Things To Ponder

This article is written by: Rushdina “That together, no matter how big or small our actions, we can create a wave of change that shifts lives for the better.” – Syafiq Jamali- We had the chance to interview the president of Small Changes MY himself, Mr. Syafiq Najmuddin Jamali. Scroll below to see what he […]

Mental health check-in! Anchor roots grow stubbornly deep, grounding their trees in resilience to weather unforgiving landscapes. Because life whips us about in whirlwinds, we too, need our own anchors within it. “Mental health is a fickle issue: if focusing on the problem isn’t working, try something else.” Popular cures prescribed for mental exhaustion are

By Rushdina Sofea and Maira Athirah In a blink of an eye, we are already at the finishing line of this blessed month. While waiting for each sunset and the serene sound of adhan, our borrowed time can feel as if it’s moving so sedately. Fasting for 30 days may have come across as something

By Rushdina Sofea and Maira Athirah Prophet Muhammad SAW is the best example for our ummah in seeking a life of barakah through practices which are both wajib (obligatory) and Sunnah (highly recommended practices in the life and teachings of Prophet SAW). Prophet SAW said, “Whoever revives my Sunnah then, he has loved me. And

By Rushdina Sofea and Maira Athirah Our days never look the same as the people around us although we have the same 24 hours. Some of us attend classes in the mornings and afternoons because we’re students, some are busy working their corporate jobs and some might be running errands for their families. Even so,

By Rushdina Sofea and Maira Athirah Muslims all over the world celebrate Ramadan as a holy month. It is a special time to grow spiritually and personally. Rather than just not eating or drinking during this month, everything we do is a chance to grow closer to our faith and become more religious.  It’s important

When the government threw the MCO blanket over Malaysia in 2020, it did not only help in curbing the spread of the COVID-19 virus, but also created a new growing trend. Instead of idly whiling away time, Malaysians explored and learnt new skills. Youth who never once stepped into the kitchen were experimenting with cooking,

Another year, another Ramadan greets us in the most blissful and gentle way. It is a month meant for us to pause from worldly activities and reconnect with the deepest part of our souls. It is a month spent to Allah SWT, for Allah SWT and with Allah SWT.  As muslims all around the world

With the 48th anniversary of the UN’s International Women’s Day, last March saw politicians, advocates, women and girls around the world celebrating female identity.  This year’s IWD theme was DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality, with the hashtag campaign #EmbraceEquity. Picture with Azri Malek, Co-Founder of Small Changes Malaysia Here at Small Changes, we

For many, love comes in the form of a warm cup of morning coffee, a Valentine’s gift, a goodnight’s kiss. To love another soul with all our heart has often been depicted, in touching stories and memorable songs, as the epitome of the meaning of life. While romantic love has always been greatly lauded, let