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 […]
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 […]
The time you take to bloom
Sometimes we skip into different pastures, hoping it will be greener on the other side. Little do we realise that it is always greener on the side you water and place your efforts on. From the time a seed is planted, to the time it takes to sprout its leaves and fruits, it takes a […]
Stay where you are celebrated
‘Stay where you are celebrated, not just tolerated” is a powerful reminder that we need to seek out environments where we are valued and appreciated for who we are, rather than merely tolerated or accepted. This principle applies not just to our personal relationships, but to our professional pursuits and goals as well. All too […]
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 […]
Ramadan With Zasha: Day 12
Do you realise why we face tests in life? God has His reasons. What I have learnt is, You will never value a touch that is soft, if you haven’t felt a grip that is harsh, You will never value kind words, if you haven’t heard the hurling of abusive words, You will never realize […]
The Power of putting things on Paper
I believe there is always power in pen and paper. Placing your learning on paper has a higher learning retention rate. This has been backed by a recent study conducted by the University of Tokyo on Science Daily. A survey conducted among university students and recent graduates has indicated that writing on actual paper can […]
Ramadan With Zasha: Day 5
Most individuals face the dilemma of being authentic in a world where loose morals and lewd actions are celebrated. There will be many situations in life where the world may entice or even try forcing you into acting or behaving in a certain way that might be very different to your own values and upbringing. […]
Ramadan With Zasha: Day 4
When we are wronged, the hurt and anger can be overwhelming. There will be so much injustice done through assumptions, accusations and outright harm. When you are oppressed and wronged, we are given permission to retaliate to the oppressor in a similar fashion. In Surah Nahl it is said: “And if you take your turn, […]