Moqheeta's Musings

by Moqheeta Mehboob The title sounds astonishing, doesn’t it? Even I was taken aback when this young boy asked for a knife. We often watch short inspiring stories on social media or read them in Reader’s Digest or other good books. But I feel truly privileged to have experienced a real-life moment of inspiration—one worth sharing. During my work stay at Tamani School in Zanzibar, one Sunday, my husband and I decided to visit the local market just for the experience.You learn so much about a place’s culture and practices from raw, unpolished spaces like local markets. To fully immerse myself, I opted to take the same local transport the residents use. As I was boarding the dala dala —the public minibus—I was pleasantly surprised to see a group of boys from Tamani School also getting on. They greeted me enthusiastically, and I was impressed to see them so early in the morning, dressed neatly and ready for the day. They got off at Kinyasini—the very market I was headed to. Curious, I ask...

Child’s Nutrition: Nourishing the Body and Soul    By Moqheeta Mehboob   Food—the first love for many—is not merely a necessity for survival. It is a source of joy, comfort, and togetherness. Sharing meals or feeding loved ones brings immense happiness. For parents, the simple act of watching their child eat well serves as a soothing balm, filling their hearts with a sense of fulfillment and relaxation. In Islam, this act of love holds spiritual significance, as Allah smiles upon the sincere expression of a parent's care. By nourishing their children, parents mirror Allah’s attributes of being the Provider and Sustainer.   However, the question arises: Are parents overdoing this act of love? Are they overly fixated on feeding their children "the best," to the extent that they become distraught if a meal is skipped or left unfinished?   In this article, we’ll explore how Muslim parents should approach their child’s nutrition, focusing on two key ar...

ASCEND, led by Moqheeta Mehboob for the past nine years, is an organization dedicated to helping individuals attain the highest level of Jannah by fostering mutual support. With the tagline "Helping each other reach greater heights of Jannah," ASCEND believes that collective effort leads to greater spiritual success. The organization has touched many areas of Islamic education and community support, offering a wide range of services, including: - Tajweed classes   - Nazera classes   - Hifz classes   - Teacher training   - Developing Islamic-integrated curricula for schools   - Parenting workshops   - Islamic will workshops   - Funeral washing and shrouding workshops   - Charity drives   - Supporting madaris with quality education   ASCEND is always expanding its team, encouraging sisters to join and help others in Quran memorization. They offer a personalized Hifz program specifically for...