I read a post on Quranreflect.com by A Siddiqui on how to prepare for Ramadan, the post recommended a simple approach similar to preparing for an important guest coming over for a month. I love how she ends by questioning what our feeling will be when the guest departs) Will we be at peace or […]
Six months ago we shared this post with you: MODEST LIFESTYLE SERIES: HOW THE BOOMING #HIJABIFASHIONISTA TREND HAS TRIGGERED A SERIOUS IDENTITY CRISIS- PART 1 (Click link to read). And though we thought we had solved our inner dilemma, deep down we were still conflicted about how to move forward with our online pages and brand image. […]
Today I remind myself that “yes it will be tough”. I will feel some pain along the way. I will give it my all and feel the fatigue that comes with pouring out ones heart into something one loves and creating something new. Though the process is long, hard, painful, even stressful at times, today […]
Anas ibn Malik reported: We were sitting with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “Coming upon you now is a man from the people of Paradise.” A man from the Ansar came whose beard was dishevelled by the water of ablution and he was carrying both of his […]
She was the first person to accept Islam, she will be one of four women to lead other women in Jannah, known as the Mother of Believers and the first wife of our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, Khadija RA is truly an amazing and remarkable woman! “From among the women of the world who have […]
There are so many reasons why Bilal (radi Allahu anhu) is a revered figure in our Islamic History. He was a slave prior to accepting the message of Islam and once his master Umayyah bin Khalaf heard about his conversion, Bilal was subjected to continuous torture in an effort to make him denounce his faith. […]
How the booming #HijabiFashionista trend has triggered a serious identity crisis- Part 1 The past few weeks have been full of serious reflection, much needed rest and recovery from the epic start to the year we’ve had. (The Essence Symposium, Funfair and Expo: In a league of their own). Finally getting sometime to myself meant […]
“And He it is Who made the night a covering for you, and sleep a rest, and He made the day to rise up again”….. Q25:47 Last week I reentered the world… After a few weeks off to myself, trying to rest and recuperate, I started work again with a bang! In typical ZBZ fashion, […]
Exactly one week ago I learnt of the death of a super star entrepreneur, at the peak of his life who passed away suddenly. The one interaction I’d had with him was when I was just about to launch The Essence Online. I had seen the amazing work his company was doing and wanted them […]
It’s been a tough few days… Can’t quite explain it but I haven’t been myself… Anxiety? Depression? Worry? Stress? Whatever the label my heart has been burdened. Alhamdulillah for great friends and counsel who in my time of need remind me of Allah. One sent me the reminder below and I must say has been […]
