Hi Fatima. I just turned 16 yesterday. Im a young Muslim girl and everything was going great in life until Ramadan. During Ramadan, I was approached by an auntie, or a friend of my parents. She hinted a marriage request from her son, and I thought it was strange. I’d known him through our parents, ... Read More
To friends who feel sad and defeated, the election has ended, our hopes have deceased, but Allah, The All Knower, The Everlasting still lives. There is no one more powerful and more merciful than He. So all hope should not be lost. In this great country we live in, by the Will of our Creator, ... Read More
I have been in counseling for a long time. I’ve tried many different medications. I’ve seen different psychiatrists, doctors, specialists. I have tried herbal supplements, omega 3, acupuncture, massage, meditation/mindfulness, biofeedback. You name it! I’m starting to think I should just admit myself into the behavioral center again. But even THAT didn’t do me any ... Read More
A sister who struggled with bullying said the following… “This helped so much. I love you all so much. Thank you. With all sincerity, I ask Allah to grant you and your team happiness and contentment in this life and akhira. Jazakumullah kul khair.” ========================================================== This sister requested her post regarding bullying remain unpublished on ... Read More
Salaam wa alaikum, I’m ruining my life by living in my head. During sophomore year i switched to a new school and was bullied and suffered from extremely low self-esteem. I wore hijab which got me noticed more and not in a good way. Although there was nice people my awkwardness ruined any possible friendships. ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I’m a 17 year old girl in high school. I have been facing extreme social distress from a young age. There are 2 incidents that I will highlight. Most of the girls in my school never talk to me. In fact, I get so lonely sometimes that I have contemplated suicide. Reading the ... Read More
“I thought all there was to life was being like someone else. Truth is, everything you could ever need is within you. I started acknowledging all the strength and courage I possessed. I started to pray to God and acknowledged the connection I felt. I turned life around for the better and told myself, I am ... Read More
Wow, your video is so inspiring. I saw you on Demi’s documentary on MTV, I actually teared up when I saw you talking about how much of an inspiration she was to you and how she helped you to take your wig off. It was also amazing to see how much you moved demi, you ... Read More
Assalam o’alaykum I guess I should start with the fact that I really need advice! The school year was a terrible one. It was my first year of highschool, so my parents decided to send me to an Islamic school. My best friend was also there with me, but she fit in a lot better ... Read More
