Faithful Uswa

21/03/2026

Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum.(May Allah accept from us and from you.)

Eid Mubarak 🤍

Enjoying the day and making du'a for the Muslims who are spending this Eid in very different circumstances. May Allah make it easy for them.

Take a moment today to enjoy the blessings around you, and don’t forget those who are experiencing this Eid under very different circumstances.

Keep them in your du’a. May Allah ease their hardships and grant them relief.

https://faithfuluswa.substack.com/p/eid-mubarak-dont-let-the-post-ramadan

04/03/2026

I’ve been thinking about how we structure our lives, how we spend our time, and what actually matters in our daily choices. A lot of advice out there talks about “getting things done,” but it rarely connects to what our tradition teaches about intention, responsibility, and living with purpose.

https://open.substack.com/pub/faithfuluswa/p/the-productivity-framework-muslims

20/02/2026

Your Phone Is More Addictive During Ramadan: A reflection on why your phone feels extra tempting during fasting — and what you can do about it.

https://open.substack.com/pub/faithfuluswa/p/your-phone-is-more-addictive-during

07/02/2026

What if fighting “evil” feels good… a little too good?

This article is about moral outrage, addiction, and what it does to us—especially when we think we’re on the “right side.”

https://open.substack.com/pub/faithfuluswa/p/the-righteous-high-how-fighting-evil

25/01/2026

I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to make du’ā for barakah, but live in ways that quietly reject it. How much of our daily rhythm—the notifications we answer, the distractions we indulge—is shaping whether we actually feel barakah in our time, our work, or even our salah?

I tried to unpack this tension in my latest article.

https://open.substack.com/pub/faithfuluswa/p/i-want-barakah-but-i-keep-designing

06/01/2026

A personal reflection on something I've been thinking about lately—
How we pray desperately for something, receive it... and then quietly stop noticing it was ever a blessing at all.
On forgetfulness, shifting desires, and the prayers that become expectations.


https://open.substack.com/pub/faithfuluswa/p/when-what-you-prayed-for-becomes

25/12/2025

As I strive to navigate the complexities of modern life, I tried every productivity trick.
Apps. Routines. Systems.
Still felt restless.
Turns out productivity wasn’t the problem; direction was.
This realization changed everything for me.



https://open.substack.com/pub/faithfuluswa/p/you-cant-optimize-a-life-thats-pointing

14/12/2025

I keep telling myself “I’ll start tomorrow” — over and over again. Every time, I think it’s harmless. But I’ve realized that each delay quietly shapes who I am, how I act, and even how I connect with Allah.

Procrastination isn’t just laziness. It’s fear, comfort, and habit steering your life — even your spiritual life — in ways you don’t notice… until you pause and reflect.

Our environment matters more than we think. The people we surround ourselves with, the routines we follow, even small daily choices — they shape our iman and our actions.

I wrote about what I’ve learned, how we can reclaim our time and faith, and why small, deliberate steps matter more than we realize.

Read the full reflection here:

https://open.substack.com/pub/faithfuluswa/p/tomorrow-can-wait-but-your-faith

09/12/2025

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https://beacons.ai/faithful_uswa/wintershopmyfavorites

08/12/2025

I'm not waiting for January 1st.

For Muslims: Winter isn't an obstacle, it's a cheat code.

Short days = easy fasting 🌅
Long nights = deep prayer 🌙

The "Winter Arc" from an Islamic lens.



https://open.substack.com/pub/faithfuluswa/p/why-im-not-waiting-for-january-1st

06/12/2025

There's something about late November that makes everything feel heavier. The alarms. The blankets. Even your ambition.

Culture tells us to either "push through" or wait for January 1st to reset.

But what if there's a third option?

I'm embracing the "Winter Arc"—not as a productivity grind, but as a spiritual invitation. The Prophet ﷺ said "Winter is the spring of the believer," and there's so much wisdom in that.

I wrote about how to use this season (short days for easy fasting, long nights for deep prayer) to transform without burning out.



Read it here 👇:

The Muslim’s Guide to the 'Winter Arc'