Muslim Family Blog | Ruqaya's Bookshelf

Last year I wrote and published a story called "Who Will Help Me Make Iftar?" The idea for this story occurred to me several years ago when peru...

I bought a Best Mom Ever mug...for myself.We always talk about positive reinforcement with kids. We tell them they’re doing great, and we give the...

Social media is a tool. It isn’t inherently bad, nor is it inherently good. Just like other resources and wealth, social media has the potential fo...

In 2016, I got ripped off in a business transaction because I didn’t have enough foresight or patience to write up a proper contract. I hired a freelancer to do some work for me, we agreed on a fair price and a fair deadline. The deadline came and went and the project was still incomplete.

Prophet Musa (as) carried a staff while shepherding his flock of animals in Madyan. At the time, Pharaoh and the oppressive system of governance he...

When my husband passed away, I donned a pair of grief glasses. It wasn’t by choice – they just appeared on my face, promptly perched themselves o...

"May Allah bless you with a boy next time," a woman said to me, all smiles, after finding out Ruqaya was my only child.  Thankfully, her Arabic dia...

This blog explores the sacred value of family in Islam while confronting the harmful idea that preserving the Muslim family must come at the cost of dignity. It challenges misguided religious advice and highlights the importance of justice, self-worth, and community support — especially for women facing harm. 

Bring Bismillah Soup to life by putting on a play at your school or with your own kids! To download the free play script, click here! Want to make ...

This heartfelt reflection explores the emotional and spiritual journey of single parenting as a Muslim widow. From early struggles to everyday sacrifices, it reminds mothers that even the smallest acts done with sincerity are seen by Allah. A powerful reminder that love, patience, and presence are never wasted. 

Patience isn’t just a parenting skill — it’s an act of faith. This heartfelt reflection explores the role of parents in Islam and how Muslim parenting styles call us to raise our children with spiritual awareness, sabr, and purpose. 

Explore five emotional rewards in Jannah that go beyond physical pleasures — including peace, forgiveness, reunion, and divine approval. This heartfelt reflection weaves Qur’anic verses with real-life longings, offering hope and comfort for every believer striving for the eternal home.