Oh dear heart, it’s Eid. And I know you’ve celebrated Eid before….you’ve worn the clothes, shared the food, smiled for pictures. But this year… it feels different, doesn’t it? Because…
Oh dear heart, it’s Arafah. And even if you’re not standing with other Muslims on the plain of Arafah, you’re still standing in front of your Lord. You're still holding…
Oh dear heart, tomorrow is Arafah. And no, you’re not in Ihram. You’re not under the sun on that sacred plain. You will probably be at home, preparing a meal…
Oh dear heart, you know that feeling like maybe you didn’t do as much as you planned? Like the days are slipping and you’re not where you thought you’d be…
Oh dear heart, I know you’ve been showing up sincerely. Doing what you can. Staying focused. Keeping it quiet and steady. But today, let me tell you something we don’t…
Oh dear heart, not everything has to be public. Not every act of worship needs to be spoken about, posted, or shared. In fact, some of the most beautiful things…
Oh dear heart, you don’t have to pretend you’re unaffected. You don’t have to numb it or explain it away. You’re allowed to feel. You’re allowed to sit in the…
Oh dear heart, you know sometimes we hold ourselves to such a high standard that when we slip, we immediately start disqualifying ourselves. One missed sunnah prayer, one rushed fast,…
Oh dear heart, I know you sometimes wonder if it’s enough. The way you show up for people. The way you keep giving. The way you choose silence when you…
Oh dear heart, it’s here. Dhul Hijjah. The best ten days of the year. And this time, you’re not dragging yourself into it. You’re not worn out. You’re not lost.…
We’ve moved on from Ramadan now. The Qur’an recitation, the fasting, the quiet moments that brought us to tears have passed. That spiritual high, the discipline, the closeness to Allah……
The best ten days of the year are just around the corner. And I know you’ve been showing up lately. Intentionally. Quietly. Without fuss. You’re not scrambling this time. There’s…