Dahlia Mohammed Ali

 This year's Ramadan is over and the next golden opportunity has come for us-The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. On these days we can increase in our good deeds and expect more rewards. Although everyone knows the importance of Ramadan ,many are not aware of the virtue of these days. Deeds that can be increased on these days-Fasting, increasing dhikr,doing more voluntary acts of worship,giving more charity,repenting. Fasting especially on the day of Arafah is considered very good, as it expiates the sins of the past year and coming year. In Surah Al Fajr ,Allah (swt) swears an oath upon these ten nights.This indicates their importance.The Prophet(saw) commanded us to recite a lot of Tasbih(Subhan-Allah),Tahmid(Alhamdulillah) , Takbir(Allahu Akbar) and Tahlil(La ilaha illa Allah) during these days.The day of Arafah is the 9th day,which is very important as it is the day Allah perfected His religion. Udhuhiyah(Sacrifice)                  ...

 I was born and brought up in Saudi Arabia, and went for further studies to India. Some of my experiences- We, Gulf kids were considered to be show-offs by the other people because of our Manglish.( mix of malayalam &English). We spoke Malayalam at home and I had learned to read and write my mother tongue, so it was quite ok for us kids.My Dad was particular about us knowing the culture and language of Kerala. Going for vacation to our hometown ,was always very exciting ,starting from the shopping, packing, plane journey and all. Unlike nowadays ,we used to have those big suitcases which would be filled with gifts- chocolates, clothes, bags ,perfumes, tiger balm,axe oil,nuts, milk powder, tang etc. Being able to play outdoors in the courtyard( muttam) was very thrilling for us, who were used to the flat life. Rain, enjoying nature, carrying umbrellas and even wearing flip-flops all added to the fun. Attending weddings, wearing jasmine flowers( mulla poov) in our hair,  In...

J ULY 1 is celebrated as National Doctor's Day in India. It is the birth and death anniversary of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy.  He was a physician, a freedom fighter, and also the Chief Minister of West Bengal. He was the founder of many esteemed organizations and institutions in India, like the IMA & MCI. On this day, doctors are honored and remembered for their services, dedication, and sacrifices they make for the community. As it is said, not all heroes wear capes; some wear white coats.  Lakhs of students pass out as doctors to heal others within their abilities. Now, to my personal journey, there are many doctors in my family, including my brother, husband, sisters in law,  and cousins, etc. I too studied to become a dentist, but didn't pursue my career due to familial responsibilities and my interest being in other areas like writing and teaching. Diary of a doctor's wife- When we got married, both of us were students and hence had the stress of studies in the beginn...

 2-1-1447 The Islamic calendar, or Hijri calendar, is - lunar. It was introduced by Khalifah Umar (RA). It begins from the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) migration to Madinah, known as Hijrah. The Hijri year consists of 354 days. The Hijri calendar consists of 12 months. Each month begins with the sighting of the crescent. The Islamic months are: Muharram, Safar,  Rabi ul Awal, Rabi ul Thani,  Jumad ul Awal, Jumad ul Akhir, Rajab, Sha'aban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul Qaeda, Dhul-Hijjah. The Hijri calendar marks many important days for the muslim world. It is indeed a mercy from our Lord ,that the rewards and virtues and things forbidden are mentioned clearly for us, Alhamdulillah. May Allah help us to become better versions of ourselves, and give us a chance to do more good deeds ,repent for our mistakes , bring peace and love and grant victory to us in both worlds. AMEEN Dahlia Mohammed Ali

  My matrescence was during the age of 23.I was still in college doing my UG .It was joyful between the stress of college life.I took leave when I started feeling tired .Then our Shaza was born.I went back to continue my studies when she was around 5 months. After my course we went back home to join her dad.The initial years were filled with excitement and ups and downs of how a new mother would feel especially when so many advise on many things of what to feed the child,diaper or cloth napkin etc.Her dad was busy with work and studies and sometimes had night shifts.Me and Shaza used to spend time doing things we enjoyed,like watching her favourite shows or mine,making chains,bracelets etc.  Then when she joined play school,I did a course.Then Amani came along,Shaza had started her Kg.So then I was balancing my roles in teaching Shaza, sending her to school and taking care of baby Amani. Later when Amani was 2 ,I joined as a teacher in Shaza's school.After sometime I resigned,...

When we talk about role models, who comes to your mind? Some politician, freedom fighter, actor, or actress. We have so many role models in our Islamic History, but, sadly, we are unaware of many of them. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) is our best role model. Many of his companions-both male and female are also Heros of Islam. Today, I would like to talk about a lady who was granted glad tidings of Paradise,  twice in her life. Barakah bint thalabah was an Abyssinian slave. She was bought by our Prophet's grandfather Abdul Muttalib and she was given as a wedding gift to Abdullah, our Prophet's (PBUH) father, and his mother Aminah. Barakah provided support to Aminah at the time when she was alone. Aminah had a dream of some lights shooting from her abdomen and lighting up the mountains, hills, and valleys of Makkah. Barakah predicted that Aminah would give birth to a blessed child. When the sad news of the death of Abdullah came Barakah couldn't control herself. Later Ba...