On my daughter’s birthday — or as we say, my day of giving birth — a group of amazing mom friends came to celebrate a milestone with my daughter. In our tradition, at age 7, she begins to learn to pray. It doesn’t technically count until she reaches puberty, but the habit of prayer begins,…
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Ramadan Day 17: Infinite Shukr
Today my eldest turned 7. My child is the reason I became a mother. The answer to a lifetime of duas. The reason I have inherited the most beautiful title of “ma.” My intention is only to inspire others to do some good today. Please consider giving sadaqa or zakat to this wonderful local …
Ramadan Day 16: Ladies Night at the Masjid
“Last night was a gift” my friend and neighbor Kai said. Kai, who runs a business Split Moon Publications and leads the Bismillah Coop, drove us to the ultimate ladies’ night. A night, turned into day, time at the masjid. In fact, we are grateful to say we completed umrah together. I had the distinct…
Sadia Kalam 