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Here, you would find my thoughts, ramblings, opinions, lessons, experiences and reflections. I would be interested to know your thoughts so leave a comment or send an email. Also, feel free to share.
The lessons we do not plan
I am a planner girl. I like to set expectations and I have even learnt to pivot and be comfortable when things do not go as planned. It has been good for my tawakkul muscles. I love homeschooling. It has gotten quite real and it has been a journey of learning for me...
To marry your best friend
I got married a little over 10 years ago, and everyone was "marrying their best friend." It became such a clichè. Then another popular thing you would hear is "men are scum" and with all the #couplegoals, it used to leave me wondering, who was then married to the...
Reflections from our family umrah: His love and mercy
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful We had a thing that morning. I don't even remember what it was about. It wasn't a fight as such. Just a 'thing.' In the first few months of marriage, whenever we would fight, I will be so upset that...
Is there more time to do better?
I think it was in 2018. I was at an event held in An-Nur, and I remember the speaker started the session with a question. How many people here have children? And most hands went up. I felt a tinge of something. I had just gone through a loss of some sort, and I needed...
Ramadān 1444ah: A different one
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. The more things change, the more they remain the same. Ramadān is always an exciting one. Alhamdulillah. There is so much palnning and excitement as the month comes and then just like that it is...
Our Family Umrah: #1 the first step
In the name of Allah the entirely Merciful, the especially Merciful So we embarked on a journey to the House of Allah following our invitation. This invitation, special as it is doesn't come because we are perfect or worthy even. It is by His power and Decree and...
Oh jannah!
Oh Jannah! Paradise is not a joke. It is not about who is able to dream about it with their creative vivid imaginations and definitely not just about all the talk of puffpuff in Jannah. Just because you are poor or unable to afford a maid or all the servants you wish...
Dear struggling mama
It is a lot of work…There is so much giving that comes with being a mother. It asks of you more than you feel you want to give. But you give anyway… With a child on your hipOr maybe on your backOr holding tightly to your legOr up on your shoulders You give anywayAnd...
Communication in Marriage: A guide for Introverts
Relationships are not easy. And then somehow we end up being attracted to someone who is the opposite of us, well, because 'opposites attract.' It is no secret that effective communication is key, not only in relationships but in life in general, and although...
For when you say “I can’t “…
Did you say you can't?It is so easy to think or say "I can't…."Over and over again, we tell ourselves so many things without realizing it. I can't wake up early for FajrI can't cook a mealI can't help my child with their homeworkI can't afford to pay for "the...