CO-OWNER

Ashley Bounoura

Before Islam, my days had no meaning beyond my achievements, the boxes I crossed off my to-do lists. My goals were defined by everyone else's versions of success - a certain level of education, a certain amount of money, certain clothes on a certain kind of body. I was becoming increasingly lost and empty as I chased after worldly things.

When I began to study Islam, everything started to click into place. I will never forget the day I knew Islam had finally entered my heart; The first time I ever heard the adhaan called live and prayed in congregation, tears streaming down my face, overwhelmed with the beauty of it all.

Of course, my journey since then has been full of ups and downs, iman highs and lows. It can be difficult at times, but with the right support from tools and community, in shaa Allah I will continue to grow in faith and as a person.

This is why I was thrilled to join Umeda here at The Dua Journal in her mission to uplift and support Muslim women in stepping back from the daily grind to find fulfillment and connection through their relationship with Allah. I firmly believe in using our presence on this earth to spread positivity, give encouragement, and share the beauty of Islam with others. That is exactly what The Dua Journal stands for, and I am honored to be a part of that.

With warm wishes and duas,
Ashley