Yasmin Essa, HC, AADP Humans have always pursued happiness. In my work as a Holistic Health & Lifestyle Coach, I work with individuals and families to achieve goals, cope/overcome hardship, and improve mental, spiritual, and physical health. Essentially, my work boils down to helping my clients be healthier [...]
Najwa Awad Najwa Awad is a psychotherapist and fellow at the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research who is passionate about helping Muslims heal, grow, and thrive after adversity. She has a private practice, Amanah Family Counseling, in which she provides online and in-person counseling to children, adults, and [...]
Was there a time where you faced a challenge that was completely out of your control? Was there a time you really wanted something but felt it was impossible to get? Although it is true that we will not always get exactly what we want, but the Qur'ān reminds [...]
Habeeba Husain “Be in this world as if you were a stranger or a traveler.” —Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) This saying, often quoted in sermons and picturesque posts on the Internet, is one that really hit home for my family recently. It is a narration from [...]
Habeeba Husain Our year of 2018 is quickly coming to a close. Like every year, it was one of ups and downs, and it treated every person who experienced it in a unique way. I was curious to see what different American Muslims had to say about the [...]
Habeeba Husain It is always on those long solo drives that the gears of self reflection start turning in my mind. Earlier this month, I was on my way before sunrise to a familiar destination, alone. It was about a two hour trek the morning after heavy rainfall. [...]
Habeeba Husain Whenever I hear about anyone who is successful, each of them tend to have one thing in common: maximizing time. These people have a daily routine, and more importantly, they stick to that routine. Time and time again, I have attempted to implement a proper schedule [...]
Habeeba Husain One of the chapters of Quran that Muslims are recommended to recite often is called Surah Al-Waqia. This chapter discusses the afterlife, detailing where different groups of people will end up depending on how they spent their lives. I remember when I was younger, my parents [...]
It’s that time of year where people begin to think of what they are grateful for. Although it is nice to count your blessings, being thankful year-round can have a tremendous impact on your life and level of happiness. Thankfulness is a tool we have to deal with the [...]
Habeeba Husain Every time I walk up to the third floor of my apartment, I notice the wreath hanging on my downstairs neighbor’s door. “Give Thanks” it reads all around in a pretty script, entangled with faux autumn leaves and seasonal pumpkins so very picturesque of the months [...]
