By Asiya BharadiaThe first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are finally upon us. And amongst those last ten days is a day that holds extreme significance for each and every Muslim: the day of Arafah. Arafah is actually a place southwest of the Ka’bah in Makkah. It is a vast plain where pilgrims performing Hajj spend a…
By Asiya BharadiaAs Muslims, we learn early on the importance of maintaining positive relationships with individuals in our community and in our family. Islam places a lot of stress on the act of being kind to the people we are related to or surround ourselves with. We frequently ponder why establishing excellent relationships with our families, neighbors,…
By Asiya BharadiaOne of the hardest things to face in life is to watch someone you love in need of healing due to an illness. And while science and technology have advanced and we’ve made more discoveries over the years, there’s only so much our doctors and experts can do. In those times we end up feeling…
By Asiya Bharadia“Paradise lies under your mother’s feet.” We’ve heard this saying many times throughout our lives. We are raised to honor and cherish our parents, especially our moms. They are typically the parent who has sacrificed their own goals for us, endured challenges merely bringing us into the world, and gone through many tribulations raising us…
By Asiya BharadiaThe blessed month of Ramadan is finally here and Alhamdulillah, we’ve been given another opportunity to fast, worship Allah (SWT), and spend our days becoming better Muslims. One of the most important aspects of Ramadan is connecting with the Quran by understanding its message. During Ramadan, we come across people who finish the entire Quran,…
By Asiya BharadiaFor many of us, visiting the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah and seeing the Ka’bah with our own eyes is a dream. Doing Umrah is something we all dream of. The Umrah itself is a pilgrimage full of blessings and offers us a quick way to renew our Iman, strengthen our faith in Allah,…
By Asiya BharadiaAt the beginning of Ayah 175 in Surah Al-Imran, Allah SWT informs us of his promise: “Every soul shall taste death (3:175).” Our lives on this earth are short. And while there are many things we can predict, death is unpredictable. We strive to experience life to the fullest by completing our goals, traveling as…
By Asiya BharadiaWe can all agree that 2022 has ended with a bang while we enter 2023 with hopeful hearts. We’ve had several life-changing events happen this year; some were tragic and heartbreaking and others were full of joy (thank you, Morocco.) Muslim Girls all around the world have broken records, sparked a revolution, fought for freedoms…
By Asiya BharadiaLove matches have existed for centuries. Cultures from all over the world have resorted to fixing single people together to find the best match possible. Often times these matches are associated with prestige, class, and riches. There may have even been a point in our lives when we may or may not have been offered…
By Asiya BharadiaBees. Tiny insects that produce honey. To most of us, they are just that – an insect that produces honey and will sometimes sting us if we agitate them. But bees, for all their simplicity, are one of Allah’s (SWT) most magnificent and miraculous creations. Honeybees are responsible for at least one-third of the food…
By Asiya BharadiaIt’s very rare to find an everlasting love so sweet and beautiful in the culture and space we live in. Many of us wish for a romance that will keep us breathless and content for the rest of our lives. And by the mercy and grace of Allah (SWT,) we will have that one day….
By Asiya BharadiaLife isn’t simple. We’re constantly being tested, whether it’s in significant, life-changing ways or minor ones. Sometimes we feel like the whole world is against us – and then there are moments in which we feel we have conquered the entire world, yet we are still unsatisfied with our accomplishments. While at times we may…
By Asiya BharadiaAt some point in our lives, we’ve all had to make a choice about where we stand in certain situations. Whether that be political, for a cause we’re passionate about, or for people that we support unconditionally; our choices make us who we are. And for Linda Sarsour, her choices have always been quite clear….
By Asiya BharadiaAs a very avid reader growing up, I was always on the lookout for a book with a Muslim protagonist. It would be my day’s mission to scour my school or local library in search of a book with a Muslim character or written by a Muslim author. And it was seldom that I ever…
By Asiya BharadiaThere has always been chatter and discussion about the “evil eye” in our communities. We hear our elders warning us to take care of our prized possessions in case someone casts an evil eye on them. We get advised to reduce speaking about our accomplishments or achievements to others because they might get jealous and…
