The heart opens not through force or pressure but through love
I can still see her. My mother, standing in quiet devotion, hands raised, eyes closed, whispering prayers full of hope. ✨️Beside her, there was five-year-old me, small, curious, watching as she spoke to God with such warmth and sincerity. I saw the peace it brought her. I felt the presence of something greater just by […]
I got this custom-made prayer mat with my little girl’s name on it. I purchased it from the Holy City of Medina when I went early this year. This was my third time being there while it was the first time for Zainab. 🌟The main reason I got this prayer mat for her and some […]
When the impossible became possible
Earlier this year, before I fully understood the power of belief and the mind, I embarked on a pilgrimage to Makkah. 🌟One morning at 4 a.m., with a heart full of hope, I offered some intense prayers, asking for guidance and blessings, even for things that felt impossible. 🌟Just as a light-hearted thought, I asked […]
The Art of Letting God
Last night, I had a dream that shook me to my core. I was buried under a mountain of work ranging deadlines, projects, and responsibilities piling up. The pressure felt real. 🧸My level of independence always keeps reminding me that I felt like I had to handle everything on my own. 🧸However, the strangest thing […]
Pause, Rest and Resume
Take this as your reminder today to pause and rest. Burnout and exhaustion are real. However, the roles we play in life do not wait until our anxiety eases or the tiredness wears off. So it is up to us as individuals to take care of ourselves in the process. I’m a strong believer in […]
Ramadan With Zasha: Day 17
Life truly started for me at the point where I went into a deep learning about what mattered to me and what didn’t. I learnt so much in terms of friends and family. Learnt who deserved an explanation and those who deserved nothing off me.I discovered those who stood by me at times when things […]
Advocating your true self: A pinch of perspective from Annika Fernando
One of the most inspiring speeches I have heard to date was that made by renowned and self-made interior designer Annika Fernando, the managing director of Paradise Road PR. If we are to speak about Interior design in general, it is a profession that requires creativity, skill, and a passion for aesthetics. Going a step […]