
I Have a Better Plan for You
When I graduated with my Bachelor’s Degree in 2013, I had many plans for myself. I was going to get into the field of Social Work, work for a full two years and then get my Masters in the same field. After gradation, I began looking for a job knowing it might be a little hard, but I was sure I was going to find something and begin my career.

If You Want to Find God Then Lose Yourself in Prostration
One of the biggest challenges for me during Ramadan, and outside of it, is what to recite for Dua. More specifically, what to recite in Sujood (prostration). During Sujood, you are in the closest proximity to Allah.

4 Ways to Prepare for Ramadan
Ramadan is almost here.
Some people are great at doing Ramadan. I’m not one of them. I find it hard, every single year. Here are four things I know I can do to prepare for Ramadan. I’m writing them mainly for myself, but maybe others will find it useful.

What a Night
I was in my Qur’an class Friday night when I received a phone call. “Nader! Yara is choking! I think she swallowed a coin.”

The Struggle is Real
I love Islam as much as I hate myself. Seems a bit harsh, but it’s true. Sometimes, I’ll get mad at myself for getting mad. Make sense? It’s a vicious cycle, and very hard to explain.

The Significance of Insignificance
We don’t drink coffee at home. My mum made it once or twice when I was younger and I remember not liking the smell or the sip I had, so I’ve never wanted it. Wait, I recently accidentally bought an iced caramel latte, does that count as coffee?