Thank you to everyone who’s stopped by in the last few months, sending us emails and messages, wondering where we’ve gone. We’re sorry for dropping off so suddenly without any new posts. But after 3+ years of blogging on hijab, we’ve decided to take a break. At the moment, we’re taking a step back to assess where IGIC stands in terms of its goals, and to think about where we want to go next.

Eid Mubarak to all of our wonderful readers! May Allah ta’ala accept your fasting and your du’aa, and your worship throughout Ramadan.

Ramadan is over, or nearly so. It leaves like a guest afraid to overstay its welcome. As we hold on to its last few moments, it’s important to remember the journey isn’t over. The effort we put in during the last month should carry on through the rest of the year. We might not be able to keep everything up, and probably not to the same extent… but the attachment to Allah’s Book, the increased worship and remembrance, the love of extra prayers at night… these things should not be forgotten.

This Ramadan – and beyond bi’idhnillah – pray for the love of your Rabb and the joy which comes with meeting Him in the akhirah. This love is not just a fleeting feeling, but it comes from striving – which makes it all the more sweeter in the Final Abode.

~ * ~ * ~ * ~ This Ramadan… ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ And when those who believe in Our verses come to you, say, “Peace be upon you. Your Lord has decreed upon Himself mercy: that any of you who does wrong out of ignorance and then repents after that and [...]