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Awakening Tips and Lifestyle


Say No To Living With In Laws.
This is a massive cultural issue within Muslim/Middle Eastern/South Asian households: the expectation that women must live with and serve their husband's families. It breaks down the fact that Islam does not require women to accept this arrangement, how the practice creates constant friction and why this toxic norm must be destroyed from the root up.
Layla Noore
2 days ago1 min read


One Reason Why You Should Look Into Islam.
Have you ever wondered what makes Islam different from other religions? It goes deeper than rules; it gives you a practical roadmap for dealing with emotional pain and losing the things you value most. This blog looks at how life breaks our attachments to teach us that everything in this world is temporary, pointing your soul toward the only permanent source of peace: the one and only- Allah (God).
Layla Noore
5 days ago1 min read


Some Hope For Your Love Story.
Allah uses the trial of love to test your patience and pull you closer to Islam. It offers hope by showing that a delayed love story isn't a denied one, but a divine intervention to bring you closer to Him before the final union
Layla Noore
May 221 min read


Being Jobless Is a Test.
When you are jobless, people often assume you are just lazy and judge you for not trying harder. This blog is about dealing with that constant criticism and learning to live with their opinions without letting them break your peace.
Layla Noore
May 181 min read


Lost And Found.
This audio is about the "lost and found" mini lessons I've been witnessing all year; the strange way things around me dissappear.. then reappear the moment I truly stop looking for them. It's a lesson in the physics of surrender: Allah shows me that whether it's a physical object or a piece of my soul, it only returns.. once I've finally let it go.
Layla Noore
May 151 min read


How To Move On From The Biggest Heartbreak Of Your Life.
Moving on isn't a secret formula or rocket science. It's the simple, brutal act of just letting it be. Realizing that this heartbreak is exactly what Allah wrote for you changes everything because once you accept it's a test, you stoped fighting the past and start finding your peace.
Layla Noore
May 101 min read


Uncomfortable Topics In Islam.
An honest reflection on the parts of Islam we don’t always talk about; the turning of hearts, the signs we overlook, and the unseen ways Allah guides and veils. These truths can feel heavy, even uncomfortable, because they challenge our sense of control, but they bring us closer to understanding the reality of this life.
Layla Noore
Apr 221 min read


That Person Didn't Break You Heart; Allah Did.
The ultimate truth is this: Allah is the Turner of hearts. He brings hearts together by his command, and he turns them away when it’s time to part. That man or woman is not the true cause of your heartbreak- Allah is the one who willed it.
Layla Noore
Apr 61 min read


Falling Out Of Love With a Man & Falling In Love With Allah.
You think losing him will break you, but it slowly reveals a deeper truth- that every love in this dunya is temporary, no matter how real it feels. And through that loss, your heart begins to turn away from what is fleeting and toward the only love that is eternal and never leaves: Allah.
Layla Noore
Apr 51 min read


Allah Planted a Desire/Love In My Heart.
Do you feel like a love or desire appeared in your heart out of nowhere- something you never would’ve imagined before? And now you’re left wondering… was this truly from you, or did Allah place it in your heart for a reason?
Layla Noore
Mar 291 min read


You're Not In Love With a Man, You're In Love With a Story.
Your heartbreak isn’t random- it’s justified. Allah used this person to awaken your heart in ways you can’t ignore- the dreams, the signs, the way everything started to feel meaningful. That’s why you’re the one in pain… because something inside you was truly opened.
Layla Noore
Mar 271 min read


Being Upset With Allah.
I’m trying to understand why Allah chose to awaken me the way he did- through confusion, pain, and tests I wasn’t ready for. I’m not turning away from Him, but I’m struggling with how it all began.
Layla Noore
Mar 251 min read


My Heart Chose Pakistan After 16 Years Of Being Away.
The biggest heartbreak of my life didn’t just break my heart- it led me back to my home country, Pakistan, and awakened something inside me that had been closed for years.
Layla Noore
Mar 181 min read


My Husband Was A Good Man, But I was Still Unhappy.
In South Asian and Middle Eastern cultures, women and men are often pressured to stay in marriages simply because their spouse is “good.” But Islam values peace, emotional well-being, and spiritual connection in marriage- and sometimes unhappiness itself is reason enough to walk away.
Layla Noore
Mar 161 min read


Allah's Planning: The Impossible Love Story.
This is for the women (and men) that feel their soul stirring for someone whom it shouldn't stir for. Maybe you are in a complicated situation. Maybe you don't understand why you are falling or feeling something for someone who you should be feeling absolutely nothing for. You're not able to control it. I am not sure if you have experienced an unveiling (kashf) or not, but its when Allah unveils to you that a specific person is meant to be your spouse. Whether that is the fin
Layla Noore
Mar 162 min read


Jobless In a Productive World.
We live in a world where people measure our worth by our job, productivity, and money. But behind the surface, someone can be fighting battles internally that nobody sees- while still being judged for not “doing enough.”
Layla Noore
Mar 151 min read


Culture Against Our Women.
In many South Asian and Middle Eastern families, women are shamed for having a social life, freedom, friends, or independence. This reflection is about how that culture controls women- and why we need to stop apologizing for simply living our lives.
Layla Noore
Mar 111 min read


Allah Wants You To Be You.
For a long time I believed becoming closer to Allah meant cutting off parts of myself- my interests, hobbies, and personality. But I’m realizing that Allah doesn’t ask us to erase who we are; He asks us to stay authentic within the guidance of Islam.
Layla Noore
Mar 81 min read


Missing Your Old Life.
Missing your old life is normal. There are days I wake up and question the decision to leave my marriage. I took the biggest decision of my life and as sure as I was and am.. it's still scary. I wake up and just miss the old me. I miss my old life. The structure that it had. Yes, I wasn't fully at peace with my marriage. Yes, there was emotional betrayel. But I just miss having the stability, the structure, and a companion.. There are days when I miss my husband.. alot. It's
Layla Noore
Mar 53 min read


The Purpose Of Your Pain.
If you have been reading my blogs, you know that I wrote a lot about my awakening experience, the signs, love, heartbreak.. But with this blog, I will write about the purpose of this pain. It's rarely talked about. Let's put awakening, signs, heartbreak, all of that to the side.. Why are you experiencing this soul-shattering pain? I honestly don't know what other words to describe this pain. I know it sounds scary, but I have gone through so many nights where I just wanted t
Layla Noore
Mar 52 min read
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