I’m honored and humbled to announce that my first article in my ‘Productive Mommy Series’ has been published over at http://www.ProductiveMuslim.com. Read more…
The Day I Told My Husband I Loved Another Man
I will forever remember that day when I fell in love with a man while studying in University. I fell so hard for him; in fact, he was my motivation for getting up most mornings, and going to school. Every time I thought about him, a sense of serenity would emerge on my face in […] Read more…
Creative Minds
The CREATIVE MIND never sleeps – yes, that’s right, the creative mind is always going at full speed and there are no yields, just go-go-go’s! Read more…
Do Angels Jot Notes?
The other day, my seven year old daughter asked me if the angels on our shoulders jot notes or write in full sentences. Read more…
Be thankful, Be grateful
If you are reading this post, chances are you have access to some kind of electronic device, such as a smart phone, tablet, or computer. Not everybody has access to these electronic devices and more importantly, not everyone even has the basic necessities that we take advantage of – be thankful, be grateful. © The […] Read more…
Eid Al-Adha Poem
This year, to teach my children about Eid Al-Adha, I decided to write a poem with them. Here’s what we came up with: Read more…
Salah Reminders
The other day, I put some salah reminders into my iPad; in shaa Allah I’m hoping these reminders will prompt me to pray ON TIME! As a mother of three young children, I find myself getting ready for salah, and then just as I’m about to step onto the prayer mat, one of my kids […] Read more…
How To Implement Prayer Within Your Household
Islam is more than calling yourself a Muslim, it’s about LIVING as a practicing Muslim. A huge part of being a Muslim is performing salah (prayer); and often times, maintaining an environment of prayer within your home can be challenging. With that said, below are some tips on how you can help implement prayer within […] Read more…
Taking Care Of The Caterpillar
Yesterday: “Look mama, it’s a caterpillar! Let’s feed it leaves.” Read more…
And This Is Why I Don’t Homeschool My Child…
The other day, my oldest daughter, Hafsah, requested that I trim her nails for her, as her nails were getting quite long. I happily agreed and started searching for the nail cutter in the washroom. I checked the usual spot – in the drawer…nope, not there. I checked the other drawer…nope, not there either. Read more…