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Pandemic - A wake up call

It was an unexpected knock on our doors when everything was going fine.We heard about covid virus and how it’s spreading like fire. Soon the fear started growing in our hearts. I was no exception. In the initial stages it took time for all of us to realise what was happening, we never experienced something like this before in our lives. To be honest, I had a feeling everything will be normal within weeks, but then I learned this is not something that simple, starting with the schools one by one everything started closing down eventually the masjids. It was all happening so quickly while we were still trying to figure out the scenario. Our norms were not the usual norms anymore. The schools became online, offices work at home, malls, parks and beaches locked down. We all were saddened that the masjids closed when Ramadan was nearing. A ramadan with no taraweeh, no iftar gatherings, no social life at all. Insights *There was so much chaos happening in the world, when I read a particular ...

11 ways to troubleshoot e-learning mishap

We are all well adapted to home environment by now. Our children have learned to accept their new schools as zoom, Cisco, hang out and the list goes on. How are we embracing the new changes in our life? Being a mother of two, and communicating with like-minded moms, I got to learn a lot during these two months. Initially we were perplexed when we heard schools are coming to our living rooms. As parents, we were so curious to know how all this is actually going to happen. We had our doubts, and confusions. But to our surprise the schools came forward fully equipped and prepared to fight the battle. Salute to the government and all the schools as a team for it. We parents always want the best for our child, which is quite natural, may be that is why we tend to criticize. We are overwhelmed with the pouring worksheets, incessant home works, solid projects and submissions together with home making. I have wrapped up some notions in this article that might help reduce our anxiety. ...

8 Ways to Brighten up Your Ramadan in Quarantine

As the world is passing through a difficult phase and the people perplexed, the most awaited Ramadan is arriving. Yes it is not going to be as usual but that doesn't reduce its mercy or reward a bit. Let us all pray we reach Ramadan in perfect health. Baligna Ramadan!! We are still trying to accept the fact that this Ramadan is indeed distinct. A Ramadan without masjids, iftar gatherings or socializing is definitely new to us. But as a believer we dig the treasure out of this scenario. Sharing few thoughts that might help brighten up your inner self. 💭 Decree Accept the fact that everything happens according to Allah's will and there is wisdom behind it. 🤲 Prayer Dua is our superpower. Keep making dua not just for yourself but all humanity suffering around the world. 🏠 Closed Masjid If closed masjids are making you feel depressed, remind yourself you can do all that you did in masjid at home. It will not just ease your mind but make you immensely happy as the barakah embrace...