In Hijab for Good
Posted by MERYEM CHIN
It has been slightly more than a month since I made the promise to Allah (s.w.t) that I'd be in hijab for good. I've come far from being concerned about physical appearances because I can now see the glow (Nur) in the faces of the women who are truly at peace and joy with their faith, and that is the most beautiful appearance of all because it shines from within.
In Hijab for Good
Posted by MERYEM CHIN
Muslims are Strivers, never Slackers.
Posted by MERYEM CHIN
If I were still a kid, looking at my life superficially, I'd question, "Why do I have to study? I just have to pray every day, and that would make Allah happy." Because I'd see my formal education as an entity that is completely different from what I know as to how to worship God. But could excelling in design, math, science, engineering, psychology and so on... worship God?
Muslims are Strivers, never Slackers.
Posted by MERYEM CHIN
That Final Push to My Shahada
Posted by MERYEM CHIN
"How did you know it was the right time for you to convert?" After all, I was reading, listening, believing completely and changing my outlook on life, but I still didn't know what the 'right' time was. My friend said, "There isn't a right time, Sister. Knowledge will always come to you along the way. You just have to know that your heart is there."
That Final Push to My Shahada
Posted by MERYEM CHIN
My First Congregational Prayer
Posted by MERYEM CHIN
You know how everyone says you cry when you finally find your own revelation? They aren't lying. I found it there. The feeling cannot be put into words. At best, it's like finally finding someone, something you've never known you've lost.
My First Congregational Prayer
Posted by MERYEM CHIN
Ramadan Reflections
Posted by MERYEM CHIN
Alhamdulillah, Ramadan is upon us once again. I sit here now, reflecting on my previous two Ramadans, and pondering about...
Ramadan Reflections
Posted by MERYEM CHIN