Why I needed a group? Just over five years ago, with no big plans, only a simple intention, I started a Quran group with my friends. This was mainly to maintain a daily relationship with the Quran, which I had somehow lost with the demands of a baby in my life. As my daughter turned … Continue reading Five verses for five years – a life changing affair

Islam has so beautifully placed legitimate reasons for when someone shouldn’t/can’t fast, some of which are specific for us, the women of this ummah; menstruation, being post natal, nursing, ill health and some other exemptions. I’ve been blogging for about four years now, and every year I seem to get a high number of messages … Continue reading A mother’s non-fasting spiritual Ramadan

I recently listened to a talk by Sheikh Yaser Birjas, it was about attaining more barakah in our lives. I loved it – a week later I listened to it again and made notes. I want to share my notes on here, so others can read them, but also because I’d love to come back … Continue reading Growing in Barakah – blessings for a believer