My trip to South Korea was a personal treat of sorts. I wanted to celebrate turning a year older in a foreign land for the first time, I wanted to mark the end of my temporary stint and the start of something new (I will share my post-graduation struggles in a later post), and I … Continue reading Seeking Seoulace
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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
Empowered Women
I am empowered in knowing that I carry the legacy of strong, muslim women before me Khadija taught me to hustle, she's the real queen bee, she defied societal norms and asked for a man's hand, now not just any man but our prophet; the best example to ever walk this land she was the backbone … Continue reading Empowered Women
Growing Up Too Fast
Last night, I had a conversation with my friend about life, in general. We talked about our plans in the near future, our current lives, wondering what our mutual friends are doing and whether they’re still the same since the last time we saw them. And where else can we receive the latest updates about … Continue reading Growing Up Too Fast
The Art of Stillness… In Islam
Wrote this piece with a friend for Eleven Magazine's 7th issue last year. Just some thoughts we gathered after reading The Art of Stillness by Pico Iyer. -- Slow living in a fast-paced life – Humairah and Sumaiyah share with us how and why the art of seeking stillness in Islam transcends all ways and time. In … Continue reading The Art of Stillness… In Islam
Women – Not Just a Spare Rib
Attended a talk by NTU Muslimah Empowerment Series (yay girls!) last night titled 'Not Just A Spare Rib'. It addresses the issue of love & relationships in Islam. I wish this talk had happened earlier in my life, but alhamdulillah for the opportunity to attend this much-needed talk. It was an insightful, informative, and truly relevant session … Continue reading Women – Not Just a Spare Rib
Of Cafés & Writing
Here I sit, savouring every bit of this cake, every sip of coffee, every flick of ink in my dog-eared pages, & I begin to think... of reasons I almost always find myself hiding in a café. For work, for convivial occasions, or simply inviting myself the pleasure of sitting in the company of unspoken … Continue reading Of Cafés & Writing
Something About Mornings
There's just something about mornings that makes me look up and smile. The gilded skies, the scent of newness in the air, the sun kissing earth, the routined reassurance that the dark is but fleeting, birds singing, sounds of breakfast fixings in the kitchen, the sleepy city stirring awake, the aliveness of everything: eyes opening … Continue reading Something About Mornings
