I long for your presence. My feet guide me to you with ease, anxious and wanting. Your eyes are closed Breathing in and out, lips moving Whispering praises of God. I sit and watch I wish that you'd beckon me to sit beside you. My arms yearn to wrap themselves around your worn shoulders. Finally … Continue reading Unspoken Words | Poem
At a point in my life where I was feeling extremely low, I would sometimes go to the nearby masjid just to feel some sort of peace. I would go alone and attempt to avoid any interactions. I would try my best to slow down the negative thoughts that ran through my head. Doing this … Continue reading Light Is a Gift & a Mercy
I turned 21 in August, and after some time of reflection (and mourning of my childhood) I wrote down a list of things I learned: Sometimes things may take longer for you than they do for others, and that's okay. Trust the process and find peace in whatever pace life is going at for you.Doing … Continue reading 21 Things I Learned in 21 Years
I often used to wonder why people lost faith until I realized how easy it was to do so. It's so easy to fall off the right path. It's easy to stop doing the right things, indulge and follow our desires. Having the freedom to choose between right or wrong is difficult. I honestly sometimes … Continue reading Steadfastness Is Our Superpower
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعون Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raaji’un Indeed we belong to God, and to Him we shall return. It’s difficult to not let the anger that we inevitably feel when we hear about horror stories such as this to consume our heart. When my eyes and ears have to witness sweet … Continue reading #OurThreeBrothers & Beyond: Silence Is a Form of Injustice
When you beg for Allah to guide you in a matter, you may not always perceive His response to be clear. Your understanding may be distorted by your desires, or your eyes may be blind to the truth that He has unveiled in front of you. But Alhamdulillah (Praise be to God), He is ever … Continue reading Honing Your Spiritual Wisdom In Times of Despair
Once I arrived at my long awaited destination, I attempted to open my eyes. I instantly regretted it, for I was welcomed by brightness that shot at me mercilessly. I closed my eyes and relied on my other senses to take everything in. A layer of cold enveloped me and rudely left harsh goosebumps that raked … Continue reading My First Home
