Sincerely Yours
By Farah Usman “Have you heard about the new course..?” “Are you going to join the next batch..?” “Let’s join the morning class..!” Drop the kids to school, hit the gym, take an online class, cook, pick the kids, homework.And the list is never ending! Does your day typically start and end on the same […]
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Relying on our Rabb
By Zahra Haque ‘Tawakkul’ in Allah is such a deep phrase. It means to make Allah (SWT) your ‘Wakeel’. What comes to your mind? Most likely a lawyer. A wakeel is someone who fights your case in court and presents it in such a way that you win. It means leaving our matters, grief, anxiety […]
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Reality of Life
By Shehla Arbab I can not thank Allah enough for giving me the privilege of staying connected to the Holy Quran. During our last hifz module, we were memorizing Surah Rahman. Our teacher, Farheen Saqib, gave us the homework of pondering on the blessing of ALLAH SWT in context with the ayah فَبِأَىِّ ءَالَآءِ رَبِّكُمَا […]
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How to Throw a Dholki-Game Night
By Nabiha Salahuddin Ever since I was young, I considered the dholki to be the crown jewel of the shaadi season. Who wouldn’t look forward to a vibrant, fun-filled night with close family and friends and the most colorful joras of the season? The women of my family would assemble at the bride or groom’s […]
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Health is Wealth
Health is a blessing which we often take for granted. We do not realize the importance of health until we fall sick. Lately, I went through several health issues. Because of those issues, even speaking to someone for a bit without getting breathless was a task. As my immune system got weaker, various issues arose, […]
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Seeds of Example: How Tarbiyah Goes a Long Way
By Humna Abdulmateen “Mom, I got an amazing result! Can I celebrate with a party for my friends please? ” My ten-year-old looked at me pleadingly. Since my children started school, I have taught them that we do not celebrate birthdays. Instead, they can have a party if they do well in school and pass […]
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The Du’a of Musa (A.S)
By Humna Abdulmateen (EXCERPTS OF NOUMAN ALI KHAN’S BOOK “REVIVE YOUR HEART” CHAPTER: A PRAYER FOR DESPERATE TIMES) This article is about Hazrat Musa (A.S) and the dua he made during a difficult time. His conduct in the face of calamity and the power of a sincere heart, making dua, offer a profound lesson for […]
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Umm-e-Ayyub – The Host of The Prophet (S.A.W)
By Humna Salman When the Prophet (S.A.W) arrived in Madinah after migration, everyone wanted him to stay in their house. After all, who wouldn’t want the honour of hosting the Prophet (S.A.W)?Out of all the homes in Madinah, Allah chose the household of Umm-e-Ayub Ansari – a truly extraordinary woman. It begs the question – […]
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The Role of Women in Islam: Beyond the Myths
By Esha Irfan When people hear “Women in Islam,” they often get the wrong idea. But if you dive into the teachings of the Quran, you will see that women actually have an incredible status in Deen. Let us break down some of the most common myths and discover the truth because, spoiler alert, Islam […]
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The ‘No Internet’ Day – Bliss Unplugged
By Humna Abdulmateen As mothers, we often complain about our children’s addiction to gadgets. They’re constantly on their phones, playing games, or watching TV. Even simple chores seem like huge tasks to them,if they are asked to get off their devices. On the other hand, we often overlook our own actions when putting the blame elsewhere. […]
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Parenting GenZ Teenagers:
By Humna Abdulmateen Parenting teenagers is often complicated. With raging hormones and rapidly altering physiology, they experience various different emotions. While we as parents find it difficult to deal with them, the fact remains that they themselves are often unable to comprehend the changes they are going through. 1) Empathy: it is important to be […]
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My Quest Journey
By Sara Alqera I have been fortunate to receive all the worldly blessings, for which I am truly grateful. However, my soul was in search of peace, there was something missing. It was an emptiness in my heart that there is so much more to be accomplished in life! This quest for the unknown brought […]
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