A butterfly, a crown, and a miracle -- a testimony of faith, Alhamudlillah.

Thank you for visiting Monarch Marvels.

I wish to share the inspiration for my brand, as it is deeply rooted in my journey through loss, healing, transformation, and strengthened Imaan, Alhamdulillah.

In 2011, I lost a battle against a health condition that left me barren. I began grieving a loss that I couldn’t describe. As my mother (Mummy) recognized my ongoing grief, she encouraged me to consider adoption. A few days later, SubhanAllah, she suddenly passed away. May Allah (swt) have Mercy on her and accept her into Jannah. Ameen.

Losing Mummy so unexpectedly further intensified my grief over the loss of motherhood. During that difficult time, SubhanAllah, I began noticing encounters with Monarch butterflies when I needed comfort most. Months later, on February 5, 2013, a Monarch butterfly appeared to me in a vivid dream:

-----As I strolled through a beautiful garden, I heard my mother lovingly calling to me. A bright hue caught my eye, leading me to a beautiful Monarch butterfly. It's wings were spread across a green leaf, casting a blue shadow. -----That dream inspired my oil painting displayed in the photograph above.

Mummy's encouragement always sat cherished in my heart. Years later, as we finally pursued adoption, SubhanAllah, the Monarch butterfly began appearing again. It's presence became a recurring sign alongside beautiful miracles that unfolded our son’s arrival. We were chosen to become his loving parents on February 5, 2018 – five years to the day of my butterfly garden dream, Alhamdulillah. It felt as if Allah (swt) was tying the thread from the mother who loved me to the child I was chosen to lovingly mother. Isn't it marvelous?Alhamdulillah, the memory of this experience deepens my remembrance of Allah's (swt) Compassion and Mercy.

I started Monarch Marvels as an outlet of creative expression that honors our Creator and gives me peace and joy. I aim to create 'remarkably marvelous' handmade items that honor the Majesty of the King of Kings (Malik al-Mulk), the memory of the mother I lost, and the beautiful gift of motherhood through adoption, Alhamdulillah.

Because this journey is rooted in the mercy of hope and belonging, Monarch Marvels gives 5% of every purchase directly to Muslim orphans through Muslimi. To learn more about this organization, please visit Give Muslimi.

Thank you for being here and allowing me your interest and time to share my journey and "marvels" with you. Wishing you peace and joy!

JazakhAllah Khair,

Sharmeen Qureshi