Ideas that shape how we think, understand and make sense of right and wrong
It is easy to catch yourself saying, “Honestly, there’s nothing I can do but pray about it” when things get heavy. It’s a super common phrase. Whether we’re talking about a friend going through drama, passing a huge exam, or seeing major injustices happening to Muslims around the world, we often fall back on, “I’m […]
Are You Stuck Inside the Belly of a Whale? Read More »
Everyone today is discussing gender equality as if it is a universal rule everyone has to follow, like the laws of physics. And maybe, the only way to be ‘modern’ and ‘fair.’ But if you dig a little deeper, the story is more complicated than a trending hashtag. The version of equality we see today is
Gender Equality: Are We Even Asking the Right Question? Read More »
You are sitting for hours, books open, yet nothing is moving. You are stuck because you are letting your phone, your cravings, and your mood call the shots. Who’s actually in the driver’s seat of your life, you or your nafs? Want control over your life? Meet Tazkiyah (self-purification) today. The concept sounds fancy, but it is the key to self-control
Success Mindset: What Separates the Real Ones? Read More »
How would you react if you played a game where the rules of what’s ‘good’ or ‘bad’ change every time you level up? One minute you are gaining points for a move, and the next, that same move gets you banned. You would feel lost, right? Life can feel the same when you don’t have a solid compass to
Is Everything That Feels Right, Right? Read More »
The world is obsessed with followers, influencers, and blue checks. We think leadership means being the loudest person in the room or getting the most attention in class. We are taught to build a personal brand and make sure everyone sees our achievements. But in the 7th century, Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) taught us true leadership. Leadership is not
Who Will Carry Your Sack on D-Day? Read More »
If someone asked you, “Why are you Muslim?” What would you say? If your answer is “Well… because my parents are” or “Because I was born into it…” That’s an NPC answer! Pause and reflect for a moment… Are you a Muslim because you knew it was the truth, or because you are copying your parents? Allah SWT calls out people who just copy-paste
Is Allah SWT Even Real? Read More »
Feeling a sense of hesitation or embarrassment about your Muslim identity is often a natural reaction to the environment you are living in. Many young Muslims grow up in a world where Islam is constantly misrepresented, linked to violence, backwardness, or extremism through media, politics, and selective narratives rather than the Qur’an and Sunnah. Over
I Love My Deen, So Why Am I Hiding It? Read More »
Are you having those 3:00 AM thoughts where you’re lowkey panicking about your future? You’re wondering if you’ll get into the right college, land a high-paying job, or if you’ll ever actually “make it” in life. Most people spend their entire lives stressing over two things: how long they’re going to live and how much money they’re going to make. But here’s the
Stop Stressing the Bag: Your Future is Already Secured! Read More »
