Besides the dates, aromatic iftars, warm family gatherings, Ramadan has so many characteristic features which sets this blessed month apart from other months. One of them which I reflected upon last Ramadan is the eminence of peace that is a shared common experience for Muslims observing Ramadan. But as Ramadan ends, this sense of peace […]

From an early age, I recall being taught Sabr solely as endurance in accepting a difficult situation. At least that’s the way I interpreted it! But gradually, I began to appreciate the different dimensions of Sabr, and glimpse into its depth. Alhamdullilah, this was facilitated through experiences and listening to talks by those more knowledgeable […]

We’ve all been there, right? That feeling of a racing mind, or cloudy thoughts. Feeling like our affairs are way out of order and our feet are not quite touching the floor. Chances are, you’ve heard journaling being thrown around in the self-help space, but like most things, does it actually yield results, or is […]