The “Alhamdulillah For Series” Gratitude Journal by Ayeina is a work of art and worship rolled into one. The moment I held the prettily wrapped package in my hands, I knew it was something special. The cover shows a blackboard, complete with chalk-wiping marks, with Ayeina’s beautiful purple butterfly on the back. “A Muslim’s mini Gratitude Journal” is Ayeina’s first ink-and-paper baby, filled with colorful watercolor illustrations, and printed on good quality paper. It contains illustrations of things to be grateful for on each page. The gratitude journal is meant to be read and reflected upon. It is organized for you to own it and make it yours: there is a page for you to write who the book belongs to, if you want to do that, and there is a “weekly alhamdulillah list” for you to write things you are grateful for. Of course, if you’re like me, you go through the whole thing in one go and then use it the way it’s meant to be used. That’s fine, too. It’s designed for you to revisit it multiple times.
You can tell that a lot of heart has gone into this project. I appreciate that they have omitted facial features in their depictions of living things, which most people following Islamic media are used to and have come to expect.
You can find more about the gratitude journal in Ayeina’s own words, here.
Always remember:
“Gratitude is the key to happiness. When gratitude is practiced regularly and from the heart, it leads to a richer, fuller and more complete life… It is impossible to bring more abundance into your life if you are feeling ungrateful about what you already have. Why? Because the thoughts and feelings you emit as you feel ungrateful are negative emotions and they will attract more of those feelings and events into your life.” ~ Vishen Lakhiani
Iqra Writes 
Jazakillah khair girl. We are honored to read your beautiful review of the journal ❤
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Wa iyyakum 🙂 I’m glad you like it. Your work on the journal is beautiful!
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I have one too, and absolutely love it! The illustrations are amazing, I got a digital version of the book and will probably wallpaper our future home with them lol!
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Haha, “wallpaper our future home”, it really is that good, subhanAllah. Thank you for your patience while you waited for me to approve your comment 😉 [bad and irrelevant joke] Moving on…
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I love this book. I have it too and it is just so beautiful. Really like the concept of Ayeina.
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Great review! This is such a wonderful and much needed project. Go Ayeina! 😉
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BaarakAllah fih! I absolutely love the gratitude journal – it’s simple but filled with such sweetness. It is a beneficial resource for the Ummah.
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Another great review that makes me want to get this journal ASAP! Can’t decide whether to get the digital version right away or wait and get the print one in a few weeks’ time (personal reasons, nothing else).
Love the quote at the end as well!
May Allah bless your gratitude journey. Ameen!
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Jazakumullah khair for your dua 🙂
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I love this book and the passion that has gone in to it by team ayeina.
May place Bharakah in your and their work!
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Jazakumullah khair for your dua 🙂
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I love that quote you used at the end. But yeah I really need to get this book, I want to get them as gifts for my niece and nephews
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Such a beautiful review MashAllah. Thank you for sharing, I wish this printed book was available in Australia.
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Thank you for appreciating 🙂 Hmm well contact Ayeina, maybe they can arrange something? I’m not sure whether the shipping would cost more than the book itself, though
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