Really enjoyed reading this piece! Islam is so much more than its rituals, and I love how you capture that in your writing. Something so subtle as delaying isha due to some conversations , while not wrong it certainly is something that would disturb the conscience of a true believer because after all, whatever conversation it is- it is keeping you away from your purpose , especially in this month.
I too put up decorations for my child, she’s 3- just so that she would have something visual to mark this month with. But then as the month has progressed I realised that she is involved in the iftars and hands me the Quran when I ask- which is what if going to imprint the significance of this month on her. And I pray to Allah it does. If there is something I want to leave behind for my children, it’s the true essence of Islam.
Lovely piece again Samaiyah, I always look forward to reading your stuff.
I’m honored that you take the time to read my work Athiya! And love reading your thoughts in response. My daughter is 3 too, it’s such a remarkable time to see the memories they will start to develop. May Allah swt imprint the good of whatever we do upon our children.
this is amazing to read on the last day of Ramadan: it made me remember a thought I had at the very beginning of the month: 'this years' Ramadan feels like it has morphed into the same a Christmas commercialized'. Yes, too much of everything too easy to get!
On the other hand, also coming from a time where there virtually was nothing available (in America) to help learn or teach about Islam, where there was no masjid close by, the growth of the Muslim ummah and all the amazing helpful available material is a great blessing. Awareness of intention, moderation and a committed self-discipline not to be wasteful, this is the middle path I wander on, beneficial and pleasing Insha'Allah.
I get overwhelmed with all the content out there and how it keeps you hooked and you feel like you have to use the same techniques to get ahead, until you realize that this is all fake...
Really enjoyed reading this piece! Islam is so much more than its rituals, and I love how you capture that in your writing. Something so subtle as delaying isha due to some conversations , while not wrong it certainly is something that would disturb the conscience of a true believer because after all, whatever conversation it is- it is keeping you away from your purpose , especially in this month.
I too put up decorations for my child, she’s 3- just so that she would have something visual to mark this month with. But then as the month has progressed I realised that she is involved in the iftars and hands me the Quran when I ask- which is what if going to imprint the significance of this month on her. And I pray to Allah it does. If there is something I want to leave behind for my children, it’s the true essence of Islam.
Lovely piece again Samaiyah, I always look forward to reading your stuff.
I’m honored that you take the time to read my work Athiya! And love reading your thoughts in response. My daughter is 3 too, it’s such a remarkable time to see the memories they will start to develop. May Allah swt imprint the good of whatever we do upon our children.
this is amazing to read on the last day of Ramadan: it made me remember a thought I had at the very beginning of the month: 'this years' Ramadan feels like it has morphed into the same a Christmas commercialized'. Yes, too much of everything too easy to get!
On the other hand, also coming from a time where there virtually was nothing available (in America) to help learn or teach about Islam, where there was no masjid close by, the growth of the Muslim ummah and all the amazing helpful available material is a great blessing. Awareness of intention, moderation and a committed self-discipline not to be wasteful, this is the middle path I wander on, beneficial and pleasing Insha'Allah.
You're 100% my new favourite Substack ❤️
I’m honored!
"we’re too busy looking down, not up." I love this.
I get overwhelmed with all the content out there and how it keeps you hooked and you feel like you have to use the same techniques to get ahead, until you realize that this is all fake...