Exactly one year ago today we launched The Umm Fariha Network, and what a year it has been. We have evolved from a Postpartum support group for mothers to a platform where women from all walks of life can come and share their life experiences and learn from one another. Where women can plug in […]
Reflection My reflection this evening is all about reinvention… I’m continually thinking of how to improve The Network, how to offer you more, how to expand our reach and impact. With that said it’s important to note that you can’t be afraid to reinvent yourself… as humans we learn continuously… on your joinery to finding […]
Here I am again… at that point where I’m like… “where did the past two weeks go?” It’s like my life was moving in fast forward, with so many things being thrown in my path on top on the usual crazy commitments. I’m usually just about keeping my head above water, but I’ve actually felt […]
Assalam alaykum sisters, and let’s not forget the brothers too… I hope you’ve had an amazing, productive and righteous week so far. Today I want to talk about Zuhd (asceticism) and what it truly means in Islam. Lets start by asking the question, does Zuhd really mean poverty? The answer to that is – No. […]
We have all been through experiences in our search or just in life in general, that hopefully have taught us something, right? And we tend to feel real enlightenment when we reach a level of understanding and peace with Allah’s qadr. So when we feel we have grown so immensely and are then tested with […]
The topic of evil eye and envy is one that is very important to be aware of on your path to success in this life and the hereafter. Unfortunately, not everyone will be happy with your decision to change your life for the better. It is therefore very important that you remain close to you […]
Our ayah for reflection this week is: “And [yet], among the people are those who take other than Allah as equals [to Him]. They love them as they [should] love Allah. But those who believe are stronger in love for Allah…”[Surah Baqarah 2:165] SubhanAllah. This ayah really struck a chord with me. It had me […]
Many of us live very fast paced lives, full of activity, multiple commitments and often stress. The mainstream society have come up with many suggestions as to how to relax and de-stress, but little do we know that we have the secret formula to physical and spiritual balance and tranquility in salat….. If only we […]
Author: Sheikh Dr. Muhammad ‘Abd Al-Rahaman Al-‘Arifi Reviewed by: Zaynab Tyty Quadri Year of Publication: 2013 Compared to other books on psychology, relationships and morals, Islamic books are very uplifting as they use the Quran, Hadith and stories from Rasulullah’s (SAW) time to teach lessons, encourage good character and invite readers towards goodness. In this Review […]
Negative thoughts are contagious, and like a tumour that spreads fast through the soul, till they consume the person and become a part of them. To avoid becoming consumed with negative thoughts that make us unhappy, we need to constantly nurture our minds with positive thoughts. Do you find yourself thinking up negative scenarios that […]
