
Inspirational Stories – Anxiety and me

Inspirational Stories – Gerald Richardson
Gerald is a Muslim convert living with cerebral palsy. Below he shares his journey about Islam and disability. Can you briefly tell us about your condition and how it affects your daily life? I was born prematurely at 26 weeks with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a condition resulting from a stroke during delivery which causes my muscles to be […]

Inspirational Stories – Reema Akhtar
Reema is a Psychology graduate who enjoys learning about Islam and History. Reema loves eating out, traveling, visiting new places and experiencing new things. Here is her story. Can you briefly tell us about your condition and how it affects your daily life? I was born with a condition called 3M syndrome. Not many people have heard of it. It […]

Disabled Muslim Matrimony – Breaking Boundaries – Building Futures
“There are many things that can be disabling, the process of ageing, the loss of wealth and the loss of employment.” When we marry someone, we know we will all age, we may even struggle with money, some of us may lose our jobs, but we stick by one another. That is love. That is commitment. We look passed matters […]

Inspirational stories – My disability has given me more confidence
FatimaAlainah is a beautiful, young lady who uses her social media platform to inspire thousands and raises awareness of Muscular Dystrophy. Here’s what she had to say.. What are your greatest achievements thus far? My greatest achievement for me was that I was on the front cover of Asian image magazine. I’ve always wanted to do modelling but I’ve just […]

Inspirational Stories – Anxiety and me
Anxiety – definition: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. Here is one brother’s account of anxiety and its effects in his life. What condition do you have and how does it affect you in your daily life? I have Trichotillomania which is a hair pulling disorder on the Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum, recurrent Depression, and […]

New Year New You – Love yourself
“Finding a marriage partner can be difficult, even in the best of times. Finding your soul-mate while having to overcome barriers which society has created can be even more challenging and complicated. “ There are many misconceptions and skewed views within society of those with disabilities. The general stereotypical view is one of loneliness and incompetence; where disabled individuals are […]

Inspirational stories – Zara Writes
Zara is an inspirational blogger who discusses various interesting topics, ranging from disability to fashion and more! Zara uses her Instagram platform to share her love for reading with fellow book lovers. We wanted Zara to share her experiences in life as someone with Spastic Diplegia. Here’s what she had to say… What condition do you have and how does […]

THE 5 STEP PLAN TO HAPPINESS (DISABLED AND LOOKING FOR LOVE)
Prior to embarking upon your matchmaking journey, there are a few key factors which should be taken into consideration. 1. Self-love I believe it is extremely important to love yourself and your own company. We are the creation of Allah, He has shaped and formed us exactly as He willed. He is the best of Planners and never makes mistakes […]
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