Umm Ismael MuslimahWhat I learned about myself on Umrah pilgrimageThirty-one years ago, I performed Umrah with my late husband. We were only able to stay in Makkah a few days and though it was a very…4 min read·Feb 26, 2023--1--1
Umm Ismael MuslimahSeptember 11th Reflections, 21 years laterTwenty-one years ago today my life changed. I’m acutely aware that I am far from alone in this. It was not loss or grief that changed my…3 min read·Sep 11, 2022----
Umm Ismael MuslimahReview of Barbara Janik’s Chasing Bin Laden: My Hunt for the World’s Most Notorious TerroristI knew Barbara on Twitter well before Chasing Bin Laden was published. I found her to be witty, intelligent, and most of all- real.3 min read·Jun 15, 2022----
Umm Ismael MuslimahKid’s Movie Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2I had to take my kindergarten class on a field trip to see this movie today. This short review is my way of making the best of it.2 min read·Jun 14, 2022----
Umm Ismael MuslimahSome Things Parents Need to Know NowKindergarten and elementary (primary) school teachers are super stressed right now, just like many parents are. The past two years of…3 min read·Nov 8, 2021--2--2
Umm Ismael MuslimahFive Ways My Yoga Practice Improved My Islamic Prayer PracticeI can practically hear my Muslim readers scratching their heads while reading this. Before you get angry, confused, or in doubt about my…6 min read·Mar 29, 2021----
Umm Ismael MuslimahWhen Grief Also Means HealingHow do you mourn someone who was a huge part of your life, but who also left you with emotional scars?3 min read·Jan 12, 2021--1--1
Umm Ismael MuslimahThe Four Qualities I Most Want to Reflect in 2021Like most of you, I’ve had a lot of time for self-reflection during 2020. If the worst happened, how would I be remembered by the people…5 min read·Jan 2, 2021--1--1
Umm Ismael MuslimahAmerica: The Dream, the Reality, & the HopeJoe Biden is now our president-elect. While that comes as a relief to the majority of Americans, our country remains deeply divided and…4 min read·Dec 28, 2020--1--1