Written by: Anonymous With the recent passing of two prominent celebrities, social media has been flooded with messages about mental health hotlines and statuses that say, "Please come to me if you need help." One post …
Written by: Seada You may find it funny that my nick name is “Positivity.” I have earned this label from several of my closest family members and friends, but sometimes, I am truly uncertain if I …
Written by: Khadeja As a hijabi of 15+ years, I shudder to think about how many hijab pins I have consumed. Despite my--or, rather, my mother's--attempts at providing some sort of home for my pins, they …
Written by: Khadeja It was a Friday afternoon in the midst of rush hour madness. I was walking as fast as I could to catch my ride (which is the story of my life basically), an …
Written by: Barah I say alhamdulilah (thank God) so often that it has become a habit, a word that is glued to my tongue. It’s good to say it, but remember, actions speak louder than words. …
Written by: Barah Forgiving someone isn’t always hard; it can be easy when they’re not someone who’s close to you. We are all human, we all make mistakes, and we all try our best to understand …
Written by: Chereen You and I, we are simply clay. But sometimes I feel like our clay does not always mold together well. My clay might be too warm because it came from a different place …
Written by: Marissa Unconditional love was planted in us during our conception. Our first love, the love given by our parents, had a sacred binding. Parental love is foreign to boundaries, distances, and limitations. It is …
Written by: Khadeja I was 27 when I lost her. That's not exactly young, but you always need your mother, regardless of your age. If anything, you need her more as you grow older. As an …
Written by: Seada All praise is due to God, most gracious, most merciful. In the late evening on a cold and wintery December, a message from within me rung while reciting the Holy Qur'an after prayer: “Wear …