Raising Proud Black Muslim Children
"What do you want for dinner?" I asked the Kid. She replied, 'Empanadas'. I was surprised because I didn't think she knew what they were. We have never eaten or made them before. But I agreed to make them. A few days later, I did. While eating dinner, I asked her why she wanted to… Continue reading Black Muslim Representation Matters
My Dearest Hafsa, Nine years ago today, Allah blessed me with you. I am forever thankful that you are my daughter and I have the privilege of being your Mom. Like most parents, I have a long list of prayers, wants and hopes for you. The most important thing I want and need you to… Continue reading Open Letter to Hafsa
“There are certain life lessons that you can only learn in the struggle.” ― Idowu Koyenikan, Wealth for All: Living a Life of Success at the Edge of Your Ability In 2016, we hungrily awaited for 2017 because it was supposed to be a bright new start. It was supposed to wash us clean from… Continue reading 4 Things I Learned in 2017
I had a goal and vision for this blog but unfortunately, I allowed fear to get in my way. Even after receiving positive feedback on the first post, plan, and the idea for the blog, I fought with fear and it won. I was not afraid of failing, but of what will happen after I… Continue reading “Don’t Call It a Comeback”
I was born Black and Muslim and married a Black and Muslim man. We had a Black and Muslim daughter. At three months, I went back to work and she was taken care of by someone who would become one of my favorite people. She became like family and earned the nickname, Auntie. She was… Continue reading Welcome
