In our latest series of articles, Arta A. takes us on her journey through the blessed month of Ramadan with weekly diary entries. From sharing her reflections on this important occasion, to sharing practical tips in overcoming the challenges faced, stay tuned for her updates. Alhamdullilah, I am officially unemployed. The first time I truly began to understand what it meant to thank and praise … Continue reading Ramadan Diary #4: Gratefulness in the last 10 nights

In our latest series of articles, Arta A. takes us on her journey through the blessed month Ramadan with weekly diary entries! From sharing her reflections on this important occasion, to sharing practical tips in overcoming the challenges faced, stay tuned for her updates. I decided early on during Ramadan, maybe the first or second day, that I would attempt to direct my focus and … Continue reading Ramadan Diary #3: In remembrance of death

In our latest series of articles, Arta A. takes us on her journey through the blessed month Ramadan with weekly diary entries! From sharing her reflections on this important occasion, to sharing practical tips in overcoming the challenges faced, stay tuned for her updates. We are now about a week into Ramadan. As with any commitment we undertake, we try to regularly evaluate our progress … Continue reading Ramadan Diary #2: Thinking well of Allah

In our latest series of articles, Arta A. takes us on her journey through the blessed month Ramadan with weekly diary entries! From sharing her reflections on this important occasion, to sharing practical tips in overcoming the challenges faced, stay tuned for her updates. With Ramadan quite literally around the corner, like everyone else I am trying to be as prepared as possible for this … Continue reading Ramadan Diary #1: To prep or not to prep

Once again, some of the most blessed nights of the year are upon us, the last ten nights of Ramadan. Among them, the greatest jewel, Laylatul Qadr, the night of power, the night the Quran was revealed, is waiting for us to reap its rewards. But after 20 days of fasting, working or studying full time, caring for our families, and trying to make the … Continue reading Seeking Laylatul Qadr – a guide for the last 10 nights of Ramadan