BEING WITH PURPOSE

Recently, I stumbled upon an important realization: preparing for Ramadhaan isn’t just about stocking up the freezer with samoosa and...

Do you ever feel stuck because everything has to be perfect before you can even begin? This is a classic example of all-or-nothing...

We often forget to pause and reflect. Our minds are constantly racing, thinking about what needs to be done next. But taking a step back...

A few days ago, I had the privilege to share some insights on radio on how to reflect on our past without getting stuck there. Here’s...

Every day, we face many challenges that make us feel confused, as if there is no end to it. The burden of decision-making may haunt us,...

Muḥāsabah, an Arabic term that translates to self-accountability or self-examination in English, holds immense significance in Islam....

Scrolling through Instagram and watching highlights of 2023 by many, I found myself deeply nostalgic and reflective of my own journey...

On a recent journey of exploring wellness and holistic changes, I have come across a concept of eating according to the seasonal stage of...

To be the best version of ourselves, there is one core underlying belief that needs to be developed in for any change or transformation...

1996 Dear Diary… I am sitting in my room, trying to find a quiet moment. My sisters are chatting in the lounge for the moment. I am...

I have seen so many posts reflecting on Covid-19 2020, and needless to say I will touch on it too. It has been the biggest challenge we...

The first time I wrote a poem, was when I was Grade 4. I remember my teacher reading one, and somehow I got it in my head that I needed...

When I was young, all I ever wanted to be was a boy. Yeah, I guess my reality was little obscured. You see, guys just seemed to have it...

When going through challenges, it becomes incredibly easy to overlook the good things surrounding us. Having said that, I have been in...

Believe it or not, my head space can be messed up sometimes and I find that I doubt myself, simply because my efforts are sometimes...

It’s been a week since the month of Ramadaan has ended. It is during this month that I learn the most about myself. I reflect on many...

It is my off day. Days I choose to do absolutely nothing. Unplugging from an overwhelmingly media frenzied society. Along with that, in...

Lockdown! I hate this word. It denotes such negativity. It traps our minds and seeps into our very existence. It welcomes this automatic...

I have to be honest. I have been trying to figure myself out during this evolutionary and challenging period. You would think, given my