by Guest | Feb 1, 2023 | Adulthood Blog, Matchmaking, Matchmaking & Marriage Blog
“Matchmaking”. The term evokes thoughts of awkward conversation, shifty feet, and stolen glances, begging the question, why did you think it was a good idea to meet complete strangers? Let us rewind, back to the moment when you decided, “I want to get married”....
by Guest | Jan 19, 2023 | Family Planning Blog, Family Planning Page, Pregnancy
Finding out you are pregnant is both an exciting and overwhelming feeling. I remember when I first found out, I was so excited and literally did not wait more than a minute to tell my husband. After the initial excitement settles, the reality sets in that you are soon...
by Arif Bharakda | Dec 30, 2022 | Community Blog
The commemoration of the martyrdom of Lady Fāṭimah az-Zahrā (ʿa) is integral to the Shīʿah faith. Even if someone isn’t religious, they will stop and pause to attend any event in remembrance of the Lady of Light (ʿa). The Covid-19 pandemic gave the world a...
by Fatema Panju | Dec 5, 2022 | Adulthood Blog, Marriage Page, Matchmaking & Marriage Blog
When we think of marriage, it may bring to mind a host of images, from bouquets and a wedding party, to children and companionship. Each person will view this institution from the lens of their own experiences and upbringing, presenting their own biases, preferences,...
by Sakeena Ahsan | Nov 22, 2022 | Parenting Babies, Parenting Blog, Parenting School-Age Children, Parenting Toddlers
Part of our “Planting the Seeds” series We all have fond childhood memories that warm our hearts, but “learning how to pray”, for many of us, doesn’t rank among them. Often, those memories are of being spoken to sternly, or even being yelled at. Perhaps,...
