
Footsteps in Paradise
Abu Jahl be whipping
Wounds be bleeding
Relentlessly uttering
His ﷻ name, The All Hearing ﷻ

Get Me out of This Religious Slump! Why We’re Shooting Air Balls
There’s something about being imperfect that may cause partial spiritual paralysis. I’m not a doctor, but I do play one online. Anyway, if you’re feeling this way, as I have (and do from time to time), then you’re in limbo. It’s that feeling where you’re not only losing the akhirah (the hereafter), but also losing the dunya. Know what I mean? I hope so, because if it’s just me, then this is embarrassing.

The Healing of A Broken Heart
When all is dark
But the moon and stars in the sky
When all is quiet
But the thoughts creating turmoil in my mind
That is when I pray my hardest
Asking Allah for a sign

Seeing the Light
One year ago, my personal life flipped on its head. I was happily married, had two beautiful healthy girls, a house, a great job, and a great life. And in a blink, it was threatened April fools 2014. In a short time, lies, betrayal and disrespect were exposed in my marriage, the job I loved was ripped away from me on a technicality, and I lost friends due to both.

Remember to Remind
For several days I was working on a project at work that was rather difficult. It took a lot of organizing, planning and follow ups to make sure it was done right. When it was finally completed last week, I was really happy with how it turned out. The documents were typed correctly, the clients seemed happy and it was done in a quick manner – all good things.

A Child’s Smile
Checkpoint after checkpoint
Blockade after blockade with soldiers on all sides, heavily equipped and ready to oppress
As the sun starts to rise, so do their weapons

Why Everything Is For Sale (Yeah Baby, Even You!)
ATTENTION!
Calling on my wild imagination to proceed to the front desk please!
Wild imagination. Front desk. Thank you!
I’m a purple genie in a bottle and your wish is my command. Dream of anything you like and I’ll make it come true, free of charge and with a lifetime guarantee.

Bearing Witness! How a White Girl Embraced Islam
Of all the choices in life, why would a young woman living in one of the most affluent countries in the world chose Islam? Is she crazy?
Well, it is complicated. And, yes, I am little crazy.

Journey’s End
Man is asleep
Until he is rudely awoken
No doubt he will weep
For every word he has spoken

Top 3 Most Annoying Kinds of Dawah
When I was a non-practicing Muslim, I came across many characters who tried to give me dawah (invitation to Islam). I didn’t respond to them very well. These (I’m sure well-intentioned) brothers may be familiar to you. If not, then you’re missing out.