With Volume 2: Deep Roots, New Paths, we invite you deeper into the geography of soul and purposeful travel, heritage, and intentional living. This new volume wanders through ancestral streets, unearths the quiet architectures of memory, and explores what it means to travel not as a tourist seeking sights, but as a seeker looking for connection.
Inside these pages, you will find stories, essays, and dispatches shaped by remarkable voices:
- The Kuching Narrative: A sensory journey through riverbanks, heritage shophouses, and the subtle rhythms of slow time, tracing the stories of The Ruhfar Society Doaa and Nora.
- Artisanal Collaborations & Stationery: A look inside the tactile world of independent creators, including Atthirah Jazmin of Artyra MJ in her creative collaboration with Mai of Ethereal Muse Art.
- Sensory Nostalgia & Heritage: Deep reflections from Farida Haji of Woudh on scent and memory, who is also gracing our cover this issue.
- Ruhfar Frontier: Sharifa Leung maps the vibrant contemporary halal ecosystems across Hong Kong and Bangkok.
- Ancient Horizons: Sabiha Barlas provides thoughtful guidance on navigating the historic frontier of Rajasthan.
- The Art of Surrender: Personal reflections on solo travel, letting go, and the grace found far from home, honoring the modern Muslimah experience—anchored in ancestral values while navigating the contemporary world.
Let these pages become a companion for your journey, both on the road and within your own quiet spaces.
Thank you, Farihah, for believing in my work and giving me the opportunity to share Rajasthan through Ruhfar. Your kindness, patience, and professionalism made this collaboration special. As a local guide, it means a lot to have my stories reach readers from around the world. I’m sincerely grateful and look forward to seeing Ruhfar continue to grow.
Alhamdulillah for Allah’s blessings on this journey. I am deeply grateful to Ruhfar for the extensive coverage of our work in building a pioneering Halal Platform. This recognition strengthens our commitment to driving Halal industry growth across the region.