Assalamu ʿalaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh

Garden of Words began with something simple: a dictionary of Islamic terms. At the time, I wanted to create a resource that would make learning about our deen clear, gentle, and approachable. What started as a small seed—just definitions and notes—slowly began to grow.

Soon it became a newsletter, then a blog, where reflections, reminders, and little pieces of writing could be shared. Over time, with Allah’s help and the encouragement of readers, the garden expanded into what it is today: a seasonal magazine, a collection of eBooks, and a library of open resources.

This project has never been about perfection or polish, but about sincerity—about creating a space where learning Islam feels as natural and nourishing as walking through a garden. Every page is crafted with the hope that it softens the heart, invites reflection, and reminds us of Allah.

But a garden is never tended by one pair of hands alone. As it grew, Garden of Words became a space for community—sisters sharing their voices, readers sending their reflections, contributors offering their words, art, and time. What began as my seed has blossomed into something we water and nurture together.