السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

بسم الله

In my younger years, I never truly appreciated the blessings that can be found in the early hours of the morning. Now, at 27 — as a busy wife and mother — I find myself racing (though not always successfully) to catch those fleeting 5 a.m. moments. A quiet home before the day begins, and in that peace, I’m reminded that true contentment — Qana‘ah — doesn’t come from what we have, but from the One we turn to.

Qahwa & Qana‘ah is intended to be a cosy corner of the internet. A space for Muslim women who, like myself, want to slow down, live with contentment, and find joy in the everyday moments. Whether it’s through motherhood, homemaking, or personal growth, my hope is that each post leaves you feeling a little lighter, a little calmer, and a little more connected to your Lord.

Here, I’ll be navigating life as an ordinary, practising Muslimah living in the West. I'll be sharing personal experiences, tried-and-tested routines, and gentle reminders rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah, all served with a warm cup of Qahwa and a heart full of gratitude. In these pages, I pray you are able to find the calm in your busy days, the strength to embrace your struggles, and a companion in your journey through the Dunya.

May Allaah fill our days with Qana‘ah, our homes with Barakah, and our hearts with Sabr.

Grab your cup, take a deep breath, and bismillah — let’s tread through this Dunya together إن شاء الله

— your sister in Islaam,

أم آيه