Ramadan Day 12: Gratitude for Teaching

“A virtuous intention is the source of all goodness,” my teacher says. More than the act, more than its impact or the results, the intention itself is what must be pure. My intention in our homeschooling journey is to foster love, and nurture and preserve the kids’ fitra. That has been our intention from the…

Transforming Habits

What does spending time with a best friend you only see once a year look like? Reflections on Ramadan 2021.

Vacation of Ramadan 2021

I used to think that the only time to do things that I love is on vacation. On vacation, I walk a lot. I exercise. I eat lots of salads and do “fun” things. In new places, I seek out things to do using Google Maps. I always make time to write and read. On…