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””
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”
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””
Parents, Can We Stop Judging Each Other?
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ Misunderstood. Put on the spot. Challenged. Quizzed in public. That is how I find myself feeling more and more often as an homeschooling…… Read more “Parents, Can We Stop Judging Each Other?”
My Interview at WordMothers.com
Originally posted on WordMothers – for women writers & women’s writing:
Interview by Nicole Melanson ~ ? Sadaf Farooqi is a freelance writer of Islamic non-fiction and…
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”
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”
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?”
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”
Homeschooling Children: Accepting Their Individuality, Letting Them Grow
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ A group of young women makes its way inside a bustling cafe. They choose a table and make themselves comfortable on the cushioned…… Read more “Homeschooling Children: Accepting Their Individuality, Letting Them Grow”
Define the “Qur’an Vision” For Your Family
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ Every human being is unique. What a precious gift of Allah this uniqueness is! It enables each one of us to use our…… Read more “Define the “Qur’an Vision” For Your Family”
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”
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”
You Were a Spouse Before You Became a Parent
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ Escapism is officially defined as: Es·cap·ism (-skpzm) n. The tendency to escape from daily reality or routine by indulging in daydreaming, fantasy, or…… Read more “You Were a Spouse Before You Became a Parent”
Neither Busy Bee, Nor Queen Bee, Nor Socialite: Musings of a Secluded Scribbler
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ Life has changed. A lot. I find it bemusing how true this adage is: “The only thing constant in life is change.” My…… Read more “Neither Busy Bee, Nor Queen Bee, Nor Socialite: Musings of a Secluded Scribbler”
Sadaf's Space 