Ashura: A Reflection

There is always a reason behind every experience we go through. Though, sometimes the reason is not always so obvious. Sometimes, Allah makes clear to us the wisdom, and at other times, He keeps it hidden. The search for answers pushes us to our knees, into Sujood, a place where we can ask…

Embracing Your Sensitivity

Sensitive people long to be understood for their sensitivity. For a long time I never felt understood. I didn’t understand why I felt things so deeply. Why, something so small in the sight of others, would be seen as something so huge in my eyes. Why, I saw beyond the surface…

The Power of Du’aa

I remember last year, Hajj time, I was sitting at home watching live transmission to Arafah. An absolutely breathtaking sight. I wanted to be there so badly. I hadn’t ever been to Makkah or Madinah and my heart was yearning to go. I was looking at the screen constantly making Du’aa that I could…

In Silence & Solitude

Many of the Prophets spent time alone; in silence and solitude. Yusuf (as) spent years as a prisoner before he became a minister of Egypt. The Prophet (s) would spend days in the Cave of Hira; simply contemplating and reflecting over the struggles of his society before he was granted…

How Our Personality Impacts Our Health

I recently covered a module on how our personality impact our health. One thing I found particularly interesting was learning that those who give to others and in the process forget to give to themselves, are often those who fall ill more often. Those who…

Recent Ponderings

Even the most wilted flower has a chance of blossoming again.

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Everything within its timing is beautiful. And everything that He has planned for you, He has planned with perfect precision and knowledge. Every experience, every…

Du’aa: A Timeless Gift

One of my occasional pastimes, is to go through old gifts and cards I received in the past. I find that, taking a trip down memory lane, and recalling beautiful moments only increases that feeling of gratitude and appreciation for His many blessings and bounties.

Patience: A Bittersweet Reality

We live today in a world full of haste.
We rush tasks because we simply want to get them done and dusted.
We expect instant replies, prefer instant food.
When we want something, we want it now.
We forget His delays or not His denials.
We chase after our dreams but forget to…

Change

In order to heal, you have to be broken.

In order to learn, you have to be taught.

In order to be granted ease you have to go through hardship.

Life teaches you that no matter how smooth the road is now, you will at some point stumble…

We Are Our Parents’ Legacy

Our parents have done much for us, much more than we even know. We’ll never able to repay them for all they do and have done for us. Yet, it’s beautiful how, simply by being good people and spreading goodness in the world, we are in a way, giving thanks. By carrying on their…