Before Ramadan arrives, we often add. More food. More décor. More plans. More expectations. But Ramadan does not begin with addition. It begins with removal. Even food and drink are paused — so the soul can finally be heard. Allah already declutters for us: The doors of Jannah are opened The doors of Hell are closed The shayāṭīn are restrained Ramadan teaches us the power of filters. When the dunya decreases: Dhikr increases Hearts soften Taqwā rises Ramadan is not about fill

Betrayal hurts. It might have been something someone said. A trust broken. A relationship that changed without warning. Whatever the...

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Do good all the time, and seek to be recipients of the 'outpouring' of Allah's mercy. Indeed, Allah showers these (special) 'outpourings' of His mercy upon whomsoever He wills from His slaves." (Tabarānī) While Allah constantly showers His mercy, love, and blessings upon us throughout the year, there are certain times when His generosity is even greater. These are the special seasons, days, and moments when it becomes easier to gain His pleas

As we approach the blessed month of Ramadan, the days feel like they are speeding up, and for many Muslim mothers, this time of...