Here you can find a collection of articles written by me, with you in mind.
After 29 days, 64 matches, 8 stadiums (thanks for the theatrics, Qatar), and the most electrifying final we can admit we've ever seen – the World Cup has drawn to a solemn end. What a month it has been. From Ghanim Al-Muftah and Morgan Freeman delivering a show-stopping opening...
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...