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December 22, 2025

Resonant Beyond Seven Heavens, A Silent Wish!

During Ramadan, our post-taraweeh routine was my favourite. Sitting on the terrace, gazing at the night sky, spending quality time with family, and engaging in deep conversations – it was something I always looked forward to.  Tonight was no different. After completing our routine ibadahs, we gathered on the terrace. Our favourite conversations always included talking about the Creation of Allah (SWT) and connecting it to His Majesty. Today specifically, we were discussing the cosmos. As I was putting oil in my father’s hair, I told him how I always got amazed not only by the night sky but also by what lies beyond. The millions of galaxies, the trillions of stars, nebulae, black holes, supernovae, and whatnot. And of course, how could I forget the mighty light years? Our conversation naturally drifted to the northern lights, meteorites, and those rare places where we could see a night sky full of stars. Lost in our discussion, I found myself silently wishing to witness a meteorite someday. But living in the city, with all its lights and pollution, I knew it was unlikely. But then, as if in response to my secret wish which hadn’t even ever made it to my lips, something extraordinary happened. Amidst the city lights and pollution, I saw it – a shooting star! It was a bright light streaking across the sky. It only lasted for a few seconds, but it was breathtaking. I was spellbound. Some might dismiss it as a rocket, an illusion,
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: Screen Detox

“This year will be different,” I had promised myself. Every year Ramadan slips by so fast, and on the last iftar, we are left thinking: how is it ending so soon? This year I wanted to make the most out of every moment. I started before Ramadan by holding myself accountable for my time. A few days of logging my daily activities and checking my screen time in my phone log made me realise I was literally spending several hours a day in mindless scrolling. As Ramadan started, I resolved to fast from the phone this year too! I switched off my phone at suhoor and kept it in the cupboard. My hands itched throughout the day to check notifications, but I stayed firm. I didn’t go near the phone, and I realised I had all the time in the world at my disposal. I was able to read plenty of Quran, do mindful zikr, spend quality family time, prepare scrumptious iftar, and do so much more in just one day. After taraweeh, I picked up the phone for 20 minutes, and that was it. Screen detox was the best decision I had ever made. Try it out to experience a much higher quality of life. Read our latest posts: Ramadan Reflections: Adapting Servitude, Ramadan Reflections: The Time of Serenity and Something More, Ramadan Reflections: Grasping the Fading Light of Peace, Let’s Welcome Ramadan
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: The Time of Serenity and Something More

Have you ever stepped outside at suhoor time, just before the Fajr adhans begin breaking over the horizon? The sky is dark. It’s supposed to be. But if you look hard enough, you feel like there’s light seeping in at the very edges. The stars glitter overhead, scattered in the galaxy. Up long before you were, the birds chirp softly, breaking the otherwise calm silence. You can’t hear traffic. The streets are deserted. But you know that your whole neighborhood is awake in their houses for the same purpose as you. You stand alone in the cool spring air and recall that this is the time when our Rabb, Exalted and Glorified is He, has descended to the lowest heaven and is calling for the sinners to repent, and the seekers to put forth their duas. You close your eyes, and the breeze brushes your face as you whisper the most precious duas you have, asking for the secret dreams jotted down in your planner somewhere. It’s a beautiful moment when time stands still. The world pauses just a moment before letting in the streaks of dawn, belonging to another day in Ramadan, full of blessings and serenity. Read our latest posts: Ramadan Reflections: Grasping the Fading Light of Peace, Let’s Welcome Ramadan, YC Ramadan Planner, 8 Myths About the Hijab
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: Adapting Servitude

Today was another day of Ramadan, feeling frustrated with a clingy, nursing infant and a busy, bustling susral. I kept reminiscing about all my pre-Shadi Ramadans where I could peacefully spend my days and nights with my Mushaf. Everything seemed to be going topsy-turvy. This Ramadan was not turning out to be the island of peace I had imagined. After the baby finally slept, I mustered the energy to pray and put my tired head in sajda (prostration) and finally cried my heart out. As I prayed to Allah (SWT) to lighten my heart and show me the way, I could actually feel a load being lifted. I felt the fog clearing. I realised it was Allah (SWT) who put me in this situation. I accepted my situation wholeheartedly, thanked Him for it, and resolved to make the best of it. With the right intentions, all my days could become worship. Life has different seasons. Our job is not to complain but to listen and obey, to bloom where we are planted. Read our latest posts: Ramadan Reflections: The Time of Serenity and Something More, Ramadan Reflections: Grasping the Fading Light of Peace, Let’s Welcome Ramadan, YC Ramadan Planner
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December 22, 2025

Let’s Welcome Ramadan!

Good times ahead guys! Are you ready?  Ramadan is finally here. A month where we can rewind, reconnect, and recharge our souls to get us out of our boring, monotonic, and almost robotic routine.  Blood sugar may run low but spirituality peaks. Tis’ a time where every night is beautiful, almost invigorating with soulful Quran recitation coming from Mosques all around. The days can be long and weary but that one heartfelt Ramadan dua? That drains the tiredness and fills you up with newfound energy.  The hustle and bustle of Suhoor and Iftar, the smell of samosas and pakoras, and that single cup of post-iftar chai – there is so much to love about Ramadan.  Attending Taraweeh, the punctuality in Qiyam, and a newfound heart-to-heart connection with the Quran… everything gives us that much-needed spiritual boost this month!  You know what else gives you a phenomenal boost in spiritual serenity? Contemplation.  Reflecting on your surroundings, nature, or simply your experiences can empower you with profound, transcendent perceptions that often rejuvenate your vision and give you an outlook that sticks with you long after the blessed month has passed.  We love this feeling and know you love it too! So, get excited as we announce this year’s Ramadan Challenge, designed to help you experience that soothing feeling of spiritual depth and calm.  Let that deeply spiritual Ramadan vibe get to you, unlock your mind, and reflect!  But hey, don’t just contemplate.  In fact, spend your #RamdanwithYC!  Take us along on
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December 22, 2025

Ramadan Reflections: Grasping the fading light of peace

I just want to love the Quran again. Have you ever had that feeling when you’re reading the Quran, and you recall the times when your Iman was at its peak? You remember how you felt back then while reading the Quran, and you’re left with an ache in your chest, feeling like you’ve lost something too precious too easily. You berate yourself for letting it slip through your fingers like sand. I was pondering my goals before Ramadan, and at first, I found myself writing down the same old: “Finish reading the Quran at least once!” But then I paused to ask myself: Is that what I really want? Or, more specifically, what do I need? I need to reestablish my relationship with the word of Allah (SWT). I want to feel that sweetness, that excitement of being with the Quran again. Is there a more effective method to do so other than just reading the Arabic words out loud as fast as I can? Whether it’s by listening to beautiful recitations, engaging in in-depth Tafseer, or starting a heart-to-page Quran journal, could one of these slightly less conventional methods be the real way to somehow grasp that fading light of peace again? Read our latest posts: Let’s Welcome Ramadan, YC Ramadan Planner, 8 Myths About the Hijab
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December 22, 2025

8 Myths About The Hijab

Some things are controversial, and for good reason. Other things? They are made controversial because of crazy misconceptions and myths around them. The hijab is among the latter.  Seeing a Muslim woman wearing the hijab brings all sorts of crazy ideas to people’s minds. Some judge the woman for being outwardly and overly righteous while others think they are oppressed and forced into a garment that must feel super hot during summers.  Being from among the modern-day hijabis and living with them, we know all about these ideas that we call misconceptions and have been at the center of some of them as well!  We think its about time we bust some of these myths so the world knows the hijab for what it is – a symbol of honor for Muslim women.  This blog will uncover the realities behind 8 common myths about the hijab. Make sure you read till the end!  Common Myths About the Hijab – Busted!  We live in a society that’s ironically two-faced and hypocritical. On one hand, we have entire campaigns and days and months dedicated to freedom of speech and choice for women. On the other hand, we have people, sometimes the same women who pretend to be the flagbearers of female freedom of expression, oppressing or unnecessarily sympathizing with them for wearing the hijab.  These sentiments often stem from certain misconceptions and stereotypes, either about the women wearing the hijab or the hijab itself.  So, it’s important to have this discussion
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December 22, 2025

YC Ramadan Planner 2024: It’s Not A Planner, It’s An Experience!

Post-taraweeh time has always been my favourite. That feeling of having a long, cosy night ahead with new spiritual experiences to unlock. I usually get back home at 10:30 PM, change into comfy clothes, and make a cup of tea.  Talk about this year? I am more excited than ever! Just can’t wait for Ramadan to start already. Want to know why? READ FOR YOURSELF! Imagine if every day feels like turning a page in a captivating world. Something painted in the essence of the Quran, guiding you through life’s twists and turns. Something that immerses you in real-life stories from people like you and me because, hey, personal experiences hit differently. From mastering your social interactions to navigating a productive life, something that challenges you to make the most out of each day. But hold on, even before the hustle and bustle of the month begins, something that motivates you to set intentions for what you want to achieve. Speaking of intentions, something that helps you jot down everything you want to accomplish spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Whether you prefer pen and paper or your phone, something that simplifies the process of seeking guidance and blessings during Ramadan. And for those moments when your mind wanders during prayer, something that evaluates your attentiveness, allowing you to strengthen your spiritual connection. And for your goal of completing the Quran, something that monitors your progress and helps you stay consistent with the book of Allah (SWT). Finally, after a productive
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December 22, 2025

How to Convince Your Parents for Marriage: Understanding and Explaining the Increasing Importance of Nikkah

Let’s be honest. The society we live in brims with an overwhelming amount of emotional and physical triggers that can send your desires into overdrive. Falling into sin, dating, and indulging in haram is no sweat. Marriage, on the other hand, the one-point solution for all of these problems, has been made hard, if not impossible for the younger lot.  And sometimes, it’s none other than our own parents who stand in the way of us completing half our religion.  So, before you go deeper into figuring out how to convince your parents for marriage, understand why you need to get married. Once you know the reason yourself, help your parents understand it. If they see where you are coming from, it might be easier for them to get on the same page as well.  Now, for some tips.  How to Convince Parents for Marriage: 4 Practical and Doable Tips Islam holds certain relationships in high regard. Parent-child and husband-wife relationships are two of them.  If the Quran honours the husband-wife relationship, it also underlines the importance of honouring your relationship with your parents.  Allah SWT says in the Quran: And your Lord has decreed that you worship not except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Quran [17:23] So, we need to strike a balance between honouring our parents while also respecting our own desires as we try and get them to agree to our marriage.  Based on this idea, here are some tips to help you convince your
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December 22, 2025

Ready for Ramadan? Don’t Miss Out on Shabaan!

Have you ever had that feeling where Ramadan went by in a blink of an eye just as you were getting into the zone? You think to yourself, “I’ll do better next year.”. No wonder! Well, that year is now here and you don’t have to wait until Ramadan to start your engines. Now is the time to zone in: the month of Shabaan a.k.a. the neglected month. Up, Up and Away! The clock strikes: END TIME. Your final exam papers are lifted. You know exam season is when you studied the hardest, right? This will make up for the results of what you’ve learnt all year round. What makes Shabaan and exam season so similar? Just like your annual exam papers are lifted, so are your deeds lifted annually by angels and it all happens in Shabaan. So, you should be giving your very best and pushing to the max. The Prophet (SAW) said about Shabaan that,  “It is a month people neglect between Rajab and Ramadan. It is a month in which the deeds are raised to the Lord of the worlds, and I like for my deeds to be raised while I am fasting.” [Sunan al-Nasā’ī 2357] Hit the Reset It’s also a golden opportunity to really repent from the core of your heart before your annual report goes up. So make istighfaar (seeking forgiveness) as much as you can, not only by saying it on loop but by deeply meaning it. Think about all your
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December 22, 2025

Weekly Wrap Up: MWA — Elections 2024

Given the declining trust in mainstream media and the manipulation of information on social media, it’s essential to rely on individual research, critical thinking, and guidance from the Quran and Hadith as a filter for information. Talk about the recent Amazon children’s cartoon trailer where Satan is portrayed as a misunderstood victim of injustice and a free-spirited kinda character, while angels are painted as controlling figures. Prophet Adam (AS) is shown as a misogynist who attempts to exert control over Lilith, leading to their expulsion and the subsequent spread of sin. May we ask: why change the universal origin concept shared by all major religions? Why is there always a deliberate effort to pollute the storyline, turning evil into good and vice versa? Is it not the same social engineering attempted every time to gradually desensitise audiences, especially children? Parents must stay vigilant, monitor the content their children consume, and maintain open communication with them. As elections approach, the critical question emerges: how do you select a leader? First and foremost, a leader must be God-fearing, righteous, and committed to justice. Additionally, the selection process must evaluate candidates’ qualifications and competence to ensure they are well-prepared for the position’s responsibilities. Reflecting on the political landscape, it is disheartening to see leaders making decisions against the principles of Islam, such as supporting the transgender law. Or the lack of representation on critical issues such as Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s case, the Israel-Palestine matter, and the subject of Kashmir.  The public must
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December 22, 2025

Valentine’s Day: A Lookback and One Critical Question

Red Roses, big boxes of chocolates, cute teddy bears, and other tokens of apparent love – February is tainted by what they call love and romance courtesy of Valentine’s Day – the holiday of love.  Love, romance, flowers, and everything nice have now become central to Valentine’s Day. But has it always been like this?  More importantly, as Muslims, what stance should we take as the world turns red, streets get lined up with heart-shaped balloons, and everyone discusses love and Valentine’s Day?  Let’s talk.  The Dark History Behind Valentine’s Day There are multiple legends that historians often link to the roots of Valentine’s Day. The two most popular of them, though, do include the famed Saint Valentine.  But for now, let’s start with the oldest legend that may have sowed the seeds of the holiday we now know as Valentine’s Day.  This story dates back to ancient pagan Rome, which celebrated the festival of Lupercalia. During the festival, Roman priests would sacrifice a goat and a dog, strip their remains, and slap the women of the city with them. This was said to make these women more fertile for the coming year.  According to some opinions, the Catholic Church later named the Pagan Festival of Lupercalia after St. Valentine in an attempt to Christianize it for its people.  Where did St. Valentine come from? From two separate stories – all of which involve the sad demise – or martyrdom – of a Saint named Valentine.  According to the
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