
By Hanaa Ibtes Alhamdulilah, by the grace of Allah, I was blessed with a beautiful boy in May 2016, and then later a beautiful girl in June 2018. The journey has unexpectedly taught me so much about the person I am now, the person I was before...