Have you ever heard about the term barkah before. This is when means of anything defy expectations. At least this is the easiest way I can explain the concept. Allah, can place barakah in anything. He can place it in our food, our health, our paycheck, our homes, our time through out the day, and... Continue Reading →
How to reach your goals?
I have always been someone who struggles with goals, as a matter of fact I would tell people for years that I don't make goals. Every time I made this statement I was met with confusion "wait you don't make goals?" I have always been really open in explaining that the reason I don't set... Continue Reading →
Boundaries
I have struggled with this my whole life. For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to do my very best to please others. I have set unrealistic bar in my head of what I need to do to obtain approval from others. Boundaries is such a unique thing, as humans we... Continue Reading →
Consistency
I have really been struggling with consistency for a very long time. This has leaked out into all areas of my life. I may do really good at something for 1 day or a few days in a row. Then for one reason or another I drop the ball then the next thing you know... Continue Reading →
Journey
Today I am going to write about my convert story. It is a tad bit lengthy, and not particularly a converts favorite story to tell. It was suggested that I put it into a blog post and after thinking about it I believe this is a good idea so when people ask (which they will)... Continue Reading →
Compassion
Writing brings calmness, The only constant I can remember as far as I think back is writing. When I was young I use to write a summer journal in my Lisa Frank notebook of our daily adventures. I loved this little activity. Little did I know that this was my first experience with journaling. I... Continue Reading →
Anxiety
Bismillah (In the name of Allah), This year has been full of so much anxiety and this week I have felt it boil over. For the year of 2020 we have all been isolated as a virus run rampant throughout the world. A virus we still know so little about. At this point in November... Continue Reading →
Wandering Thoughts
Being a creative thinker has always contributed to a sense of madness. I often see the world in a completely different lense than others. I approach many problems differently than others, some of the problems never get solved because of my creative ideas. Creating is definitely a blessing, but it can feel like a blockage... Continue Reading →
Ramadan Reflection
And they shall say: (All) praise is due to Allah, Who has made good to us His promise, and He has made us inherit the land; we may abide in the garden where we please; so goodly is the reward of the workers. This life is truly a journey of worshiping Allah. So often we... Continue Reading →
Fear
When we have a negative life experience we then naturally shy away from reliving that again. Who would want to experience the same bad thing twice? But over time fear begins to develop or creep in. I have come to the conclusion that our decisions are directly impacted by our perceptions. When we make decisions... Continue Reading →
Budgeting Risq 