If you get husband & he's responsible enough to pay all major bills... Plus e come get sense join. My sister be grateful.
This single parenting life is not beans.
5yrs & 6 months since I lost hubby & the bills don't get easier to pick. The shoe tight, e come heavy. Alhamdulilah!
Eight years ago, we lost AbdulHakeem Olomada - my first spouse. Allahu Akbar.
And 8 years later, Allah blessed me with the opportunity to carry a baby to full term and celebrate 🎉 an aqiqah.
Indeed, His plans for us are perfect.
@Husna_mlb
When I got married too I had so many expectations. It was only a matter of months until I realised they were unrealistic. What helped me was. the ability to quickly reevaluate my expectations and be as realistic as possible.
@MsMoonGazr
Yes ooo... You can use Stanbic...
On my international passport, I'm completely veiled. If my face isn't enough to recognize me, will my hair or neck be?
Yesterday 20.05.2022, I said Yes again and this time, it is to my best friend, my cheerleader and a hustler for Allah's pleasure and Paradise.
Alhamdulilah, it was a quiet and simple Nikkah with family and close relatives present.
@jibreelKhalil
See, just as the women of now are not same as the women of then, the men of now are not same as those father of our too.
You get?
We need to stop making marriage look like only women's burden. It's called marriage because 2 humans are involved. So the 2 need to make it work.
@bybloomproduces
@AnireOkene
Point of correction:
Oga, we don't have gods. Muslims worship only one God. Allah. Allah is not a human being. We don't bow to idols, statues or an idolised human.
If you like eat, if you like don't eat. There's no compulsion in it.
I remember few days after the passing of my husband (5yrs+) and I finally summoned courage to tweet about it on this app.
I got rains of insult. Only a few said duas. May Allah bless the few.
Hmmm...
#Diaryofasinglemum
#WidowhoodDiaries
@rukhybaw
I have always felt this consent thing is more in favour of the women than it is of men. Because, Allah Says: "Men are the protectors and maintenance of women." if our husbands don't know our whereabouts, how will they be able to protect us? Especially in cases of emergencies?
This Mandela video from the Strategic Research Institute (SRI) is an art in the craft of rising well above a question with the intent to undermine you.
@TundeTASH
1. I am sorry this is not a good time.
2. My plate is full at the moment.
3. Is it okay that we do this some time next month?
4. Thank you, but I'd rather pass.
5. I have committed to a lot already. I'd not want to disappoint you.
@taadelodun
As in, someone gives you their hard earned income of 10 days of hardwork and you look down on it.... Only happens in Nigeria where entitlement is an all time high.🙄
Even if the person earns way higher, its still their sweat.
@kemiadetiba
A weak smile, followed by the thoughts of how did I birth a big, beautiful baby as this? I was worried about nursing the child. I think it's normal for a first time mum to have that thought right? Partly bcos mum is late, but I got unexpected support from amazing women around me.
If you're in Abuja, and you need to retrieve your electricity bill statement especially for official purposes, send
@aedcelectricity
WhatsApp message via 08152141414 or 08152151515 to retrieve.
Got mine in less than 2hrs.
You're welcome 😊
We had a parent forum meeting at the boys school just the week after the fuel subsidy was taken off, and after all said and done, I realised no one spoke about increasing the fees and welfare of the teachers even though tution, bus fare etc are automatically going to increased...
You pay 400k per term for your child's school fees and the school is located in the posh area of Maitama or Garki. Then your child's school hires teachers living in Nyanya and pays them 50k per month Salary. And you think the quality of education you pay for is worth 400k?
Hi Tweeps! My name is Bashirat Abdulwahab, I'm a widow raising 2 boys all by myself. I write and coach for a living and my new book titled
#Dispossessed
is now up for pre-order. Kindly pre-order at and support my work by
#retweeting
this. Thank you 🙏
@DrJoeAbah
Honestly 👌 I had to pull out the bathtub in my bathroom recently and converted it to walk in shower. My neighbour did same so I requested they gift me their tub. The bathtubs (now 4) are now used to grow veggies at my back yard.
Today, as I pray for his soul to rest in peace and be admitted into Paradise, I am filled with gratitude for how the journey has unfolded. Today's tears are those of joy and gratitude. Alhamdulilah!
#CoachBashirat
They emptied their piggybank to buy me this cute cake 🎂.
I didn't plan for one. I am so grateful for these lil men. All I truly want for a birthday gift is to ensure 10 Orphaned Kids go back to school.
Please donate to my Birthday Project here:
Thank you
Severally when we were much younger. My dad of blessed memory used to cook for us after we lost our mum. May Allah illuminate and expand their graves, amin.
Throwback to the book reading of
@DGTLWealthBook
by
@Omojuwa
last year.
If you still haven't read this book, then you have been snoozing.
I think I need to read mine again.
#CoachBashirat
We have delivered. Thank you for giving of your hard earned income!
The widow & her 4 children can now sleep in peace.
You all have no idea how much your donation means to me, to her... surely, your reward is with God.
Can I get an Amin?!
Amin!
Bashirat.
For
@hands_4life
@kemiadetiba
2nd experience: was knocked down by a car on Gbagada expressway. Head was bleeding profusely. I thought I was dead already. Don't know how a trailer did not drive over me. In all, na God. I have been saved by Him too many times.
@__maryamaa___
Hmmm
Girl, your man doesn't love football more than you. He only loves football. Try picking interest in it and everyone will be happy. Don't try to stop him, hence there'll be friction.
My late husband used to be like that. And he wouldn't even watch it from home...
"....there was no way I could make something of my name without making someone of myself." -
@DGTLWealthBook
by
@Omojuwa
I need to start making quotes from this timeless book, I hope you won't mind,
@Omojuwa
?
@RakaFatima
This kind of love is a test... I have experienced it before... Many many years back. I don't even wish it on anybody even those I dislike... Grateful that now I get to love my vital people and they love me right back.
Just pray that Allah removes such attachment from your heart.
So I requested to speak and asked: what plans do you have for the teachers? Is there any inconvenience allowance in place? Any extra? Etc. They were shocked but the teachers were happy someone spoke for them.
Alhamdulilahi Rabbil Alaamin. Our princess's naming was as beautiful as we thought it'd be with family and close friends in attendance. We wish to thank you all for your prayers, well wishes, support and gifts. May Allah honour you all, amin.
@__maryamaa___
.. he'd go to the viewing center. Once it's half time, he'd come home to check on me while listening to the commentary. And then he goes back to watch and return around 11pm or past. Some days I'm asleep by the time he returns. And we were still cool together.
Sometimes when we become overwhelmed by life's struggles, breathing may just be all we need regain our sanity.
Take a few moments, close your eyes gently:
Breathe in.
Breathe out. Do this thrice &
affirm:
"As I say yes to life, life says yes to me."
#ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha
Lost my mum, sister & aunt in Oct. 1999.
Lost my maternal aunt month to my 1st marriage.
Lost my 1st spouse Sept. 2015.
Lost my father Dec. 2015.
Lost all 3 grannies alive in 2019.
Was depressed & traumatised too many times but here we are,
still kicking string. You too can!
I need a Personal Assistant.
Someone between age 20-25, preferably female (resident in Abuja) who is available to work for 15 days in a month virtually and or physically as may be required. Saturdays and Sundays maybe included as well.
My name is Bashirat Abdulwahab and I have been broke and broken so many times, just so you know that this genuine smile has been earned.
Tomorrow alongside
@LaraKudayisi
we're helping a couple of people deal with their trauma and dysfunction. Excited bout this life changing cause
Most recently....16th July, 2023 I spoke at the Wholesome Muslimah Seminar by The Pearl Muslimah Network in Abuja.
I shared lessons from my life soujorn viz- spousal loss, grief, widowhood, sole parenting and recent transition into polygny.
Such an enriching gathering MashaAllah
Dear God I want an intentional man. A man that is intentional about everything. He puts in efforts, not just ordinary efforts, but efforts that he knows that I want, he knows that it will make me happy.
@tosinraj
Honestly.
To think for someone like me who lost her mum early in life, my dad was the major actor and influence in my life. He sacrificed so much and that's why his death pained me more because, ah, I planned to pamper this man to stupor but Allah willed otherwise. Allahu yarham.
@gimbakakanda
To think that some times, 2 good people can be in a terrible marriage. It's one thing to be a good man or woman and it's another to be a good spouse or parent. Praying for ease for those going through hard times in their marriages because, ko easy at all.
@Adenuga96141009
@bybloomproduces
@AnireOkene
We don't bow to the stone.
The stone aka Kaaba 🕋 is more like the GPS that guides where we face aka qibla when we observe our Salat (prayers). We don't call upon the stone.
If you do your research well, you'll find that the stone was initially built by our father Abraham.
Just got a good news that will change my life for good. Alhamdulilahi Rabbil Alaamin 🎊
As you read this, may you receive good news this week, amin.
#CoachBashirat
As far as polygyny is concerned, Muslim women must understand this:
Your husband's plan to take another wife does not mean that he no longer loves you. Except of course if the marriage is not working and if this is the case, you will certainly know.
#CoachBashirat
#Polygyny
Tonight feels like Laylatul Qadr. I don't why but maybe because it's 25th and it coincides with Friday. Wa Allahu Ahlam.
Whatever you do, don't sleep on this Night, and the nights to follow. May Allah grant us the blessings of
#LaylatulQadr
, amin
#Ramadan
#CoachBashirat
@Omojuwa
Like they say, it takes years to build a legacy and less than 5mins to destroy it.
Me, I will so deal with the person ehn... After all the suffer wey I don suffer... Na where my power finish I go stop. 🛑
Sai in da karfi na ya kare.
Most recently... at WODDI playing my role as a long time partner of the NGO at the YES (Young, Empowered and Strong) Initiative.
On the 5th of July 2023, I had the opportunity to engagement teenagers from 4 different schools in Abuja on mental health.
There's only the opressed and the oppressor. There is no other way around this Palestine and Israeli conflict. Don't let anyone convince you otherwise. The oppression of Palestinians must stop.
#GazaConflict
#80yearsofOppression
#IStandWithPalestine
Ya Rahman, I write this with the hope that my father, mother and husband are in your presence and reunited with other Mutaquns, free of pain, under your shade and enveloped in your mercy... Amin
How I miss these 3!
Ya Salam, Salimniy!
#CoachBashirat
Hi there!
My name is Bashirat Abdulwahab. I am a certified Life Transition Coach, Grief Recovery Therapist, Mental Health Professional, Author, Speaker, Trainer & Humanitarian based in Abuja, Nigeria. Need any of the aforementioned services? Don't hesitate to put a call through.
1. Declare. Say it to yourself, remind yourself. Align your thoughts with it. Focus on it. Remember, where focus goes, energy flows.
2. Demonstrate. Decisions & declarations will mean nothing if you do not demonstrate them.
#ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha
#sel
@yushmohfauzah
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiuna. 😭
May Allah have mercy on his soul and grant you ease as you grieve. Sannu.
I know how this feels. It happened to me over 6 years ago. May Allah ease your journey as has eased mine. Alhamdulilah for it all.
#FeedANeedyFamilyInRamadhan
Alhamdulilah, so many families got raw food today many thanks to you all for your support and donations. JazakumuLlahu Khairan. Thank you. 🙏🏽
NB: the boys came along to help and they really made our work faster. God bless their sweet souls! 🤩
@Fulani_Tutor
Phone numbers of my loved ones are in my head o. Even if I delete them from my phone, I can't erase them from my memory. Especially my dad's.
Here's another Hijabi 🧕 making us proud oooo! I've never met her, but she makes me proud!
Our hijab no dey cover our brain! 🧠
Congratulations 🎊 Islamiyyah! Allahumma barik.
P.S: Please mention her. Can't find her handle.
#CoachBashirat
#OurHijabNoDeyCoverOurBrain
In the past 17 days since I said Yes again, I have experienced so much love and received so much gifts from family, friends, colleagues, clients, etc. Its been love kawai.
Too much love.
Kai! Una too much. I love you all. And God bless you all.
#CoachBashirat
#May20thBride
Drawing from my many years of experience as an author in loss, grief, healing and self-help, I’ve learned that personal growth begins with self-awareness.
Yesterday at
@kabafest
, I caught myself in between two young visionaries. The future is Female they say, argue with your keypad.😜
Maryam is so fun to be with, we were just laughing the whole time we stood together. Keep up the great work
@alhanislam
&
@hassana_maina
.
2. It's not enough to say: I will succeed; I will write that book; I will earn that degree; I will take that certification; I will start that project; I will unburden all hurts and worry and so on.
When you decide to do something, its important to:
#ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha
This Imam job no be for mouth o.
If like me, you've attempted to memorize (or you have memorized) Suratul Baqara or any of the long Madaniyah Surahs before then, you'd totally agree with that Imams that lead Tahajjud are doing a big job! May Allah reward them abundantly.
#Ramadan
وَجَزٰٮهُمۡ بِمَا صَبَرُوۡا جَنَّةً وَّحَرِيۡرًا
" And because they were patient and constant, He will reward them with a Garden and (garments of) silk" Qur'an 76 Verse 12
Alhamdulilahi Rabbil Alaamin.
#CoachBashirat
Most times, when we declare, its important that we match such affirmations with our value system... Do you have a value system?
If yes, bravo!
If no, you'd need to create one.
#ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha
So yesterday, I got my eyes checked and I really do appreciate that I can get good quality and comprehensive eye care without having to break the bank.
Hospital Name:Tulsi Chanrai Eye Fdn
Location: Abuja
With 5k or less, you'd get consultation & even medications.
#CoachBashirat
No matter how gloomy the cloud covering your sky looks right now, don't give up. Give that 0.01% of faith a chance and in the coming days, the sky will be bright again.
#CoachBashirat
#ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha
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All in 32hrs...
And then, this. 👇
Thankful for this. Thank you Guys! 🙌
Please kindly tag the editor of Correct NG and also help me tell them it's 5yrs and 6 months o.
@Adenuga96141009
@bybloomproduces
@AnireOkene
Also, the Kaaba 🕋 is monumental and points to the fact that Islam and Muslims did not come about when Prophet Muhammad was born. Islam dates back to long ago, easily traceable to Abraham... Then it was called 'Hanif' - Monotheism the worship of one God.
@AderemiRoye
@beloved_of_Yah
@bybloomproduces
@AnireOkene
Muslims don't need access to reach Allah. Prophet Muhammad was sent to teach the Qur'an and by so doing exemplify how Muslims should live, worship Allah etc.
We don't call upon Prophet Muhammad. We call upon Allah. Every Muslim has direct access to Allah.