The lovely folks at IQRA Network reached out to me to record a podcast with them on tips/advice for Muslim couples to strengthen their relationship & reconnect. We also discuss how couples can best support one another during this pandemic. I really enjoyed working with them! Also if you're looking for Quran, Arabic or Islamic… Continue reading PODCAST: Staying Connected in a Disconnected World
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Moving Past Fear & Showing Up
After a sequence of complicated events, and by the will of God I was able to make it to the Houston march in honor of George Floyd. Others have been posting about fears they had to overcome in order to participate. And I too had many of the same fears (COVID, my kid getting hurt,… Continue reading Moving Past Fear & Showing Up
COVID-19 Affecting your Mental Health
Dear Scared & Anxious Friend, For some of us the novel Corona virus will cause more mental and emotional havoc in our lives than physical distress. So I am writing this in hopes of providing some comfort that many of us desperately need in this climate of fear and panic. Are you finding yourself washing… Continue reading COVID-19 Affecting your Mental Health
Community Healing Spaces
Chai, qahwa, herbal tea or a latte? Which one warms your ❤️? Tea time with your best friends, family or even strangers at a local gathering is not only fun but can be healing. Whether you’re winding down from a stressful day, connecting with old friends or meeting your future spouse for the first time,… Continue reading Community Healing Spaces
Confronting a Cheating Spouse
I write for MuslimMatters.org in their What's the Matter? column. Here we receive a wide variety of questions from people all over the world. In this particular post, a young woman discovers that her husband is cheating on her and her heart is shattered. They have been married for 4 years and have a child… Continue reading Confronting a Cheating Spouse