The Garden of Belief
Here, I write about:
Gardening as an act of patience, stewardship, and hope.
Faith as a daily practice, rooted in wonder and submission.
Difference — of plants, people, perspectives — not as conflict, but as color.
Unicity — the oneness at the heart of it all, where diversity is held in harmony.
Nora`s Garden Journal
A journal of Gardening, Faith and the Sacred in the Everyday.
Because I believe in a world where every garden can become an act of love for the Earth.
Nora’s Garden is a seed of hope, an invitation to return to living in harmony with the planet.
This a quiet space where the soil and the soul are both tended with care.
Where the rhythm of seasons mirrors the rhythm of faith.
Where every leaf, weed, and bloom speaks of difference — and yet of divine unity.
This is more than a journal about gardening.
It is a reflection on life as a garden —
Messy, miraculous, diverse, and deeply sacred.
My Mission
Through this website, I hope to revive something ancient and timeless: A way of gardening that is halal, ethical, natural, and deeply spiritual.
We are not separate from the earth. We were made from it. And with the right intention, we can return to it in harmony, not destruction.
Let the first halal garden live again — in our homes, our hearts, and our hands. Halal is protection.
I share my garden not just as a memory, but as a seed — planted for those who come after me. Don’t stop at what is visible. Question, study, explore. There is so much more behind the surface, waiting for those who dare to look deeper.
My content is the result of years of dedicated study and work, and I am uniquely positioned to bridge knowledge for a better world—especially one where misconceptions have become a daily staple.
Bismillah. Welcome to Nora’s Garden
Here, I share my journey:
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Through my literal garden, where planting, growing, and harvesting reflect deeper lessons of patience, provision, and trust in God`s timing.
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As a student of the fiqh of halal food, where I explore the sacred rules, wisdom, and ethics behind what we eat — from farm to fork.
This journal is for anyone who:
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Seeks a closer connection to Allah/God/Creator through daily life and natural rhythms;
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Wants to understand halal not just as a rule, but as a lifestyle rooted in purity, justice, and compassion;
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Believes that faith is found in the small things — a prayer whispered, a seed planted, a meal made with intention.
Whether you're here to learn, reflect, or walk through this garden with me — may it nourish your heart and deepen your deen.
The Importance of Greenery in Our Lives
Nature is not decoration — it is revelation. In a world flooded with noise and distraction, green spaces are places of remembrance. They calm the heart, purify the air, and revive the soul. But greenery is more than just beauty — it’s a sign (āyah) from Allah, a reflection of divine mercy and balance. In Islam, Nature Is Sacred "Look at the fruits when they begin to bear, and at their ripening..."(Qur’an 6:99)The Qur'an invites us again and again to observe the earth — how it springs to life after death, how every leaf, tree, and drop of rain speaks the language of tawheed (oneness).
Faith is a personal journey between you and God. This website reflects that personal experience and is grounded in facts. It doesn’t matter where you come from or what your current beliefs are—the aim is to help us realize that we are all part of one human family, united by the scriptures that were given to remind and guide us. There is no distinction here between Shia or Sunni, Protestant or Catholic. The final revelation encompasses all previous ones, and the Qur'an remains unchanged.
Through the garden and nature, I feel the deep connection that unites us all—and today, even science confirms that we come from the same origin, the same soul.
Common Origin of Humanity
Surah An-Nisa (4:1):
"O mankind, fear your Lord, who created you from one soul and created from it its mate and dispersed from both of them many men and women..."
This verse affirms that all humans originate from a single soul, echoing your idea that we are deeply connected.
I wish you a pleasant journey through my garden.
May you find signs, serenity, and a sense of connection along the way.
