Zainab’s fingers trembled as she zipped up her last bag. The ihram scarf she had ironed days ago now lay folded on top — soft and sacred. This wasn’t just a trip. It was the journey. For years, Hajj had been a distant dream. One she whispered in tahajjud, tucked between tears and midnight du’as. […]
When the Moon Fades: Surviving the Post-Ramadan Blues
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 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.”
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Bountiis Empowering Women with the Knowledge and Tools to Address Crucial Health Challenges
Over 1,000 Muslim Women Gather for Bountiis Health Summit 2024 in Lagos, NigeriaEmpowering Health, Wellness, and Spirituality with Theme “Serenity Now” Lagos, Nigeria – October 21, 2024 – The Bountiis Health Summit 2024, a groundbreaking health and wellness gathering, welcomed over 1,000 Muslim women on Sunday, October 20, at the Lekki Muslim Ummah Central Mosque. […]
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 […]
Beauty and Wellness: Self-Care Practices
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 […]