So That They Are Guided

Before I went to sleep last night, I got lost in the journey of Mose Schallenberger as I read The Pioneers Go West by George R. Stewart, a story of westward expansion taken… Read More →

Taut Smiles

I envy my children for having the opportunity to witness such an incredible phenomenon at such an age. For the first time in my life, I witnessed the scorching and searing of goat… Read More →

Beauty In Paradise

Being married to someone whose area is personal finance, I find myself being bombarded with money-saving lessons (some of which I try to elude) and free samples. Recently, a free sample of CoverGirl… Read More →

It’s just around the corner

I was chatting with a dear friend a few days ago about tests and trials and how it’s usually a matter of time before it blows over. In class, I remember it being… Read More →

Oh Beautiful Earth!

Sahih International Indeed, We have made that which is on the earth adornment for it that We may test them [as to] which of them is best in deed. Al Kahf [18:7] My… Read More →

A Series of Sweet Indulgence – V

And this was the verse in our open book tafseer assignment for which we were told to write down and put up somewhere. So here I reveal the beginnings of this new hobby.… Read More →

A Series of Sweet Indulgence – IV

Fear. Hunger. Loss of wealth. Loss of lives. Loss of fruits. Of five things Allah says we will surely be tested on in this life. Some people have so much wealth they live… Read More →

A Series of Sweet Indulgence – III

And I promise, this is the last for tonight! I had resolved to sleep early tonight, but that resolution has gone to the dogs. wa daaniyatan alayhim zdhilaaluhaa wazdhullilat quTtoofuhaa tazdhleela. For the… Read More →

A Series of Sweet Indulgence – II

I love my mother for sharing her beautifully taken photos with me, upon my request. And I love my mother because she is my mother. I will later bore you with how all… Read More →

Super Women

The Pharaoh’s wife; Aasiyah, The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam’s wife; Khadijah, Jesus’s alayhi salam mother; Maryam, and The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam’s daughter; Faatimah. What do they all share in common? They are… Read More →