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Author: Maryam Amirebrahimi

Maryam Amirebrahimi received her master’s in Education from UCLA, where her research focused on the effects of mentorship rooted in Critical Race Theory for urban high school students of color. She holds a bachelor’s in Child and Adolescent Development from San Jose State University, where she served as the President of the Muslim Student Association for two consecutive years. Currently, she is pursuing a second bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies through Al Azhar University. Maryam spent a year studying the Arabic language and Qur’an in Cairo, Egypt, and has memorized the Qur’an. She has been presented the Student of the Year award by former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and holds a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Maryam frequently travels to work with different communities on topics related to spiritual connections, social issues and women’s studies.
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When You Keep What You Give | Maryam Amirebrahimi

A FRIEND OF MINE who studied in Egypt with me is incredibly blessed with wealth, health and a beautiful little family, mâshâ’Allah. She recognizes Allah has blessed her life over and over again. I asked her to share with me her secret.…
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When Allah Opens Another Door | Maryam Amirebrahimi

I WAS STANDING outside of Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi when a woman came to me, her eyes full of sadness. Her Story “They won’t let me into the masjid…the guards said there is no more space,” she said desperately. She was devastated. She had…
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How to Prepare for Ramadan

Preparing for Ramadan with K.I.S.S. | Maryam Amirebrahimi

MANY OF US seek to find that spark of connection to Allah in Ramadan. But sometimes, even by the end of the holiest month of the year, we don’t feel that different. We wish our hearts were a little softer, our eyes…
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Trouble Memorizing the Quran, Quran memorization techniques, planner, how to memorize the Quran

Trouble Memorizing the Quran? Activate Your Own Mode | Maryam Amirebrahimi

WHEN I WAS working on memorizing the Quran, I was given advice on different ways to approach memorization. It Worked for Them “Read the page ten times,” one sister told me. “Once you’ve read it that many times, it’ll just stick in…
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Got The Ramadan Blues? Work the BUGS Out Now! | Maryam Amirebrahimi

“I am exhausted,” a friend told me. “The days are so long this Ramadan. I haven’t been able to keep up with my Quran goals because of work and I don’t know how to balance spending time with my in-laws, taking care…
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Surat Yusuf: A Story to Comfort | Part 1- Revelation

"Yûsuf’s story was meant to comfort the Prophet, but it was also meant to bring relief to the believers. The Companions were suffering through mental, physical and emotional persecution. It was incredibly painful and difficult for them and they asked the Prophet…
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When You Think People Judge You | Maryam Amirebrahimi

I STOOD IN front of a store employee and gave her a massive smile. I asked about her day, I tried to make small talk. She looked at me disapprovingly, a scowl on her face, barely engaging in my conversation. Immediately I…
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What Advice Would You Give to Your 14-Year Old Self? | Maryam Amirebrahimi

ISLAM TEACHES US the importance of appreciating sound advice. The Prophet ﷺ has taught us: “The religion is naṣiḥa.” We said: “To whom?” He ﷺ said: “To Allah, His Book, His Messenger, and to the leaders of the Muslims and their common…
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6 Ways Muslim Parents Push Their Children Away

6 Ways Muslim Parents Push Their Children Away – and Some Suggestions

I HAVE BEEN blessed to speak with young Muslim professionals, college, high school and middle school students all over the US and abroad. Amongst the most frequent questions I have been approached with are those related to parents. I have not raised…
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Laylatul Qadr - Six Ways to Make the Most of the Last 10 Nights

The Last Ten Nights: Six Ways to Make the Most of It

IT IS THE LAST Ten Nights and you may have barely felt Ramadan. Suddenly, the final stretch is ahead of you and you can’t help but regret all you could have done and wished you could do. There are only ten nights…
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