covid19

The world is so black, it's heart weeps for salvation.Watch thousands of lives being wiped out by the nation.  We sit silent, praying under lock and key, hoping for shelter from the still … [Read more...] about Poem for 2020

And certainly, We shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives and fruits, but give glad tidings to the patient. Who, when afflicted with calamity, say: ‘Truly, to Allah we … [Read more...] about Reframing reality: goal-setting in a time of uncertainty

As a home-schooling mum with two and a half decades of home-schooling experience, I can only imagine what a daunting task this time must be for parents whose children attend main stream schools. … [Read more...] about Interim Home-schooling during the COVID19 Lockdown

Speaking to friends, family and colleagues over the last few months, it's amazing how many times they (and myself) have mentioned how tired they are, how they wish they had more time, to relax, … [Read more...] about RElax, REcharge, REset

I was confused and I lingered in my own confusion rather than confronting it. Since the beginning of this pandemic many thoughts and feelings flooded my mind and left me feeling conflicted and … [Read more...] about Inspiration in self-isolation

My mercy encompasses all things.Quran 7:156 Every time I look at this verse, I am in awe. My body wants to prostrate. Humbled under the weight of the love that it feels. In the midst of the … [Read more...] about Mercy

It’s a new normal. It can be overwhelming.   Here’s what you should NOT do: Don’t try to come out of this with a new skill, super-human, or an amazing chef. If you do, that’s great. … [Read more...] about This too shall pass