The masjid was quiet now. The rows that once overflowed with worshippers had thinned. The suhoor alarms had stopped ringing, and the rhythm of taraweeh was gone. Khadijah sat on the edge of her prayer mat several weeks after Eid, her Qur’an still beside her. But somehow, she hadn’t opened it since the takbeerat faded. […]
The house was quiet, the early morning air thick with the scent of warm oats and honey. Khadijah took a slow sip of water, her eyes flickering to the clock. 4:15 AM. Just a few more minutes before Fajr. She should have felt peaceful. After all, she was fasting, waking up for sahur, and doing the best […]
Aisha’s phone buzzed with another notification. URGENT: CLIENT MEETING MOVED TO 3 PM. She groaned, rubbing her temples. It was only the second day of Ramadan, and she already felt drained. Between back-to-back Zoom meetings, tight deadlines, and managing her home, her Qur’an remained untouched on the shelf. She had started Ramadan with grand intentions—completing […]
Lagos, Nigeria—The Bountiis Virtual Muslimah Ramadan Conference 2025, held on February 23, 2025, brought together Muslim women from across the world to discuss resilience, faith, and practical strategies for navigating Ramadan amidst economic challenges. With the theme “Resilience in Ramadan: Thriving Through Economic Trials,” the conference delivered insightful discussions on spiritual growth, financial management, mental wellness, parenting, […]
“Polygamy taught me not just about sharing my husband, but about sharing love, patience, and trust in Allah’s wisdom. And that, my sisters, is how I found peace.”
Fatimah sat in her living room, phone in hand, endlessly scrolling through Instagram. She sighed as yet another perfectly filtered photo of someone’s avocado toast popped up on her feed. “Seriously? Do people really have time for this?” she thought, with an eye roll worthy of an Oscar. But just as she was about to […]
There she was, Aisha, sprinting down the bustling streets of Lagos, her abaya flying like a superhero’s cape behind her. “I can’t be late for this meeting!” she muttered, her steps quickening as if her Nike sneakers could somehow defy traffic. Just a few months ago, she had landed a dream job at a multinational […]
It was 7 a.m., and the chaos had already begun. Fatimah stood in her kitchen, one hand trying to fix her hijab while the other stirred a pot of oatmeal. Her two-year-old was tugging on her abaya, begging for attention, and her phone buzzed with an urgent work email that simply couldn’t wait. She glanced […]
Fatimah had always believed in the importance of taking care of herself, but like most busy moms, finding time for beauty and wellness often seemed like a luxury. Between work, kids, and daily responsibilities, self-care was often the last thing on her mind. But after a particularly exhausting week, her friend Khadijah invited her to […]
In a bid to address silent health issues seldom discussed openly in the community, Bounties Charity Initiative, popularly known as Bountiis, a prominent women’s non-governmental organization, hosted its highly anticipated health event, MHForum 4.0 with the theme, “Silent Pains,” in Lagos on November 5, 2023. The event tackled critical topics including stress management and mental […]