Student Testimonials

"I am following your guidelines and it's really fabulous I have energy and feel really good." -Lisa N. from North Carolina (Ramadan Online Retreat Alumni)

"P.S. I really liked your Ramadan videos, I'm working my way through the initial ones and also the recipe book is great (lack of a more exciting word fails me) and I'm working on the journal." -Sister from the UK (Ramadan Online Retreat Alumni)

"I quite like the idea of this online Ramadan retreat as most of u with children will know... escaping anywhere is near impossible! I pray we all have an uplifting Ramadan guided by Yasmin Essa whose Ramadan planning videos and journal have been my best start to Ramadan ever!" -Nasreen V. from the UK (Ramadan Online Retreat Alumni)

"Thank you so much for this wonderful class." -Christa (Glow From The Inside Out Alumni, 2015)

"LOVE THIS CLASS AND COMMUNITY!" -Heather (Glow From The Inside Out Alumni, 2015)

"Alhamdulilah, we have learned a lot from this course and have implemented a lot of your recommendations in my daily life. My new motto is slow and steady hehehehe" -Glory (Glow From The Inside Out Alumni, 2015)

"I love how she is cheerful and relaxed." -Amani (ICUC Fitness Class Student, 2013)

"She is an excellent teacher. I really enjoy attending her classes." -Shahnaj  (ICUC Fitness Class Student, 2013)

"MashaAllah, very beneficial class and awesome tips! So glad to hear that I'm not alone, and that many other sisters share my struggles (thanks for sharing all the survey questions)! -Ahlam (Love Your Emotions Class, 2015)

"Nice to see that there are many common things amongst us" -Haneen (Love Your Emotions Class, 2015)

"I'm enjoying the class" -Katrina (Love Your Emotions Class, 2015)

"I enjoyed everything about the class! My biggest takeaway from class is that I am not crazy with my sensitive nature. I should cherish my emotions and feelings. They are a gift." -Christa (Love Your Emotions Class)

"JazakAllah! Your class is great. Thank you! Just made dua for you." -Hina (Marriage Communication Class, 2016)

"Jazaky Allahu kheir for another wonderful life impacting class :)" -Amani (Marriage Communication Class, 2015)

"Indeed it was beneficial for me. Thank you so much for your help. The class meant a lot to me yesterday. May Allah bless you and reward you in abundance." -Nadyah (Marriage Communication Class, 2015)

"You were very engaging and down to earth, alhamdulilah" -Noor (Holistically Managing Anxiety & Overwhelm Class, 2016)

"I like the content, very helpful" -Saïda (Holistically Managing Anxiety & Overwhelm Class, 2016)

"You kept checking up on the listeners and kept checking for more questions. I loved how you used the pre-class survey for examples." -Bushra (Holistically Managing Anxiety & Overwhelm Class, 2016)

"I loved knowing that I am not alone. Seeing other sisters responses were helpful and reassuring. I liked the course outline/structure. I also loved the pre-class questionnaire and the personality test. I loved the teaching style and the healthy tips." -Asia (Love Your Emotions Class, 2015)

"I like how you customize and personalize the experience. Reading out our survey responses but keeping them anonymous. It's like I am heard and acknowledged and valued and yet I can maintain my privacy. It is great to feel that you respect and even go as far as celebrate our sensitivity." -Nida (Love Your Emotions Class, 2015)

"I liked the activities you provided us to do, making it interactive and I loved the patience you showed waiting for us to complete them." -Saleha (Spring Detox Webinar, 2016)

"It motivated to consider my options and begin to set a plan." -Rachel (Spring Detox Webinar, 2016)

"I learned many ways to detox daily. I especially liked the chart." -Nisrine (Spring Detox Webinar, 2016)

"Awesome reminders about healthy habits and feel motivated overall." -Amani (Spring Detox Webinar, 2016)

"I am interested in self-development and have become curious with my thoughts and actions." -Melanie (Self-Esteem & Confidence Group, 2014)

"I was floundering in life and paralysed with fear, which stopped me from doing even some of the most basic things in my life. Now I have the ability to work through fear instead of dwelling in it." -Jocelyn (Self-Esteem & Confidence Group, 2014)

"I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you have done for me, I needed that push and Alhumdulilah Allah Ta'ala sent you to give me that nudge in the right direction. JazakAllah khairan katheeran!" -Yusaira (Emotion & Hormone Study, 2013)

"I am a more happy and positive person, as I try not to let myself feel any negative emotions if something comes up where I get angry or sad, I walk away from the situation so that I can keep my emotions in control alhumdulillah and of course I make du'a to help suppress negative emotions. I feel the more taqwa you have, the easier it is to stay in control and stay positive. Alhumdulillah. -Nausheen (Emotion & Hormone Study, 2013)

"I think extra tools and support are a great idea. I think it's easier to work on personal development when you have a support structure and you know there are others playing for the same team :)" -Hanna (Emotion & Hormone Study, 2013)

"All the tools provided was an immense support and guide during and after the study." -Fathima (Emotion & Hormone Study, 2013)