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February 2011

February 17, 2011
My life revolves around building blocks and sticky hands, plastic cars and before-bed giggles, snack...
February 10, 2011
I have come to realize that I spend far more time asking my Lord of things...
February 07, 2011
Today, armed with two strollers and a diaper bag, my husband and I took our...
February 03, 2011
Nusayba (5) draws her feelings about the protests in Egypt. This week, we asked two...

January 2011

January 30, 2011
I seek silence. Away from my baby's incessant demands, away from the madness of world...
January 28, 2011
For every moment I steal for myself, I pay a price. Today, a call to...
January 24, 2011
If He opens a door for you, thereby making Himself known, pay no need if...
January 21, 2011
This morning, I decided to do something that single people do. I decided to take...
January 17, 2011
Storytime? Ice cream? The Children’s Museum? Jump n’Jungle? A walk to the park? A movie?...
January 13, 2011
Last night, as I was tucking my daughters into bed, I watched my six-year old...
January 09, 2011
1) You don't need a ridiculous amount of money saved in order to have a...
January 07, 2011
From baby foods to Eid desserts those pot holders were with me for miles and...
January 03, 2011
                           “Nothing makes us so lonely as our secrets.” - Paul Tournier I have found...

December 2010

December 30, 2010
"Maryam, what do you want to take with you to Tata’s house today: your laptop...
December 27, 2010
There are many differences between children raised in America and children raised in other parts...
December 24, 2010
I read something a while back that touched me so deeply that I know I’ll...
December 19, 2010
My husband and I traveled to my parents' house for Thanksgiving weekend. We were prepared...
December 16, 2010
A few weeks ago I went with my family to the WALK NOW FOR AUTISM...
December 13, 2010
The Prophet (saw) narrated the story of the Pharoah's hairdresser who was combing the hair...
December 08, 2010
The Pacifier. Yes, I capitalized the P. Where do I begin? My son hated it...

November 2010

November 29, 2010
I attended a qiyam at the local masjid a while back and left my daughter...
November 25, 2010
I recently posed the question to my third grade students, “What makes you happy?” Anticipating...
November 22, 2010
Many things remind me of fall. Stomping on crunchy leaves as a kid, volleyball practice...
November 19, 2010
  Something trivial and maybe insignificant, but I was on a trip with a friend...
November 19, 2010
Wishing you and your families a blessed Eid Al Adha.
November 14, 2010
Monday, November 15th is the blessed Day of Arafah, where millions of hajjis are standing...
November 12, 2010
Dear mothers and sisters, Ramadan was a fleeting visitor that vanished as suddenly as it...
November 05, 2010
To all the pilgrims headed and heading to Hajj this season, May Allah accept your...
November 01, 2010
The weather was cool. The day was perfect for walking, and we had already walked...

October 2010

October 29, 2010
    In getting the house prepped for a baby I became mindful of dangers...
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