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Nosey Muslims

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 15:03:00 +0000

Taken from One Chinese Muslimah
Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said, "A sign of one's excellence in his Islam, is ignoring what does not concern him."[Related by Ahmad, Malik & At-Tirmidhi]

When will you get married?

When will you have kids?

Why isn't your husband working?

Why are you studying in school?

When are you going to have another child?

Why don't you get divorced?

Why don't you remarry?

Why are you wearing the same thing?

Why don't you get your husband to do that?

Why don't you this,why dont you that, why don't you do this, why don't you do that, why-why-why?!??!

WHY DON'T YOU MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS?????????????

Dear readers,

Have you ever been plagued with those certain individuals who just can't seem to get the hint to LEAVE YOU ALONE and STOP ANNOYING YOU with their annoying questions because they are just too nosey and lack good manners and etiquette?????

Have you been constantly harassed by individuals who always seem to ask the exact same questions over and over every single time you see them and your answers are ALWAYS THE SAME?

Have you been put into awkward and embarrassing situations by annoying individuals who just don't seem to get the HINT when you decline to answer their questions which are by far NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS?

Why yes! Yes, I have and I am sure you have as well!!

I would love so much to address this issue because it is something that needs to be addressed, OVER and OVER and OVER and OVER....again and again and again and again.

A lot of the times, we think that it is harmless to pry into people's personal lives and that we are only doing it to "start a conversation" or to "show that we care" but in reality, being nosey and meddling into people's private lives are by far conversation starters and an act of care. Being nosey and asking sisters about their private lives is none of our business. UNLESS they openly volunteer to share things with you without you asking and IF they come to you for advice and entrust you with their private information, then this is obviously different.

Some sisters just don't understand that asking too many questions can either be adding salt to the wounds of many or it could just be plain annoying! If someone wanted to tell you that they couldn't have kids or if they were trying to have kids, I'm very certain they will let you know. If a sister wants to share with you her marital problems and that she is thinking about divorce then that is up to her. If a sister wants to tell you that she has been trying to get married since she was in her 20's, I'm sure she will let you know! If a sister doesn't donate more than x amount of dollars, that is none of your business!!

DO NOT PRY. DO NOT ASK. DO NOT BUSY YOURSELF WITH MATTERS THAT DO NOT CONCERN YOU. Unless you plan to play God (ASTAGHFIRULLAH, audhubillah) then do not ask a sister when she will have kids, or when she will get married because ultimately, only ALLAH KNOWS.

Do you know how annoying it is when someone meddles their nose into someone's private life when it really is none of their business?

I don't care if it is in the culture to ask.

Too bad???!!!!

Our poor sisters are already going through hardships with trying to get married, trying to conceive, trying to work things out with their marriages, trying to raise four children on their own, trying to work full time and balance school, trying to deal life etc...

Our poor sisters are going through a lot already and yet we all feel the need to pressure them into answering our annoying questions to satisfy our own egos or for whatever reason Allah Knows best.

THIS NEEDS TO STOP!

Al-Bukhari and Muslim narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or else keep silent …”

Listen, if they want you in on their private life, they will. If you don't know anything about them, it is because they don't want you to. Yes, I understand that many of us want to help others by reaching out to them. But that doesn't necessarily mean that you need to dig deep into their family secrets and ancestry tree and tribe name just to help them out. You don't need to know what is going on in their private life in order to help them out. A simple, "hey sis, if you ever need to talk, I'm here" or "if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to call" is more than sufficient!

Please remember, if a sister wants to open up to you, SHE WILL. No need for you to interrogate her like she is some kind of worldwide hunted criminal.

Just because you are fine with people openly asking you a million and one questions about your personal life, doesn't mean other people are. Just because you want others to ask about your private life, doesn't mean other people want the same. Always be mindful of your tongue and your manners. Not everybody is the same as you.

Yes, I understand completely that we want to reach out and help our sisters and sometimes the only way to help them is to know more about their situation, I get that. But again, prying into their lives is not the correct way! Do not make anyone feel like they are obligated to share information about their personal life with you! Do not make anyone feel uncomfortable lest you drive them away from Muslims and the deen! Be mindful of your manners and have the proper etiquettes when dealing with people.

Obviously, this is a reminder to myself first and foremost!! Of course, whenever I write new posts, I am addressing myself mainly because who am I to judge what y'all do, right?

I wanted to write this post because of how some people have made me feel. Even though they don't know my situation and I never requested any help, they ask me about things which don't concern them and it cheeeeeeeses me until no tomorrow. Like, can you stop??? Thanks!

So, that is why I wanted to address this issue because I know I am not the only one who has had to deal with such people and maybe I am even guilty of doing this too - astaghfirullah!! Sometimes I am so caught off guard I find myself backed into a tiny corner with no way out, so I end up answering them! Then I feel so bad after because I revealed parts of my life which those people don't deserve to know.

*SIGH*....

Do you have any tips or suggestions as to what to say or do the next time I have to deal with nosey Muslims? Please comment below!

It is possible that what is meant is asking a man too many questions about his situation, which includes asking about that which does not concern one. That also may lead to embarrassment for the one who is being asked, because he may prefer not to tell him about his situation, and if he tells him he may feel upset about that, but if he lies to him or tries to give indirect answers he may still feel upset, and if he ignores his question that will be bad manners. {Al-Munaawi said in Fayd al-Qadeer (7/3)}

“Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) was neither a Fahish (one who talks evil) nor a Mutafahhish (a person who conveys evil talk or a person who peaks obscene evil words to make people laugh), and he used to say, ‘The best among you are the best in character (having good manners).’” (Al-Bukhari 6035)

Ideas for Organizing and Displaying Your Lipstick

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 01:07:00 +0000

Ideas for Organizing and Displaying Your Lipstick

When your makeup is disorganized, it seems to cost you a few minutes every day. And when it comes to lipstick, hunting down the perfect shade when you’re in a hurry can be a real time waster. Save yourself a little time for breakfast every morning by organizing your lipsticks where you can easily see the colors and don’t have to go digging in a drawer or purse. Of course, you can also find ways to organize your makeup that look great with your decor. Here are a few ideas, and make sure to head to Modernize for more decor inspiration and organizing solutions.

Magnetic Makeup Board

Via Pinterest

This DIY solution is convenient and adds character to your bathroom or vanity. Plus, it saves storage space! Just cover a metal baking sheet in the fabric of your choice and attach magnets to your lipsticks. No more digging at the bottom of your chaotic lipstick basket for the perfect shade. For a little extra personality, put a fun frame around your board. You can also pop magnets onto your other most-used items for optimal organization.

Empty Candle Jars

Soak a used candle jar in warm water, then scrape out the wax with a butter knife and pop out the wick. Wash it out with dish soap and water, then stash your lipsticks label side up for easy access.

Platter or Cake Stand

Via the Zoe Report

Just like the magnetic board, this DIY trick makes use of unused kitchen supplies or cheap dollar store finds. Grab a fancy looking platter or cake stand and gather all of your lipsticks for something reminiscent of a vintage vanity. If you don’t have many, stand them up next to a fancy perfume or lotion bottle. If you have more than you can even keep straight, place them horizontally with the labels facing toward you. To make the one you need easier to find, group them by color for a little extra coordination.

DIY Pillbox Holder

Buy two pillboxes and cut the lids and bottoms off of one, then just the tops of the other. Double stack the containers so that the top one is open faced. Glue them, then spray paint them the color of your choice. You can do this with as many boxes as you need to have enough holders for your lipsticks stash. This is a very affordable and sturdy storage solution, and not hard to make. Find a tutorial here. You can also cut out the work and buy a handy little holder specifically made for lipsticks, like this one from Anthropologie.

5 FACTS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE CLOTHES ON YOUR BACK (BUT TOTALLY SHOULD)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 09:09:00 +0000

Taken from Jo Jo Azad

1. DISCOUNT STORES AREN’T REAL | Sorry to break it to you like this (usually I would at least bring tea and stuff), but outlet malls claiming to sell you designer products are really just selling you lower-quality products—which were most likely not even produced at the same factories as the originals. Jezebel writes:

“The jig is up: Big brands like J. Crew, Gap, and Saks’ Off 5th aren’t selling you discounted or out of season merchandise at their outlet locations. You’re just buying lower quality cardigans and patterned pants” (they just have the logos to make you think you're getting a "deal").

Why is this relevant? Now you really can’t justify all those extra trips to the outlet mall/TJMaxx/etc to buy “bargains.” You’re buying low-quality products and exploited labor. (How else could the prices be so cheap?) (Oh and P.S. I’m also not letting you justify shopping at the original J.Crew or GAP store, either—they are on our Boycott List! I’m letting you justify limiting your spending in general ;) )

2. FAST FASHION ISN’T MADE TO LAST LONG | Alright this one might come as a huge shocker to you, (are you ready for this?) but fast-fashion brands really like this thing called profits. Like, a lot. So much so that they purposely use the cheapest production method (read: exploitation + unfair wages, poor quality materials, etc) in order to a) be able to convince you to buy lots of things (omg! so cheap!! *grabs 10*) and b) need to continually buy lots of things. The faster your clothes fall apart, the faster you’re going to want a replacement. Or 10. The solution? Think quality over quantity. Adopt a minimalist wardrobe.

3. WHAT YOU’RE WEARING IS FILLED WITH LEAD | Okay a bit dramatic (blame the Persian in me). I should add a “probably” in there. In any regard, the facts still stand: the Center for Environmental Health declares thatmany popular house-hold fast-fashion brands such as Forever21 and Charlotte Russe continue to produce products in mass that fail to meet their safety standards for lead p.p.m. (which is already generously high). This is particularly important for women who are planning on giving birth, as lead likes to store itself in our bones and, during pregnancy, come out to play with our fetus, which could be potentially harmful. Lead concentration also seems to be higher in bright, shiny products. (Sort of explains Dory’s forgetfulness in Finding Nemo, doesn’t it?)

4. HUMANS (& THE ENVIRONMENT) WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING | There are still millions of slaves working behind the scenes throughout the world—in fact, according to Slaveryfootprint.org, today we have more slaves than we’ve ever had at any other point in time in history! So that’s, like insane. We can thank the fashion industry for playing its part in keeping slavery alive and well. And to be frank, we can thank ourselves too. We are so disconnected with the production process, it’s hard to fathom that hundreds of humans are behind every piece of clothing that we see. Most of which are living in unbearable living conditions—and many others are living but not alive. But we need to continually strive to remind ourselves and our friends and family of this. Boycotting brands and limiting our consumption is incredibly important. Now more than ever.

5. CLOTHES DON’T DISAPPEAR WHEN YOU THROW THEM OUT | Okay you probably knew this one. But the way that we act makes it seem like we forget that clothes, when out of sight, aren’t out of existence. According to The Atlantic, on average, Americans throw away 10.5 million tons of clothing every. single year. Can’t we just think about this for a minute? That is a ton. No, actually 10.5 million tons, to be precise. And guess what? Thanks to our current uber-capitalist society, we have become addicted to consuming and therefore this number is only rising. Clothes don’t disappear. Remember that next time you go shopping.

Frustrated? Do something about it. Boycott. Consume less. Educate yourself and others. Convert your closet to a minimal wardrobe. Limiting your spending in a capitalist society is a revolutionary act in itself.

The fact that you’re reading this right now means that you at least sort of give a damn (or just like visiting my site and making me happy (thanks!)) in which case, change really starts with you. If you don’t take charge of your consumption then who will? Next time you are thinking about heading out for a shopping trip, keep these 5 things in mind~

<(')

P.S. If you are missing the more regular posting and say down with Slow Blogging (too bad because I love it) you can join me in my research of the Iranian fashion scene on my Instagram! (@hodakatebi)

Zebra cake (SURPRISE! CAKES challenge for daring baker July 2014)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 02:38:00 +0000

Taken from Cook, bake and enjoy!

Assalmo -alaikum,

Sometimes you feel so helpless as you cannot do anything ,it's just so sad not only Muslims the whole humanity who have hearts are feeling the pain of people specialty children being killed in Palestine .For me living so far I feel that I have power of prayer atleast so I can pray Allah to end the suffering of people of Palestine and everybody going through hardship around the globe in sha Allah!! And I also pray that people who have so called power in the would take step soon regarding this issue in sha Allah!!!

For the July Daring Baker’s Challenge, Ruth from The Crafts of Mommyhood challenged us to bake a cake. But not just any cake; she asked us to add in a special surprise for our eyes as well as our taste buds! When I saw this challenge my mind was going crazy maybe I should do heart in the cake or may be some other wonderful and creative kind ,but mashAllah with This month being Ramadan my hands were already full so I decided as I haven't made Zebra cake before why not give this on a try.

I had seen lots of zebra cake pictures online but literally haven't looked into how to make it ,so I went you tubing and found a good recipe from here ,just changed some stuff to suit my preference and found it quiet fun making it.so my readers if you haven't tried it yet surely give it a go as it very easy Alhamduliah !!

Zebra cake

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

2 cups sugar

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

2 1/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

4 eggs

1 + 1/4 cup milk

Cocoa powder 1/4 cup (or as needed)

Procedure :

Heat oven to 350F

Grease a 2 nine inch pans ( I made a mistake making the whole batter in one pan I caused a dark cake and more cooking time so it's better to use two pans)

In a bowl combine flour,sugar,baking powder,vegetable oil and vanilla on low/ medium until all ingredients mixed together

Add eggs one at a time mixing

Slowly add 1 cup milk and beat until completely cominbed

Divide batter in two ,

Add cocoa powder to one portion ,add some of the 1/4 milk as needed to batter if too dry

You can alter the amount to achieve desired color

Now place 3 tbsp of plain batter in the middle of the pan

Then add 2 tbsp of cocoa batter right in the middle of plain batter

As batter spreads you will see pattern forming

Keep on putting batter in the middle of each other alternating colors

When pan is 2/3 fill ,fill another pan

Now bake these for 30-35 minutes until tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out clean

I used only one pan so it took much more time and darker cake:( but taste was still good:)

Next will do two pans!!!

Let it cool a bit ,serve warm

Enjoy with a cup of hot tea or coffee !!!

DIY Chamomile Face wash

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 06:13:00 +0000

Taken from What She Says.

Chamomile face wash has healing properties as well as antiseptic & anti-inflammatory. It can treat acne, eczema, soothe skin and helps with minor sunburns. It also speeds up healing process and reduces skin inflammation.

Ingredients:

¼ cup liquid castile soap
¼ cup organic chamomile tea
¾ teaspoon of any of these grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, hazelnut oil, avocado oil, olive oil
8 drops essential oils
several drops of Vitamin E oil (you may skip that)

Directions :

Brew a cup of chamomile tea and put aside ¼ cup to cool. You can drink the rest of tea
Add the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine them well.
Add the tea when its completely cooled.
Mix in the chamomile tea and pour into a empty pump bottle.

Essential oil by skin type

For OILY skin use an antiseptic Essential Oil like tea tree, bergamot, or lemongrass.
For DRY skin use a mild Essential Oil like sandalwood, chamomile, rose or lavender.
For MATURE skin use Essential oils that have the benefits of stimulating cell growth. Examples are lavender, jasmine or geranium. Also add several drops of Vitamin E oil to nourish skin.

He Saved Me

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 04:01:00 +0000

Taken from Seeking to Better blog.

بسم الله و الحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله

Early this year, and until quite recently, I really wanted something. And I mean really. To the point where my thoughts were consumed by this thing on a daily basis.

I couldn’t see passed it. I dreamed, pondered, fantasized, and desired and fretted over this thing to an unhealthy point. I couldn’t understand why I wasn’t getting what I so badly wanted! I should’ve known better, but I began to question my duas and why Allah (SWT) didn’t seem to be answering them. But He did – in the most amazing of ways.

Without giving me the thing that I so badly wanted, he exposed me to it. He gave me a different perspective of that thing, without placing it in my hands. At first, I found myself wanting that thing even more but inevitably, my eyes opened. I began to see the truth – truth which I had convinced myself didn’t exist.

I began to form my own personal viewpoints of that thing and came to one conclusion: Allah (SWT) saved me. He saved me in many ways; He saved me by not giving me the thing I had so desperately wanted. I can see now that if He did, it wouldn’t have been good for me. He saved me by enhancing my awareness of that thing – by providing a window into a world that I didn’t know existed.

He took care of me by not giving me what I asked for and on top of that, showing me why. SubhanAllah, how merciful. How often do we come to understand why our duas aren’t answered (at least in a way we can perceive)?

I cannot describe how much this thing had consumed me and yet, in the most subtle of ways (He is Al-Latif after-all), Allah (SWT) unraveled my heart from desire’s grasp and opened both my eyes and my mind.

The whole situation brought me closer to Allah (SWT) and I developed a stronger sense of understanding of the following verse because I had lived it:

“…But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah Knows, while you know not.” (Surat Al Baqarah, 2:216)

How true are the words of our Lord!?

I know for a fact that Allah (SWT) saved me from so much turmoil. And subhanAllah, He saved me in a way that fit my personality. You see, I’m the type to not be convinced of something unless I see or experience it for myself. And that’s exactly how Allah (SWT) saved me. SubhanAllah, He put the answer right before my eyes. And what’s even funnier is that even though it was in front of me, it still took me a while to see that answer! How unaware are we as human beings? SubhanAllah. Just think of all of the times that He has saved you…

And Allah (SWT) knows best.

~ uba

Homemade Protein Shake

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 08 May 2014 07:04:00 +0000

Taken from AH Nutritionist

Since, my brother has become more active; going to the gym regularly and been going to play football (a lot!!), he has been asking me to make him a protein shake for a while. I have made some before and have been experimenting but I think I have finally mastered it.

With people being more health conscious, going to the gym and being doing more exercise, the interest in protein shakes has grown so much over the last couple of years. But what does it actually do?

Protein is a building block in our body. It helps to build muscle and tissue. Some people have it to boost their energy and fitness levels. Others use it as a means to lose weight by having it as a meal replacement. The reason why it is consumed before or after a workout is because it helps to repair and recover the muscles and tissues in our body, building strength and fitness.

The typical protein shakes require whey protein powder that you can buy from most health shops like Holland & Barret, which can cost from £20 to £40 a tub. You can now also buy ready-made protein shakes from some supermarket stores. However, I decided to make one without it, so a family friendly homemade protein shake without the pricey powder.

To do this I had to find out what actually makes a protein shake? So, if you want to try it and make your own here are the basic steps you need to follow:

Base: Milk - choose from; almond, soya, or normal skimmed/semi-skimmed milk.
Thickener: Plain or Greek yoghurt
Protein: a protein rich ingredient; cottage cheese, peanut butter, raw egg, nuts & seeds.
Flavour: add some flavour and nutrients; banana, berries, mango, apricot, watermelon, oranges, dates or apple. Or you could add some vanilla extract.
Optional extras: Oats for more protein and fibre. For a sweeter taste add honey, agave nectar or stevia (natural sweetener). Cocoa powder for a chocolaty shake, or coffee for those coffee lovers (like me!), it will taste just like a frappe.

_______________________ Here’s my family friendly version:___________________

Serves 2

500ml Almond milk

2 tbsp Greek yoghurt

50g Oats

1 Banana

Handful of Berries

Drizzle of Honey

->>Simply mix it all together in a blender for a minute and serve in a nice tall glass. Enjoy!

(Protein shakes should be consumed immediately).

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Making it with the whey protein powder will have more protein in it as it is made for that purpose, but if you don’t have any this is a nice homemade version to try out, which will probably have half or ¾ of the protein. If you have any other recipes or ideas I would love to hear them.

www.ahnutritionist.co.uk

Easy tips on how to get a perfect body

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:42:00 +0000

Taken from Nida's beauty blog

Hey my lovely readers. I am in a phase where I want to get a perfect body.I am trying almost everything that I could do, to get the faster results; but I think there is always something that I miss. My today’s post will definitely help me and you all.. Introducing Sophie Andersen and her some easy tips to get a perfect body.

Before we proceed to the post let me introduce her and I want you all to welcome her on Nida’s Beauty Bag.

“Sophie is a designer and freelance writer based in Perth. She’s hooked on yoga and healthy living. Sophie writes forMedAesthetics, trying to educate people about cosmetic and beauty treatments. Check new Sophies updates on FB“.

Sophie’s word

Getting ready for summer? If you want to show off your amazing body on the beach or you just want to get in shape and lead a healthier life, here are some tips to help you get your body to perfection.

Morning Workout

It only takes about 10 minutes to activate all the muscles in your body, increase metabolism and burn fat. So, start the day by training your muscles on strategic positions of your body. Strong abs will not only make your body more firm and stable, but also help you achieve that desired corset shape.

Breakfast

A healthy breakfast is crucial for a good body. The first meal of the day increases metabolism and burns fat. It will also prevent some bad habits like eating a donut as a snack after lunch. If you feel bloated, the cause might be dairy products. You should either reduce or avoid them completely. Instead, you can eat some oatmeal, an almond cranberry muffin, or cinnamon pancakes.

Food to Avoid

When planning your meals, you should avoid food that makes you bloated such as greasy and salty food, sodas, and even some types of fruits and vegetables. Instead, choose food that decreases our stomach size such as cucumber, asparagus and oats.

Fewer Calories

Adjust your diet so that you aren’t left with extra calories and still have enough energy. Choose food that will make you full, but be careful not to overdo it and take unnecessary calories. Introduce nuts in your diet, as well as oatmeal, apples, green vegetables such as spinach, seeds, eggs, yogurt, water, salmon, lemon, soup and so on. Calorie counting tools such as Calorie King can help you to make your diet plan.

Cardio

Any form of exercise is good and recommended. High intensity workout is most efficient as they burn the most calories in a short time period. Especially when done regularly. That is why you need to introduce high intensity cardio to your regular workout plan. Increase the slant and speed of your treadmill and try to run for 45 minutes. If you think it’s too much, adjust it to your current shape.

Massage

If you’re fighting cellulite, then a good massage can do wonders. It’s best to massage your body when your muscles are relaxed, for example, after a warm bath. Pinch and squeeze the parts of your body with cellulite and finish off with smooth soft motions. Saunas are also helpful, as well as some products that sink quickly into your skin, such as clay and Botox.

Coffee is great

Caffeine does wonders for fighting cellulite. It helps us get moving in the morning, wakes us up and can help move those fat cells in our body. But it’s not just drinking coffee that helps fight cellulite. Use coffee to make a paste and gently scrub it into the parts of your body with cellulite. The paste will fall off quickly but it will be effective. To ensure that it doesn’t fall off too quick, cover it with sea weed used for detoxification. Leave it for few minutes and then rinse. Check out this DIYscrubs and try to make them in your kitchen.

2 ingredients Strawberry Lassi

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 18:48:00 +0000

Taken from Chef in Frame

Strawberries and Yogurt Smoothie, a.k.a Strawberry Lassi. Perfect for coming summer to delight yourself with pleasant and healthy drink!

As the spring has almost been started and the drizzling days are passing by us. I thought to treat my blog with something refreshing and pleasant to present and pass it by my lovely readers. I come up with this quike-to-make Drink with huge goodness of Strawberry in Healthy creamy Yogurt.. believe me or not, there's nothing else in it. As being a fan of both I can say, it's what I was waiting so long for spring to start over. So that I could fulfill my desire for this cold and deary Drink. I'm already pretty much of those people who caught cold too quick plus weather is officially playing hide and seek at that moment on daily basis here in Karachi. So, I guess I have to wait a little more for summer to start over completely with hot golden sun over me, so I could have my favorite fruit smoothie everyday. Until now, I can only have it once in a week OR once in the two week... still not bad!!!

Well I'm HOPING this summer things jump soon! You get ready for some magic with this creamy yogurt and delicious strawberries, which deliver all Desi delight of Lassi our Grand-Maa used to make in the early morning for the whole gang of their grand-kids...

Ingredients: (individual serving)

200 gr yogurt (chill)

1 cup ripped strawberries (leaves removed, frozen)

Method:

Blend both ingredients completely in the juice blender.
Pour in beautiful glass and serve cold.

Enjoy you Lovely Smoothie, Lassi, Drink or whatever you like to call this revitalizing treat...!

How I Organise My Hijabs x

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 10:44:00 +0000

Taken from Hijabi Writes

Salaam Ladies, I thought I would share with you guys how I organise my hijabs. I don't have the neatest or the most tidiest way of storing them, but this is a way which I find convenient for me. I'll briefly talk about what types of hijabs they are and other cool things about them :) x

So this is how I started of :)
Literally threw all of my hijabs on my bed.

Pile your hijabs in different types, style, material i.e Pashmina, maxi
hijabs etc.

Here are a few random pictures of different types of hijabs
and thought it maybe helpful if you knew the material of the
^^Pashmina- I like to wear these on a daily basis^^.

I don't know what you guys would call these, but these
are the types I would wear to weddings/occasions as they are
shiny/glittery/fancy etc.

I also like to wear these on a daily basis, as they are comfortable
to throw on.

I have been loving these maxi hijabs recently as they sit
so well on my head and give good volume.

And this is how I stored some of my hijabs- flat under bed
boxes purchased from Wilkinson :) I Keep my daily hijabs at the top
so i can easily reach for them.

Finally, neatly stored away under my bed.

I hope you found this post useful and helpful. Please do leave comments below if you have any questions or anything. Until next time...

Love, Your Hijabi

Never Miss Fajr!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 18:41:00 +0000

Taken from Canadian Hijabi
Creative app for those who struggle to get up for fajr. In order to turn off the alarm, you'll have to perform 2 tasks.

So how does it work?

The problem it tries to solve is this: you have every intention of waking up for fajr, but you turn off your alarm mistakenly (or through Shaitan's whispers) while half asleep. Next thing you know, the sun is out... Sound familiar?

The idea behind the app is simple: to wake you up for Fajr by being as annoying as possible!

It's just like a regular adhan alarm clock with one big exception:

It annoys you until you actually wake up by asking you to do something before the adhan shuts off! Until you do what it asks, the adhan will keep on playing in a loop AND your phone will vibrate incessantly!

There are two "triggers" to choose from to wake yourself up.

1. Trivia: if you choose this option you will have to answer 5 islam-related questions correctly before the adhan shuts off.

2. Shake to wake: if you choose this option you will have to shake your phone 20 times before the adhan shuts off.

InshaAllah by the end of either of these two activities you will be awake enough to get out of bed to pray!

Here are some cool features:

-It can wake you up for tahajjud (let's say 15 minutes before fajr), or right at fajr time, or 30 minutes before sunrise etc. You can pick exactly when you want it to wake you up!

-Lots of different adhans to choose from!

How much does it cost?

Absolutely free! This is a fee-sabeelillah project.

You can download the app here : http://www.nevermissfajr.com/

How To Get Free Beauty Samples

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 12:47:00 +0000

Taken from Pyari Beauty

I thought I would share some information about how to get free beauty samples. After all, who doesn't love a freebie? Samples are perfect for trying out a product without purchasing the full size and they're useful for travelling too. Above are just a few of the samples I've received since the past year or so, that am yet to use up. There's also a few pictures on my Instagram of other samples I've received for example a huge 50ml Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser sample.

FACEBOOK

For majority of the samples I get, I get them from Facebook. Most of the time there may be a competition where you can win one of x number of samples (normally the figure is in the thousands). Othertimes there will be a set number of samples available to be given away. I share the links to all the samples I find on my Facebook page (which automatically tweets the post on Twitter as well) so be sure to like my page to stay up to date for any future samples.

SUPER SAVVY ME

Super Savvy Me is part of P&G which are a global company behind a lot of UK brands. I've gotten countless samples from them such as toothpaste, moisturiser, shampoo and razors. The samples aren't that frequent, I'd say one or two samples every three months or so but it's still worth signing up. There's a sample at the moment for asample of Oral B 3D toothpaste which is perfect for travel.

OTHER
Another place where I find free samples is in the freebie section of Money Saving Expert. People share links to where the freebies are and you just need to click the link and fill in your details. On the odd occasion as well, there are coupons for free haircare or make up samples. You can find these in magazines especially the free Tesco and Boots magazines, so keep an eye out for these.

How do you get your free beauty samples?

The Body Shop – Tea Tree Face Mask

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 18:32:00 +0000

Taken from Sanabil Beautifier

So The Body Shop again :D Yeah it’s true, The Body Shop is indeed my favorite skin care brand -Dand I simply love its tea tree range. The experience I am going to share with you all today is tea tree face mask.

Well the packing simply follows the tea tree theme and fix well in that, its same green colour tab. The packaging is not so attractive compared to other skin care brands in the market for instance Ponds, I really like there packing; so eye capturing so tempting. This was completely not my choice, I just entered to the body shop outlet and asked the girl for a good mask. She asked few things about my skin nature and suggested me this. I usually don’t trust blindly on the sales girl and I was regretting my act after the purchase but story changes when I use it :D. Well I am not disappointed at all Yuppiee. I bought it in last year when summer was near to an end.

The mask is thick creamy formula with very refreshing smell of tea tree. The application is simple and easy, its thick creamy formula easily apply on the skin with the help of finger. The mask is claimed to be effective for blemishes, the main purpose of my purchase. But its didn’t completely remove my blemishes but it really work well in the summer as an oil observer. I also heard that it reduce the pores but I didn’t notice any difference on the visibility of my pores. It is good on small pimples and it keeps the skin clean and fight well against impurities. It has a very refreshing cooling effect. When I apply the mask on my face it really soothes the skin with its cooling effect.

I have an oily skin but after applying this, I feel so fresh. It absorbs oil well and leave the skin more clearer. I leave it on skin for almost 10 minutes and thats pay the function. Its suggested to use it once a week or max twice but not more than that. The only annoying moment came when I need to wash it off arghh. It don’t get off easily. I need to wash it with plenty of water, rub my face to get it off. Its good and easy if clean it with a wet facial sponge.

Well will I buy it again ?? hmm of course Yes at least until I don’t get something better. Its a little expensive but I think the quantity and quality both worth the price. Its good with me in summer, in winter its hard to bear its cooling effect.

Happy Factor:

Cooling effect

Absorbs oil but don’t make skin dry

Leave skin fresh

Sad Factor:

Its hard to wash it

Food For Thought - Sweet Potatos

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 14:47:00 +0000

Taken from At Home With Asmaa

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It's Friday, another week GONE and did i really appreciate the many blessings i have in my life?

Food is an absolute blessing Alhamduillah (All praise be to God), the fact we complain so much

about it, "there is nothing to eat" when your cupboards and fridge are half full, you have money in your purse, the thing is we are ever so picky, me included and for some nothing is every good enough INSTEAD we should think about the many people that have less than us both in terms of worldly and non worldly affairs i.e. religion.

A reminder to myself first and foremost: Give all thanks and praise to your creator more often and be content and satisfied with what you have and don't have because inshaAllah there is good in it.

I wanted to start a weekly/monthly, depending how busy my stay at home days are, feature named food for thought friday i discuss and share health benefits of certain foods.

As i posted a sweet potatoe bread recipe recently, i found the following article fitting to start with.

Source : Healthy Muslim

The sweet potato is not actually a potato, or a yam. It is a nutritionally superior and versatile tuber that has a unique and distinctively sweet flavor. Here are some of the benefits of this delicious vegetable:

High Nutritional Value Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of starch and therefore, energy. They provide some protein, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and a huge amount of carotenoids, including Beta-carotene. It is these and other phytochemicals in the tubers that make them such a powerful anti-cancer food. A mere 100g a day has been found to dramatically reduce the risk of lung cancer.
Low glycemic index The glycemic index indicates the impact a food substance has on blood sugarlevels. A high glycemic index means blood sugar levels can spike. diabetes and others who monitor their blood sugar levels seek to avoid foods with a high glycemic index or load. Sweet potatoes have a glycemic load of only 17, in comparison to a white potato, which has an index of 29. Their high vitamin B6 content also helps to keep blood sugar levels steady, helping to prevent mood swings and relievedepression. Recent research indicates that steaming or boiling sweet potatoes rather than roasting them helps to preserve their low glycemic index.
Good For Your skin Their high levels of Vitamin E means sweet potatoes are a skin superfood. Orange-skinned sweet potatoes are rich in the anti-aging, antioixidant Beta-carotene, which is stored in the fat layer of our skin and protects against the damage from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
A Versatile Vegetable Sweet potatoes are extremely versatile and make a wonderful health food for both children and adults alike. They can be boiled and mashed, roasted, or even juiced.

I hope you will enjoy the upcoming posts on food for thought friday and find a way to incorporate this sweet vegetable into your diet. I like to grate into salad (raw), roast along with other vegetables such as butternut squash or even in soup it would be tasty.

Do share with me your favourite sweet potatoe recipes in your comment.

Let's study the Shopping Science!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Taken from Under A Veil

Red is a color that motivates me and invites me to take action, no wonder why it's chosen to represent the SALE seasons, it's always a good sign when the price tag is red, it doesn't matter if the reduction was 30% 50% or a ridiculous one Euro I only feel an itchiness in my hands that incites me to spend it all. This is just one of the tricks brands do to attract more consumers, other methods consist in controlling our senses. Music for example is an excellent way to make you stay more longer inside the stores, the more you enjoy the melody the more you want to buy up (They should ban Ellie Goulding's song Burn).

A few months ago, I read a revealing article titled 'The Science of Shopping' in COMPANY magazine (December 2013), where the writer Sophie Cullinane explained very well the phenomenon of scent-sensational shopping. She wrote "Out of all the senses, it's our sense of smell that the fashion industry is targeting -with good reason. Studies show that as humans we remember 5% of what we see, 2% of what we hear, and 1% of what we touch, compared to a massive 35% of what we smell."

This should clearly demonstrate why Jane (Ashley Judd) in the movie "Someone like you" wanted to voluntarily make herself anosmatic. She tried to convince her doctor that every time she smells fresh laundry and vanilla she remembers how happy she was with her ex, so she decided to get rid of the most powerful sense hoping that she 'might actually have a chance of living a semi-normal life someday'. It may seem nuts to a lot of people, but I have to say I respect her choice because no matter how old our memories are, an insignificant smell can sweep out our emotions and turn our world upside down.

Which brings me to my last visit to Malaga (Spain) two months ago, the only thing I remember very clearly is the beautiful smell from Lush. The air had a sweet and fruity fragrance coming from all kinds of handmade products, I didn't care about their shapes nor their colors not even the display, It was like walking into an enchanted forest, where the trees were made from chocolate, the clouds were from marshmallow and the flowers were from candies. Obviously, I couldn't just keep staring I had to do something, buying was the most logical action to make at that time, therefore I chose a solid shampoo that promised to give my hair a new look, which -btw- I confirm after several applications. If my twin sister didn't take pictures of our stop by Lush I wouldn't remember a bit about this visit, except from the captivating flavors.

Which of your senses influences more your shopping list?

Tame That Tongue Of Yours

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:51:00 +0000

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Taken from Muslim in the big city

As-Salamu Alaykum!

Imagine this.

Imagine that your words had an odor. Your good words would emit the loveliest of scents, while your bad words would reek of anything and everything that could induce vomit. At the end of each day, would you smell of roses and chocolate and freshly baked cookies? Or would a skunk, accustomed to the smell of filth, be offended by your presence?

Ladies. How did we allow this to happen? How did we go from discussing our homework, to gossiping about our classmate's dress sense? When did the subject change from the weather, to how we think our colleague is too sinful? At what point in the conversation did we move from talking about how adorable your niece is, to complaining about how awful your sister-in-law's food is? Or how she wears too much make-up. Or who she hangs out with.

Gossiping has turned into an epidemic. We do it so often, and with so many people, that it is fast becoming the norm of society. Have we actually run out of quality things to talk about? There used to be a time when people would have you believe that gossiping is an act born out of jealousy, envy and insecurity. I don't even believe that anymore. Things have gotten so bad that many of us simply gossip out of habit. And it's a shame... because some bad habits are enough to prevent many good people from getting into Jannah (Allahu A'lam).

I think we can do better. We're not toddlers - we have the ability to filter our thoughts and tame our tongues. It may not happen overnight, but I believe that every learned habit can be unlearned, as long as we put in the effort to do so. To get us all started, I've got a little three-step plan. I call it the ADT - Admission, Diagnosis and Treatment.

Admission

Own it. Take some responsibility. Admit to yourself that, whether intentional or not, you do indulge in gossip from time to time. Without this step, you will never get cured. Nobody rushes to see a doctor unless they believe that they are ill. Accept that there is a problem, and only then will you be psychologically willing to make a change.

Diagnosis

Ah, the fun part. This step is going to need way more honesty than your ego will care for. That's because I'm asking you to be completely objective with yourself. Assess the person that you are until you find the root cause of the problem. Dig deep. Are you a jealous person, or are you envious towards a certain group of people? Are you malicious in nature? Do you have bad friends? Are you affected by peer-pressure? Are you trying to fit in? Are you revengeful? Do you get an adrenaline rush from gossiping, or do you often feel remorseful afterwards? Perhaps indifferent?

Ask yourself all the right questions. This is between you and yourself, so fear no judgement. You will find that often times, when you allow yourself to dig deep, you will uncover aspects of your personality that you ordinarily turn a blind eye to. Remember, without an accurate diagnosis... the treatment will likely be rendered useless.

Treatment

This step is a bit tricky to summarize in a blog post, particularly because different people will have different diagnoses. However, one thing we can all decide to do is to be more aware of our actions. We need to stop having conversations in the same manner that we breathe (i.e, without having to think about it). Instead, we need to strive to be extremely conscious of what we are saying, and why. Here's a challenge;

Before starting a conversation;

Remind yourself that there are angels writing down your good and bad deeds.
Challenge yourself - try to make each conversation the purest conversation you've ever had.

During a conversation;

Compliment at least one person (and be honest about it).
When you catch yourself in the midst of backbiting someone, stop (yes, mid-sentence!), and say "however/but...(and say one positive thing about that person). You are in control, so change the direction of the conversation.
Imagine that your words have an odor. Remain self-conscious of your smell.

At the end of every conversation;

Allow yourself some time to mentally assess how the conversation went.
If you were responsible for much of the backbiting, then challenge yourself for the next conversation. See how much you can cut back.

No treatment would be complete without addressing external factors. When you have a cold, it is not enough to have some medicine. You might also want to wear a thicker jacket, or stay away from the cold weather as much as possible. In the same manner, you have to understand that (unless you are schizophrenic), you don't have these conversations and backbiting sessions all by yourself.

Think about the people you spend most of your time with. If the conversations you have with your friends primarily revolve around judging, belittling or gossiping about other people, then you will never grow out of that habit. Try to be more assertive by continuing to steer your conversations away from the negative, and towards the positive. Be upfront. Tell your friends and family that you are challenging yourself and your aim is to quit gossiping. They should support you, and perhaps even be inspired to change themselves. At the back of your mind, you should always know that people who insist on gossiping with you are highly likely to gossip about you. Choose your friends wisely.

In general, we should all try to be more empathic towards people. Everyone is different, and we should aim to celebrate those differences. Gossiping about people solves no problems. If someone offends you, talk to them about it. If they are unaware that they offended you, then they might continue to do so unintentionally. If you believe that someone is doing something incorrectly (religious or otherwise),talk to them about it. And even then, do so privately and in a sensitive matter. Most people tend to be quite receptive of constructive criticism- but it all depends on your delivery.

I'll leave you with this quote and a very creative short video.

"I asked the Messenger of Allah (PBUH): Who is the best Muslim? The Messenger of Allah replied, "He is the one from whom Muslims are safe from the evil of his tongue and hands."

Have you noticed this epidemic where you live?

How are you trying to change?

[Guest post - DIY] - How to decorate your cake like a pro!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 23:02:00 +0000

Taken from The Creative Muslimah

Salam and peace!

Those of you who've seen my attempts at baking on this blog will quickly remember that things don't always turn out the way I want them to... :-) Though they may end up tasting good, I somehow always end up having to cover the muffins or cakes with bags of frosting or making designs with icing sugar to make them look nicer than when they came out of the oven....

Luckily not everyone has to go through such disasters. :-) There are people out there from whom we can learn and be inspired by! One of the people I've been incredibly inspired by is the very talented and fellow Danish blogger Camilla from Coco & Co, who shares pictures (and recipes!) of the most luscious foods and desserts that she makes all by herself and shows off proudly *mm..mmm...* (just check out her foodgawker gallery!).

Today I'm really honored and happy to have her over here on The Creative Muslimah as a guest blogger! And she'll be showing you all how to decorate your celebration cakes like a pro. B)

Enjoy!

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Have you ever seen elaborate celebration cakes, and thought it looked very complicated? Luckily it is not that complicated, and is easy to do yourself. Obviously, the more you make, the less difficult it is, but I urge you to give it a go.

For the purpose of this tutorial, I have not included recipes for the cake, fillings or icing, as they are very much a matter of taste, so you can make the cake with basically whatever content you prefer. But I do have a few notes regarding recipes. I like to make a simple vanilla sponge for the base, then a chocolate-based mousse and a berry-based mousse. In this case I have made a milk chocolate mousse and a strawberry one. My favourite icing is Italian Meringue Butter Cream, which not only tastes yummy, but it also very good to work with. The downside it that it is rather laborious, so feel free to use your preferred frosting. The only thing that is important to know regarding the frosting, is that it has to be one that hardens when cold, and therefore has to include butter. A lot of people seem to like this kind of cake not to include mousses but rather just have an icing as a filling, which is also a possibility, so again chose your favourite. Whatever kind of cake you want to make, make sure that all elements are ready before you start stacking and icing you cake.

This cake is made up of one 18cm/7inch cake and one 24cm/10inch

What do you need?
- 3 18cm layers of cake and 3 24 cm layers of cake
- 2 types of mousse - each type made of about 500 mL of cream
- 1 frosting -for this cake, ½ a portion of IMBC is used - i.e. a 5 egg white portion
- about 700 gams of fondant or sugarpaste
- a turntable
- a smoother
- 2 adjustable cake rings - or the rings from spring forms in the correct size. (You can do without, but it makes the work MUCH easier)
- 2 strips of clear plastic suitable for food
- 2 (disposable) piping bags
- 1 small icing tip for royal icing
- 1 pasteurised egg white
- 200-300 grams of icing sugar
- paste colour in your favourite colour
- 1 small offset spatula
- 1 silocone rolling mat
- 1 rolling pin - not wooden!
- 1 small knife or pizza cutter
- 2 straws
- 1 serving platter
- 1 18 cm cakeboard - or cut out a circle from a plastic place mat
- decorations of your choice

Start with three layers of cake

Place one layer in the adjustable cake ring, with the clear plastic on the inside. If you are making the bottom tier of the cake, place the cake ring on the serving platter. If you are making the top tier, place the cake board on a cutting board, so there is a bit of space outside the cakering. I have put a piece of masking tape on the cake ring, to make sure it stays in place. Place on top of the turntable for easier filling.

Put some frosting in a (disposable) icing bag and cut of the tip.

Pipe the icing in a thin layer on top of the cake, all the way around. This ensures that the mousse filling is captured inside the cake, and gives straighter sides to the finished cake.

Spread or pipe in your first type of cake filling, make sure it is quite level. Obviously, if you are only making the filling out of frosting, just spread a layer of that on the cake. No need to do the previous step.

Put the second layer of cake on top, pipe frosting along the edge, add the second type of filling and place the last layer of cake on top. For this layer, it it a good idea the use the bottom side up, to get a sharper edge.

Put the cake in the fridge for 4-6 hours, for the filling and frosting to firm up. You can leave it overnight, but I prefer to make my cakes in the shortest amount of time, but not shorter than the cakes need. If you do the trick with frosting on the outside of the filling, it generally doesn't need to cool for as long, since the butter in the frosting firms more quickly than a mousse filling.

Take the cake out from the fridge, remove the cake ring and the plastic strip, and your cake will look like this.

The next step is to put a layer of frosting on the entire cake. My preferred tool for this is a small offset spatula. As you can see in the picture below it is just slightly bigger than a dinner spoon.

In order to get the best possible result, it is a good idea to frost the cake twice. The first coat to seal in the cake and the crumbs, and the second to make the cake as level as possible. My edge in this instance could definitely be nicer, but that was okay :o) Again, use the turntable for easier frosting.

Tint your fondant or sugar paste with the colour of your choice, unless you want the cake to be white, of course. You only need a tiny amount of colour paste, and kneed the colour into the fondant until there are no streaks. Roll out your fondant on a silicone rolling mat, and transfer it onto the chilled cake. Work your way from the top and down the sides, trying to avoid creases. If you start to get a crease, try to pull the fondant carefully away from the cake and smooth from the top. Small creases are difficult to avoid completely, but try to get as few as possible, and as far down on the cake as possible.

Use a cake smoother, to smooth the cake on the top and sides. This will make a huge difference to the look of the cake.

When you have smoothed the cake, cut off any excess of the fondant at the base with a smalle knife or a pizza cutter. Repeat with the other cake, so that you now have two cakes covered in fondant. Cool for an hour, to make sure they are firm.

Your next step is to stack the cakes. This might seem complicated or worrying. But it is very easy, and the only thing you basically need is a couple of straws, or plastic dowels intended for food. Press the straw down into the bottom tier, and cut of at the level of the cake. Do about 4 for a cake this size. The reason for this step, is to have some support for the top tier, so it does not weigh too much down on the bottom tier.

Place the smaller tier on top and you cake will look like this.

Make a fairly thick royal icing using pasteurised eggwhites and icing sugar. Put a small amount into a piping bag fitted with a small star tip and pipe a shell border around the base of the two cakes. If you are new to this technique, try piping on a cutting board first, or look on the internet for a tutorial.

After this step, your cake is just about complete. The only thing missing is decorations of your choice - flowers, dots, stars, name and perhaps a topper of some kind.

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Thank you VERY much, Camilla! What did you guys think? Have you ever tried decorating a cake like this? Leave a comment below letting me know. I sure know I'll be trying this out, inshaAllah.

Don't forget to hop on over to Camilla's blog for more inspiration! But be careful; you may not be able to control yourself, hehe B)

Yours sincerely,
The Creative Muslimah

GAINING WEIGHT AND SOME RANDOM RANTS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 19:11:00 +0000

Taken from LiLPiNK's blog

Weight Issue

For most girls, weight is everything. I mean, it does look bad to be so skinny. But getting bigger is another issue. When you get fat (I'm sorry, I have to say the word.), it is rather hard to loose the weight already.

So, I made sure that I won't gain so much weight. Then...

College was so good to me. It did not change my weight at all. I am 45.5 kg since highschool. I graduated college with the same digits. I passed the board exam with the same weight.

Come the age of unemployment.

I gain 3 freaking kgs in just a matter of months!!! I am not over-reacting. It's just that I never EVER got used to gaining weight that fast in months only. I've tried it for years!

They say that 45.5 kg is not a good weight for my height. I am 5'3". My BMI says I am too skinny? Maybe gaining a little would suffice to call me normal? Accordingly, for a healthy and normal BMI, I need to be at least 47.7 kg which I surpassed already. haha. I have to make sure that I don't go beyond 61kg, or else I'd be overweight.

But still. I can't get over the fact that I have been under-worked these past few months. I really really have to get a job already. (I do, but I need plane tickets to go back home. T__T) I am so doomed.

Camera Issue

My Olympus EPM-1 has been with me since May 2012. It is almost giving me 2 years of service. However, just recently, its M.Zuiko lens had given up on me.

It used to just tell me to "Please check the status of the lens." Until it reached the point that it just doesn't work anymore.

I was really devastated by the fact that I do not have any camera to use anymore. I did not bring my almost 6-year old Sony Cybershot. So, I rely only on my crappy phone camera. Sad!

Anyway, I brought it to the technician yesterday. He said that its the flex that isn't working. He also mentioned that it is due to the locking of the camera lens always.

So to all Micro 4/3rd users, do not lock the lens! Let it be. Or else, you'll experience the same too!

I will get my lens fixed soon. I hope the technician can have it fixed.

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And another week bites the dust... - Alrighty.... better late than never with the update I guess.... This is how it's gone for me, had a slight spanner in the works with a five days earlier tha...

The Creative Muslimah

[Recipe] Super speed fresh strawberry popsicles - Assalamualeikum and peace! Remember the strawberry smoothie recipe with the freshly plucked strawberries I shared the other day? Well, if you managed to r...

Y A Z R A J A // surface pattern designer +illustrator

Feature - Paris Rouzati - The Gorgeous Paris from ParisRouzati.com featured me on her blog the other day :o) I had no idea until i realized i am getting so many hits on my blog and...

Niqabi Nuances

HOW TO BENEFIT IN RAMADHAN EVEN DURING MENSES - Dear sisters, don't feel sad or deprived if you are unable to pray or fast during the month of Ramadhan. Realize that Allaah has decreed for all women to h...

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Ramadhan post - Asalaamualaikum, warahmatullah, wabarakatuh. Ramadhan Mubarak to all Muslims hope you are all doing well Alhammdulilah. In shaa Allah i will like to some w...

Konception

BLOG MOVED! - Assalamu alaykum all! I have returned from my hiatus! THIS BLOG HAS NOW BEEN MOVED TO A NEW ADDRESS: WWW.JUSTKONCEPTIONS.BLOGSPOT.COM I have explained...

Cooking for Deen

BLOG MOVED! - Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu! Dear Reader, I sincerely hope that your Ramadan is going great so far! I quickly wanted to inform you t...

Canadian Hijabi

Ramadan Mubarak!!! - The gates of hell are locked up and the ones of heaven are wide open. Lets make the most of this blessed month and work to strengthen our iman to take u...

Life Style of a Hijabi...

Recent buys... - Hey guys so for the past 2 months I've brought a few things and they've all been random buys so i thought hey why not show you guys. Lets starts with shoes...

At Home With Asmaa

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My Deen Diary

Beware the peaking! - We all have grand goals (or should!) and we are furiously working towards those. These goals may be short or long term. Most often, however its the short-t...

Passing Through This Life

Ramadan is coming - Asalamu Alikum Subhan`allah it has been way too long since i posted anything here ... i kind of lost myself when it has come to cooking and have tended to ...

The Newbie Around

Racial victims. - Salam, On that day, reading my twitter feed, i had never been so scared in my life. You see, living in Pakistan, you have a thousand and one other things ...

SHE for Shine

Some very USEFUL TIPS - - HOW TO FIX OVER-SALTING *If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it's still cooking, doped in a peeled potato, it absorbs a excess salt.* ...

Noble Sisters

Ramadan Parenting - Ramadan is time for extensive deen and iman training. Allah has granted this sacred month to us to build up our level of focus and worship of Allah and a...

The Cat in Hijab

Lama Campaign and Flug GB! - Assalaamualaikum everyone! (Peace be upon you.) I know I haven't posted in a VERY long time. I have been extremely busy with work and Uni. Those who know m...

Akhwaat fi sabili Allah

Praying he does not take a second wife -

The Little things teach us the big lessons.

Floral Pants || Inspiration - Hello! :) So in this post I showed you two photos of outfits with had flowers on it, and today I thought why not, lets share some inspiration about *flo...

La Luna & Rose

Yesterday ! - Glasses by *Vincci accessories* | Shirt by *Seed* | Tracksuit pants by * Adidas* I went to my friend's house yesterday and what coincidence, his house loc...

Saadia Mirza
Easy Bread Pizza Recipe - Hungry, bored and craving pizza? This recipe is for my fellow hungry people. I couldn't even take a proper pic, I had to swallow this thing. It was homely ...
Muslimah Delights
OOTD: Eid fitr 2013 & Easy Henna Design - Long time no see!! I know it's kind of late, but I thought I'd do a quick Eid post. I've posted snippets of 2 outfits as well as a quick and simple henna d...

Journey to Jannah
Caribbean Black Bean Pizza - *Prep Time: *10 minutes*Total Time: *30 minutes* Servings: *6 *Ingredients:* 1 can (13.8 oz.) Pillsbury refrigerated classic pizza crust or 1 can (11 oz...

The Hijabi Musings
Hijab, Makeup and Modernity – What Do They Have in Common? - Hijab, Makeup and Modernity In today’s world of modernity and sophistication, little chances are left to women to unjoin the club. Whether you are a hijabi...

At the Sign of the Hourglass
Bathroom Curtains, Part 2 - This afternoon I had a bit of time to finish the second curtain. These are so easy to make, I just make a bottom hem and a top hem wide enough for the rod ...

A Modern day Hijabi
Review: Wet n Wild Mega Eyes Creme Eyeliner - Assalamu wa Alaykum/ Hi, Eid Mubarak! So, I've noticed lately that I haven't been doing a lot of reviews on drugstore makeup. So, I'm trying to do more p...

My Fortress of Solitude
Eid Fitr 2013 - Assalamu alaikum! Eid Mubarak to you all. I wish that our prayers, fasting and every good deeds be recognized and rewarded, in sha Allah! here's a quick ...

LiLPiNK: A Hijabi's Blog
My Eid 2013 - In some parts of the Philippines, we celebrated Eid today, August 8, 2013. It is actually my first in three years to be able to pray on Eid again. Alhamdu...

the same rainbow's end
Riyadh is a good place to be a family. - A few months before Lavender was born, Mr. Mostafa and I went to Benihana, a Japanese chain restaurant that recently opened a branch here in Riyadh (that v...

The Double D's
Kenwood SB054 Smoothie to Go – A Review - So I recently purchased one of these smoothie makers and I have not looked back. Being the type of person that cannot stomach a breakfast until later in th...

Just.Another.Muslim
Worst Ramadan Ever – Khalid Latif - Worst Ramadan Ever – Khalid Latif This article shook me to my core. Khalid Latif discusses how this Ramadan is the worst for many Muslims – ya Allah please...

Views From A Hijabi
Where I'm meant to be - It feels so good to be home again. My tiny little home where we can unwind and relax in. Just the two of us. My husband and I live a ve...

Hijab Style and Fashion | Hijab Blog
Review-Styled by Zubadiah - As’Salamu Alikum all! Today I’m going to be reviewing two bracelets from a company called Styled by Zubaidah. She creates beautiful Islamic jewelry-bracel...

J'Chowdhury
BEEP BEEP ! - The Long awaited Interview Mango Whirl Guys I have something so sweet to share for you, I had the amazing opportunity to interview the Beautiful, the tale...

Oh Strangers
A Reminder to the women who are being Tested with Calamities, Misfortunes and Homelessness - *As Salamualaikum Wa Warahmatuallahi Wa Barakatuhu,* I came across this beautiful lecture by Da'i Dawud Adib, I thought it would be of great benefit to s...

Made_Fayse
Punjabi Style Fish Pakora - Hey girlies! I've been at home all day today catching up on some coursework. I thought I'd take a break from looking at my laptop screen. I came across thi...

Soul Hijabified
Who is Mahdi? - It is a good thing to know more about our religion as each day passes by. For today, let us listen to this beautiful lecture about The Mahdi who will be ...

simply everything and more...
wisdom and bridal shower dress shopping. - getting my wisdom teeth pulled was absolutely terrible. i passed out afterward and wanted it all to be over as soon as possible. i really didn't think it w...

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Konception

Quote Of The Day (QOTD) - *Daily people move my hearts. Mostly through pointing out my errors. But it's so needed so my heart will be bigger. Relief!* *-Siti Rohani Ariffin Leong...
One Chinese Muslimah !

THE DIRTY DISH BETTER BE BROKEN!! - *Installing a Satellite Dish to Watch the News* *Explained by Shaykh Fawzan* *Question:* O noble Shaykh there are numerous questions surrounding one topic he...
J'adore Vintage Paris

Elizabeth Arden Spring 2013 Collection | Make up - Bonjour readers! If you follow me on Instagram or On twitter (Jadorevintage_x) you would have already seen a sneak peek of what I shall be showin...
under a veil

Trending this spring summer 2013: STRIPES - I don't think I have to remind you that one of the principal trends for the next season is: *Stripes*. Why stripes? well because it's a *timeless* print, ...
Nida's beauty bag

Revlon Lip Butter in Fig Jam - Do you believe in love at first sight? I don’t but in my makeup world few purchases are my first sight LOVE and Revlon Lip Butter is one of them. Is it rea...
Middle Way Mom

A Week of Sick Kids and Nesting - Wow, what a week! It all started Sunday before dawn with Little Miss puking in Care Bear’s bed. Sunday was full of running to the bathroom and catching puk...
The Cat in Hijab

Tips For Scoring GREAT In Midterms - Here are a few tips for the day before your Midterm Exam, I swear by these and they absolutely HELP ME! 1. Drink water to fuel your brain and eat a g...
Scattered Thoughts

Tips For Scoring GREAT In Midterms - Here are a few tips for the day before your Midterm Exam, I swear by these and they absolutely HELP ME! 1. Drink water to fuel your brain and eat a g...
At Home With Asmaa

Food For Thought Friday: Fatawa - Throwing Away Food - As-Salamu Alaykum Sisters, Greetings Readers, I know it's been a while since i did a food for thought friday post, hope i can make it more of a regular ...
Amal Asyura

Love From Inside The Ward - Time: 1.50 am Song: Ready To Love (Outlandish) I used to have an extrovert friend who wanted to be a psychiatrist so badly but, her mother was not keen wit...
shewasvain

How to wear Kanzi abaya - بَسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ How to wear kanzi abaya This abaya is gorgeous, the simplicity alluring. A perfect example on how you can wear an ope...
This Baker Girl Blogs

{GUEST POST}: Vanilla and Chocolate Marble Muffins - Keeping in theme with my try-something-new attitude, here's something we haven't seen on BakerGirl yet - muffins! Ever feel like baking on a Sunday but can...
Akhwaat fi sabili Allah

The Etiquette of Women walking in the Street - Tafsir Ibn Kathir Allah's saying: (And let them not stamp their feet...)During Jahiliyyah, when women walked in the street wearing anklets and no one cou...
being kate

Desperately seeking calm... - Glossing swiftly over the fact that its roughly 10:15 and while the other kids are at school and the crazy 3 yr old is sleeping I could be doing something ...
Miss-Peacock

SUN SUNGLASSES and more SUN - Hi colourlovers... I think many of you have so many sunglasses like me, if not then I am sure that I have a weakness for sunglasses! And yeah I could say t...
Cooking for Deen

Pasta Cake #1 - Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu Dear Reader, A few days ago, I made 'Pasta Cake'. The idea for the recipe is from the famous Indian Chef, S...
A Hotchpotch Hijabi in Italy

The Art of Italian Queuing - *While Brits feel that they have the monopoly on orderly queuing, Italians can surely claim the award for simply hanging around waiting for something to h...
"Sana's Fashion Ramblings"

Rouge Bunny Rouge Skin Sanctuary Time Defying Foundation [Review & Swatches] - Since then I've got my Rouge Bunny Rouge products, I've been using it on regular basis as I find this is the best time to try out and finish different ...
Saadia Mirza

How To Treat Yourself To A Complete Spa At Home - Settle yourself in for a pamper day or evening with this easy spa at home tips. Every girl needs her pamper evenings, such evenings not only beautify but a...
Ya Salam Cooking

Arabic Tea Latte - A latte is a drink that has more milk than the other half (coffee, tea, etc). I thought it would be fun to make a latte out of a popular Arabic tea. Chai...
La Luna & Rose

New in - *Alice Jeans; new collection by MANGO* New in to my wardrobe. I was looking for this light blue jeans for few months now and I found it, then fall in love ...
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Samsung Galaxy s4 - *The Samsung galaxy s4 is Here*
The Creative Muslimah

[DIY] Triangle Geo dangling earrings - Assalamualeykum (peace be upon you) and hey there! The other day, I was SO priviliged to have one of my polymer clay jewelry-making DIY's feautured over at...
Pyari Beauty

My Top Five Favourite Drugstore Concealers - Today I thought I would share my top five favourite concealers at the moment and what I use them for. *Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer | £7.49* - I li...

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Miss-Peacock

I love cupcakes - and mixberries - Hello colourlovers!!! u may know that in germany it is really really cold and snowy.. so just to bring the spring at least at home to myself I decided to d...
Amal Asyura

The Moment After I Lost My Phone….. - The medical school has already started and I am at the peak of adjustment period. The new rotation seems to offers more hectic schedule and exam anxiety. F...
A Hotchpotch Hijabi in Italy

Expat in Italy: Slathering Gold onto Hot Toast - * **Receiving post is one of life's loveliest little pleasures. *And unexpected post from back home in the UK is even better. So imagine my delight when, w...
At Home With Asmaa

Mille-feuille: Vanilla Custard Slice [Photos Only] - Asalam Alaykum / Greetings Dear Readers, My 100th post! i finally made my favourite pastry Alhamdulillah: Vanilla Custard Slice, i made 4 large. 8 min...
Islamic Cover photos

Quran (18:1) Facebook Cover Photo -
Nida's beauty bag

Oriflame Pure Color Lipstick - Oriflame is creating a place in my heart because of its products, oriflame pure color lipstick was my second purchase from the company and beside being a c...
shewasvain

Barakah Website - بَسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ Barakah have finally set up a website & you can now buy directly from the website Now look up to my banner, do you se...
under a veil

The Links a la Mode February 21st - The Circus of Fashion Goes On…* Edited By Taylor Davies* A lot has been made of Suzy Menkes’ “Circus of Fashion” article, published recently in *T magazin...
"Sana's Fashion Ramblings"

Color Studio Professional Pro Blush Swatches - Few month ago I already shared my thoughts on one of the Color Studio Professional Pro Blush Havana that is certainly one of my favorite and HG blush ...
La Luna & Rose

Peppermint - *by Soxworld*Today, I'm wearing this peppermint socks. I like this colour a lot with the black strip. I wear socks in black (my fav colour)for every single...
Akhwaat fi sabili Allah

How should the woman behave when it comes to the internet - We also warn the women against spending too much time sitting on the Net because the woman will come across more articles than the men, especially if sh...
Middle Way Mom

Field Trip Friday: Skiing Edition! - Ah, what a perfect day for this post. Big, wet snowflakes are falling outside right now, and with a high around 30F, it’s the perfect weather for skiing. W...
The Cat in Hijab

Ignite Jeddah - Ignite is coming to Jeddah!! Ignite is an internationally known event where people share their passionate stories to inspire others. It had it's incept...
Scattered Thoughts

Ignite Jeddah - Ignite is coming to Jeddah!! Ignite is an internationally known event where people share their passionate stories to inspire others. It had it's incept...
Love Of T[His] Light

Abaya Love - Nightingale Abaya £139.99Jacuard Cowl Abaya £55.00I once saw the nightingale abaya in a competition and fell in love with it at first sight.. after a long ...
Cooking for Deen

Chocolate Chip Blondies #1 - Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu Dear Reader, Yesterday I attempted Chocolate Chip Blondies. The recipe was from tasteofhome.com- http://w...
J'adore Vintage Paris

The Chanel Rambles - Bonjour readers! So this month was supposed to be a month filled with exciting new products to be reviewed, and share with you, however the month of Februa...
Saadia Mirza

Easy & Yummy How To- Strawberries Dipped In Chocolate - I wanted to share this easy desert recipe with you all. I love strawberries and chocolate. Both of em' together? Heaven!! This is my version of the recipe ...
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Petroleum Jelly ? - When i came to know that the other name for Vaseline is known as petroleum jelly.... i was like is it the same Petro we put in our vehicles ? So curious e...
Pyari Beauty

My Everyday Make Up Storage (Updated) - I thought I would share with you all my current everyday make up storage set up. I previously used a stationary organiser (*click here* to see my pos...
The Little things teach us the big lessons.

Street Style : Madrid Fashion Week 2013 - * *Silvia Bosch * **Bag :* Miu Miu *Jump suit :* Who *Ring :* Forever 21 *Bracelet *: Forever 21 * *Agostina Saracco *Jersey *: H&M *Ri...
A Little Girl's diary .

Islamophobia. - Salam, I just want to share this amazing channel on Youtube Called Islamophobia, The Dr. Fadel soliman "trained over 13000 Muslim youths on how to present ...
Noble Sisters

Hajj Bytes E- Book - [image: HajjBytes_ebook]
Konception

The Literary Girls- A Book Club (in Jeddah, KSA) - Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu <3 Hope you are in the best of health and spirits! I feel very happy to finally be able to sit down and rig...
One Chinese Muslimah !

Islam. TOTAL submission, but to who? - Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatulahi wa Barakatu, * * * “And I (Allah) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone)”* [al-Dhaariy...

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At Home With Asmaa

Falafel - Falafel Balls - Make a nice Salad Falafel Patties *Falafel* - a deep fried ball or patty made from chickpeas, fava beans or a combination of the...
La Luna & Rose

The Heels Desperado - I look desperado on these shoe. Need to fill into my shoe collection. After all, I dont have any heels in my wardrobe. Anyhow, what is your favourite? Shar...
"Sana's Fashion Ramblings"

Teal And Turquoise Glitter Smokey Eye Makeup [EOTD] - Hello girls, How you guys doing today? Today I'm going to share eyes of the day. I did this look few days back for a family friend's wedding party an...
Love Of T[His] Light

My Pin cushiesss -
Saadia Mirza

Hair Tips For Longer, Thicker And Damage-Free Hair - 2 years ago,a bad haircut made me realize how much I love my hair. The hair dresser didn't quite understand what I had wanted and cut my hair into really s...
J'adore Vintage Paris

Smooch Cosmetics Promo Pictures - Bonjour readers! Being a fashion and beauty blogger- Alhumdulillah; this blog gives me fabulous opportunities to work with amazing companies, and gives m...
Leap to Faith

Revival - The streets were paved with snow that night. Tiny lights were glittering in the dark atmosphere, there was the same feeling of calm I always felt...
Islamic Cover photos

Quran (18:17) Islamic Cover Photo -
This Baker Girl Blogs

{RECIPE}: Caramel Centred Chocolate Chip Cookies - You know what I should be doing right now? I'm half way through the second semester and it's only a matter of weeks until I start my exams. I should st...
Nida's beauty bag

Oriflame Very Me-Peach Me Perfect Skin Glow - Sorry its been a long time I know but was too messed up with few things but as I promised here I go with my first review on Oriflame. The product I am revi...
Sisterly Yours©

Defining Aßßie - *Bismillah, I begin in the name of Allah.* I have tried to define myself several times. I don't fit standard definitions, so I have stopped trying. Allah h...
The Creative Muslimah

[Poetry] "Change" - by Mariam Jai - Assalamualeikum wa rahmatulahi wa barakatuhu and peace out to all my peace-loving readers ! Many of you may remember this beautiful poem that my mashaAlla...
Pyari Beauty

Some Recent Purchases - *Superdrug Naturally Radiant Brightening Hot Cloth Cleanser | £2.99 *I picked up this to replace my *Superdrug Vitamin E Hot Cloth Cleanser* {*mini rev...
One Chinese Muslimah !

Valentines Day....= Shirk. - *Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatulahi wa Barakatu,* *The proof is clear and speaks for itself. * *Therefore why do we still go against the **Laws of Allah to plea...
under a veil

Guest Post: Styling tips by SoVain - *SoVain Magazine *is a digital fashion magazine published worldwide every 3 months. Its goal is to give girls and boys a simple guide to style with affo...
Amal Asyura

Ray of Lights - It has been so long since I drew Moon of Dreams. Tonight, I decided to try out a new style of painting. While I love colours, tonight artsy exercise requir...
A Little Girl's diary .

Eat Pray Love. - "Ô Allah! don't give up on me I know there is someone inside of me who can do anything, can be anyone Just for your sake. So guide me to the right path and ...
The Cat in Hijab

Jeddahwi Girl's Guide to College - *This list is going to be a great guide for every city girl of Jeddah who goes to college!* *Things You Should Do:* 1. *Maintain a Schedule:* I...
Scattered Thoughts

Jeddahwi Girl's Guide to College - *This list is going to be a great guide for every city girl of Jeddah who goes to college!* *Things You Should Do:* 1. *Maintain a Schedule:* I...

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under a veil

Street Style Inspiration: Stripes - "Women dress alike all over the world, they dress to be annoying to other women." -*Elsa Schiaparelli* Sources:Stockholm Street Style, Street Pee...
La Luna & Rose

Lonely on Valentines - *Google Source* Hola babes, For years, I still single and I just celebrate alone or with my family and friends. But, it doesn’t mean I have to be upset...
One Chinese Muslimah !

One Ummah. - Assalamualaikum wa rahmatulahi wa barakatu, The calm sun shines on the ocean leaving a beautiful reflection of a golden colour. The mountains scattered u...
"Sana's Fashion Ramblings"

Inika Certifed Organic Pure Primer [Reviews & Swatches] - Hey dolls, Hope you all are doing well and all you having an awesome weekend. I'm going to share today my thoughts about Inikia Certified Organic Pure...
Islamic Cover photos

Quran (15:49) Islamic Cover Photo -
At Home With Asmaa

Lamb, Turnip & Potatoe Tagine - Asalam Alaykum, Warm, hearty comforting Meat and Potatoes is satisfaction 'foodified' Alhamdu lillah you will definitely be satisfied when eating this...
being kate

And here it is.... - Progress is slow and steady... but it's coming along nicely mashallah. The nearly 9yr old loves it already, and it's been a good project to get back into a ...
Amal Asyura

My Travel Kit - I will be away for one week with some close friends, heading to a journey which we call Journey of Souls. We will be having so much fun, not forgetting the...
The Little things teach us the big lessons.

Today it's all about food. - Breakfast: Apple pie. Unfortunatelly it wasn't home made but I have to say that it tasted really good. So I think I will search for a recipe to do it by my...
Love Of T[His] Light

Studying Fashion - Continued - Asalaamu'alaikum, So I spoke about what you'd actually be doing if you take on the BTEC, My main concern about other muslimah's wanting to join was actuall...
Miss-Peacock

IPhoria - Berlin Fashion Week Post - Hi colourlovers, Today I got a post from Berlin Fashion week 2013 from IPhoria and I know that you don't know that I am running a second blog continuing m...
This Baker Girl Blogs

{GUEST POST}: DIY Baking Recipes - We're doing things a little differently today with a brilliant guest post brought to you by Pearce Corbin. Arming all you non-bakers and box-bakers with t...
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Segmen: Menang RM 200 By Putry Mirah - klik banner ni untuk join ;) Segmen ni tamat di *akhir bulan Februari 2013* Dasatnya segmen ni..hui3
Saadia Mirza

Child Abuse/Molestation By Maulvis Or Teachers Of Quran - I am absolutely disgusted, mortified and repelled writing this post. These are Maulvis (teachers) in the face of shaitan. I beg all parents, elder siblings...
Pyari Beauty

Review: Primark Beauty Nail Polish Set - *Primark Beauty Nail Polish Set | £2.00* I've never dipped my toe into the pool of Primark nail polishes (so to speak) but when I saw this mini set I ...
J'adore Vintage Paris

The Clinique Event - Bonjour readers! Oh yes another blast from the past- this was mid September :( and yes i am aware that this product is fairly 'old' in the market now.....
My Deen Diary

Last or lasting? - "What advise would you give your son (or daughter) on your deathbed?" This was the question posed by a sheikh on facebook. I had 100 things pop in my head ...
The Bedside Dreams Diary

Jewelry Haul - I received some Love in a Basket this time ;) - Haul posts are so fun to read, isn’t it? I love shopping; so do every girl ;) I thought it would be fun to share my jewelry haul with you girls. Online sh...

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Miss-Peacock

Some interesting fashion facts we all have to know! -
The Creative Muslimah

[Self-reflection] Me in the mirror - Looking at yourself in the mirror can be a terrifying experience, am I right? Staring back at you is the person you were, the one you are, and perhaps the...
Nida's beauty bag

Oriflame now at Nida’s Beauty Bag - Hey lovely ladies, I take it as a privilege to announce that I am now an official consultant at Oriflame Cosmetics. In today’s post I will tell you few d...
A Little Girl's diary .

The will of Iron. - * We do all dream, we do all have objectives that we want to achieve whereas a lot of us don't get that far. why ?! It's just because that type of peo...
J'adore Vintage Paris

Nothing YSL cant fix | Quotes -
being kate

And finally.... - A brief respite. The rain is gone and the sun has been bathing us in heat and sunlight almost all week long... it's been *hot *mashallah. And for a couple ...
Pyari Beauty

My Everyday Make Up #1 - *Garnier Caffeine Anti-Dark Circles Eye Roll-On in Light (£10.19)*; *Gosh Long Lasting Brow Pen in Wheat (£6.49)*; *Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Ligh...
"Sana's Fashion Ramblings"

Spending Ban - Update No.1 - Hey dolls, This is the 1st update since my Spending Ban began i.e. 1st January 2013 and only 69 days to go! I actually am very pleased today, re...
The Bedside Dreams Diary

A LUSCIOUS Parcel arrived!! - Hello Girls! Last month Luscious Cosmetics celebrated their 5th Anniversary! As a part of their anniversary celebration they launched some new product...
Saadia Mirza

Looking For Trendy But Affordable Places To Shop In Riyadh? - For awhile now I have been thinking of compiling a list of affordable places to shop from in Riyadh and finally got down to writing a post. These places h...
shewasvain

Waiting for my invite to Hajj - بَسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ As Salamu Alaykum sisters I was once told, "only those invited by Allah are blessed to perform Hajj" And it's true, it'...
At Home With Asmaa

Recipe: Chocolate & Coconut Cupcakes - Salam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah, That's right the cupcake monster is back again, ready to urge you to get into the kitchen, put on your apron and do some b...
La Luna & Rose

The Obsession - Bomber Cap from *Omgjeans* My new obsession. Looking for something like this for my trip to Mount Kinabalu this year. Perfect accessory. Best for Winter/...
The Cat in Hijab

[OPEN] A Small Gift From Me To You - (Giveaway!) - *Assalaamualaikum everyone!!* I haven't Blogged in a week, but I guess that's fine because I've been quite busy ever since my second semester started. I'm ...
Scattered Thoughts

[OPEN] A Small Gift From Me To You - (Giveaway!) - *Assalaamualaikum everyone!!* I haven't Blogged in a week, but I guess that's fine because I've been quite busy ever since my second semester started. I'm ...
Islamic Cover photos

Quran (39:36) Islamic Cover Photo -
The Little things teach us the big lessons.

A call to the Sun : OOTD. - بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم Salam, Hello, Hola, Salut everybody. It's been like ages since I last posted an outfit of the day, and I will try to post them ...
One Chinese Muslimah !

My Hijab - Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatulahi wa Barakatu *MY Hijab (two point of views)* *This is my Hijab.* *Wh...
Noble Sisters

Day 12, 13 &14- Makkah Aziziya (Hotel),Tawaf Al Wada’a, Departure - Day 12- Monday 29th Oct- Makkah Aziziya (Hotel) The whole day went by in relaxing after our journey. Day 13 & 14- Tuesday 30th Oct- Tawaf Al Wada’a – Wedne...
The Life of Aaliyah

How To Save Money: Loyalty Cards - This is the first part of my How To Save Money series that I will be posting weekly with tips and tricks on how to get the most from your cash. Today I...
Talented Muslimah

TM collections -
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TM collections -
STRIVING for JANNAH

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Niqabi Nuances

OF ISLAMAPHOBES, NIQAB HATERS AND GENDER CHANGE - My dear Muslim brothers and sister... it's official: Islamaphobes are pathetic jokers. Here's the most recent example: Hilarious, isn’t it? Apparently s...
Hijabi Writes...

My Story. How it started... - *Salaams ladies it seems like forever since I’ve been on here sorry! Anyway today’s post is about how I started wearing hijab and my story, some of it is ...

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Nida's beauty bag

Clinique Acne Solution - The product I will be reviewing today is the Clinique Acne Solution Foundation. I got this when I was searching for a natural but flawless look foundation....
Islamic Cover photos

Do Not Love The One.. Islamic Cover Photo -
Talented Muslimah

Lemon: a natural face cleanser - *Salaam dear readers.....* * *There are many face cleansers product on the market. However with all the fake, sub-standard and chemically loaded cosmetics...
i Muslimat

Lemon: a natural face cleanser - *Salaam dear readers.....* * *There are many face cleansers product on the market. However with all the fake, sub-standard and chemically loaded cosmetics...
STRIVING for JANNAH

Lemon: a natural face cleanser - *Salaam dear readers.....* * *There are many face cleansers product on the market. However with all the fake, sub-standard and chemically loaded cosmetics...
A Little Girl's diary .

Moroccan Couture. - Salam, Today's post is definitely about Moroccan Caftans. I felt like guilty when i saw a long time ago a picture of a young girl wearing a dull Caftan and...
shewasvain

& Hearts Siratt Lifebook - بَسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ The Siratt Lifebook has been in my wish list for just over a year After a few failed attempts to buy it ,I planned to...
J'adore Vintage Paris

Company Review | Pins & Pearls - Bonjour readers! Today i bring you a company review, with such a beautiful name : ' Pins and Pearls' - is *every *Hijabis dream. They have beautiful unique...
Konception

#CelebrateMercy - *The Prophet was not harsh. By a mercy of your Lord, your Prophet was soft-hearted, and people fled to him. A man slept with his wife during fasting, and...
At Home With Asmaa

Recipe: Sweet Chili Chunky Vegetable Soup - Salam Alaykum, This time of year screams soup, soup and more soup! yes please i say and with not always meat in my fridge/freezer i have to look for way...
The Cat in Hijab

You are My Order in Chaos - Someone once told me, or maybe I had in my mind or read it somewhere, but this was a knowledge from someone to me - The best thing or most assuring thing i...
Scattered Thoughts

You are My Order in Chaos - Someone once told me, or maybe I had in my mind or read it somewhere, but this was a knowledge from someone to me - The best thing or most assuring thing i...
"Sana's Fashion Ramblings"

Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint SPF15 [Review & Swatches] - Being an oily skin person BB creams, skin tints on tinited moisturisers are not my cup of tea. I wanted to try atleast one tinted moisturiser or BB cream...
Miss-Peacock

Never take a misery negative! - Hi colourlovers! Today I want to show you a very VERY old perfume from my grandma. It is called Femme from Marcel Rochas I love it because of its flacon sh...
Love Of T[His] Light

Glitter Frenchies - Okay I know this is the third nail post in a row so do forgive me for not keeping the balance this blog is supposed to have. I did a normal french manic...
Life Style of a Hijabi...

Different Hijab Styles-Have your say... - This post is going to be based on different scarf styles and what you guys think of them. Since i started wearing a scarf, I wasn't aware that there were di...
The Creative Muslimah

[Recipe] EASIEST cookies ever... The Indian Nan khatai! - Assalamualeikum and peace! Biscotti... THAT's exactly what these delicious and very simple cookies taste of. The very popular Indian Nan khatai (pronoun...
The Little things teach us the big lessons.

The begining is always important - بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم I'm one of those people who thinks that the way you begin something defines you, defines that what you are about to show. Whether ...
The Muslimah Corner

As blood circulates in you. - *بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم* *In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful,* Safiyah bint Huyai (radi Allahu anha), the Mother of the Believer...
Imaan.Net

Back to school - It’s actually been quite lovely to be back in Islamabad. I was grumbling inwardly during the flight and still miss my family in Singapore, but now that I a...
One Chinese Muslimah !

The life of the party, is it worth it? - ** * * *Assalamualaikum wa rahmatulahi wa barakatu.* * ** **The life of a party girl, what's it like?* *Let us explore,* * **Prior to Islam, I had been leadi...