tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21191855860953113822024-03-14T03:23:25.381-04:00One Chinese Muslimah !A memoir-blog written by a Chinese Canadian Convert.
khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.comBlogger387125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-27598269043027685552022-11-10T06:58:00.002-05:002022-11-10T06:58:11.607-05:00Adulting: traveling with tawakkul<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></p><div class="is-layout-constrained wp-block-group" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 22.5px; margin-block-end: 0px; margin-block-start: calc(2 * var(--wp--custom--gap--baseline)); text-align: left;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--playfair-display); font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large); font-weight: var(--wp--custom--heading--typography--font-weight); line-height: var(--wp--custom--heading--typography--line-height); margin-block: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; margin-top: var(--wp--custom--gap--vertical); max-width: var(--wp--style--global--content-size); word-break: break-word;"></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://thecamelliasbloomblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/07/adulting-traveling-with-tawakkul/?preview=true" target="_blank">what is tawakkul? </a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p></div>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-67837983318058096112022-10-03T08:45:00.001-04:002022-10-03T08:45:04.532-04:00TCB BLOG<p> assalamualaikum !</p><p>I've not been posting much on here because i'm busy with TCB but season 3 is out - the camellias bloom podcast (on spotify, google, itunes etc.) and i've migrated my thoughts, life lessons, reflections to <a href="http://www.thecamelliasbloomblog.wordpress.com" target="_blank">tcb blog</a></p><p>check out our blooming bloggers community ! </p><p>TCB is now a supportive platform for not just converts and new Muslimahs, but also for born-Muslimahs <3 !</p><p>Khadijah</p>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-14319535500878317572022-05-07T09:19:00.004-04:002022-05-07T09:19:37.237-04:00Season 3 Podcast <p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">assalamualaikum,</span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Insha'Allah everyone's Eid went ok! Whoever still frequents this blog, I am working on my new podcast season 3 , by Allah's Permission. If you haven't taken a look or listened to the podcast - go ahead and google The Camellias Bloom Podcast ! You'll be able to find out more about what the community and podcast is all about . </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">For season 3 I'm going to try something new and I need a communal (community) effort. This isn't doing a favour to me but it's for the sake of Allah, those who choose to help. Take a look at the link and if you choose to contribute, please do it with effort and sincerity. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">The podcast has attracted several non-Muslims by the permission of Allah. Our sisters have found your stories inspiring and relatable and some of them have taken their Shahadah and joined our community, Alhamdulillah! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Your efforts will not go in vain, if you have the right intentions. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">I need as many stories as possible, otherwise no season 3! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">May Allah allow there to be a season 3 which will benefit the people, including myself and may He make this community and your efforts a success and a means of Him being pleased with us, ameen.</span> </p>
<iframe frameborder="0" height="520" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2FMFKuP4a5lwnlvAopvSHNJw-jt_Z6Jvq7kQrGxJHIOn4Ww/viewform?embedded=true" width="700">Loading…</iframe><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2FMFKuP4a5lwnlvAopvSHNJw-jt_Z6Jvq7kQrGxJHIOn4Ww/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Season 3 Form </span></a></div>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-22304403561225398152022-05-01T09:00:00.007-04:002022-05-01T09:00:52.739-04:00Alone on Eid <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> <span style="color: #4a4384;">Congratulations on completing your Ramadan! May Allah accept our good deeds & worship from us and from you, ameen.</span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">I understand that you might not have achieved what you planned for, you maybe couldn't fast most of the days, and you might have even come out of Ramadan feeling deflated and defeated.</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"> </span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">Remember something, nothing befalls us except that Allah has allowed it. The good, and the 'bad'. Do your best not to complain and remember that everything was written for you already and the past is now behind us and we only have the present to look forward to.</span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">Allow yourself to process your emotions, reflect upon what "went wrong" and give yourself some grace. It's hard to look at the positives if we are constantly only looking for the negatives.</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"> </span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">Reflect on all the things Allah allowed you to do. Maybe the smallest of deeds you overlooked earned you the greatest reward because of your sincere intentions. We will never know what we did, what we belittled, could be what turned out to be our success for the Akhirah!</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"> </span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ"></span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span class="JsGRdQ"><span style="font-family: georgia;">You are not a failure, you did not fail Allah , and you are not failing yourself. Blaming yourself, blaming others, playing victim may help us feel better but in reality, it's unhealthy and it is indirectly complaining about what Allah gave you and what He decreed for you.</span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span class="JsGRdQ"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 30.1549px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 42px; text-align: justify;"><span class="JsGRdQ"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Allah knows the unseen and Allah knows what we know not. By the apparent, we may think that everything is against us, but if we know and understand correctly what Tawheed is, we will realise that everything that happens is actually for us and not against us.</span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 30.1549px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 42px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 30.1549px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 42px; text-align: justify;"><span class="JsGRdQ" style="text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">This brings us to Eid.</span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 30.1549px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 42px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 30.1549px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 42px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">Eid for many converts is a time for sadness and loneliness. </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">Many of us know and understand this feeling very well. </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;">But guess what? </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">It doesn't have to be this way because Allah never asked us </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">to sit at home, alone, and sulk and feel sorry for ourselves. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">I actually used to do this a lot, may Allah forgive me. But, </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">I realised, this is not going to make my situation better </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">nor easier and I'm actually being so ungrateful, astughfurAllah.</span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span class="JsGRdQ"><span style="font-family: georgia;">We often times are so hasty and don't even allow the beauty of Allah's Plans to unfold. We are quick to jump to conclusions thus causing resentment, sadness, despair and thinking badly of Allah. May Allah protect us always from such evil!</span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">We need to slow down. Take a deep breath and just exhale with gratitude and contentment.</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"> </span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span class="JsGRdQ"><span style="font-family: georgia;">It may be hard, but honestly, we have two choices only.</span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 30.1549px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 42px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ"></span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">Either we sulk and be miserable at the decree of Allah , or we be proactive and shift our perspective and mindset to a place that Allah will be pleased with. The first option earns us nothing but toxicity and bad deeds while the second option earns us good deeds as well as a beautiful look into all the blessings Allah has</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"> </span><span class="JsGRdQ">given to us already!</span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span class="JsGRdQ"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">This Eid, take it upon yourself to treat yourself, build your own beautiful routine and cherish the peaceful solitude that Allah has gifted you.</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"> </span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">Your life can change in a heartbeat, literally.</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"> </span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">What you</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"> </span><span class="JsGRdQ">have control of, take control of it and appreciate it and look for the good in all that you</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"> </span><span class="JsGRdQ">have.</span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span class="JsGRdQ"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Make plans, even if it is with yourself. Buy yourself a new journal, a new hijab, a new prayer mat, and go out and enjoy time alone. If that's not your style, treat yourself to some self-care home spa and just enjoy the day!</span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ"></span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span class="JsGRdQ"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Do not compare yourself and your situation to others! Look at what Allah gave you and not what He gave others. A content and sound heart will only bring more blessings whereas, a malicious, envious heart will bring nothing but harm and poverty.</span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">You will have the Ramadan and Eid you always dreamed of, insha'Allah. Maybe not now, and maybe not next year, but it will happen on Allah's perfect timing and not yours. So keep thinking good of Allah, keep up being happy for others, because, envy is saying that other's don't deserve what Allah has given them!</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"> </span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span class="JsGRdQ"><span style="font-family: georgia;">May Allah forgive and protect us!</span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">Remember, we worship Allah because it is our purpose in life. Everything that we have, are blessings and Allah doesn't have to give them to us, yet He does.</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"> </span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ"></span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">Also remember, our relationship is not transactional in the sense that we do a good deed and expect Allah to give us something back for it, no, Allah does not need our good deed or worship but we need Him. We do things because we love Allah and we want Him to be pleased with us. We put conditions on our worship or on our relationship with Allah.</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"></span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span class="JsGRdQ" style="font-family: georgia;">May</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap" style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span class="JsGRdQ" style="font-family: georgia;">Allah bless you all and may</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap" style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span class="JsGRdQ" style="font-family: georgia;">He forgive us</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap" style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span class="JsGRdQ" style="font-family: georgia;">and grant us His</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap" style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span class="JsGRdQ" style="font-family: georgia;">vast Mercy and Generosity. Ameen!</span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">Go out, make</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"> </span><span class="JsGRdQ">plans , have fun, enjoy the day and make yourself smile and make your sisters smile. Change your mindset and perspective and you will truly see the blessings and beauty of Allah's great plan unfolding right before you, insha'Allah!</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"> </span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ"></span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body" style="--font-size: 24px; --line-height: 1.4; color: #4a4384; line-height: 33px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="JsGRdQ">Make sure to find us on Discord,</span><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"> </span><span class="JsGRdQ">join our Eid Giveaway and make sure to DM us your outfits, event pictures and even just to say Eid Mubarak!</span></span><span style="font-family: YACgETiWKS8 0, _fb_, auto;"><span class="JsGRdQ white-space-prewrap"></span></span></p>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-12881467545190228622022-04-30T16:01:00.004-04:002022-04-30T16:01:44.092-04:00Ramadan Reflection 2022<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Assalamualaikum, </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">It's been a while since I've posted on my blog. I've been busy and caught up with TCB (The Camellias Bloom) and also studying in school! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you aren't sure what that is, make sure to check out my IG : thecamelliasbloom.podcast. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Anyway, I hope you are all well (whoever still frequents my blog, lol!). </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Just a disclaimer, it's been a while since I've written on here so I am a </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">bit rusty, lol.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I used to share my Ramadan Reflections on here often but I've </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">taken a long break from blogging because I've been working on TCB.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">If you follow TCB, you will know where I currently live. </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I'm trying to get back into blogging, insha'allah, since it </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">is one of the things that I always find solace in and I think it's important to keep up my self-reflections and share them so maybe others could benefit, by Allah's Permission. </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><u> </u></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><u><br /></u></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Ramadan approached swiftly and left swiftly.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">To be honest, there were some Ramadans were I was left with a storm aftermath where I was left to clean up the debris. I can’t say that I’ve always had Ramadans were I felt uplifted, successful or on an emanating high, going<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>into Shawwal.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> Probably since 2011 (when I first converted), I've experienced something of that nature a few times, and, Alhamdulillah for that because that is all from Allah anyway!</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I've experienced a few Ramadans here so far, and I would say, half of them, were difficult, challenging, and I found myself really struggling to connect spiritually. Most of the times, I felt myself just going through the actions with my mind and not really having that inner, spiritual experience or connection to the blessed month. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">This year, I could say, was different compared to a few of my previous Ramadans here. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">I think that was mainly due to a hard struggle in trying to shift in perspective and mindset and making lots of duaa throughout the year. I don't think I found that "emaan high" many look for during this special month, but I did experience something fresh and almost new. I'm not really sure how to describe the feeling, to be honest.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia;">Anyway, Alhamdulillah for His blessings and guidance always and forever.</span></i></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></i></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I was able to pace myself this year well enough to accomplish what I needed to. I also didn’t force anything upon myself and I took each day, day by day. I did what I felt came naturally, from my heart. The thoughts and ideas which inspired me, were able to reach my heart and as a by product, turned into (effortless) actions. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Only by the Help, guidance and permission of Allah, </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">He allowed it to happen and He made it easy. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Allah also brought me more beautiful sisters through TCB community as He replaced those He took away. Subhana'Allah, the reality of this dunya is that, nothing is permanent, not even our friendships. May Allah always bless us with good companions who are good for us in all aspects, especially our deen and mental health and may He allow us to be neighbours in this life and in Jannah, ameen!</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Even though it may seem like I had a productive Ramadan, and Alhamdulillah, I think I did...and even though I didn't get that "emaan high" - which to be honest, I wasn't really seeking that, I found my Ramadan to be balanced and insightful, by my Lord's Permission.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I'm actually ready, though, to get back to my regular routine, insha'Allah!</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I’m not sharing this to highlight any successes nor to attract attention to </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">my accomplishments. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">No, not at all.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Rather, I’m keeping it real and letting you all know, you win some, </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">you lose some. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">That’s life. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Many times, we go into Ramadan, or any acts of worship, seeking to gain that "emaan high" and when we don't get it, we feel like we've failed and fall into self-pity and self-destruction. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I've been through this quite a few times!</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>I mean, what even is an "emaan high", lol.</i></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">While seeking that "emaan high" is beautiful, we end up missing out on the big picture.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia;">We don’t</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">realise that Ramadan ( or any kind of worship for Allah),</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">is not done because we want an "emaan high".</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">We don’t worship Allah to worship a feeling, we worship Allah because that’s what we are supposed to do. An "e</span><span style="font-family: georgia;">maan high" is a result you may or may not feel, or ever feel.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">And, that’s OK, because guess what? The "emaan high" is not the point of why we worship Allah. </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">We don’t pray, fast, avoid sins, do good deeds, just to look for <i>a feeling - that "emaan high"</i>, just so we can validate ourselves that we are doing something right, something good.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">No, we do it because that’s our duty and we are here to serve Allah, alone, not serve ourselves or our ego. Worshipping Allah, hoping to get a specific feeling out of it makes us attach our actions and our relationship to Allah in a way that is unhealthy. Because, what if we never get an "emaan high" from praying or fasting or whatever it may be? Then what? Do we stop doing it? Do we start beating ourselves up and saying we are not worthy of being a Muslim because we can't seem to get that "emaan high?" </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Indirectly, we don't even realise that our ego is involved in this type of mentality. It is unhealthy and quite toxic. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Practicing Islam, serving Allah and worshipping Him, is our only duty and purpose in this life. It's not about us serving ourselves and doing things in return for a feeling of validation. We don't want our relationship with Allah to become transactional where we think that Allah<i><b> needs</b></i> to give back to us, just because we did our duties as a Muslim!</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Who do we think we are!</i> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Allah gives because He is Generous and Merciful. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">He gives because He does whatever He wants. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">We don't give from ourselves only because we expect Allah to give us something in return. Will we stop being a practicing Muslim and just leave Islam? May Allah protect us from such calamity and always keep us steadfast and die as Muslims upon Tawheed, ameen. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Everything always ties back to Tawheed. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Tawheed is the cure to all despair, all evil, and all our issues with our own ego. </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">We often times feel despair, distraught, sad, etc., because we didn’t get that Ramadan vibe everyone else seems to get. </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">But that vibe isn’t what we are meant to seek! We are meant to seek Allah and that’s it.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Instead of seeking the feelings of an "emaan high" try to seek for the feeling of gratitude and contentment because those are everlasting and with that, Allah will increase us in more. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">More in what? </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">We hope in His Pleasure, His Mercy and His Forgiveness and His Kindness.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">May Allah accept my worship and all of us Ameen.</span></p>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-32476971666505762542022-02-05T04:24:00.001-05:002022-02-05T04:24:15.552-05:00Sunnah: The Real Way <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="382" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/27OwZN_67Kc" width="685" youtube-src-id="27OwZN_67Kc"></iframe></div><p></p><p>This is probably one of the most crucial videos to watch for anyone who is just starting out practicing Islam. I actually resonate so strongly with this webinar because I used to be exactly one of those outwardly- "Sunnah" slayers (lol)... Alhamdulillah through much trial and error as well as lots of humbling hardships, Allah guided me to the centre of balance and focusing on working inward, out. </p><p>I think it's so important that we understand what following the Sunnah really means and it starts from working from the heart and rectifying your SELF and putting it where it belongs.</p><p><br /></p><p>I've been busy with TCB (The Camellias Blooom) Community so I've not focused much on writing. I don't even know who follows this blog anymore, lol. But I hope to start getting back to do some self-reflection posts from time to time, insha'Allah!</p>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-44985819313800170332021-09-08T10:04:00.001-04:002021-09-08T10:04:52.123-04:00Season 2: Premier! <p> </p>
<iframe allowfullscreen="" allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="300" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=un4yb-10d2320-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Verdana&skin=12&font-color=auto&btn-skin=654771&size=300" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Season 2 : Premiere !" width="100%"></iframe> <div> Assalamualaikum & and welcome to Season 2! </div><div>We're backkkkkk!!!! Apologies for the long-awaited release of Season 2 ! Thank you all for your patience and hope that you enjoy what we have in store for you all , insha'Allah!<br /><div><br /></div><div> This Season we are focusing on Identity and all the things that surround & affect our identity.
Join us this season as a panel of sisters discuss how they identify themselves as converts to Islam and how the intersection of prevalent societal issues (such as marriage, how one practices Islam, divorce, and many more) influences.
Grab your cup of Halal Goodness and join us for this new Season, insha'Allah!
</div></div>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-82153935191202781052021-06-11T08:04:00.002-04:002021-06-11T08:04:37.038-04:00Season 2 Sneak Peek: Marriage (Final)<iframe title="Season 2 Sneak Peek: Marriage (Final)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=tx347-102e976-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Verdana&skin=12&btn-skin=12"></iframe>
<p> Sorry for the delay!!</p>
<p>Since I'm taking a break before Season 2, I thought to publish the rest of the Ramadan Revival Live Cast recordings from Ramadan. We talked about a few topics which you will be seeing more of insha'Allah for Season 2! Marriage has always been a very important topic for the Muslim community and especially more so for converts and new Muslimahs! We explored a bit about marriage during the Live Cast in Ramadan and we talked about some very important issues. Here is a sneak peek of what's to come, insha'Allah! </p>
<p>Feel free to share your comments and thoughts!</p>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-55379996340203750852021-06-02T03:29:00.002-04:002021-06-02T03:29:33.058-04:00Season 2 Sneak Peek : Marriage (Part 2)<iframe title="Season 2 Sneak Peek: Marriage (Part 2)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ur4j3-1027754-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Verdana&skin=12&btn-skin=12"></iframe>
<p> Sorry for the delay!!</p>
<p>Since I'm taking a break before Season 2, I thought to publish the rest of the Ramadan Revival Live Cast recordings from Ramadan. We talked about a few topics which you will be seeing more of insha'Allah for Season 2! Marriage has always been a very important topic for the Muslim community and especially more so for converts and new Muslimahs! We explored a bit about marriage during the Live Cast in Ramadan and we talked about some very important issues. Here is a sneak peek of what's to come, insha'Allah! </p>
<p>Feel free to share your comments and thoughts!</p>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-32186911741657698882021-05-21T08:47:00.002-04:002021-05-21T08:47:35.976-04:00Sneak Peek Season 2 : Marriage (Part 1)<iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=zic7k-102605b-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Verdana&skin=12&btn-skin=12" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Season 2 Sneak Peek: Marriage (Part 1)" width="100%"></iframe>
<div><br /></div><div><p>Eid Mubarak!</p>
<p>Since I'm taking a break before Season 2, I thought to publish the rest of the Ramadan Revival Live Cast recordings from Ramadan. We talked about a few topics which you will be seeing more of insha'Allah for Season 2! Marriage has always been a very important topic for the Muslim community and especially more so for converts and new Muslimahs! We explored a bit about marriage during the Live Cast in Ramadan and we talked about some very important issues. Here is a sneak peek of what's to come, insha'Allah! </p>
<p>Feel free to share your comments and thoughts!</p></div>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-4983213097018989322021-05-05T10:17:00.004-04:002021-05-05T10:17:55.092-04:00Ramadan Revival Episode 6: Motherhood<iframe title="Ramadan Revival Episode 6: Motherhood" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=3myq7-1021c7a-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Verdana&skin=12&btn-skin=12"></iframe>
<p> This Ramadan Revival Episode is a special one. We will be doing a couple of topic focussed live casts for the remainder of Ramadan to help prepare you for Season 2, insha'Allah!</p>
<p>Today I explore my aversion to motherhood with two of the admins. It is quite a personal chat and I open up on my feelings (something I don't often do). It was a very well-balanced chat with my other two lovely sisters sharing their thoughts and personal experiences! </p>
<p>My feelings and thoughts may trigger some and may also cause others to judge me. If you want to judge me, make duaa for me instead and if it triggers you, I'm sorry but I can't help you there.</p>
<p>Grab your cup of Halal Goodness when you break or wait for your fast or suhoor! Enjoy !</p>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-32859698183071101232021-04-30T17:15:00.002-04:002021-04-30T17:15:45.195-04:00Ramadan Revival Episode 5: Virtual Company with Khadijah!<p> </p>
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<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p>Grab your cup of Halal Goodness!</p>
<p>Join us while you wait for your iftar or suhoor! Let us be your virtual company if you are feeling alone this Ramadan! </p>
<p>Join us for Live Casts aired every other day or depending on our tiredness level. A fun and interactive chat with me, your host, and other guests! We talk about everything random, real, raw, and Ramadan! Join us, you don't have to do this alone! You can call in and join our Live or just chat with us in the chatbox - Must download the PodBean app! </p>
<p>Sisters Only.</p></div>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-87886576723401174502021-04-27T15:39:00.003-04:002021-04-27T15:40:27.453-04:00Ramadan Revival Episode 4: Virtual Company with Khadijah & Friends!<p> </p>
<iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=urn2y-101c38d-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Verdana&skin=12&btn-skin=12" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Ramadan Revival Episode 4: Virtual Company with Khadijah" width="100%"></iframe><div><br /></div><div><p>Grab your cup of Halal Goodness!</p>
<p>Join us while you wait for your iftar or suhoor! Let us be your virtual company if you are feeling alone this Ramadan! </p>
<p>Join us for Live Casts aired every other day or depending on our tiredness level. A fun and interactive chat with me, your host, and other guests! We talk about everything random, real, raw, and Ramadan! Join us, you don't have to do this alone! You can call in and join our Live or just chat with us in the chatbox - Must download the PodBean app! </p>
<p>Sisters Only.</p></div><div><div><br /></div></div>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-4353235204580114252021-04-23T06:55:00.004-04:002021-04-23T06:55:58.286-04:00Ramadan Revival Episode 3: Virtual Chat with Khadijah and Friends<p> </p>
<iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=hhy38-10186ee-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Verdana&skin=12&btn-skin=13" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Ramadan Revival Episode 3: Virtual Company with Khadijah" width="100%"></iframe>
<div><br /></div><div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="2enh0" data-offset-key="99mkk-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 18.75px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="99mkk-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="99mkk-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Grab your cup of Halal Goodness!</span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="2enh0" data-offset-key="9hvfr-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 18.75px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="9hvfr-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="9hvfr-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="2enh0" data-offset-key="dmq2d-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 18.75px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="dmq2d-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="dmq2d-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Join us while you wait for your iftar or suhoor ! Let us be your virtual company if you are feeling alone this Ramadan! </span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="2enh0" data-offset-key="csaml-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 18.75px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="csaml-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="csaml-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="2enh0" data-offset-key="7ahfm-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 18.75px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="7ahfm-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="7ahfm-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Join us for Live Casts aired every other day or depending on our tiredness level. A fun and interactive chat with me, your host and with other guests! We talk about everything random, real, raw and Ramadan! Join us, you don't have to do this alone! You can call-in and join our Live or just chat with us in the chatbox - Must download the PodBean app! </span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="2enh0" data-offset-key="de3hq-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 18.75px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="de3hq-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="de3hq-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="2enh0" data-offset-key="e8lto-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 18.75px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="e8lto-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="e8lto-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Sisters Only.</span></div></div></div>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-64533374502854914912021-04-21T09:02:00.002-04:002021-04-21T09:02:49.001-04:00Ramadan Revival Episode 2 : Time Management during Ramadan <p> </p>
<iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=k4m9p-1015624-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Verdana&skin=12&btn-skin=13" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Ramadan Revival Episode 2: Time Management with Stephanie" width="100%"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Hey Ladies! So the Ramadan Revival episodes which I pre-recorded during Ramadan are not being published due to editing taking longer than expected and I wanted to maximize my time and efforts in other things, but that being said, I will still be publishing things that don't require long editing times.
<p>First up is Time Management during Ramadan with Stephanie! She gives a great presentation on how to maximize your time and efforts during Ramadan for after Ramadan as well! </p>
<p>I decided to do live casts which are live episodes where listeners can join in and interact with me and my guests! These will be published as episodes insha'Allah! Join the community! </p>
<p> </p></div>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-58851174272705606932021-04-15T10:29:00.001-04:002021-04-15T10:29:16.256-04:00Ramadan Revival Special : Episode 1 <iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=y2fw4-100bbc9-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Verdana&skin=1&btn-skin=13" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Ramadan Revival : Episode 1" width="100%"></iframe>
<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p>Ramadan Mubarak! <br />Raw, Real and for Reverts! <br />Reviving what is within so we can rev on throughout the rest of the year!<br />These Ramadan Revival Podcast series are episodes where I sit down with other convert sisters and we share our journeys and personal experiences about Ramadan and Eid. </p>
<p>We share our honest struggles and feelings about the blessed month. This series will explore all the things converts go through during Ramadan and Eid and we hope that they will ease your struggles and worries and also let you know that you are not alone on your journey through and after this Holy Month. </p>
<p>Also, the episodes are designed for those who are having their suhoor or iftaars alone. Though we wish we can physically join you, these episodes have been recorded so that you feel like we are right there with you! </p>
<p>Grab your cup of Halal Goodness when you break your fast, press play and join us and become a part of our journey, insha'Allah!</p>
<p> </p></div>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-65358271525236115902021-04-07T03:57:00.005-04:002021-04-07T03:57:55.430-04:00PreRamadan Special : Final Episode 3 !<iframe title="preRamadan Podcast: Final Episode!" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=yghwb-ffdae9-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Verdana&skin=1&btn-skin=13"></iframe>
<p> Assalamualaikum!</p>
<p>Here it is ladies, The Final Episode of The PreRamadan Podcast!!</p>
<p>This will be the last of the 3 episode mini-series where we wrap things up and share our final thoughts!</p>
<p>For many of us, this time of the year (Pre-Ramadan) can cause a lot of stress and anxiety and a feeling of being overwhelmed! My co-host Andrea and I sit down and chat about our final thoughts !! </p>
<p>Grab your cup of Halal Goodness (before you can't!) and join us for this week's last PreRamadan Episode!</p>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-80673712429463884332021-04-02T03:04:00.002-04:002021-04-02T03:04:34.487-04:00SEASON FINALE : Episode 43 - Kyra<iframe title="Season Finale: Episode 43 - Kyra" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=pagmf-ff758d-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Verdana&skin=1&btn-skin=13"></iframe>
<p> Season One Finale! </p><p>Today is the last episode for Season One! </p><p><br /></p><p>A big Alhamdulillah and thank you to all those who supported The Camellias Bloom. Whether you shared your story on here or shared an episode with a friend hoping for them to benefit, you contributed to the growing community by sharing and showing support!</p><p><br /></p><p>Make sure to listen from beginning to end as this story is going to be a sneak-peek into just some of the things we will talk about in Season Two, insha'Allah!</p><p>And check out the end of the Podcast for what we have planned for Ramadan! </p><p><br /></p><p>May Allah bless this project and continue to allow it to flourish and help others blossom into His perfect deen, ameen.</p>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-85098819650842762352021-03-31T04:56:00.001-04:002021-03-31T04:56:20.538-04:00PreRamadan Special: Episode 2<iframe title="PreRamdan Special: Episode 2" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=j5pis-ff40e3-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Verdana&skin=1&btn-skin=13"></iframe>
<p> Assalamualaikum!</p>
<p>Here it is ladies, The PreRamadan Podcast as promised!</p>
<p>This will be a 3 episode mini-series where we cover some of the typical questions we hear this time around!</p>
<p>"Are you ready for Ramadan?"</p>
<p>"How do you prepare for Ramadan?"</p>
<p>"What do you do to prepare?"</p>
<p>For many of us, this time of the year (Pre-Ramadan) can cause a lot of stress and anxiety and a feeling of being overwhelmed! My co-host Andrea and I sit down and chat about how to approach Ramadan as well as we share some simple tips on how you can enter into the blessed month gracefully and exiting Ramadan without burnout! </p>
<p>Grab your cup of Halal Goodness (before you can't!) and join us for this week's PreRamadan Episode!</p>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-67999605033617631242021-03-26T02:44:00.003-04:002021-03-26T02:44:24.906-04:00Episode 42: Nicolle<iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=nfgtf-fecb72-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Verdana&skin=1&btn-skin=13" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="Episode 42: Nicolle" width="100%"></iframe><div><p>Hey Camellias!</p>
<p>Today's Episode 42 is with sister Nicolle! </p>
<p>A lot of good reminders in this one, subhana'Allah! May Allah allow us to benefit and act upon them ameen!</p><p>Nicolle talks about the difficulties living in a Muslim country and even the difficulties when she moved back to the UK! Very important topics covered in today's episode.</p><p>Make sure you grab your cup of 'halal goodness' and tune in for this episode, you don't want to miss (and all the other episodes, hehe!) </p>
<p>Please don't forget to like, subscribe & share your thoughts and comments with us! Your support means everything to me and all the sisters out there. </p>
<p>**Disclaimer: Hey! The acapella you hear in the background are vocal sounds with no lyrics or instruments. ** </p>
<p>This podcast is suitable for all listeners however, I do not & will not respond to brothers (unless you are sheikh interested in helping our community with your teachings)</p></div>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-47335274856258566342021-03-24T04:35:00.001-04:002021-03-24T04:35:05.930-04:00PreRamadan Special - Episode 1 !<iframe allowtransparency="true" data-name="pb-iframe-player" height="150" scrolling="no" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=e6if4-feaf29-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Verdana&skin=1&btn-skin=13" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" title="PreRamadan Special : Episode 1" width="100%"></iframe>
<div><br /></div><div><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.8; margin: 22px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Assalamualaikum!</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.8; margin: 22px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Here it is ladies, The PreRamadan Podcast as promised!</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.8; margin: 22px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">This will be a 3 episode mini-series where we cover some of the typical questions we hear this time around!</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.8; margin: 22px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">"Are you ready for Ramadan?"</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.8; margin: 22px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">"How do you prepare for Ramadan?"</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.8; margin: 22px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">"What do you do to prepare?"</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.8; margin: 22px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">For many of us, this time of the year (Pre-Ramadan) can cause a lot of stress and anxiety and a feeling of being overwhelmed! My co-host Andrea and I sit down and chat about how to approach Ramadan as well as we share some simple tips on how you can enter into the blessed month gracefully and exiting Ramadan without burnout! </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.8; margin: 22px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Grab your cup of Halal Goodness (before you can't!) </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 1.25em;">and join us for this week's PreRamadan Episode!</span></p></div>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-74710859388658891362021-03-19T03:54:00.002-04:002021-03-19T03:54:46.493-04:00Episode 41: Queenie<iframe title="Episode 41: Queenie" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=6j3fk-fe236b-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&btn-skin=13"></iframe>
Assalamualaikum (Peace be upon you!)
Hey Camellias!
Today's Episode 41 with the lovely Queenie! She sits down and shares her story and struggles with finding sisterhood!
Make sure you grab your cup of 'halal goodness' and tune in for this episode, you don't want to miss (and all the other episodes, hehe!)
Please don't forget to like, subscribe & share your thoughts and comments with us! Your support means everything to me and all the sisters out there.
**Disclaimer: Hey! The acapella you hear in the background are vocal sounds with no lyrics or instruments. **
This podcast is suitable for all listeners however, I do not & will not respond to brothers (unless you are sheikh interested in helping our community with your teachings)khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-24581861117581951422021-03-12T02:18:00.002-05:002021-03-12T02:18:51.528-05:00blooming letters of love: Episode 40 - Marjon<iframe title="blooming letters of love : Episode 40 - Marjon" height="400" width="400" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/gzf2t-fd5d81?from=pb6admin&download=1&version=1&vjs=1&auto=0&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Helvetica&skin=12&pfauth="></iframe>
<p> Assalamualaikum (Peace be upon you!)</p><div>
<p>Hey Camellias! It's Friday! </p>
<p>Today will be another 'blooming letters of love' episode!</p>
<p>This is an intermittent 'series' intertwined with the sit-down interviews.</p>
<p>Today's narration by me is of sister Marjon from Belgium! Very nice story, masha'Allah! </p>
<p>Come join me and grab your cup of 'halal goodness', insha'Allah!</p>
<p>Please don't forget to like, subscribe & share your thoughts and comments with us! Your support means everything to me and all the sisters out there. </p>
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<div> </div>khadijahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12543326223405080665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119185586095311382.post-54735181796064283482021-03-10T05:38:00.006-05:002021-03-10T05:38:58.927-05:00Self-Reminders: <p><span style="font-family: arial;"> <span style="color: var(--primary-text); font-size: 0.9375rem; white-space: pre-wrap;">A lot of us, including myself have assumed at least once in our lives, as Muslims, that our relationship with Allah is supposed to be a transactional one. I do this, so Allah should give me this. I asked for this, so Allah should give me what I asked for. I gave up this so Allah should replace me with this...so on and so forth... </span></span></p><div><div class="" dir="auto"><div class="ecm0bbzt hv4rvrfc e5nlhep0 dati1w0a" data-ad-comet-preview="message" data-ad-preview="message" id="jsc_c_4l" style="padding: 4px 16px;"><div class="j83agx80 cbu4d94t ew0dbk1b irj2b8pg" style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin-bottom: -5px; margin-top: -5px;"><div class="qzhwtbm6 knvmm38d" style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa fgxwclzu a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d9wwppkn fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: var(--primary-text); display: block; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.3333; max-width: 100%; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: arial;">The reason why we often feel so much pain is because we put ourselves in the centre of everything. There is a sense of entitlement that goes along with our worship. But what we forget is that our only true purpose in this life is to worship Allah alone, obey Him and glorify and praise Him. </span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: arial;">When the ego gets in the way, it is hard to realise this. That is why many leave Islam (may Allah protect me and all of us Ameen!), many give up prayer, many stop pleasing Allah and end up disobeying Him...At the end of the day, this doesn't harm anyone except for yourself because the reality is, Allah doesn't need us, Allah is free of need from His creations...WE need Allah and when we fail to recognize that because of our own ego and thinking that everything should revolve around US, we lose sight of what the true meaning of Islam and being a Muslim is all about.</span></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div><div><div class="stjgntxs ni8dbmo4 l82x9zwi uo3d90p7 h905i5nu monazrh9" data-visualcompletion="ignore-dynamic" style="border-radius: 0px 0px 8px 8px; overflow: hidden;"><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-size: 12px;"><div><div class="ozuftl9m tvfksri0 olo4ujb6 jmbispl3" style="border-top: 1px solid var(--divider); margin-left: 12px; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: 12px;"><div class="rq0escxv l9j0dhe7 du4w35lb j83agx80 pfnyh3mw i1fnvgqd gs1a9yip owycx6da btwxx1t3 ph5uu5jm b3onmgus e5nlhep0 ecm0bbzt nkwizq5d roh60bw9 mysgfdmx hddg9phg" style="align-items: stretch; 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<p>Today's Episode 39 is with sister Nour! <br />Make sure you grab your cup of 'halal goodness' and tune in for this episode, you don't want to miss (and all the other episodes, hehe!) </p>
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