Trigger warning: pregnancy loss and miscarriage Pregnancy losses in the first trimester of a pregnancy are so common, yet for some reason are taboo to talk...
Allah says in the Qur’an, “The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months,” [Surah Qadr:3] The Prophet is also reported to have said, “Whoever...
Muslim women’s spirituality in Ramadan is a topic that never grows old! Why do we only talk about parenting in Ramadan when it has to do...
The holy month of Ramadan fast-approaches and many mothers may be finding themselves in a predicament–a low spiritual state. Reflecting on the Ramadans of previous years...
Motherhood is so beautiful, women are told, even before they have become women. Motherhood is what we are meant for. Motherhood is part and parcel of...
What did we discuss yesterday? You know, sometimes I notice that you all hold your wudu for a really long time. Whenever I ask if you...
Becoming a new mother can be one the most rewarding experiences a woman can have in life, but it can also be incredibly challenging and overwhelming....
For new Muslims nothing can be more daunting than dealing with family members’ reactions to the decision of converting to Islam. Parents, siblings, and other relatives...
Dear Mama, Thank you for making my day special. To you, it felt like another day when you failed to take advantage of the blessings of...
By Naureen Aqueel I let out an exhausted sigh as I sat down in the Masjid al-Haram after Asr prayers. My toddler had fallen asleep on...