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…
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…
Searching for His Love
There are moments in life when we feel as though we are walking alone. Yes, we may have parents who give/gave us unconditional love. Yes, we may have (had) a…
A Muslima Guide to Happy Hormones
As women, we know our emotions can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster, especially at certain times of the month (yes, we’re talking about hormones). Some days we feel energized and…
Including Non-Muslim Family in an Islamic Wedding
Navigating Mixed-Faith Families For many Muslims, especially reverts or those in diverse families, weddings involve loved ones who are not Muslim. Islam recognises family ties and strongly encourages kindness, respect,…
How to Receive Advice Without Feeling Hurt or Defensive
Most of us don’t struggle with receiving advice because we don’t care - we struggle because we do. We want to do what is right, grow in our deen, and…
The Islamic Duty of Being a Good Neighbour
We live in close proximity to people who are often from different cultures, yet lead completely separate lives. As Muslims, however, we should understand that regardless of our neighbour’s lifestyle,…
Deceased Parents: A New Chapter of Birr (Dutifulness)
When a parent passes away, many people feel that their opportunity to be dutiful has ended. In reality, a new and profound phase of birr al-walidayn (dutifulness to parents) begins.…
Maximising Rewards in Ramadan: A Guide for Muslim Women
Ramadan is a month filled with blessings, mercy, and opportunities to draw closer to Allah (SWT). As Muslim women, we strive to make the most of this sacred time, but…