It seems like Ramadhan is often misunderstood or simply arrives unnoticed by many. The fact that Ramadhan is conveniently associated with "the month of no eating and hipster food at bazaars" to most of my non-Muslim friends (and unfortunately even some of us Muslims to), alerts me to the paucity of awareness on the blessed month all Muslims around … Continue reading Yes, Not Even Water
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The Month of Qur’an
"Don't think of it as the month of fasting, think of it as the month of Qur'an." And so my perspective changed tremendously thenceforth after watching NAK's lecture on Ramadhan a year ago. This year, I am embarking on a self-imposed 30-day reading challenge, a de-tech and detach from social media challenge, & some personal goals that … Continue reading The Month of Qur’an
How to Live a Life Worth Living by Productive Muslim
What is a life worth living? A life worth living is all about making choices in life and living with no regrets. Our time is limited - there is just so much we can do with our time. Hence, we need to make smart choices that will make every day count and so we won't have any regrets … Continue reading How to Live a Life Worth Living by Productive Muslim
My Mom Told Me to Never Take My Crown Away
A friend once asked me, "So Humairah, what's your hijab story?" Almost every Muslim woman I know who dons the hijab would have their personal 'hijab story', which is basically a turning point in their lives which made them decide to don the headscarf for the first time, an obligation we Muslim women need to fulfill in obeying God. So I told her … Continue reading My Mom Told Me to Never Take My Crown Away
Understanding the Whys & Hows of Supplication
I was bummed when I had to miss out on the 3-day Fiqh of Du'a talk by Shaykh Waleed Basyouni... until my beautiful, selfless friend shared with me notes she took down from the talk! The takeaways have been so beneficial to me, so I'm putting it up here for you guys to read. May it be … Continue reading Understanding the Whys & Hows of Supplication
High Performance Ramadhan by Productive Muslim
It's that time of the year again - the month of forgiveness and mercy, where the gates of heaven are wide open and the gates of hell are locked shut, where the Qur'an was sent down for all humanity, fasting was prescribed, where rewards for every act of ibadaah is multiplied, suhoor, iftar gatherings, taraweeh, early nights... … Continue reading High Performance Ramadhan by Productive Muslim
True Friends Are Gifts from God
As we grow older, we will witness many friendships fade. Only those who are important in our growth towards becoming a better person, will stay. We will come to a point in our lives where we are clear about who we truly are, where we are going, what we want to achieve, & who are … Continue reading True Friends Are Gifts from God
To Know Death is to Know Life
I think about death all the time. Some people say it's pessimistic of me to think that. In fact, I think it's the opposite. I think people who think about dying are the most optimistic people on earth. I think, it's only when you think of death and what comes next will you then know … Continue reading To Know Death is to Know Life
Burdened with The Ability to Battle
I sat across her and smiled. Tired eyes hiding a thousand stories. Stormy seas passively contained within. We carry these heavy things. But somewhere along the way we learn to keep them from flooding. Gradually, we peeled our masks and smoothed the creases of our worries, much like laying out rolled up clothes from our luggage. We laid them … Continue reading Burdened with The Ability to Battle
‘Amazed by The Quran’ Excerpts
Just a few days after the passing of my beloved ma, I attended the 'Amazed by The Qur'an' conference by these three amazing speakers: Nouman Ali Khan, Omar Suleiman, and Abdul Nasir Jangda. To say it was one of the most memorable talks I've ever attended would be an understatement, simply because I was moved to … Continue reading ‘Amazed by The Quran’ Excerpts
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