Author Archive: Sheima

As salam alaikum Everyone! I hope that you are having a blessed Ramadan—one full of spiritual insights and self-growth. Can you believe that we are in the final 10 nights of Ramadan?  Lalatul-Qadr, the Night of Power (or Decree), is…
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Hajj is the most anticipated religious pilgrimage for the Muslims. But, the financial conditions of millions of Muslims restrict them from performing it. You might have seen many people who spend their whole lives saving for this obligatory pilgrimage. No…
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Ramadan Mubarak Everyone! Ramadan is the month that the Holy Quran was revealed. The Quran is a blessing for so many reasons: it tells us our life purpose (to serve Allah), assures us of Allah’s mercy and justice, and comforts…
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The sacred pilgrimage of Umrah brings Muslims closer to Allah. Muslims throughout the world plan Umrah and visit the holy sites. It is a very spiritual experience, deepening reflective instincts and fostering a closer connection through extensive prayers. One of…
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Stress is a natural factor that occurs in every living being. Everyone has to experience such phases in life that are beyond human capability. It might be financial trouble, personal loss, or the daily tug of war one tries to…
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As salam alaikum dear Sisters and Brothers, I hope you’re doing well with the remembrance of Allah. I highly recommend the book, “The Life of this World” by Wasim Hamid. It is so fun to read. Brother Wasim tells the…
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There is something I tell myself to snap out of a low mood.  It’s very obvious but somehow it helps me.  Here is what I say: “Allah does not benefit from my low mood, so why not be happy?” Of…
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As salam alaikum dear Muslim sisters and brothers, I hope you are all doing well with Allah’s remembrance. I hope you had a blessed Eid. This Eid I visited my sister and her family in another country. It was fun…
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First, imagine that you waved a magic wand and this Ramadan is the ideal Ramadan. What would this ideal Ramadan look like? What would you be doing and feeling? Please think about this and write down ideas. You should prioritize…
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As salam alaikum Everyone, I hope you are doing well with Allah’s remembrance. Alhamdulillah I am doing well–just busy with life.  Recently a fellow Muslim asked me to write about the following topic: “I want to be grateful for what…
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