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…
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:…
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…
Mahr (dowry) in Islam: Meaning, Purpose, and Common Misconceptions
What Is Mahr? Mahr (also spelled mehr) is a mandatory dowry, a gift given by the groom to the bride as part of an Islamic marriage contract (nikah). It is…
Sha’ban: The Often Neglected Month Before Ramadan
Sha'ban is a month many of us pass through without pause, yet it holds immense spiritual weight. It sits quietly between Rajab and Ramadan - it isn't a sacred month…
Why Hunger is Good: A Forgotten Virtue
وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُم بِشَىْءٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْخَوْفِ وَٱلْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْأَمْوَٰلِ وَٱلْأَنفُسِ وَٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ ۗ وَبَشِّرِ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ ١٥٥We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life,…
Is Allah Always in Your Vocabulary? A Call to Reclaim God-Conscious Language Among Muslims
Growing up, my grandmother’s conversations were always filled with the warmth of dua. Every sentence she spoke was a reminder of her reliance on Allah. Whether she was praising, giving…
The Islamic Approach to Decision-Making: Consulting, Praying for Guidance, and Trusting in Allah
Introduction Life is full of choices, from small daily decisions to life-changing ones. As Muslims, we're blessed with a beautiful process to make choices with clarity and confidence. This process,…
“I want to put on the hijab, but I’m too scared”
This is a statement made by many Muslim women in today's society. Finding it hard to adhere to the sunnah and fardh, we often find ourselves trying to fit into…
Breaking the Chains of Haram Cultural Practices
Breaking Chains: The Perils of Haram Cultural Practices Introduction In Islam, the term haram refers to anything that Allah explicitly forbids. These prohibitions, drawn from the Quran and Hadith, include…