The sensation of inner calm:-
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” – Unknown
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A Heart Full of Gratitude: Embracing Motherhood in Harmony
Recently, I was blessed with a baby, Allhamdulillah. Pregnancy, as many know, is not the same for everyone. For me, it was an abundant learning experience, a sweet memory that I will cherish for the rest of my life. How do I even begin to explain this feeling? Words often fail to capture the depth of emotion we experience, but let me try to give it a shot.
I was flabbergasted thinking how a baby survives in the womb of a mother in those darkness. everything they get in time. Like Allah Said in Surah- Al – Mu’minun
وَلَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ مِن سُلَـٰلَةٍۢ مِّن طِينٍۢ
And indeed, We created humankind1 from an extract of clay,
ثُمَّ جَعَلْنَـٰهُ نُطْفَةًۭ فِى قَرَارٍۢ مَّكِينٍۢ
then placed each ˹human˺ as a sperm-drop1 in a secure place,
It feels like just yesterday I was a little child, held in my mother’s arms, and riding on my father’s back, enjoying simple, carefree moments. But in the blink of an eye, I see the changes—graying hair, loosened skin, and faces that show the passage of time. And their eyes… those eyes make me realize that they need us now, more than ever. They need someone to be with them, to share their lives, to fight the loneliness that comes with aging.
They see themselves in us, and they want to witness the same joy they once gave us. They long to see their grandchildren, to play with them, and perhaps in doing so, feel a little younger again, a little less affected by the passage of time.
When we were kids, we used to eagerly wait for the summer holidays to visit our grandparents. Now, the roles are reversed, and we find ourselves waiting for our children’s summer holidays to visit our parents. Life, it seems, shows everyone the same picture at certain stages, and it is bittersweet. Heart-wrenching, even. The thought that one day, we will no longer have our parents around fills me with a deep sadness that I can’t quite put into words.
From Seeking to Surrender: A Heart Transformed by Faith
As I reflect on my life, I realize how much my journey has been shaped by faith and how Content do i feel. When I was new to Islamic studies, I never imagined how much my life would transform. But, Allhamdulillah, it has, and the changes are profound as i mentioned in my earlier blog- Daily ponder on human existence and Exploring the Essence of True religion.
Becoming a mother has given me a perspective I never had before. It has deepened my understanding of love, patience, and sacrifice. I now look at my parents through a new lens. I see them not just as the people who raised me, but as human beings who once walked the same path I’m walking now. They too were once filled with dreams, hopes, and endless love for their children.
The birth of my child has brought with it the realization that life is cyclical. The care that my parents once gave me is now something I find myself giving to my own child. There’s a sacredness to this cycle—an unspoken bond that transcends generations. Each moment spent with my child reminds me of the precious moments I spent with my parents when I was little. Those memories are treasures now, and I am grateful for every single one of them.
As I hold my baby, I think of my parents, and I think of my grandparents, and I realize that these moments—these memories—are the true treasures of life. We are all part of this beautiful, ever-turning wheel of life. It is a humbling experience, and one that fills my heart with gratitude.
So, as I navigate this new chapter in my life, I do so with a heart full of love and reverence for the past. I hold onto the memories of my parents and grandparents, and I create new ones with my own child. And in doing so, I am reminded that every moment, no matter how fleeting, is a treasure.
Allhamdulillah for these blessings, and may we all continue to cherish the memories we make and the love we share.
Islam a “Niyamah”.
Embracing Islam has been the most transformative journey of my life. It didn’t happen overnight—it unfolded slowly, reshaping my heart, mindset, and purpose. The teachings of Islam offered clarity where there once was confusion, and peace where chaos had settled. As I began to understand the Qur’an and the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), I realized that true transformation isn’t just about external change, but about purifying the soul from within. Through prayer, reflection, and daily surrender to Allah’s will, I started to unlearn old patterns and embrace a life rooted in faith, gratitude, and spiritual growth. Islam didn’t just change what I do—it changed who I am.