The very fact that you worry about being a good mom, means that you already are one- Jodi Picoult Motherhood. It is a word that carries significant weight and emotions. It is a journey, an experience, it brings lessons, it is full of ups and downs, laughs and tears,...
My story begins during my childhood. As the youngest of twelve children, my parents Allahumma barik, raised us as best as they could. They left the comfort and familiarity of our lives and home to migrate to the United States with young children in an unfamiliar...
Ihsan is one of the three main components of belief in Islam. It means excellence. We have a beautiful, complete way of life that encourages us to excel in our everyday activities, especially in our worship and our relationship and connection to Allah (s.w.t). When we...
During my first pregnancy, I was elated and planned everything to the T. I also was very anxious as all new mothers can relate. What would motherhood be like for me? What would my parenting style be? What about tarbiyyah? Constant internal questions, and so I spoke...
The very fact that you worry about being a good mom, means that you already are one- Jodi Picoult Motherhood. It is a word that… Read more: The Greatest Journey of Life
I’m always amazed and inspired by the companions, may Allah be pleased with them all. When a commandment came from Allah and His Messenger, they didn’t do the bare minimum. They strived (often even competed!) against one another towards Ihsan.
I live by this hadith. I am responsible for my children. Their akhlaaq, their education (both Islamic and secular). Therefore I view motherhood not only as a responsibility, but as worship which will InshaAllah earn me rewards! This shift in mentality, this mindset, is profound. It has helped me when I felt overwhelmed, impatient, and burnt-out!
Assalaamu alaikum !
I am Aisha Moallin
I am a mother to three children, a wife and an educator. I’m living each day striving to worship, teach and parent in accordance to what pleases Allah.
In recent years, I have developed a great amount of passion for motherhood, parenting through Islamic lens and parent education. I hope you find my website insightful, inspiring and most importantly relatable.