Raising Proud Black Muslim Children
One of the reasons why I started this blog was to enlist support from other mothers on their experiences raising Black Muslim children in America. I want to use this blog as a support group for like-minded individuals. Even though my Kid is 9, some aspects of parenting can still feel new and scary. I… Continue reading Women In My Village
My Dearest Hafsa, Nine years ago today, Allah blessed me with you. I am forever thankful that you are my daughter and I have the privilege of being your Mom. Like most parents, I have a long list of prayers, wants and hopes for you. The most important thing I want and need you to… Continue reading Open Letter to Hafsa
“There are certain life lessons that you can only learn in the struggle.” ― Idowu Koyenikan, Wealth for All: Living a Life of Success at the Edge of Your Ability In 2016, we hungrily awaited for 2017 because it was supposed to be a bright new start. It was supposed to wash us clean from… Continue reading 4 Things I Learned in 2017
I had a goal and vision for this blog but unfortunately, I allowed fear to get in my way. Even after receiving positive feedback on the first post, plan, and the idea for the blog, I fought with fear and it won. I was not afraid of failing, but of what will happen after I… Continue reading “Don’t Call It a Comeback”
