Know Yourself First There are 8 essential qualities we can attain and measure to help in preparing us for marriage. The qualities are commitment, loyalty, acceptance, patience, trust, honesty, forgiveness, and communication. Measuring these qualities is a great way to start in becoming more self-aware on which qualities we need …
Read More »My Take on When to Divorce
These opinions have been forming in my head long before I can put all the words together to actually write it. And Allah knows best. While it is true that none of us get married only to divorce, it is sometimes the only necessary thing left for us to do …
Read More »To Give Up Or Not to Give Up?
Does anyone still encourage this smart boy don’t give up?! We are always hearing the saying “Never give up!” People say “You only fail when you stop trying.” They also say: “Practice makes perfect.” Like my friend always likes to tell me: “Fake it until you make it.” But what does it …
Read More »Dear New Muslim Woman – Don’t Rush into Marriage!
Marriage is something I never believed in prior to embracing Islam. I have seen a lot of people suffer in their marriages, ending up in separation or divorce. I was completely unconvinced it is something I would like to have for myself at that time. Also, I was so busy …
Read More »Letting Go
She thought about what she saw in him. When she accepted him, was she dreaming? He thought about the same about her. Was she just faking it altogether? ***** Had they played their parts too well? Did they make avenue for Paradise or hell? Who betrayed who? They were two, …
Read More »When Hardships Lead Us to Allah – A Convert’s Story
The dunya where we live is not a perfect place that is free of sadness or hardships. Pain is a part of life that all of us have to go through in different ways. Alhumdulillah, pain is not a constant value but rather a series of ups and downs. People …
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