Only Your Priorities Matter I used to say yes to every opportunity that came my way and shouldered others’ responsibilities until life spiralled out of control. No wonder I felt unsuccessful on most days. I later learned that being busy does NOT equal effectiveness.  We tend to pack our schedules to the brim thinking that […]

5 Times Shaykh Assim Alhakeem Made Us Smile Humour is a great way to connect with and make people smile. And doing it without lying is an art. After reading a few of Shaykh Assim Alhakeem’s Twitter posts, I couldn’t help but make this tiny compilation of 5 times when the Shaykh entertained his followers

What I Wish I Knew When I Was Younger Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Even though I can learn from my own life, I thought I could share a few lessons with you too.  These are just a few things I wish I knew when I was younger (in no particular order).   You will

How to be a Happy Muslimah Happiness. You want it. I want it.  It’s happiness that we ultimately want in this world and the Hereafter. Some Muslims have the wrong idea that happiness shouldn’t be sought in the realm of this world and is reserved for the Hereafter. Of course, trials are inevitable because life

7 Ways to be a Good Muslimah  You want to be a good Muslimah. Where do you start?  1. Worshipping Allaah Alone without Riyaa A good Muslimah worships Allaah alone without associating partners with him. She doesn’t pray in public and ignore her prayers in private. Her private good deeds are the same as or more