Come As You Are
The dilemma of trying to keep the boundaries of Islam whilst being an online content creator.
“You must be joking”: A tale of two communities
There is a story in the Quran where Allah tells us about Banu Israel and their Prophet Musa (Alayhi Salam) when they were told (by …
The training wheels are coming off…
Come Salatul Maghrib tonight, the training wheels will come off. The shayatin will be let loose again and the real test of consistency will begin. …
My top tips for dealing with S.A.D
Seasonal Affective Disorder According to the UK NHS; (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. SAD is sometimes …
Pathways to Jannah
I am still having withdrawal symptoms from spending a whole week following the US presidential election on CNN. I may or may not have had recurring …
Simple and easy tips for maintaining Khushoo’ in Salah
After over a decade and a half of living as an adult, I can categorically say that being an adult isn’t all that it’s cracked …
Back in the saddle
Hi there! Towards the end of June, I had a conversation with two of my friends about a couple of speaking engagements that I had …
Blurred Lines
The other day I had my 1-1 appraisal with my line manager via skype and she asked me about my work/life balance and how I …
A walk down eid memory lane
7:50 am and it’s the morning of Eid! I can hear my dad’s footsteps coming from the courtyard. He opens the door to our bungalow, walks …
Walking on sand
The one who is sincere to his Lord is like the one who walks on sand; His footsteps are not heard, but its effects are …