When Words Become Sadaqah: Why Your Story Matters

Somewhere in the world, there’s a woman sipping her tea in silence, feeling something heavy in her chest. Maybe she’s looking for an answer. Maybe she’s just looking for a sign that she’s not alone.

And maybe... your words could be that sign.

This is the reason I created the “Share & Inspire” space—not to fill up pages, but to open hearts. To build a sacred space where voices can rise like dua, softly, sincerely, and with purpose.

You don’t have to be a writer to share.
You don’t have to be perfect, eloquent, or poetic.
You just have to be you.

A soul who has walked through something.
A heart that has been softened by a lesson.
A voice that carries something gentle, fierce, or full of light.

Why Share?

In Islam, sharing knowledge—even a single line—is a form of charity.

“Whoever guides someone to goodness will have a reward like one who did it.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Sahih Muslim)

Maybe you’ve written a poem that healed you.
Maybe you’ve discovered a beautiful way to care for your skin naturally.
Maybe you’ve had a moment of reflection that changed how you see the world.

When you share it here, it becomes part of a living garden—a space where your words can grow roots in someone else’s heart.

And even if your name is never known... Allah knows.

“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah 2:261

Now imagine if your seed was not wealth, but a reflection. A heartfelt message. A reminder. A story.
Your words can be a form of sadaqah jariyah—ongoing charity—whose reward multiplies with every soul it reaches.

What Can You Share?

• A personal story or reflection
• A reminder from Islamic teachings
• A recipe from your grandmother’s kitchen
• A poem that spoke truth
• A lesson from a hardship
• A drawing, a letter, or even a du’a
• A simple thought that felt... sacred...

The only request? Let it come from sincerity.
Let it uplift. Let it benefit. Let it reflect the kind of beauty that Allah loves.

You Might Think…

“But who am I to write something?”
You are His creation. You’ve been shaped by your experiences, your trials, your healing, and your love. And that, my dear soul, is enough.

So share. Not for attention. Not for validation. But for contribution.
Let your words be your sadaqah. Let them travel, land, heal, and remind.

And remember—when one heart rises, we all rise.

Together, we grow.
Together, we give.
Together, we inspire.

Ready to Share Something Beautiful?

With love & dua,
Naima Bourhzal
The Garden of the Soul