The Opening With the beginning of a new year, I start with the chapter on the Opening. As Muslims, we start each prayer, each day, each good thing, each ending with the same supplication, Sura Fatiha, the translation of which is as follows. English Translation: (1) In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.*…
Author: Sadia
I worked for a decade in the social sector as a fundraiser and philanthropist advancing equity. Specifically, I work with clients who want to serve those at the margins of society, from children to the elderly. I care deeply about faith, literacy, fundraising, self-mastery, and capacity building of people and organizations.
Top 10 Gifts I Have Given Myself in 2020
2020 has been intense. With the topsy-turvy upside-down world, I’ve had to assess and reassess my priorities. I’ve wondered out loud– on more than one occasion– is the world ending? Despite these dramatic sociopolitical, environmental changes in the world due to Covid-19, I decided that there were small acts of kindness I would give myself….
Life in the time of Corona
“How do we find gratitude when so many have died, or lost their jobs, or have been alone for months, and there is no end in sight?” Vu asked in one of the best pieces of writing on the web, his site “Nonprofit AF” on his post, “You are not alone. We will get through…
Sadia Kalam 