The squares don’t always show the truth. Something I hate about social media is the perfection of it all. On … More
Category: Islam
When You Need Perspective…
The lure of words is inviting me to blog again. This fall season has been a busy one with photography. … More
A is for Anticipation
The air is thick and perspires with anticipation. It’s 5 am and I am checking in as 2 and hoping … More
T is for Travel
I am currently editing the images of clients so my mind is too full of images, too empty of words. … More
Assortments of -ing
Appreciating–– the golden ray of sunlight that reaches the exact spot in the room where I am sitting. Golden Ray that … More
Eid in Atlanta!
Sharing a few of my Eid photos as well as this article on Atlanta Muslim that featured the many diverse … More
Author Interview: Razeena Gutta of “Read Little Muslims!”
Razeena Gutta is the author and founder of Read Little Muslims. I first noticed her a few months ago on Facbeook. … More
Fragments of Ramadan
I see the picture of the girl-lady and it takes me a second to realize that it is me. And … More
Eid is…
Eid is pajamas-be-gone! Eid is welcoming bangles Eid is cakes substituting for meals Eid is decorated, happy masjids. This one … More
Sharing Ramadan with Neighbors
This is something my mother does for her neighbors and is well received! Here’s the text- I usually vary what … More
Inglot Breathable Nail Polish Coffee Filter Experiment
Nail Polish Update: I’ve been hearing a lot of controversy about whether this polish is water permeable or not. From … More
Cookie Dough Cravings
(Featured on Huffington Post here!) The cookie dough in the freezer is calling my name. Raw, sugary, buttery cookie dough. … More
Having a Bigger Heart
While making & playing with play-dough with Z, I was struck by these 2 cookie cutters. We need to let … More
Breaking Boundaries One Cupcake at a Time
• Location: Islamic Community Center of Atlanta, Fayetteville, USA During the Maghrib prayer, these two children of different origin took … More
Nana’s Calligraphy
“Rest in Reason. Move in Passion.” – Khalil Gibran I love her hands and how she holds her pen. Crisp … More
‘Tis The Season to Be Jolly …and Muslim!
It’s that time of year again. Christmas music is playing on the radio and the telly, and every single shop … More
What my Clients Really Thought of my Hijab (Headscarf)
What my Clients Really Thought of my Hijab I remember getting the question mostly from girls and aunties. They would … More