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Mona is an author of children’s books, a homeschooling mom of two, with a medical background and Allah has tested her with a kidney disease.

Her mother recently passed away due to cancer (may Allah grant her mother the highest ranks of Jannat al-Firdaws).

When her mother became very ill - that’s when Mona joined Reclamation.

She’s been in the container through her mum’s chemo, on the final days at her mother’s bedside, sharing with all of us what was happening as we sent her duaas and love, and she was there in Reclamation afterwards, processing the heaviness of grief.

But when I asked her how Reclamation has changed her, her answer surprised me.

She said that she no longer gives into numbness.

Because what’s changed alot is her relationship with pain. Mona used to numb and disconnect, so she didn’t have to feel.
Because feeling is painful. And numbing feels easier.
But now….she allows her heart to soften, to connect, to feel…even when it hurts.

And because of that, her heart is more open, more receptive. To her husband’s love (may Allah increase them). To seeing where she needs to shift to be the mother to her strong willed children. But most of all : To Allah…to His mercy.

She said something that has stayed with me:

“Growth comes when you can truly have love and empathy in your heart, and see it from the other person’s point of view.”

Over the years, I’ve thought alot about Yusuf (alayhis salaam).
He experienced so much pain from such a young age.

Being betrayed by those who were supposed to protect, forced to separate from his beloved father, betrayed in Egypt, and yet he kept his heart soft.
Empathetic. Loving. A vessel for Allah’s Rahma.

That’s what true growth looks like. Not indifference. Not “I just don’t care anymore.”

That kind of shift may feel like an impossible ideal - because although you don’t have Yusuf’s brothers in your life…you do have people who you’re required to have a relationship with but have hurt you.

And there’s a trap we can fall into of saying and thinking that you’ve grown because you’re indifferent…but is it growth or have you just numbed?

I’ll let Mona’s story speak for herself. Below is a 15 minute video where she shares more on the kinds of relationship issues that are so common in our community but barely spoken about.

Settle in and watch.

Click here to hear directly from Mona herself.

And a gentle reminder: Six days remain for you to decide.

Is Reclamation your next best step?
Remember to pray Isthikaara and make your decision.
Whichever way you go, just make sure you decide.

Listen to Mona’s story of why she joined Reclamation.
And if you're ready, you can join Reclamation too👇🏽
https://zaahidamahomedy.com/reclamation/

With love + duaas
Zaahida