Gratitude: LOVE
This week, we've been highlighting posts from year one of the blog which focused on deeds; but today, I'm going to post from year two, on gratitude
Deeds: "Leftar"
A post from our first year of 30 deeds, and a concept I'm still trying to perfect.Tonight, we had a “leftar” — a wonderful concept that I read about in Green Muslims Ramadan
Deeds: My son, the moon, and the stars
It's not Ramadan in our home without moon and star cookies; we've been making them for years, for friends, for Eid, for school presentations.
Deeds: A Closet Full of Memories, to Share
The idea for this blog started with a desire to share the essence of Ramadan with my children. I wanted them to understand that beyond fasting, it's about doing
Remembering Beijing
On the 20th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, and on the anniversary of Hillary Clinton’s speech there, I wanted to share my reflections
30 Days 30 Inspiring Stories, Overview
People amaze me. With their strength; their courage; their resilience; their tenacity; their compassion. I think there’s nothing more powerful or empowering than feeling inspired
Zayd Stands With Ahmed
Guest blogger: ZaydOur 13 year old son Zayd has always loved tinkering - making things out of rubber bands, paper clips and cardboard that he finds in his desk drawer,
Remembering Beijing
Twenty years ago this week, I attended an event that changed my life. On the 20th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, and on the anniversary
Revealing the Humanity of Pakistan
One of the most inspiring places on the Internet is “Humans of New York” (HONY), a blog started in 2010 by Brandon Stanton that features photos of every day
A sincere thank you, and a favor
My dear friends,A heartfelt thank you to each of you for reading the blog this month, and for continuing to be such loyal followers of 30days30deeds.com.
Eid Mubarak, from our family to yours
A very happy Eid to all of you. Some images from our day. With love, from our family to yours.
You did not break me - Sabiha Husić
Today is the 20th anniversary of the massacre in Srebrenica, when more than 8,000 Muslim men and boys were killed by Bosnian Serb forces. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un
You Did Not Break Me- Sabiha Husić
Today is the 20th anniversary of the massacre in Srebrenica, when more than 8,000 Muslim men and boys were killed by Bosnian Serb forces.
My Beloved Dad
[My father passed away on March 28th, 2019. Thank you for reading his story, which I wrote three years ago on his 80th birthday.]Today, is my father’s 80th birthday.
Stirring it Up in the Kitchen
The idea grew out of the tragedy of the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris. A dear friend of Jewish faith, horrified at the growing intolerance and hate in the world and the comments