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You FEEL helpless, but you are not helpless

You FEEL helpless, but you are not helpless

As an average Muslim, living outside of Palestine, I know that everything that is happening to our brothers and sisters, must be weighing really, really heavy on your chest. I know for me it has been.  As I have been dealing with a turmoil of feelings, I realized...

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Do You Seek Validation From the Creation or the Creator?

I guess it had to be my 30s when I realized this: When going through a tough time and experiencing pain and sadness in my heart, I was seeking understanding and validation from humans more than I was seeking that from Allah(swt). And the disappointment, oh the...

When Your Heart Feels Heavy…

As I am writing this… my heart feels heavy for the departure of the blessed month of Ramadan. And there is so many reasons for it: The peace and tranquility that we get to experience in this month is unmatched. The daily visits to the masjid. The sound of beautiful...

Bringing Change: Inner Critic vs. Inner Coach

If you are like me…there is always something in your own habits or character that bugs you and that you want to change. The thing is…wanting to get rid of negative habits and trying to adopt positive ones is a good thing! However, there are two ways you can do this…...
You FEEL helpless, but you are not helpless

You FEEL helpless, but you are not helpless

As an average Muslim, living outside of Palestine, I know that everything that is happening to our brothers and sisters, must be weighing really, really heavy on your chest. I know for me it has been.  As I have been dealing with a turmoil of feelings, I realized...

read more