Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Folks, if you’ve never had Turkish manti, you haven’t lived. Made an easy mama version tonight. Yum, if I do say so myself. I’ll drop my quick knock-off recipe in the comments for anyone who wants to give it a go. 🧵1/4 1134
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Earlier this month, Dr. Mustafa Farouk gave a Friday sermon on how our vote is an Amanah (Trust). If you'd like to know more from an Islamic perspective, these 2 posters offer an outline of that talk. 040
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 25/08/2026One final thank you from IWCNZ for the generosity you have show in support the two-week crowdfunding campaign. May you be rewarded 1000 times over for your contributions whether via donation, encouragement or positive conversations! JazakAllah!!! 010
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 12/08/2026🧵 1/4 In Islam, there is a concept called "rizq". Its literal meaning is "provision", but it’s much bigger than money. Your health can be rizq. Your family, friendships, knowledge, opportunities, food, work and even your time can be rizq. 110
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Made it!!! But just barely.... PS I like you approach to life...a dip helps a lot of things:) 120
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 06/08/2026When baking choc chip cookies, it's a norm for me to burn at least one set. Final tray in oven... fingers crossed. 140
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 04/08/2026On the trending topic of "Apology" The value of an apology is not found in the words themselves. It is found in whether someone has taken the time to understand the hurt they have caused. 🧵1/4 131
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Saw this gem on a friend's social media page and just had to share it with you all here. 🙂 041
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 26/05/2026From rural America to litigating in Miami, I never imagined I'd sit at national security tables advocating for communities that experienced "othering", targeting by extremists, or being directly impacted by terrorism. An affirming aspect of this recognition is seeing the advocacy acknowledged. 2/3 1111
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 26/05/2026An Unexpected Honour. Recently I was presented with a letter & a silver coin by NZ Security Intelligence Service, a recognition traditionally given only to departing staff. I was surprised and honoured. Through IWCNZ advocacy , I spent years contributing to NZ 's national security space. 🧵1/3 5263
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Ramadan is about aiming to do what is right...consistently, returning, realigning, trying again. If you felt even a moment of sincerity, trust, comfort, that mattered. Hold onto that. Don’t leave it behind with the month. Eid Mubarak! May the good you built remain with you. 182
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Democracy does not happen through an algorithm (and it was never meant to). You can change the situation. Be the diplomat your community needs. Be the advocate the world needs. 5/5 120
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Ramadan – Juz 22 reflects on Al-Fattah, the Opener. Sometimes people think they are too far from Allah, that too many doors have closed. But if the thought of returning is still in your heart, something somewhere is already open. Often the door was not even shut. We just hadn’t seen it yet 010
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 12/03/2026In Ramadan’s last 10 days, Juz 21 reminds us: In a “you do you” world, Allah represents Truth. Trends shift. Feelings change. What is liked today may be rejected tomorrow. To believe in Allah is to go beyond ego, trends, the moment. In a changing world, hold onto what does not change->the Truth 030
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Ramadan – Day 20 Reflection Juz 20 asks: who created, guides, provides, and answers the desperate? Modern life makes us see systems and people. We need to search deeper. Allah asks us to see beyond the layers to understand how the world was built and who sustains it. 020
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 09/03/2026My Juz 19 Ramadan reflection: Standing for truth will bring resistance, so faithful must remain firm and not become arrogant. Hardship and ease are both tests. Hardship calls for patience, ease calls for gratitude and humility. No sincere effort is ever wasted with Allah. 040
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 09/03/2026My Ramadan takeaway for Juz 18: Inner humility leads to success and the Qur’an offers nourishment and guidance. Life is brief, our opportunities to change are not endless. We will be judged on efforts we make. Be patient. Try. Every effort matters. Create the record you want to stand upon. 020
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 08/03/2026My Juz 17 takeaway We're placed here with purpose. Oppression tests the oppressed, oppressor, AND those watching. Our response matters. We were meant to act justly, not wait. Resistance takes many forms: stand firm, migrate, speak out, defend others. Justice may come later, but the test is now. 010
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 07/03/2026Juz 16 highlights lived experiences of faith. Musa, Maryam, Zakariya, Ibrahim all faced moments of uncertainty. Yet Allah guided them step by step. These examples serve as guides for us. He is Al-Malik, the One in control. Be patient with the unfolding and ask: My Lord, increase me in knowledge. 000
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Juz 15 reminds us the struggle between truth and falsehood will continue. Shaytan’s aim is to “bridle” people, by controlling them through fear, desire, and manipulation. Liberation comes from holding steady and ensuring our choices are steered by what is right. . 020
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Earlier this year my high school inducted me into its Hall of Fame. The plaque arrived this week, reminding me on how many people invested in my education, encouraging free thought. Those foundations still steady me today. Grateful for the start I had. As we used to say at Pine River, I’m PRoud. 160
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Nearing halfway through Ramadan, my Juz 13 reflection: We're as dependent on God outside the womb as when inside it. Just now we're accountable. When the story feels unclear, don’t fast-forward to despair. God knows what we do not. What unfolds does so with a wider purpose than we see. 000
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 02/03/2026A question from a talk last night: “We believe in Allah, but do we believe Allah?” Juz 12 answers how to : • Stay firm, even when it's the hardest • Protection doesn’t always look like ease • Closeness grows with sincerity • Silence may be quiet care • Keep going, trust the outcome long term. 000
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 01/03/2026Juz 11 is simple and direct: if you want to return to Allah, the path is open. No games, no pretending. He already knows what’s in our hearts. When faith feels low, don’t pull away. Stay close to honourable people who help you stay steady. Ramadan Day 11 Reflection. Still trying. 030
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 28/02/2026My Ramadan reflection for Juz 10 is that Allah is aware of all things, open and secret and knows what is in actors' hearts. Also: • Oppression does not erase dignity or truth • Unity with the suffering is a form of moral courage • Justice is bigger than the moment (including this one) 020
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Juz 9 & last night’s IWCNZ Auckland iftar reminded me of the power of God’s Names: Most Loving, Most Merciful, Protector, Helper. • His mercy is vast, closeness deepens it • Do your part, trust the outcomes • Setbacks open doors to growth & learning • What feels huge becomes lighter with Him 000
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Juz 8’s reflection: You control your effort, but not the outcome. Choose grounded optimism, not denial or despair. Don’t let popularity decide what’s true. Keep doing good, even when no one notices. 010
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Early morning Juz 7 reflections: We only see fragments, whereas Allah sees the whole. Pain does not equate to proof of abandonment. What we witness is real, but the picture is simply incomplete to us. Stability comes from staying anchored to the Qur’an. Not all answers belong to this life. 020
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Ramadan reflection for Juz 6 in simply: Dignity is greater than revenge. God has the power to punish, yet often chooses to pardon. Real strength isn’t retaliation. The Qur’an offers steps for sincerity with this. Often what is hidden (not public) matters more than what is shown. 021
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Last night, Juz 5 reminded me guidance isn’t meant to burden us, but to protect us. Don't fight wrong with more wrong. Integrity matters most when it’s hardest. Not everyone will be kind. Allah sees what I cannot. In conflict & hurt, choosing restraint over revenge is part of God-consciousness. 040
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 22/02/2026Reminders from Juz 4 last night, for those who may need them too: • Death isn’t “someday”... arrival without warning. • Grief is human & what we do with it matters. • What looks like loss...may not be loss at all. • Giving from what we love is sacrifice. • Grudges don’t travel, so why carry them? 000
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 21/02/2026A Ramadan reflection on Juz 3: • God needs nothing, yet guides. • Faith shows in how we live, not just what we say. • Life carries purpose and accountability. • Generosity, especially giving from what we value, liberates the heart. 000
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 21/02/2026My Ramadan reflections for Juz 2 of the Qur’an, • God does not need to prove anything, rituals are meant to shape us. • Life's tests ask us to trust, even when we do not understand. • You should believe sincerity brings Mercy • Ramadan is a time to try to become better, more patient human being. 020
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Just a day or two before Ramadan Inshallah.... And I'm over here working my fingers to the bone! 2100
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 05/02/2026In honour of Waitangi Day, I’m sharing a verse from the Qur’an and a haiku that reflect my thoughts this morning. “O you who have believed, fulfill [all] contracts.” Qur’an 5:1 (Surah al-Mā’idah) Agreements matter. Promises matter. They shape trust, responsibility, and the future of Aotearoa. 081
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Because it's civil, not criminal liability, it cannot be pardoned.. Resolution rests with the victim & the court. Some limited immunity exceptions exist, they must be established by the agent as a defense. Simply, personal accountability is a possibility and fed agents should be aware of that. 3/3 020
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Enrolment complete-->Learning while working 🧵1/2 Dusting off the old backpack and finishing the last stretch of a Master’s in Educational Leadership. This year’s focus is coaching, mentoring, and leading well in hybrid, real-world settings. Still moving forward. Calling 2026 Progress in Parallel 110
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 03/01/20263/3 Last night, as it rained, the pieces finally clicked. The suitcases became storage, stacked on a luggage rack, practical, tidy.. Even found an old Qantas luggage tag inside and put it back where it belonged. Nothing rushed. No big spend. Just letting ideas rest until they’re ready. 5214
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Is NZ letting human rights slip through our fingers? Last week, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination(CERD) released a report raising serious concerns about NZ’s efforts to address discrimination. Media coverage limited (especially for ethnic communities), so I share...🧵1/7 15132
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 27/10/2025The strength in pause and repair. Holding what already exists can be better than starting from scratch. Lately I've been upcycling old art, trays and silver. I'm reminded the fix, repaint restore the projects isn't just for the items, but it's for people too. What will you rebuild this week? 190
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 25/09/2025A little chuffed, a lot grateful!!! It’s not every day you get to look back and see how a small idea has grown into a network of leaders across the country. Over the past 3 years, IWCNZ’s WIL programme has developed 70 Muslim women across Aotearoa in leadership. 1/3 1214
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Once again, everyday New Zealanders outdo themselves raising funds for Gaza with open hearts and generosity. 071
Aliya D @alinasu33.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Today, in my good news basket: I popped home for a minute and found happy mail from Jami Ray Vintage waiting on my doorstep. Imagine a business sending a free gift sent all the way from the USA. A little bundle of vintage joy--proof that good things can find their way to you. 010
