"There is goodness in everything", a phrase that Umme had always said since we had met. Umme is that Pakistani mum who...
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Dates And Ramadan
During the month of Ramadan, dates are available abundantly. Muslims generally break their fast by eating dates by...
MUSLIMAH NAVIGATING ISLAM
"Sam, can we talk, please?", Mum asked as she sat looking down at her clasped finger in her lap. "Of course, Mum.", I...
MUSLIMAH NAVIGATING ISLAM
Dad was still hospitalised, and there was still no change in his condition, but he was stable and that was a blessing...
MUSLIMAH NAVIGATING ISLAM
My nerves were like glass shards and when the doorbell rang, I could almost feel them shatter! I hesitantly opened the...
MUSLIMAH NAVIGATING ISLAM
Going to work, coming home from work and eating alone had become my daily ritual. It was also a lonely time and I had...
MUSLIMAH NAVIGATING ISLAM
My father was still in the hospital and this was taking its toll on mum. It was the first time since they were married...
MUSLIMAH NAVIGATING ISLAM
Fatima has been gone a couple of days, and waking up alone for suhoor is not as easy as I thought. This morning I sat...
Social Anxiety Discussed With Anisa Moosa
We all know the feeling of being nervous or uncomfortable in a social situation. Maybe you’ve clammed up when meeting...
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My Dad was showing no progress, and we were all concerned but still hopeful. I left his health and wellbeing to Allah,...