Here you can find a collection of articles written by me, with you in mind.
The Christmas adverts are trending, the holiday retail sales are in full swing, and corporate 'secret santa' emails are sitting at the top of our inboxes. Yep – the widely-celebrated festive period is around the corner and, it can be a difficult time to navigate as a Muslim. Each...
It was one underwhelming day at a Shoreditch Tech Event when Arfah was offered a 'free drink' coupon 🎟 upon her arrival – only to find out she had to redeem it for an alcoholic beverage... and nothing else. *Sigh* Another event, another shameless moment where a Muslim relives the...
I was born a Muslim But I fell in love with Islam just a few short years ago. I was born a Muslim. But I fell in love with Islam just a few short years ago. For as long as I can remember, things like 'prayer & faith in...
Let's face it – abayas are a struggle in the winter because the typically-thin material can let all the cold in and you can't really walk out the house without a good few thermal layers! Though, the thermals or the puffy jacket on top can end up...
If you've read a few of the articles floating around this blog, you would have heard me speak about two things I tend to struggle with: * Impulsive instincts / Instant gratification * Extreme demotivation with important tasks Now, someone may look at these two traits and think that they'...
Women hold a supremely important role in Islam. Our Prophet (SAW) campaigned for women’s rights and celebrated their role in maintaining stability and structure within the family. Becoming a productive Muslimah is something we should aspire to be, but it can be challenging. Islam promotes productivity in all five...
Here's something I used to refrain from telling people... I started my journey with Arabic – and seeking knowledge in general – just before turning 19 years old. I still remember the first day of class so clearly. My anxiety was through the roof and I walked in feeling like,...
Recently, I came across this tweet👇 on the struggle of fitting into the corporate world as a Muslim, when drinking culture is so prevalent there. no one talks about how hard it is being a Muslim in a corporate job, where drinking culture is everywhere — Rumaithaaa (@rumaithaaaa_) July 8, 2022...
It just so happens that the only strictly-female gym in my area closed down. Typical, right?! Just as I was getting into a consistent pattern with my workouts and overall healthier lifestyle.. Anywho, it's back to outdoor walks / runs for me, but this begs the question – what do...