About Sufiquest
Sufiquest is a space for spiritual insight, reflection, and inner transformation—rooted in Islam and Sufi wisdom.
It began in 2019 as an Instagram account sharing reflections from the great Friends of Allah (awliya). Their teachings supported me through a very difficult period of rebuilding myself. Instead of drowning in pain, I asked Allah to give me a way out of the darkness I used to live in.
I was in such deep pain, cornered by my own delusions, with no visible way out, that I asked Him to show me what I was supposed to do with that pain—and I promised I would do it.
Allah has been blessing me with profound realizations along the way out of darkness—realizations I feel called to share.
At its core, Sufiquest challenges the many cultural and uninformed ideas often mistaken for Islam. These ideas keep us and our communities bound to harmful patterns of suffering, trauma, abuse, confusion, and hopelessness.
Sufiquest explores Islam and Sufism as a path of clarity, liberation, and inner transformation.
From Instagram to a Blog
Over time, many of you shared that you felt tired of the pace and noise of social media. Some of you deactivated your accounts and asked how you could continue reading my reflections—you longed to reflect without distractions.
I also feel that, given the nature of what I share, a space with fewer distractions is more appropriate. My content invites moments of reflection—something that requires attention, presence, and a willingness to turn inward. This is the opposite of what social media platforms are designed for.
Even when content appears meaningful or Islamic, it often pulls us into emotional patterns—whether through fear of what is to come (such as constant focus on the end of times, or dajjal), or through forms of longing and projection (as seen in the way certain poetry, like Rumi’s, is often romanticized toward others).
The environment of Instagram itself is designed to keep both creators and consumers in a continuous cycle of seeking, scrolling, and reacting—one that can quietly distance us from the self.
Instagram = scroll, forget
In a space where algorithms often reward what is sensational over what is sincere, and where truth can feel increasingly difficult to discern, this platform was created in response.
Here, reflection is not rushed. What is shared is meant to be contemplated. This space allows for depth, sincerity, and a kind of presence that cannot exist within fleeting posts.
👉 While I will continue sharing shorter reflections on Instagram , and maintaining an archive of insights I’ve built over the years, this space is dedicated to deeper writing. I also share on Youtube for those who prefer to listen rather than read.
You can find a free class on Insan al-Kamil, along with mini e-books I’ve created in the past, through my Linktree.
What You’ll Find Here
- Spiritually grounded insights from lived experience
- Reflections that help uncover patterns and cycles that keep you stuck
- A space to reconnect with yourself
- Support for inner growth, healing, and meaningful change
- Guidance for embodying the version of yourself Allah created you for, rather than the one shaped by the world
Your Unique Story
I don’t believe in telling anyone what to do. Life is already full of voices trying to shape how we think and act. Many of us were raised in environments where we were told what to do for most of our lives, and over time, a lack of independent thinking and decision-making can limit our growth, our expansion in consciousness, and our openness to divine realizations. It can also stunt our emotional and spiritual maturity.
Islam invites us to engage our minds—to reason, and to distinguish between the voices that do not support our path to Allah and those that do.
Each of us carries a unique story, and no single piece of advice can fit every life.
What is share here is not meant to be followed blindly, but reflected upon.
These insights are offered for your heart. It is often our ego that stands between us and what we already know to be true.
All I ask is that you read with intention—and take a moment to sit with what resonates, allowing it to unfold within your own life.
A Note
You don’t need to be perfect.
You don’t need to have everything figured out.
The path to Allah is open to everyone—it begins with sincerity.
If you are here, perhaps you are being invited to reflect, to heal, and to reconnect with something deeper so you can find joy, love, and the fire within you that Mawlana Rumi spoke so much about🔥
I am glad you are here! ✨
About Me
Salaam, I am Fatima 👋
I was born and raised in Mexico, and became Muslim in 2006.
I have since lived in Canada, the US, and now the UK.
From a young age, I experienced anxiety and was later diagnosed with complex trauma, PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder. Part of my struggle was a fear of relying on medication, as I did not want to become dependent on anything to feel well. Over time, Allah guided me toward healing, and I found my greatest medicine in tafakkur.
For much of my early life, I struggled to understand what Allah wanted from me, or what my purpose was. I often felt out of control, caught in constant overthinking and living in fear, with “what if” scenarios endlessly running through my mind. Living this way is deeply debilitating, and of course, Allah does not intend for us to live in such pain.
It has been a deeply transformative and awe-inspiring journey to uncover what was hidden beneath years of inner turmoil.
And of course, the reason I write about how Islam and Sufism have helped me reach this place is because my deepest wish is to see more people in our community find a way out of their distress, rather than spending years of their lives in pain.
In my experience, practicing Islam has been a great source of stability and has helped me maintain my sanity. There is a structure within it that, even when not fully understood, brings a kind of quiet steadiness to the soul.
Much of my inner turmoil was not visible to others. I continued to show up, to learn, and to move forward in life. Beneath it all, there was a certainty I held onto, that Allah’s promise of healing was real, and that if I continued seeking, I would be shown a way through.
Sufiquest is not built on authority, but on reflection and lived experience.
In a world that often emphasizes credentials and qualifications, I have come to see that these alone are not what carry a person along the path of tazkiyah al-nafs (purification of the self).
Qualifications & Service
I completed my formal education in the United States and hold a Master’s degree in Education, with a specialization in mental health recovery and trauma-informed care.
I have volunteered and worked in crisis intervention settings, including suicide prevention and domestic violence support.
I have chosen not to limit myself to a conventional, full-time counseling role. Instead, I work part-time as a counselor, primarily supporting those who are committed to their spiritual path and ready for deeper inner work and consistent transformation. My work is best suited for those seeking not only relief, but real change.
At the same time, I understand that not everyone is in the same season of life. Some may simply need clarity, guidance, or support through a particular moment, and I remain open to one-off sessions when meaningful and needed.
I also offer Lata’if energy healing upon request, which involves helping you awaken and activate specific subtle energy centers that exist in all of us, but often remain dormant until greater awareness and consciousness are developed.
Lata’if energy healing helps support emotional release, inner calm, and a greater sense of balance in the mind and body. Many seekers choose to combine counseling with energy healing for deeper, more integrated support.
This work can be done at a distance, as it functions on an energetic level rather than a purely physical one. The ability to support others in this way is part of the intuitive perception that develops through sincere commitment to this path and the mercy of Allah.
I trust that the right people find their way at the right time, and if you need more information or feel called to work with me, you are welcome to reach out via Instagram or by email at questions@sufiquest.org
Alongside this, I work full-time in the field of innovation within a corporate setting, as I value staying connected to both people and technology.
I believe healing is not only spiritual and emotional, but physical as well. Caring for the body is part of that trust, so I make an effort to stay active through activities I enjoy, such as tennis, basketball, swimming, and archery.
I think that’s enough about me for now!
You’ll find more throughout the blog posts.
With love and duaas,
Fatima (Sufiquest)