Sadness

How to Cope with Sadness: From a Muslim’s Girl Perspective Bismillah. Allah has blessed us with many emotions that guide us and help us understand and connect with ourselves, the world, others, and Him سبحانه و تعالى‎. Imagine a life without emotions; they add color to our lives and experiences! While some emotions, such as sadness,…

Mindfulness

Living Day by Day Finding Comfort in Slowing Down What’s Next? Not every day is filled with action and excitement. Some days, life feels calm and quiet. Do you feel comfortable on those days? I’m passionate about discussing the concept of living day by day, as I understand the struggle of constantly seeking stimulation and…

Self-Comparison

Break Free from Comparison: How to Be at Peace with Your Life The Thief of Joy and Contentment Bismillah. Let us get straight to it: constantly comparing ourselves to others automatically diminishes our satisfaction with our lives. It is important to break free from harmful comparison to be more at peace with your life. Looking at…

Struggles

Struggles with Self: How to Cope When Feeling Weak in Iman “The Low Times” Bismillah. The photo of the sad dog perfectly captures how I feel when I am feeling weak in my iman (belief). It’s important I mention that fluctuations in iman do not mean that your foundational beliefs, such as believing in Allah…

Quran

Seeking Closeness to The Quran “Tomorrow I Will Start!” Bismillah. I was unsure about what to write this week, so I made a supplication to the Lord of mankind, asking for guidance on a topic. I was inspired to write about seeking closeness to the Quran. In fact, I came across this photo on my…

Modest Wear

How to Feel More Confident in Hijab Embrace your tiara Embracing the Journey I want to start by acknowledging that, like our faith, hijab is also a journey. Your interest in learning how to feel more confident in hijab is already a good start or a point of progress for growing on your path.  You…

Confidence

How to Gain Confidence in Yourself Unlocking Your Potential through Reliance on Allah “You don’t have to change who you are, you have to become more of who you are.” Have you ever felt held back by negative thoughts and insecurities, wishing to be your authentic self? Do you desire to gain more confidence in…

Approval Seeking

How To Stop Needing Approval From Others A Muslim’s Perspective Girl, Your Blog is Amazing! Who doesn’t enjoy being acknowledged, seen, and complemented by others? Whether it’s your boss praising your work, a spouse admiring a dish you cooked, a parent encouraging you in pursuit of a new goal, receiving likes, comments, or shares on…

Revert Journey

Stepping into the Unknown: The Journey of Becoming a Muslim Why Islam The Search for Meaning: Becoming a Muslim I became a Muslim 7 years ago, back in December 2017. Before converting, I lived a fast and unstable life. I was in my early twenties and was emotionally unstable and insecure. My life felt empty…

Motivation

Turning Feelings of Motivation Into Action Bridging the Gap: From Inspiration to Implementation Still Watching From the Sidelines? Have you ever found yourself scrolling through your Instagram feed, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, or any social media platform and found yourself inspired and amazed by the success of others? Or perhaps it’s a coworker or friend who…

Who's The Sister?

Assalamu Alaikum Sis, My name is Edelyn, and I am a 28-year-old Dominican Muslim revert living in New York City. I would like to share my credentials to help you feel more confident in the information I am providing. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work. Currently, I work as an Addiction Mental Health Therapist and am actively pursuing my LCSW licensure. I take the pursuit of authentic Islamic knowledge seriously and strive for continuous growth in my faith. May Allah bless you, XOXO