Ramadan Reflections 2025

Alhamdulillah, as I step into this Ramadan. To be honest it was one I wasnt sure I was going to actually reach what with my health and surgery over the last year but by the will of Allah I am here and by his grace I am Healing, healing beyond the belief of even my own consultants.

Over the last year my faith has been tested beyond measure, not only with my health but also with other people who came into my life albeit briefly. It made me question everything I knew about islam and why I became muslim. Even 5 years into my journey I still get that revert identity crisis, i am not sure that goes away as a revert.

The ability to reflect has been my greatest asset this year since last ramadan. I have struggled with so much and often silently but I have also grown in so many ways and it is all thanks to Allah and his Guidance.

Over the last 6 months my views on islam have changed in as so far as the path I follow but my reasons for staying have remained the same.

For me, Islam has always been about seeking the truth—not just the truth about who God truly is, but also the truth about myself. It is a journey of self-discovery, one where I learn to see myself through His eyes, both in my strengths and my shortcomings. It is about embracing every part of who I am with honesty and acceptance, knowing that my worth is not defined by worldly standards but by the sincerity of my heart.

How can we stand before our Creator every day and not be truthful about who we are? In a world where appearances are often valued more than integrity, Islam has taught me that what resides within my heart carries far greater weight. It is not the image I present to the world but the sincerity, purity, and intention behind my actions that truly matter.

Islam has also opened my heart in ways I never imagined. It has allowed long-buried emotions to surface—feelings I once suppressed out of fear or self-doubt. Through faith, I have learned to embrace warmth, compassion, and love in their purest forms, untainted by expectation or pretense. My heart no longer feels the need to harden itself against the world, because I have found strength in vulnerability and peace in surrendering to God’s will.

And only when I stand firmly in my truth—acknowledging both my flaws and my strengths—can I truly advocate for those more in need than I am. When I embrace who I am with sincerity, I can serve others with integrity, free from ego or self-interest. Islam teaches me that true advocacy is not about seeking recognition, but about standing for justice with a heart that is pure, humble, and aligned with God’s guidance.