I recently blogged about the idea of a Muslim Mastermind Group.  The Muslimah Mastermind Group is about being part of a group of sisters who are all committed to improving their lives and achieving their dreams. These individuals each bring their own unique perspectives, resources, skills, and networks to the group. Most importantly, each one […]

I did start trying to update my Ramadan Planner for 2015 sometime in February, I lost momentum, my laptop died, I got overwhelmed and it just didn’t happen. So today I finally managed to edit it and finish it off.  There are not many changes from last year, except the calenders have been updated.  I […]

I recently blogged about the idea of a Muslim Mastermind Group.  The Muslimah Mastermind Group is about being part of a group of sisters who are all committed to improving their lives and achieving their dreams. These individuals each bring their own unique perspectives, resources, skills, and networks to the group. Most importantly, each one […]

Not many things in life are black and white, but when it comes to Ramadan there are a few things which are clear: making sure you eat properly and rest properly during the long days of fasting to be able to get through the day and have some energy left for prayers.Some people learn the […]

For the first few days of Ramadan I started off making suhoor (dawn meal) for me and my husband while my daughter makes something for herself.  He has paratha’s for breakfast, his idea of a sustainable Punjabi breakfast (i.e. one of these and you won’t be hungry for the next few days). The last two […]

I came across this article today about the work of the humanist psychologist Carl Rogers and this quote resonated deeply: “I have found it of enormous value when I can permit myself to understand another person.Our first reaction to most of the statements which we hear from other people is an immediate evaluation, or judgment, […]

I came across this article today about the work of the humanist psychologist Carl Rogers and this quote resonated deeply: “I have found it of enormous value when I can permit myself to understand another person.Our first reaction to most of the statements which we hear from other people is an immediate evaluation, or judgment, […]

You know that moment, when you feel you are at a loose end? There is a pile of work in front of you and a long to-do list, there are various people demanding your attention and a long day of work ahead and yet you just are not inclined to do anything anytime soon except […]

When I saw this prompt, the first thing that came to mind was my little “Tiny”, our youngest, “Baby”. I love how upbeat and resilient she is.  I love her mischief and curiousness.  I love that after not saying anything much for so long, she has turned into a little parrot that copies everything we […]

I posted recently about how I felt as if the children were running rings around me and trying to get all sorts of mischief past me and how hard I had to take firms steps to take back some control. I also mentioned how exhausting I found it to continuously keep my focus on them. […]

You know that moment, when you feel you are at a loose end? There is a pile of work in front of you and a long to-do list, there are various people demanding your attention and a long day of work ahead and yet you just are not inclined to do anything anytime soon except […]

I came across some rave reviews for this book online, so decided to treat myself to it. I am a big fan of any kind of post-apocalyptic literature. I love the creation of a possible future world, whether positive or negative and the various scenarios played out in the new world and how humanity deals […]

For the last few years I have been picking a word for the year and trying to use it to inspire me for the year.  In 2011 it was “courage” as I faced redundancy and faced making big changes in my life.  In 2012 I was pregnant and too nauseous and exhausted to think of […]

I have posted this before, but the last sermon of our beloved Prophet (Sallahu Alaihi Wassalam), delivered on the 9th day of Hajj at the plain of Arafat, never fails to move me to tears. Every time I read it, I find something new in it and every time I read it, I marvel at the […]