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 [...]
The famous comedian Jim Carrey is noted to have said: “I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer.” What do you do in life when you get everything you wanted? What happens when you wake up every [...]
