THOUGHTS OF A SOMALI GIRL

Ramadan in Somalia Several things to say about fasting during Ramadan in Somalia. There's the good and the bad as with all things. The good thing about Ramadan in Somalia? It's easier to fast in Somalia than in Canada: the fast is shorter with the sun setting earlier (around 6 pm instead of around 9) and there is no temptation to eat; everyone is fasting and if they aren't, they're not open about it. In addition, all the restaurants are closed until it's time to eat so you won't see anyone eating when you go outside. Furthermore, there isn't any food in the house to tempt you - people buy fresh food everyday from the market. I also love hearing the multiple aathans (call to prayer) at every prayer from the mosques in the area. There's no need to check the time to see if it's time to pray or set an alarm to wake up for Fajr. I found that I'm able to pray on time more. On the flipside, despite being in a Muslim country, I don't feel...

Hi everyone! Sorry it's taken me so long to post this but it's finally here :) The following is a bunch of things I've put together on finding your way when struggling with your faith. I'm not an expert but the following is what has helped me and what I've learned from those who are knowledgeable. I'd like to share this so that I can help other Muslims. It may also be helpful to non-Muslims who are also on a spiritual journey. 1. Talk to God I think the first thing one should do whilst in the middle of a "spiritual crisis" is to talk to God. He sees and hears all. He knows your deepest secrets. You have to sincerely ask Him to open your heart and guide you to the straight path. Make constant dua (your personal prayers to God), He hears them all: It's easy to make dua. Raise your hands up and ask away.  "And when My servants ask you, [O Muhammad], concerning Me - indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supp...

Hello everyone! Or Assalamualaikum (peace be upon you)! I'm back woohoo! This blog ain't dead - yet. Hopefully, I never give up on this, I really enjoying posting and I've noticed I'm getting quite the views :) And the best feeling is getting comments! Thank-you, keep those comments coming - whether they're negative or positive - I love to read them :) I'm going to share a short personal story today. The story I'd like to share today is my spiritual journey. We all think about religion and our purpose in life at some point in our lives; it's part of human nature. We begin to question a lot of things even if you are raised in a religious household. I was raised in a semi-religious Muslim household. And there came a time in my life where I began to struggle with my faith in Islam. Eventually, I even began to struggle in my faith in God. I became agnostic for a while. Did I just say that I was agnostic? A Muslim saying that she was agnostic? A...