Rather Quiet

An online international Muslim youth magazine. Independently run, micro-press literary and arts publication shining the light on the unsung community of Muslim literary & art enthusiasts. www.ratherquiet.com

[doubledepressowithtwobrownsugars]

Free Palestine until it’s actually free, not until the media takes the spotlight off it

[sosuperawesome]

Richard Oliver on Instagram

[anonamayness]

“It all begins and ends in your mind. What you give power to, has power over you, if you allow it.”

— Unknown (via thoughtkick)

[shaheen191-deactivated20211205]

Before we begin, I’d like to remind you of a story. Once upon a time, there was a jellyfish called You. You had been lost You had been a little unsure You tried very hard and You began to heal. Now You must remind others that sometimes hearts ache. I hate to spoil the ending But You can heal hearts.

[curiositykilledthejinn]

Oh Allah ﷻ protect my heart from being attached to something that will not benefit me in my Akhira. آمين

[anonamayness]

Great post but even greater handle

[quotemadness]

“When someone does something wrong, don’t forget all the things they did right.”

— Unknown 

[wordsburning]

Aisha رضي الله عنها said: O women of the faithful, when you sin, do not inform others of your sin; instead seek Allāh's forgiveness and repent to Him. Because people shame and do not support change, while Allāh support change and does not shame.

Reference : Khara’iti, 451

[tatliruyalar]

“This sadness is a longing, a signature from God, reminding you that you don’t belong here, that this isn’t your home.”

[unxreachable-deactivated2022021]

If Allāh is with you, then who do you fear?

[julaibib]

Sometimes you can’t find a shoulder to cry on. But you always have the ground to put your head down and shed your tears to Allah.

[elhaammagazine]

Seeking counsel has been highly emphasized because the opinion of the counselor is unadulterated whereas the opinion of the one seeking counsel is polluted with his own whims.

Imam Ali (a.s.), Ghurar al-Hikam, no. 3908 (via elhaammagazine)

[remanence-of-love]

[julaibib]

Muslim children praying at Mosque | Mauritania

[vrushabhbabariya]

"Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."

It's really that simple.

[ratherquietly]

And the theme for our upcoming March, volume 02 issue 02 is... Creep!

Submissions are now open! 

We accept submissions of prose, poetry, creative nonfiction, articles, art and curation of them. Check out our submission guidelines on our website before sending in your brilliant work. 

Guidelines here: ww.ratherquiet.com/submissions

Deadline for submissions is the 1st of March 2021. 

We’re more than looking forward to seeing what you guys send in!.

[moon-and-rain0]

“Idc how you’re feeling, never give up on your salah, bc that prayer mat is the safest place for you in this dunya.”

[aazizam]

God is the only reason I made it this far.