Author: Islamic Reflections

Islamic Reflections (abbreviated IR), is a blog turned multifaceted Islamic enterprise run successfully by aspiring, talented Muslimahs from all corners of the globe. What started as one passionate Muslimah writing about Islam, trying to spread its true message has now turned into a well known brand which promotes Islamic values, food for the witty Muslim mind and knowledge for believers of all ages.
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My Grandmother’s Message – رسالة جدتي

الحلا يحتويها
و الغلا يرتجيها

إبنتي حبيبتي
الله هالله عليها

لا أحد مثلها جائتني 
و زينها على شاني

القوافي لا يكفي 
تستحق إبنتي فيها

لها قدمت الروايا
و استحت الهدايا

من الشرور تحية 
و صعوبة حمية

لأن إبنتي هدية 
من إله البرية

مثل القلوب الندية 
لو ضمت ترتويها

و نور الشمس تعلى 
فوق بدر تجلى

غاية الحسن إبنتي
عنها الوصف … Continue Reading

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Raising children with disabilities

Introduction

Being a parent is tough. Being a parent of a child with special needs is especially tough. The spectrum of disability is very diverse. Simply stated, a disability is an impairment. It can be something as slight as vision impairment, or as severe as paralysis. Disabilities can be divided into cognitive, developmental, intellectual, physical, sensory or a combination of … Continue Reading

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Communicating with Colleagues

Communication is the key to vital understanding. Whether it’s your family, your friend circle or your office colleagues, without proper communication, thoughts remain unnervingly scattered. Its significance is especially realized when it comes to working with a team of individuals coming from diverse backgrounds. To be able to communicate effectively is a necessity so important that its mere absence could … Continue Reading

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A cartoon that helps teach duas and manners

Assalaamu alaikum, dear readers! We have another great cartoon series for your kiddos, and this time around it also caters to our Urdu-speaking viewers. It is a series about two Muslim siblings. The older of the two is the sister and is the teacher/adviser, while the younger one is her brother who always needs that little extra reminder. His sister … Continue Reading