Muharram: Why the New Islamic Year Hits Differently
As the sunset brings an end to the month of Dhul-Hijjah, the Islamic world transitions into Muharram. In the secular world, a new year is usually met with loud celebrations,…
Tracking the Barakah: A Month-by-Month Guide to the Hijri Calendar
Every year, the shift after the major seasons of worship can bring a wave of internal anxiety. When Ramadan ends, or as the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah draw to…
Building Our Community Together: Our Survey Findings
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, sisters, A little while ago, we reached out and asked you to fill out our “Building Our Community Together” survey. We wanted to get…
The Amanah of Pet Ownership in Islam
So, your children have been begging for a pet for months. After endless negotiations, promises to clean the litter tray, and a trip to the local pet shop, you finally…
Is It You or Is It Shaytaan?
We have all been there. The kids are finally asleep, or the house has quieted down after a long, exhausting day. You sit down on the sofa, pick up your…
A Muslima’s Guide to Death & Supporting the Grieving
Death touches every heart; it softens us, reminds us of our purpose, and brings us back to Allah. For us as women, especially those raised in the West, it can…
A Muslima’s Guide to Dhul Hijjah
Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and final month of our year, often arrives when we are at our most tired. We’ve just settled back into our post-Ramadan routines, and the "spiritual…
The Weight of Words: Why Silence is Your Greatest Spiritual Weapon
In our last discussion, we looked at how stress-snacking is often a hunger of the soul. But there is another "mouth habit" that is just as draining, if not more:…
Is Your Refrigerator Your Musalla? How to Stop Stress-Eating
We’ve all been there. It’s late at night, or perhaps just a stressful afternoon with the kids, and suddenly the kitchen starts calling. You aren't actually hungry; you just ate…
Two Ways to Deepen Your Connection with Allah
By Shaykh 'Abd al-Salām al-Shuway'ir We all have those days where our hearts feel a little disconnected, or the weight of our daily responsibilities makes our spiritual goals feel far…
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