Spiritual Development

THERE are two questions I repeatedly answer, as I am sure most people that have followed similar paths in life do: “Why did you become a Muslim” (or some variation on that theme) and more specifically relating to my intercultural marriage, although also generally...

Sometimes I just don't feel like living... not like a forever-not-living feeling! But I need a break, break from motherhood, break from wife-hood, break from simply being human. Break from the perpetual civil war that I am in which so many souls are fighting to survive, destroying each other in the process...

Does gaining the knowledge of Islam scare you? Keep these 5 points in mind to make the journey as smooth as possible (in shaa Allah).

Islamic Productivity Journal will give you templates &prompts along with watercolor illustrations in each category that will spark reflection & motivation - categories include: spiritual and personal development, exercises to strengthen relationships and define your goals.

There are many like me who hang this most controversial piece of cloth (niqab) on their face, unflinchingly and unapologetically. Those who aren’t smothered, oppressed or chained behind that veil.

Our Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) experienced grief at many points of his life, often at the loss of loved ones. During these experiences he taught us that grief is a natural emotion and that Allah does not hold us accountable for expressing sadness and pain in a permissible manner. Sadness does not negate the acceptance of Allah’s decree which is the very center of a believer’s journey in grief.

We recite Surah al Fatiha multiple times in each Salah where we ask Allah to guide us to the path of those who He blessed. The top on the list of those who were blessed and whose footsteps we should be following is the...

List of authentic stories of the sahabiyat (online, apps, books, podcasts and lectures etc.) along with short stories of 5 famous female companions - like Bareerah (رضي الله عنہا), Hind bint Utbah (رضي الله عنہا), Umm Salamah (رضي الله عنہا), Juwairiyah bint Harith (رضي الله عنہا), Fatima bint Muhammad (رضي الله عنہا) and 5 less-known female companions - like Umm Sulaym bint Malhan - Rumaisa (رضي الله عنہا), Nusaybah bint Ka'ab - Umm Ammarah (رضي الله عنہا), Umm Hakim bint Harith (رضي الله عنہا), Asma bint Umais (رضي الله عنہا), Khansa (Tamadur bint Amr) (رضي الله عنہا)

Going distant from Allah is not an overnight process. It happens gradually without us ever realizing until we're too far away. You may drift away from Allah one step at a time while feeling your heart harden until it turns into a stone. It’s a terrifying...

Have you been struggling to pray on time? Especially as a mother of small kids? Here are the practical steps and quick tips to help you pray on time amidst your busy schedule in shaa Allah.