Today, as I was about to pray, I heard my 3 year old daughter talking to my son. This is what I heard her saying: “Idrees, can you get me my superhero hijab?” Read more…
My Ramadan Journal – Puppet Shows & Death
Journal Entry 1 It is the night before Ramadan. Just a few minutes ago, I was sitting with my three children, and we discussed the importance and the blessing of the holy month that was going to start in the next few hours. In the middle of our discussion, my 3 year old daughter spoke […] Read more…
Just PRAY
There’s prayer, and then there’s PRAYER Pray with all your heart, pray with sincerity, pray until your tears fall, pray until you find peace, pray because you need to, pray because you are able to, pray for your heart, pray for your soul, pray for your family, pray for the Ummah, pray because HE hears […] Read more…
A+ In Effort, Attitude, & Behaviour
I recently had the exciting opportunity to write for Gaya magazine in the’Inspire’ section – one of my favorite sections! The Gaya ‘Inspire’ section is a place where you will find articles written by strong women who have a positive message to convey. And of course, like the title of this category suggests, it’s a […] Read more…
The Muslimah Mommy’s Tips For Mothers During Ramadan
How do mothers enjoy the blessings of Ramadan while taking care of their children? This is the question I often get asked as a mother of four, and below I’m sharing my tips that have helped me since becoming a mother almost a decade ago! The Muslimah Mommy’s Tips for Mothers During Ramadan: Read more…
Top Energy Boosting and Hydrating Foods For Ramadan
As a busy mom of four young and active children, I have to make sure that my diet is filled with foods that will combat the feeling of fatigue throughout the year, especially during the holy month of Ramadan! Below is a list of meals I prepare during Ramadan; these meals are easy to make, […] Read more…
Love Is Seeing Your Family Together In Prayer
(Edited on January 2015 for the ‘Love Is’ series) Love is…seeing your family pray together. Alhumdulillah for everything! Truly, love is observing your family together in prayer; not only do we all stand together as a family, but we do so in praying to the one and only Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala . Read more…
Ramadan Mubaruk
Ramadan Mubaruk From My Family To Yours This Ramadan…. May you read the Quran not just with your eyes, but with your heart and soul May you avoid sin not just for one month, but change your lifestyle forever May you not just starve yourself, but feel the hunger of the needy and poor May […] Read more…
How To Have A Peaceful Ramadan With Children
I have to admit, I was quite nervous about Ramadan a few years ago; I kept thinking, ‘how am I going to fast with three young children who constantly need my attention?’ The more I thought about it, the more I stressed myself out! But then, I decided to change things up… Read more…