by Arif Bharakda | Mar 14, 2023 | Community Blog
This is the first of three articles on a mini series entitled ‘Inculcating Love and Followership During the Occultation of the 12th Imām (ʿaj). We hope to explore our duty to Imām Mahdī (ʿaj) from three perspectives: Building a relationship with the Imām...
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 | Nov 17, 2022 | Adulthood Blog
Becoming a mother can feel like a back breaking burden, with exhaustion that does not let up and a never-ending to-do list. It is an experience that forces us to re-evaluate and begin to truly appreciate what our own mothers have done for us. A recent lecture by...
