About The Niyyah Journal

ABOUT KHALISA & THE NIYYAH JOURNAL

As-salamu alaikum!

I’m Khalisa, an American revert who learned how to heal from both my childhood and adulthood trauma using Islam.

When I began heart purification, I realized that it relied heavily on the elevation of the nafs.

I knew then that I had to fully commit to Allah ‎سبحانه وتعالى in order to reach contentment.

So, I created The Niyyah Journal for Muslims who also want to heal from the hurt of this dunya, completely trust and rely on Allah ‎سبحانه وتعالى, and strive for Jannat al-Firdaus.

I call us the “Naysayers” - Muslims who gladly say no to the temptations of this life so we can say yes to the rewards of Jannah, in sha Allah.

Our logo is of a horse for 2 reasons.

The first is that Allah ‎سبحانه وتعالى swears by the horses in Surah Al-Aadiyaat (100) and talks about how horses are so willing to fiercely charge directly into enemy lines because of their loyalty and love for their masters but us humans are ungrateful in comparison. This encourages us, Naysayers, to remain loyal to Allah ‎سبحانه وتعالى no matter the circumstances.

The second reason is because horses say neigh lol

The Niyyah Journal is a new publication (2024) with ambitious goals to create a strong community and provide halal food for thought that encourages deeper reflection on your iman, your relationship with yourself, the Quran, and Allah ‎سبحانه وتعالى, in sha Allah.

Subscribe to the newsletter for insightful articles about trauma healing, Islamic identity building, heart purification, and the nafs.

Thank you for supporting and joining me on this journey. 🫶🏾

Until next time, in sha Allah

Khalisa.