Day 10: Life of purpose
July 18 is known as Mandela Day – a celebration of Mandela’s compassion, moral courage and selfless commitment to the greater good. On this day, we’re asked to commit 67
Day 9: My Zayd
It’s hard to believe you’ll be in Middle School in September. I know you’re nervous about starting a new school. Believe me sweetheart, you will do grea
Day 8: My Mom's Wish
Just imagine that the Almighty Allah, the creator of the heavens and the earth, the all knowing, the most merciful, the most beneficent,
Day 7: College
Guest blogger: Saanya This is the summer between my Junior and Senior years. Application summer. With the stress of supplements and the crying over the Common App,
Day 6: Compassion
One of the favorite parts of my job as CIO – Chief Inspiration Officer – of MoverMoms is to find a piece of inspiration to share each week – an article, a video, a quote
Day 5: Allah’s Animals
Guest blogger: ZaydMy dua is to have all animal cruelty end. I love animals. I have a dog, a cat (on loan to my Dada), a turtle, 18 fish, two red crabs, and two frogs.
Day 4: All Malalas everywhere
July 12th, was Malala Day. She spoke so powerfully and gracefully at the United Nations for the right of every child to go to school. Her final words, "education first".
Day 3, Dua 3: Protection from the C word
Last year I was diagnosed with breast cancer. A capstone to the most difficult year of my life. Alhumdulillah it was caught early. Alhumdulillah
Day 2: Madiba
Ramadan is so much about patience and perseverance, about dignity and carrying on. My hero – no doubt, ‘our hero’ – is the epitome of these values.
Day One: Uttarakhand
Saanya and I just returned from an incredible trip to India. We traveled to four cities, had life-changing experiences, were engulfed by warm hospitality Subcontinent style,