Hysteria
Bismillah. Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If the Resurrection were established upon one of you while he has in his hand a sapling, then let
Faith, Courage and Courtship
Contentment of heart is what we all truly yearn for. There are only two things Allāh mentions in the Glorious Qur’an that bring us the contentment we seek: His remembrance: “...verily, in the remembrance of
Our Families Are The Reason We Hate How We Look
My body confidence issues didn’t come from magazines, TV, Instagram or the girls at my school. It came from my family – my extended family that is. My mother never gave much credence to the
Chai Shai? Reduplication: A Verbal Art
Chai shai is a classic Pakistani and Indian phrase and one that I hear my parents, aunties, and uncles call out a lot - sometimes with a hand turned out in the air. It has
Meknes, Morocco: 1973
After my first Ramadhan as a Muslim in London, I was invited to visit the zawiyya of our Shaykh in Morocco. I travelled alone, flying to Tangiers and then took the train. The little station
The Duality of the Modern Arab Woman
Women in the Persian Gulf have perfected a double life; the one we aspire to lead, and the one society allows. Advancements in gender equality have gifted women with some rewards, but has created a
Breastfeeding Struggles: What To Do When Things Don’t Go As Planned
As a first time mother, I always pictured that I would breastfeed my son for the first two years of his life or at least a year. This was because breast-feeding is something promoted by
Coping With The Holidays: 7 Tips From A Muslim Mental Health Counselor
For many Muslims, dealing with the holiday season can be a challenging time. Emotions may range from feeling left out, experiencing judgment and guilt, or feeling triggered due to the loss of a loved one.
UK Election: The Aftermath
On Thursday 12th December 2019 the UK held a general election, the result of which was unsurprising yet devastating: the Conservative party with Boris Johnson at the helm won a landslide victory, leaving those of
Toss The Tech And Trolleys – It’s Time To Trust
I must turn off my phone, or ignore it. I feel my life is being controlled online by gnomes who distract me from what I want to do by bombarding me with breaking News, advertisements,