Personal Growth

IslamicSunrays.com

As-salamu alaykum. My name is Wael, and I am the founder of this website. I’ve been working on a new blog that I call, “IslamicSunrays.com: finding hope and inspiration in Islam.”

For some time now I’ve been thinking of writing a book about hope in Islam. IslamicSunrays.com is a step in that direction, a means to organize various thoughts surrounding hope, compassion, and love in the Islamic religion.

New Life, New Beginnings

As my father picked up my new baby brother and called the azzan in his ear, the crack in my father’s voice from the tears running down his cheeks would make even doves cry. He was our gift from Allah SWT and one we know from experience that we take for granted all too often. He came just in time for Ramadan when most of us usually start counting our blessings and come to realize just how many we have.

How I Began Wearing Hijaab

I felt people watching me even before I stepped out door. I knew Muslim women wear hijaab not only to be modest but also to be recognized as Muslim women. I definitely felt recognized. After going to several shopping centers, we went to another baby store. There was hardly anyone there, but I still felt self-conscious. I went and looked at some clothes by myself and I turned around just in time to see an elderly lady glaring at me. “What is her problem?” I thought to myself.