Don’t just live,
Thrive!
Know Me
Asalam-o-alaikum wa rehmatullahi wa barakatuh š Hope you are doing fine (in sha ALLAH). I am Areena Ali Memon also known asĀ Umm Ruqaiya. I was born and brought up in Pakistan. Currently, I live in U.S. I have been blessed to experience Hyderabadi, India culture closely alhamdulillah. In 2016, by the will & fadhl of… Continue reading Know Me
Love & Gratitude
How arrogant have we become?We expect people will show us love through action,While many stand to claim to love Allah,And don’t pray any of the 5 salah. How entitled have we become?We expect people will show us gratitude,For everything we pour into them,When many are ungrateful to One who blew soul into them. Love and… Continue reading Love & Gratitude
Khanabadosh
After moving from a place that we called home for the last few years and embracing this new lifestyle wherein we just carry a few pieces that can turn any place into our “home” is simply an experience that is elevating spiritually. Bringing the realization of how little we really need to feel “at home.”… Continue reading Khanabadosh
Ramadan 2024 – It’s About Allah!
I have been posting a lot on insta (@thrivingwithareena) lately, purely because of the ease. I prefer blog posts though, because I don’t have to cut short my thought process due to word limit. So I’ll try to do more of these, if ALLAH allows. Life has taught me a lot and I am very… Continue reading Ramadan 2024 – It’s About Allah!
Be Kind in this Unkind World #SunnahStyle
I do not know where the world is heading. I just feel so detached from Duniya. And alhamdulillah I am happy that way. I don’t want to be part of this version of world where:– “children” sound like a problem or burden to many.– women are seen more as an object than a soul or… Continue reading Be Kind in this Unkind World #SunnahStyle
Gratitude & Human Brain – Muslim Homeschool Lesson – By Areena
Start with asking the students to stand up and shake their arms for 1 to 2 minutes. And then ask everyone to take their seat. Purpose is to refresh them and also shake off any negative energy they may be carrying from before the class started. Start with asking everyone to say Bismillah hir Rehman… Continue reading Gratitude & Human Brain – Muslim Homeschool Lesson – By Areena
The “D” Word
Today’s topic is a sensitive one. May ALLAH show us truth as truth and falsehood as falsehood (aameen) The “D” Word, which many of you may have already guessed is DIVORCE. It is a scary word for far too many people that come from into-pak culture. But it’s time that I share my thoughts on… Continue reading The “D” Word
Psychological & Emotional Abuse
When people wonder what Psychological & Emotional abuse looks like, I don’t know how to really give them a taste of it without actually making them go through it. Those that live it, know it. And I wouldn’t ever wish it for anyone. In a nut shell… It’s like an intellectual person is told to… Continue reading Psychological & Emotional Abuse
Goal Digger – Preparing for New Year
Below are the Notes that I took during today’s Jannah Circle event. The talk was given by Alimah Sana Mohiuddin, who is an Alimah as well as Therapist at Khalil Center. The talk was aimed towards preparing us for our upcoming year: 2023. Sharing here with the hope that the readers will find it beneficial… Continue reading Goal Digger – Preparing for New Year
A Rant to Many, Life of So Many.
As the abuse prevails day by day, taking different forms each day. I wonder if there are any men, who really are on the sunnah of that Man (salla Allahu alayhi was sallam)? I heard about Him, I read about Him, as many flaws as I have, I always hoped I could be Khadijah for… Continue reading A Rant to Many, Life of So Many.
Back on WordPress
Asalam-o-alaikum wa rehmatullah I hope all readers are doing well (in sha ALLAH) After what seems like ages I am back on WordPress. My last post here seems to be in March 2021, not really ages – just one and a half year. During this break time, life has been through a lot – positive… Continue reading Back on WordPress
Our Home Library
Books! Books! Books! As a mom who is against screen time and wants to homeschool her children books are my biggest tool Alhamdulillah. By the will of ALLAH I have been able to collect a few good ones in past two years for my two little muslimahs. Alhamdulillah many around us have shown interest in… Continue reading Our Home Library
Serenity
There was silence yet, I could hear a voice, Constantly requesting me to give an ear to it, It was just so peaceful and calm, Even the small bones in ear felt that moment. There was no one yet I felt a touch, Whole body felt like being massaged, Each bone requested to have it… Continue reading Serenity
Rain Drops – Connection
As the thunder yelled,We remembered our Lord,Praying to Him for goodness in it all.It was our four souls,Together enjoying the wind,Allowing it to go deep within.The rain seemed to call us,Slowly we allowed it’s drops to wet our hands,With each drop our bodies begged for more,As though the soul within said I need it all.Without… Continue reading Rain Drops – Connection
Quotes
“If you want your children to be happy,Ā keep their mom happy.” “Silence may hide problems, it won’t solve them.” Note: All the quotes on this page are by me (Umm Ruqaiya) so All Rights Reserved.
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