We see images of perfect-looking people, overachievers, and couples going on dream vacations on Instagram. We may feel our life isn’t living up to these standards set by others who have it all together. Which makes us compare ourselves to them. We start feeling worse about what we have or the little progress or success in recent months/years. We don’t realize that this constant feed has a negative impact on us mentally and emotionally. You see, Instagram has its perks... Read more

Menstruation can be a difficult time for many Muslimahs, especially if they are active in their worship. It can make you feel cut off spiritually and might even make you feel more distant from Allah (SWT). And if your periods and the month of Ramadan coincide, then you ought to feel dejected.  The idea that you cannot participate or engage in acts of worship during your cycle is quite common but may not be completely true. So, how can you... Read more

Muslim Women and feminists are considered to be the two ends of a string. It’s a popular notion among people that if a woman is a Muslim, she can’t be a feminist and vice-versa. The idea that feminism and Islam cannot coexist is rooted in cultural norms, not religious ones. If we study Islam – the Quran, hadith, sunnah, and Islamic history, we will know the status of women in Islam.    Firstly, let’s see what a feminist movement is... Read more