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…

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…

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