Audiobook: Every year is the same. Ramadan always leaves as fast as it comes. Eid Mubarak to all my fellow Muslims across the globe! May Allah swt accept our fasts, prayers, and duas. Ameen. ... For every Ramadan that passes, we never know which one will be our last ... that's what's scary about it.…
Author: Awoken By Hadi
On a mission to empower individuals to devote themselves to growth through discovering oneself and keeping an open mind.
“Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award!”
I'm thankful and grateful to have been nominated by The Life of Pebz for the Vincent Ehindero Award! Check out her amazing blogs by clicking this link > https://thelifeofpebz.wordpress.com/ To me, Pebz truly stands out because of her level of transparency of thoughts and being real with us! I value this greatly, thank you so…
“I Did It- So Can You.”
Audiobook: Two days ago, I received the news I've been dreaming and waiting on for a whole year. Last year, around this time, I set a goal to work my way through admittance to a specific nursing program. Because of this goal, I worked ten times harder than I normally would- giving nothing but my…
“5 Ways to Maintain Your Weight While Fasting.”
Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh! Ramadan Kareem! I hope you’re all in the best of health and taking advantage of this month of mercy. I’m going to share 5 easy doable tips that will help us all manage our weight while fasting in general. #1 Drink Enough Water During Non-Fasting Hours! Hydration is beyond…
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“Losing a Loved One.”
Audiobook: On the first day of Ramadan, Allah swt gave my family the test of losing a loved one. Even though a week has gone by, it still hurts, I don't know if will ever truly go away ... you know, the feeling. It's very strange to me because it does not feel real at…
“10 Ramadan Tips for Success.”
Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh! Ramadan Kareem! I hope you're all in the best of health and taking advantage of this month of mercy. I'm going to share 10 tips that I believe will be beneficial for all of us (including myself). #1 Be sincere and have pure intention. Remind yourself of the purpose…
“My Lifelong Struggle.”
Audiobook: Today’s blog is a bit more personal. ... “You’re too nice,” they say. I’ve heard that all my life as an introvert. Ever since I’ve started school, I have been known as the shy kid. I used to be so shy that I was too afraid to say good morning to my own teacher.…
“Enemies of Our Own Progress.”
Audiobook: I notice weird energy when it comes to being the person who starts doing something new or different within several communities. In the Fulani community, there’s so many taboos. Although there are many taboos, I’m proud that we’re the generation that’s breaking barriers and doing something new that our ancestors were too afraid to…
“Personality Matters.”
Audiobook: We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are.-- Cicero, Philosopher Favorite Quote Personality is everything to me. I admire people who aren’t afraid to show how dope they are! It’s honestly what draws me towards people. What ever happened to just being you? Not trying to be like another…
“Fulani vs. Mandingo; Who Cares?”
Audiobook: Before I start, there is a short video below that briefly explains what is currently happening in Guinea just incase if you're unaware, check it out. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=389Dbs-MOn4 Okay so let’s just cut to the chase. I am angry and disappointed. How is Guinea going to progress as a country when its own people are…
“Transitioning.”
Audiobook: The transition from being able to go wherever whenever versus being confined to our homes has made it tough for me to keep up with everything. Although it has been tough, I know that is not an excuse for me to slack off ... or you. You and I shouldn't give up on our…
“The Outbreak.”
Audiobook: The coronavirus started off as something continuously joked about. There's been memes and unfair racist backlash to the Chinese community. Ever since the coronavirus has been in the United States - things are getting serious. Schools are shutting down and switching to online coursework. People are now being forced to work from home. Professional…
“Evolution of the Fulani Girl.”
Audiobook: Evolution: the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form (Google). Being cautious about how you present yourself is normal as a female simply for the sake of your safety. Let's face it, this world is full of scary and intense situations. We live in a society where women's…
“The Destructive Divide.”
Audiobook: On Thursday of last week, I asked the question: "Is There a Difference Between Black and African-American?" Most people said yes. To be born in a world as a black woman who knows her origin is an absolute privilege that Hadiatou does not take for granted. Although everyone should have the right of knowing…
“To Be Black & Muslim …”
Audiobook: Let's take a flashback to when you were seven years old. Did you notice as much issues in our world back then like you do now? Of course not! When I was seven, I was first exposed to racism in the muslim community when I started Islamic school. Although I was young, I noticed…
“Recipe to Success.”
Audiobook: Abraham Lincoln once said,"give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." If you're seeking success, start by effectively preparing! Preparation is vital. It's a must! But how can we prepare ... if we lack time management skills? Some of us struggle to keep…
“Guard It.”
Audiobook: You ever heard of, “don’t overcommit.” Hadiatou has that problem! I'm the type of person that loves to knock everything out ASAP! That results in me cramming and jampacking my days with goals that can sometimes be unrealistic and makes me neglect my free time. Before I know it, I end up drained, irritated,…
“The Taboo Topic.”
Audiobook: Time is so precious. Time is so precious because it's something we can never get back. So why do we waste time? Time isn't the "taboo topic" though. The taboo topic is something that is inevitable for all living things. The taboo topic is something that most living things are afraid of facing. The…
“Seasonal Depression.”
Audiobook: Seasonal Depression. What is it? Why is Hadiatou talking about it? Because it’s that time of the year. I was first introduced to seasonal depression by one of my friends. I noticed how my friend was acting moodier during the winter time but I didn’t then understand why. I did a poll yesterday on…
“Laziness.”
Audiobook: I’d be lying if I said I never get lazy lol we all have our days. However, that doesn’t mean that we aren’t capable of stopping it. Remember, we do have choices. Laziness can sometimes be associated with procrastination. Procrastination is a result of bringing in excuses in order to delay the task (s).…
“Stop Burdening Yourself.”
Audiobook: So I started my spring semester this week with 17 credit hours. By the end of the week, I’m left with 14 credit hours. Here’s the reason why I ended with 14 credit hours this week: I had to have an honest talk with myself. My reasoning behind taking 17 credit hours, is not…
“You Are the Bag. Secure Yourself.”
Warning: If you’re not ready to be real with yourself, your feelings may be hurt. Audiobook Accountability: the fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility. Happy New Year! It’s January 5th 2020. If you read or listened to my blog last week, you would know that I talked about how beneficial it is to write…
“New year, New you!”
FYI: This is the 25th Blog ( Last Blog of 2019!) Audiobook: Let's be real ... we always see the same posts on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, EVERY YEAR. It’s mostly all about what everyone is bringing into the new year and what they’re leaving in the current year. During this time of year in…
“Make Social Media Valuable.”
Before Reading/Listening To The Blog: Please note that I am only talking about opinionated posts NOT FACTUAL OR HATE POSTS. Audiobook: To be able to see and hear is already a load of blessings right then and there. We get to see and hear whatever we wish. We live in the day and age of…
“Quit Feeling Sorry For Yourself”
Audiobook: In the real world ... nobody cares. That’s one thing that college taught me. Nobody cares about the amount of hours you put into a project or paper. Nobody cares about the amount of sleep you lost. At the end, all they care about is the end result. I had to learn that the…
“Dig For It, Fight For It, Live for It”
Audiobook: dig-for-it-fight-for-it-live-for-it.m4a To live means to understand what you're here for. To live is to pursue your purpose. I seen this post on Instagram earlier this week and I think it could help us. It had a poster board that consists of several categories like educational, career , health, you name it! As soon as…
“It’s Okay Not to Be Okay.”
Insecure: uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence. During the times of 2017 to the beginning of 2019, I was facing one of the hardest times of my life. I didn't feel like myself anymore. One thing that I know is that I have always been insecure about my curves, but I never really…
“Thank You Instagram”
Scrolling down my timeline, I'd always see posts with captions saying: "deleting later." I think you’ve seen this too! Or ... you maybe done this yourself. If you really think about it though, DOES THAT CAPTION EVEN MAKE SENSE? Why would you post a picture just to delete it later? You obviously had to like…
“The Importance of Detox”
This week has been hard. It’s that time in the semester where everything is due. I don’t feel like I’m getting any sleep. I literally have no motivation to type any more papers or do homework. The past couple of weeks has been the most exhausting. The semester has done a great job in draining…
“How Dare We …”
Call me crazy, but one of my biggest fears is becoming financially wealthy. Yes I said it. I’m afraid of being rich. Why? Because I’ve seen what money does to people. It makes people greedy. Greedy for what they don’t need, more so greedy for what they want, or should I say, “feel entitled to.”…
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