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Awakening the Soul: Nurturing Spiritual Growth in a Chaotic World

Don't be too quick to give up on difficult people

Assalaamu’alaykum,

There are some prescriptions in the Qur’an that aren’t so easy to follow. But the word prescription itself indicates there’s some healing in it, even if it tastes bitter at first.

This is one of the miracles of the Qur’an. Allah’s words often guide us toward actions that confron...

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How Allah lifted me through a recent struggle

Assalaamu’alaykum,

I’ve been a little quiet on social media lately.

Something had been weighing heavy on my heart and I couldn’t quite place it.

It felt like a ball of tangled string and I didn't quite know where to begin unravelling the strands. Along with that came worry, hesitation, indecisive...

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A duaa from my heart to yours...

Assalamu alaykum,

To the hopeful soul preparing to embrace the blessed month of Ramadan, this duaa is for you...

May Al-Lateef (Ű§Ù„Ù„Ű·ÙŠÙ), The Most Gentle, cradle your heart in His care, ease your burdens and fill your soul with tranquillity and light.

May Al-Ghafoor (Ű§Ù„ŰșÙÙˆŰ±), The All-Forgiving, fo...

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How self-control changes your relationships

Assalaamu’alaykum,

A client once came to me because every time she was around her in-laws, she felt judged and wronged. Even the thought of meeting them filled her with anxiety.

The anticipation of what might be said would weigh so heavily on her that she began avoiding them as much as possible. 

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A quiet strength

Assalaamu’alaykum, 

There's a kind of strength that isn't loud.

It's not in having all the answers or being unaffected by life's tests. It's in knowing yourself well enough to catch the reaction and choose the response that aligns with your faith.

Spiritual growth doesn't mean being composed at a...

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5 Ways to Find Strength in the Waiting Period

Assalaamu'alaykum,

I’m sure many of us have been in situations where we’ve yearned for a particular outcome, only to see it delayed or not unfold as expected. 

Recently, I’ve been grappling with something for which I’ve been making duaa for quite some time, yet I’m still waiting to see it come to ...

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Your Body Understands What Your Mind Can’t

Assalaamu'alaykum,

It’s incredible to think that while our souls have witnessed the unseen, our minds are confined to the illusions of this world.

I find it fascinating that our bodies, on loan to us from Allah, holds an inner wisdom that our conscious minds can’t fully grasp - and sometimes eve...

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