Ramadan series Being foolishly positive can lead to unhappiness. 31 May 201925 Aug 2019 Positivity is a good thing. It energizes us and helps us see the good in seemingly bad situations. Sometimes the only thing that keeps us going is positivity. If you…
Ramadan series The bad guy in me. 29 May 201925 Aug 2019 "No Sonia you're so nice. We love you. You're always so helpful. We can always count on you. You've never disappointed us. You're my rock. How can you say this?…
humanity… You’re so deep in my business that there’s no room for me in it. 26 May 201925 Aug 2019 Yes really you are. You're so intrusive and interrogative that I can't get away with anything. There are so many things that are private and confidential but just because you're…
humanity… Be there but not to show pity! 25 May 201925 Aug 2019 This has been something on my mind big time. The way we show community and strength in numbers is amazing. I'm blessed to be surrounded by men and women who…
feminism… The tears in her eyes…… the grip on her arm….. the silence in the air. 23 May 20192 Oct 2019 Masjid is my place to make friends. I love the camaraderie, love, common values and the bond. It's not everyday that I find people with similar backgrounds and customs so…
Ramadan series The work in progress that my Salah is…… 23 May 201925 Aug 2019 "Ugh! I forgot which Rakat I was at. Let's start again." "Oh! Did I say that dua before I finished my Salah?" "Salah is gonna take fifteen minutes. But I…
humanity… Protected: My ten hacks for becoming the popular sister at Masjid 22 May 201924 Jul 2021 This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password:
Ramadan series Why is conflict resolution necessary? How can confrontation be a way to resolution? The first step towards healing… 21 May 201925 Aug 2019 Conflicts happen. And disagreements. And little tiffs. And spats. And some heated exchanges. Are they avoidable? Probably. Not always. Do they need a resolution? Yes, always. Is confrontation a way…
Ramadan series The etiquette of receiving a gift could tell someone all about you 20 May 201925 Aug 2019 "Why did you bother?" "Oh! Actually I already have it". " Why did you go to so much trouble? We are not about designer brands. I'd be too cautious wearing…
Ramadan series Loyalty. How does knowing more help me be genuinely loyal? 19 May 201925 Aug 2019 "How can I defend you when I don't even know what I'm defending?" Each time someone asked me to have their back with limited details of why I needed to,…
My mind as a woman 