fīhā barakah

Bismillāh.

Assalāmu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullāhi wa barakātuh, dear sisters 🌸

Can we pause for a moment, sis?

Not just the kind of pause where you put your phone down and scroll later — but a real, deep breath kind of pause. The kind that makes you look around your life and say, SubḥānAllāh… there’s barakah in places I’ve never even noticed.

So many of us are just going through the motions. Wake up, work or study, try to stay on top of life and deen, then do it all over again. But have you ever stopped and thought: How blessed am I to be a Muslimah?

Whether you were born into Islam or found it later, whether you’re steady in your practice or still figuring things out — you have been chosen by Allāh. That alone is a barakah we’ll never be able to fully grasp. And if that wasn’t enough… you were created as a woman. SubḥānAllāh.

There’s so much honour in that. As Muslim women, we are the heart of the home, the backbone of communities, and bi’ithnillāh, the ones who nurture generations. Some of us will raise future scholars and teachers — and the reward doesn’t stop there. If your child, your student, your little sibling grows to benefit others, you get a share in that reward. That’s ṣadaqah jāriyah — a reward that continues even after you’re gone. Because you were the one who planted those first seeds. Of course, all of this is by the will and help of Allāh — none of it is from us. But He allowed us to be the means, and that’s a quiet honour in itself.

But sis — let me say this loud and clear: your worth in Islam is not limited to motherhood.

Even if you never become a mum, even if you don’t fit into the usual picture people paint of a “righteous woman,” your value is no less. Allāh sees your efforts. He sees the quiet battles, the constant striving, the discipline in your worship, the patience in your trials. Every act of ‘ibādah, every sincere du‘ā, every time you hold your tongue when it would be easier to snap — that’s barakah too. And it counts.

One of the greatest honours we’ve been given is the gift of hijāb — and for some of us, niqāb too. These are not restrictions, but protections. They give us a dignity that lifts us above the shallow expectations of society. They remind the world that we are not here to please it — we are here to please our Rabb.

Hijāb and niqāb offer a kind of shield, even if it’s not always perfect or universally respected. In many places, they act as a deterrent from unwanted attention and protect us from being reduced to our appearance. And yes, in some situations, we do face harm because of visibly practicing our faith. We can’t ignore that pain or the sisters who carry it. But even that — being harmed or tested for the sake of Allāh — is not wasted.

The Prophet ﷺ said that when a believer suffers — even something as small as a thorn prick — it’s a means of purification. Imagine the reward for someone facing mockery, abuse, or isolation just because they choose to obey Allāh and uphold His commands.

You might feel like the burdens you carry are too heavy — like you’re at your limit. But Allāh, in His perfect wisdom, knows you better than you know yourself. He knows your strength, even when you forget it.

لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا
“Allāh does not burden a soul more than it can bear.”
(Al-Baqarah 2:286)

You were made for your test. Not because you have to be perfect — but because your Lord is Merciful, and He promises that nothing you face is outside your capacity.

And if you need more reassurance, Allāh follows hardship with this tender promise: Allāh follows hardship with this tender promise:

إِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا
“Indeed, with hardship comes ease.”
(Ash-Sharḥ 94:6)

Ease will come. Maybe in this life, maybe in the next — but it’s coming. So breathe, make du‘ā, and keep walking. You’re not alone in this.

And if you ever feel alone in it all — remember the blessing of sisterhood. The fact that there are women across the world making du‘ā for sisters they’ve never even met. The way a reminder from a friend, a comforting voice note, a shared moment of laughter or tears — that’s barakah. You might not even realise it, but your presence could be the reason another sister finds strength. So don’t underestimate the weight of your kindness, your presence, your support.

Being a Muslimah isn’t just a label. It’s a role full of honour, reward, and barakah — whether you’re raising children, seeking knowledge, serving your family, working, studying, or simply surviving day by day with sincerity. Even the pain, when carried for Allāh’s sake, becomes a source of reward.

So hold your head high. Not with arrogance, but with quiet shukr — gratitude that Allāh made you who you are.

And sis — that’s never small.

So wherever you are on your journey — whether you’re thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between — know that there is barakah in being you. A Muslimah. A servant of Allāh. And every little effort you make is seen, valued, and rewarded by the One who created you.

With love and du‘ā,
Barakah

🌸 Something to Reflect On Today

What parts of your life have barakah that you’ve been overlooking?
Maybe it’s the difficult moments that are wiping away your sins.
Maybe it’s your ability to keep going.
Maybe it’s the du‘ā you whispered last night.

Ask yourself: Where is the barakah hiding in my everyday life?
And then say: Alḥamdulillāh for being a Muslimah.