By Sheena Hussain Who Cares? I do, I Care! Alhamdulillah, and it is one of the most rewarding things we can do during our life time. Allah, the Most High teaches us that to care for the elderly and sick is one of the greatest acts dearest to Him, not to mention the...
By Mallikah b. Murray My silent struggle with infertility has consumed me in unnecessary feelings of shame and inadequacy since struggling with my menstrual health as a teenager. I know intellectually infertility is nothing to be ashamed of, it’s a...
By Aliya Vaughn When I stand on the Day of Judgement, I know Allah is not going to ask me why I didn’t clinch that deal, get that promotion or reach that six-figure salary. Yet before becoming a mum, this is what I strove to achieve, as we are nurtured to believe that...
To tie my camel…my silent struggle to accept fate By Zaynab Dawood Some struggles are too obvious to hide and others are the type that we have no choice but to conceal under our smiles or disguise under the monotonous fabric of our lives. These struggles remain...
By Calisha Bennet Many a time throughout my life have I had a desire to do, create or pursue something beneficial or amazing yet I would find myself seeking encouragement and approval from others close to me before deciding that I was capable enough of embarking on...
By Abigail Maryam He abruptly ended the call. A long and heart-wrenching silence ensued on his part. The seat that was meant for him at my graduation ceremony was empty, and our marital dream never became a reality. Without words, all was over between us as soon as he...
By Fatima- Minna Becoming Muslim has many implications, both internally and externally. While the heart may find peace in taking the shahada, re-establishing a sense of identity with wider society can feel anything but peaceful. Mostly when we think of major life...
By Aya Zaki “Be in this world as a stranger or a wayfarer “ -Our Beloved ﷺ . If we want to travel far, we need to travel light. But unloading those suitcases from all the extra luggage that we think we really need can be a struggle especially if we don’t see it as...
By Abigail Maryam We are stars wrapped in skin; The light you are seeking has always been within. Jalaluddin Rumi Out of all the emotions we experience, perhaps none has more deleterious outcomes than anger. Every religious and spiritual tradition has taught this and...
By Shalisha Smith “Your little ones are the helpers of Paradise. They will meet their parents and grab them by their garments or their hands to no end other than that Allah will enter them into Paradise” (Sahih Muslim). Time. They say it heals all wounds, they don’t...