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 […]
Ramadan on a Schedule: Aisha’s Wake-Up Call
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 […]
Experts Warn Against Financial and Emotional Strain in Ramadan
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, […]
The Second Wife’s Journal
“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.”
Breaking Barriers: Redefining Success in a Modern World
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 […]
Motherhood and Career: Life as a Muslim Working Mom
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 […]
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Enlivening the Heart
The Heart, a muscular organ in the body system is an essential part of existence. Apart from its commonly known function– circulation of blood– the heart has several other functions from being a pump organ to spiritual functions. Aside from being a pump, the heart does a lot in defining who we are. It portrays […]