We are becoming a civilization of snippets. A quote here. A reel there. A 30 second explanation of a profound truth. A 10-slide carousel summarizing an entire book. There are deeper reasons why I have been called to write a blog instead of remaining purely on Instagram. Most of what
I have a confession to make: I have never performed Hajj. When I became Muslim as a teenager and learned that Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam, seeing images of the massive crowds that gather there each year would fill me with immense panic, sadness, and frustration at
Allah knows the way He created us better than we know ourselves. Allah knows that He created human beings with the capacity to rise higher than angels or fall lower than beasts as Al-Ghazali described. Within human nature exists rebelliousness and resistance against anything that attempts to bypass the autonomy
There is a moment in the life of all human beings when the structures we have relied on begin to loosen. What once felt solid gets shaken. What once distracted us no longer satisfies. What once made sense begins to feel strangely incomplete. In the Sufi path, this moment is
Why is it that one person is constantly battling anger, while another is drowning in hesitation? Why does one person run toward worship with urgency, while another delays every prayer despite sincerely loving Allah? Why does the same advice awaken one heart and leave another untouched? Not everyone is fighting
Imagine waking up on a road you don’t recognize. It is dark—so dark it feels endless. Cold, damp air clings to your skin. A thick fog surrounds you, limiting your sight to only a few uncertain steps ahead. You don’t know how you got there. You don’
A lot of us have never truly felt safe — either in the world or within our own bodies. There is often a kind of normalized restlessness that we carry: when meeting new people, going out alone, trying new things, or, for some, at all times of the day — a quiet,
Sometimes, Allah chooses to call certain people back to Him through romantic experiences that catalyze deeper understanding and transformation. Many of you come to me with very real experiences of pain—pain that arises from the disillusionment of a connection you felt deeply invested in and drawn to, only to
What does it mean to be “nice”? Being “nice” is often understood as being agreeable, pleasant, and accommodating—someone who avoids conflict, keeps others comfortable, and is easy to get along with. But in a deeper sense, “niceness” can also describe a pattern of behavior rooted in avoiding discomfort: saying
Sincerity, like many things in life, has levels. It is not simply black or white. Because of that, we need to learn how to read between the lines—so we don’t discourage ourselves too quickly, while also protecting ourselves from those who are not sincere with us. As a
For the past 4 years, I have been thinking about having a blog. If you have followed me for some time, you may remember how I used to share long reflections through Instagram stories. Even then, I felt limited. There were deeper realizations I wanted to write—insights that required
There comes a point on this path where something becomes very clear: No one can do this work for you. Not a teacher. Not a book. Not a reminder you read at the right time. At some point, it becomes a matter of what you are willing to face within