I’m just starting to recline on the dental chair when the chirpy hygienist comments that she loves my book and … More
Category: Religion
A Lesson from Tomatoes
I’ve been tackling a middle grade novel and was googling gardening things for a book (probably all my books for … More
Tiny Pockets of Happiness
“A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books.” ― Walt Whitman When you get caught up … More
I is for Immigrant
You look out the window and spot the howling trees and the sunlight that is waning slowly but swiftly, the … More
Book Review: A Quranic Odyssey
Author Umm Muhemmed wrote this enlightening book, A Quranic Odyssey. The book is illustrated by Azra Momin and is written for an … More
Eid Book Giveaway: Ilyas & Duck and the Fantastic Festival of Eid-al-Fitr!
Afshan Raheel won the last Eid give away of Ilyas & Duck Search for Allah. Congrats Afshan! This time Little … More
Nod
Lately, she loves nodding with a closed smile! Having 2 girls, I am always surprised by how different they can … 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
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
‘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
Touches of Baby
I was watching TLC’s reality show, American Muslim, and I really felt for the Muslim lady who after a few … More
The Hajj Experience – A Make Over
The Hajj Experience – A Make Over. … This is an article I wrote on Hajj. If you don’t know … More