
Dr Shahira
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I started as a private personal blogger on Querencia in January 2008. My Faith (Islam) is an important part of my life and hence I shall write about Islamic traditions and rules in relation to motherhood and our Muslim lifestyle in general.
Dr Shahira
1y ago
Book: Positive Parenting in the Muslim Home
Authors: Noha AlShugairi & Munira Lekovic Ezzeldine
INTRODUCTION:
Welcome to our A-Z series on inspirational reads for Muslim women! Today, we’ll be exploring “Positive Parenting in the Muslim Home,” a book that offers valuable insights and practical advice on raising children by combining Islamic principles with the Positive Parenting Method.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Noha Alshugairi is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with Muslim families. In addition, she is a Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer.
Munira Lekov ..read more
Dr Shahira
2y ago
Book: Great Women of Islam
Author: Mahmood Ahmad Gadanfar
INTRODUCTION:
Welcome to yet another post in the series – Muslim Women’s Bookshelf: An A-Z Guide to Inspirational Reads.
As Muslim women, we often look to the exemplary women of Islam for inspiration and guidance. In “Great Women of Islam Who Were Given the Good News of Paradise,” author Mahmood Ahmad Ghadanfar presents the stories of remarkable Muslim women who were given the glad tidings of Jannah (Paradise) during their lifetime. In this post, we’ll explore the key themes and takeaways from this inspirational read.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR ..read more
Dr Shahira
2y ago
Book: Don’t Be Sad
Author: Aidh Al Qarni
INTRODUCTION:
Welcome to the fourth instalment in our series on A-Z inspirational reads for Muslim women! In this post, we’ll be introducing the book ‘Don’t Be Sad by Aidh Al Qarni’ which is a self-help book that offers practical advice and guidance to those struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, and depression. It is a book that has touched the hearts of many readers, and I am excited to share my review of it.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Dr Aidh Al Qarni is a Saudi Islamic Muslim scholar, author, and activist. He has written several books o ..read more
Dr Shahira
2y ago
Book: Communicating with Allah – Rediscovering Prayer
Author: Bassam Saeh
INTRODUCTION:
Welcome to yet another post in our series on A-Z inspirational reads! In this post, we’ll be reading about the book, “Communicating with Allah – Rediscovering Prayer” by Bassam Saeh.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Dr Bassam Saeh holds a BA in Arabic literature from Damascus University, Syria, and an MA & PhD in modern Arabic poetry from Cairo University. He has been Head of the Arabic Department in Tishreen University, Syria (1977) and has taught in a number of other universities, including: Algeria, Saudi Arabia an ..read more
Dr Shahira
2y ago
Book : A Temporary Gift
Author : Asmaa Hussein
INTRODUCTION:
Welcome to the latest instalment in our series on A-Z inspirational reads for Muslim women! In this post, we’ll be exploring Asmaa Hussein’s “A Temporary Gift,” a powerful novel that explores the themes of grief, loss, and resilience.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Asma Hussein is a Canadian author and blogger who has written extensively on topics related to faith, identity, and community. She is also the founder of the publishing company, Ruqaya’s Bookshelf, which publishes fun and unique Islamic children’s storybook.
BOOK SUMMARY :
On Friday, A ..read more
Dr Shahira
2y ago
Hello Folks! Salaam!
It has been a long time since I showed myself in this beloved space of mine, but here I am…
I am thrilled to announce my theme for this year’s A-Z Blogging Challenge: “Muslim Women’s Bookshelf: An A-Z Guide to Inspirational Reads”. As a Muslim woman and a voracious reader, I have always been passionate about discovering new and meaningful books that speak to my faith and identity.
When Ramadan approached, I began searching for a reading list that would help me reflect and connect with my spirituality, but I found very few resources that were suitable for adults. I realized ..read more
Dr Shahira
3y ago
(This post was written in November, 2021)
May 2021
‘She is no more’ read the first text I read as soon as I woke up on a Friday morning. I was numb. I thought I read the text wrong. I ran to my husband to make sense of the message. He sadly said me the text means exactly what I understood it as. Numb again!
It has been 7+ months since then..
…since I lost an old friend/ roommate of mine. I often process my grief and sorrow through words. But I could not write this down. Because expressing it in words would mean acceptance. Acceptance was hard. Being numb to it was easier. Believing she was the ..read more
Dr Shahira
4y ago
Week 16 of 2021 already. Alhamdulilah. Sharing a story daily from our small world as part of the Project 365
Saturday, 17 April, 2021
The month of the Quran. The month of the revelation.
My aim for this month is to finish reading the Khatam atleast once. InshAllah. But I am lagging behind…
and a sense of desperation arises…
Trying to remind myself in this season of life I am in, I am doing the best I can.
May He accept from us all.
Sunday, April 18, 2021
My social media timelines are two ends of the spectrum. Twitter timeline is filled with calls for Oxygen and bed In Delhi while my Instagram ..read more
Dr Shahira
4y ago
Week 15 of 2021 Alhamdulilah! Sharing a picture daily from our small world as part of Project 365
Saturday, April 10, 2021
More decluttering stories! I found this old pic of ours from 1993 taken in Al Khor Gardens. I felt sad and nostalgic on seeing the pics from a time gone by…
(The next time I came to Al Khor was in 2014 after my marriage!)
(Remembering my dear cousin, May she be granted Jannah and may we all unite again in His eternal blissful gardens. Ameen)
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Daughter is learning about ‘My Family’ in school and I have been thinking about how this topic should b ..read more
Dr Shahira
4y ago
(Due to the recent discussions on social media, I have thought long and hard about updating this post. I did not want to create something that would be considered as ‘Ramadan fluff content’ – something that doesn’t end up becoming beneficial. Finally decided to update it since the Bullet Journal method has helped me a lot personally the past few months in being systematic and having a routine. So hoping the Ramadan Journal will benefit in the same way. Insha’Allah)
I came across the Bullet Journal Method at the beginning of the year and It has been life-altering for me. Often I have lists to d ..read more