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    Category: Pleasing Allah

    Changes in My Life, and a New Book: “How to Benefit From the Qur’an”

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ Ramadan came and went like a whirlwind. A beautiful whirlwind of blessings and worship; swoons and sighs; soul-stirring Qur’an recitation; parched throats and…… Read more “Changes in My Life, and a New Book: “How to Benefit From the Qur’an””

    July 5, 2016November 7, 2016 by Sadaf Farooqi

    Getting it “Just Right”: The Components of Wisdom

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ Many, if not most of us, try to ‘get it right’ in life. We want the right mix of blessings, experiences, relationships, and…… Read more “Getting it “Just Right”: The Components of Wisdom”

    May 19, 2016November 7, 2016 by Sadaf Farooqi

    Become a Giver: Have the “Upper Hand”

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَانِ الرَّحِيمِ Ever since I discovered the hadith below, I have prayed to Allah to always bless me with the ‘upper hand’ – الْيَدَ الْعُلْيَا…… Read more “Become a Giver: Have the “Upper Hand””

    February 27, 2016November 8, 2016 by Sadaf Farooqi

    The Positives of Pain

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَانِ الرَّحِيمِ Pain: all of us dread it. It would probably not be too far-fetched a claim to say that no one in their right…… Read more “The Positives of Pain”

    January 4, 2016November 8, 2016 by Sadaf Farooqi

    Now Available: My Past Articles as Books on Amazon

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَانِ الرَّحِيمِ It is very interesting, how time brings about change and growth. I find it almost incredible to believe that there was a time…… Read more “Now Available: My Past Articles as Books on Amazon”

    November 25, 2015November 8, 2016 by Sadaf Farooqi

    5 Leadership Mistakes that Parents Should Try to Avoid

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ I was relatively new to the parenting world until, well, my children started growing up. In particular, when my oldest started acting mature…… Read more “5 Leadership Mistakes that Parents Should Try to Avoid”

    July 4, 2015November 8, 2016 by Sadaf Farooqi

    Appreciating Life’s “Invisible Walls”

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ Have you ever come across a situation in life, when you encountered a seemingly insurmountable problem or obstacle to your goals, which eventually…… Read more “Appreciating Life’s “Invisible Walls””

    June 22, 2015June 5, 2018 by Sadaf Farooqi

    The Keys of Provision

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ Who doesn’t want an easy, happy, smooth life devoid of tragedies, calamities, grief and trials? Which one of us would refuse to receive…… Read more “The Keys of Provision”

    April 30, 2015November 8, 2016 by Sadaf Farooqi

    Going “Home”

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ The home is where the heart is. So you miss home. And you might feel very homesick when you are away from home.…… Read more “Going “Home””

    March 30, 2015November 8, 2016 by Sadaf Farooqi

    Timeless Pearls of Wisdom from the Qur’an

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ Reciting the Qur’an is an act of worship. Thinking deeply about the ayaat of the Qur’an whilst reciting them in Arabic (especially when/if…… Read more “Timeless Pearls of Wisdom from the Qur’an”

    December 31, 2014November 9, 2016 by Sadaf Farooqi

    10 Years Later: Yes, We Came Back From Canada, and No, We Still Don’t Regret It

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ This is a very long blog post again, more like an eBook. I am a non-fiction book author now, so what else can…… Read more “10 Years Later: Yes, We Came Back From Canada, and No, We Still Don’t Regret It”

    October 19, 2014November 9, 2016 by Sadaf Farooqi

    Is Social Media Turning You Into a Narcissist?

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ Click. Tap. Swipe. That is all it takes nowadays for a random stranger to subscribe to your blog or Facebook feed. To “Like”…… Read more “Is Social Media Turning You Into a Narcissist?”

    August 30, 2014November 9, 2016 by Sadaf Farooqi

    Family Togetherness Through Worship in Ramadan

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ Every year, when Ramadan is about to start, a mother’s mind starts having some apprehensive thoughts: will I be able to fast easily?…… Read more “Family Togetherness Through Worship in Ramadan”

    July 24, 2014November 9, 2016 by Sadaf Farooqi

    Wearing the Jilbab as a Muslim Woman: Do Not Discard This Dress Under Duress

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ It’s no secret that I have little patience for elaborate and time-consuming endeavors when it comes to ladies dressing up. I all but…… Read more “Wearing the Jilbab as a Muslim Woman: Do Not Discard This Dress Under Duress”

    June 1, 2014November 9, 2016 by Sadaf Farooqi

    The “Larger Than Life” Wife

    ‎بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ An edited/abridged version of this post was first published in SISTERS Magazine. Over the hill. Has-been. Past her prime. Off the shelf. Used…… Read more “The “Larger Than Life” Wife”

    May 1, 2014November 9, 2016 by Sadaf Farooqi

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