Slave of Allah
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A Letter of Gratitude
What relationships have a positive impact on you? My Parents My parents have been my guiding lamps at every stage of my life, a light that continues to shine even today. Through every trial and every ease, they have stood… Continue reading
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Tarim: The Hospital of the Soul
The journey to Tarim is unlike any other journey in the world both physically and spiritually. It is not merely a movement from one place to another, but a passage that reshapes the heart. From the very beginning, the journey… Continue reading
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Traveling with Kids Without Overwhelm
This article is part 6 of my series: “Sacred Living in a Distracted Age,” a journey back to presence, barakah, and God in a world that constantly pulls us away. Traveling with children especially babies requires preparation both physically and… Continue reading
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Reading and Writing Spaces Across Seasons
You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like? Busy Motherhood Season For now, my current reading and writing space is wherever I can find a quiet moment to myself. Sometimes that space exists right… Continue reading
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My Mentors: The Women Who Raise My Heart
Who are the biggest influences in your life? Sayidah Fatima Az Zahra The greatest influence in my life is Lady Fatima Az-Zahra رضي الله عنها, the finest woman to ever walk this earth. She lived a life that mirrored that… Continue reading
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My Mentors: The Men Who Guided My Soul
Who are the biggest influences in your life? Prophet Muhammad ﷺ First and foremost, my greatest influence is the Beloved of Allah, our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He is the very reason I strive to better myself each day. Through him,… Continue reading
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Me and the Qur’an
Where It All Began: My Childhood I memorised the Qur’an when I was just under ten years old. In Somalia, memorising the Qur’an is often the first milestone a child reaches before learning anything else. It is a gift from… Continue reading
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Rajab: A Season of Mercy, Forgiveness, and Renewal
Rajab is a sacred month, known as the Month of Allah. It is a month of Istighfar seeking forgiveness through which we cleanse our souls from the stains of sin. Through Istighfar, hearts are purified and made ready to receive the… Continue reading
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Less Distraction more Presence
What could you do less of? Less screens.Less rushing.Less noise that masquerades as connection. In a world that keeps speeding up, technology has quietly reshaped the way we live, the way we raise our children, and the way childhood unfolds.… Continue reading
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How I Hope to Be Remembered
Tell us one thing you hope people say about you. What people say about me while I am alive will not truly benefit me. If they praise me, it is only because Allah has concealed my faults from them and… Continue reading
