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🌸 Fectiv’s First 2025 Quarter in Review: What We Built, Learned & Loved Bismillah!What a whirlwind this first quarter of 2025 has been. From launching my first paid parenting guide to showing up consistently for this beautiful community of Muslim mamas — Q1 has been packed with milestones, du’as, and alhamdulillah moments. Ready for the […]

Gentle Parenting is Ridiculous? Let’s Talk, Mama!  “Gentle parenting is ridiculous.” Heard that one lately, sis? Maybe you’ve even felt that on a day when your child turned your living room into a LEGO battlefield, and your nerves were about to call it quits. But here’s the question: Is gentle parenting actually nonsense — or […]

Islamic Parenting Course: Raising Righteous Kids Without Losing Your Sanity Being a Muslim mom is like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle—blindfolded. You’re trying to raise kind, righteous, and confident children without losing your mind in the process. The good news? Islam already gives us the perfect parenting blueprint. The tricky part? Figuring out […]

Enjoin Good and Forbid Evil Quran Verse Ever feel like you’re just trying to survive the day—breakfast, school run, dishes, tantrums—and then bam! someone says, “You’re responsible for enjoining good and forbidding evil”? 😅 You blink twice, look around, and whisper, “Wait, was that meant for me?” Yes, lovely mama—it absolutely is. But don’t worry, […]

Gentle Parenting Meaning: The Islamic Way to Raising Kids Have you ever wondered how to discipline your child without turning into a fire-breathing dragon? Or questioned whether gentle parenting in Islam is even possible when your toddler just painted the wall with yogurt? 😅 Parenting is a beautiful journey, but let’s be real—it comes with its fair […]

Activities to Teach Faith: Fun & Meaningful Ways for Muslim Moms Faith isn’t just about memorizing duas or reciting Quran (although, those are amazing activities to teach faith!). It’s about making faith a lifestyle—a way of thinking, feeling, and interacting with the world. It’s about raising kids who turn to Allah naturally, not just in […]

How to Teach Someone About Islam: A Muslim Mom’s Guide So, someone’s curious about Islam, and you’re their go-to guide? No pressure, right? 😅 Whether it’s a new Muslim, a non-Muslim friend, or even your own kids, the key is to keep it simple, engaging, and—dare I say—fun! Teaching Islam isn’t about dumping an encyclopedia […]

Muslimah Daily Routine: A Balanced Day for the Mom Ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? Between school runs, meal preps, and trying to squeeze in some ibadah (worship), life as a Muslim mom can feel like a non-stop rollercoaster. Some days, it’s like you blink and it’s Maghrib already—where did the […]

Dua for Breaking Fast: What to Say and When to Say It  Fasting all day? Check. Counting down the minutes to iftar? Absolutely. But before you dive into that juicy date or steaming bowl of soup, do you know what dua for breaking fast you should be saying? 🤔 Many Muslim moms juggle a million […]

Islamic Store Near Me: Your Guide to Islam-Friendly Shopping Struggling to Find an Islamic Store Near You? Ever typed “Islamic store near me” into Google, only to be met with either a far-off marketplace or a store selling a random mix of hijabs and non-halal gummy bears? Yep, we’ve all been there! 🙃 Whether you […]