Habibi Halaqas

Five Simple ways to long, lustrous, and healthy hair: Part 1

2013-05-20T09:00:00.000-05:00

by Amina Wasi Bismillah We have all seen the hair commercials, where a woman confidently displays her long and lustrous hair which is literally bouncing off her shoulders as she walks. We have thought to ourselves, “I wish I had that hair!.” Well, ladies, wish no more! The hair you have always wanted can become a reality with some work and consistency. Here are five simple tips for

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Short Story: MY PANCAKE HUSBAND CHAPTER 4

2013-05-19T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Alawiya Abdalla Previous Chapter | Next Chapter Bismillah Ibrahim This is not happening to me, it is just not I REFUSE to let her get to me again, I just simply refuse So I am just gonna stay here and annoy her some more “What are you looking at on the internet, you seem very engrossed in it” I ask her, hoping to find SOMETHING that would make her agitated. “None of

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5 Fruits and Vegetables Every Woman Should Include in Her Diet and Why

2013-05-17T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Ruby S Bismillah Fruits and vegetables: they may not sound appealing to some; but after taking a glance at the immense benefits of these two types of foods, you may change your mind. Processed foods are so common nowadays that people tend to forget the raw, natural fruits which are so much more beneficial. Allah subhaanahu wa ta’ala placed them on this earth not only for our enjoyment,

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Exercise in Islam

2013-05-15T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Sabah Chaudhry Bismillah So you want to be fit. You want to feel alive, youthful and experience that boost in energy all day long? Or do you prefer sitting around and are content with your inactive digital device dominated lifestyle? But wait a second, I am Muslim. Is it even okay to run, swim, lift those weights being who I am in this society? Sure we all want to become those macho

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The Reality Of Crash Diets As Opposed To A Balanced Diet

2013-05-13T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Nasmira Firdous Bismillah So, you start your day by looking at the mirror and frown at how “fat” you are. You envy the “figure-perfect” girls splashed all across magazine covers. My dear sisters, you might have opted for the famous crash diets or are trying to figure out how you could shrink to size zero, because looks matter. Right? I do not deny that. However, you need to realize

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Short Story: MY PANCAKE HUSBAND CHAPTER 3

2013-05-12T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Alawiya Abdalla Previous Chapter | Next Chapter Bismillah Ibrahim Whenever I feel anxious or confused about something, I like to make paper planes and throw it around randomly. And right now, the tree that is situated between our house (Outside our window to be specific) and Mrs Evans house looks very tempting indeed. Tree it is then After making 5 VERY amazing paper planes, I

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Sunnah Smart Goals for 2013: Short and Long Term Goal Planning for the New Year

2013-05-10T09:00:00.000-05:00

by Anum Ali Bismillah We are taught SMART Goals at business school from the day we enroll as an undergraduate to the day we hit it off from graduate school with a Master’s degree. SMART Goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. I recommend that as the year 2013 starting, we get our acts together and indulge in short and long-term goal planning. It is essential to

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Your Kid is Your Responsibility!

2013-05-08T09:00:00.000-05:00

by Pervisha Khan Bismillah A child is a part of a family that grows up to become an integral member, contributing his abilities to the kin system. Just as a baby bud, when watered carefully, grows up and blossoms into a beautiful flower. A little plant, when matured into a giant tree, provides not only shade but also nourishment to many organisms. However, a human child is the most

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Makeup: Too Pretty for Bed

2013-05-06T09:00:00.000-05:00

by Glib Bismillah Yep. We all know how it goes…. You come home on a late night from a party and the fatigue starts to set in. Yeah, you looked sizzling, had a good hair day, and your makeup was flawless. You also know you really should get up and wash your face. But the bed looks soooo cozy and your pillow is just calling your nameee-uhhhh. Zzzzzz. REWINDDDD. Every girl out there, at

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Short Story: MY PANCAKE HUSBAND CHAPTER 2

2013-05-05T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Alawiya Abdalla Previous Chapter | Next Chapter Bismillah Hijab: Literally, the word hijab means “curtain”. In the Qur’an the term hijab is not used as a reference to women’s clothing; rather, it was the screen behind which the Muslims were told to address the Prophet’s wives. The Qur’an also talks about our clothing as something both to cover our nakedness and serve as an

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Life is Fleeting

2013-05-03T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Asma Khan Bismillah Borrowed from http://songbook1.wordpress.com  Abu Hatim said: ‘The intelligent person must never be deluded by this world and its dazzles, its beauty and splendors, such that he occupies himself with it as opposed to occupying himself with the eternal Hereafter and the everlasting delight (of Paradise). Rather, he

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Recipe : Palak Paneer and Zarda

2013-05-01T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Pervisha Khan Bismillah Thanks to the weekend and some friends who have been inspiring me to cook more new cuisines recently. My first idea was to prepare a pashtoon dish that someone mentioned to me last week and got me interested in it. However, unable to grasp the recipe, this morning I scheduled myself to cook Hyderabadi Khatti Daal instead. Buh dang it ! Itni bisti, by the time I

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Journey of a stranger – Part 3

2013-04-29T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Mila Filza Part 1 | Part 2 Bismillah  Narrated Sahel Ibn Sa’ad, the Messenger of Allah sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam said: ‘Two will not be rejected, Supplication when the Adhan (call of prayer) is being called, and at the time of the rain’. [Abu Dawud & ibn Majah] Rain started to fall from the sky, within seconds it was pouring rain. But

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Short story: MY PANCAKE HUSBAND CHAPTER 1

2013-04-28T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Alawiya Abdalla Next Chapter Bismillah Ibrahim I knew the moment I met Salwa at the charity event last year, that she was the one. As much as it sounds so corny and pathetic, I was instantly attracted to her physically She was beautiful. No, STUNNING. The first thing I noticed about her was her blue eyes, I did not even notice that they were lenses or I did not care to be honest.

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THE PROPHET’S MANNER OF PERFORMING PRAYERS (SALAALLAHU ALAYHI WA SALAM) - Part 2

2013-04-26T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Melody Part 1 Bismillah 8. Sujood (prostration) Then prostrate saying “Allahu Akbar”, “Allah is Greater.” If possible, one should touch the ground with one’s knees before touching it with the hands. If not, it is permissible to touch the ground with the hands before the knees. The fingers and toes should be directed towards the qiblah (Makkah), and the hands should be stretched

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The Gift of Giving: Best Gift Ideas

2013-04-24T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Muaaza Essop Bismillah Borrowed from http://www.runningwithhorses.com  Ever been in the predicament where you had to buy a gift for a colleague, friend or associate and were unsure where to start? You want to buy a gift so perfect that it would make him or her feel super happy about it and feel its warmth? Well, this might be a ‘must

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Youth under the Shade Part 2 (Hadith): 3 Golden Lessons

2013-04-22T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Amina Edota Bismillah Golden Lessons 1. Youth = Opportunities One’s youth is a period of great opportunities and should hence be used wisely. The best investment for the future is in worshipping Allah with correct knowledge and sincerity. Time must be used wisely for seeking knowledge and associating with the pious and knowledgeable. The great scholar, Ayyub as-Sakhtiyani

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Short Story: Where is My Khadija The Final Chapter Part 2

2013-04-21T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Alawiya Abdalla Previous Chapter Bismillah The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The whole world is pleasure, and the best pleasure of the world is the righteous woman.” Mohamed I am standing here at a house, where Habiba’s Nikah is being done, all breathless from running and I have no clue what to say I have never ran that fast before! My chest

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None of you truly believes....

2013-04-19T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Binta Diop Bismillah  Anas relates that the Prophet, salallahu alayhi wa salaam, said: “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” (1) In Islam, complete faith is linked to loving for our fellow believers what we love for ourselves. One cannot perfect one's faith until he or she gives

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Recipe : Korean Bibimbap

2013-04-17T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Pervisha Khan Bismillah There are certain cuisines in the world which are first feasted with the eyes. Easier to make but a bit hard to dish out. Bibimbap (as we know Koreans pronounce B as P ) is a Korean Signature dish – fit to the description above. It was first mentioned in the Siuijeonseo, an anonymous cookbook from the late 19th century. The author of the cookbook is

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Youth under the Shade Part 1 (Hadith): 3 Golden Lessons

2013-04-15T09:00:00.000-05:00

By Amina Edota Bismillah Hadith The Prophet sal Allahu alayhi wassalam said: “There are seven whom Allah will shade in His Shade on the Day when there is no shade except His Shade; a just ruler; a youth who grew up in the worship of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic; a man whose heart is attached to the mosques; two men who love each other for Allah’s sake, meeting for that and parting

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Short Story: Where is My Khadija The Final Chapter Part 1

2013-04-14T09:00:00.001-05:00

By Alawiya Abdalla Previous Chapter | Next Chapter Bismillah Khadija It has been 2 weeks since I was rudely shaken from my beautiful dream and plunged into reality head on I am walking around in a haze of sorrow and self pity, it is like someone has taken my heart out and stamped on it. Sometimes I would wake up at night unable to breathe All this rumors and talk are seriously

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WEBINAR RECORDING - ARROGANCE - WITH SHAYKH OMAR SULEIMAN

2013-04-12T15:03:00.000-05:00

Arrogance: A Sign of a Sick Heart with shaykh Omar Suleiman This webinar will deal with one of the most common diseases of the heart, Arrogance. An Arrogant heart has no place in Islam. Listen and find out what are the signs and dangers of arrogance and how to get rid of it from our lives. Consider donating to us so we can continue to bring such beneficial content to you for FREE,

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Benefits of Olive Oil for Women’s Health

2013-04-12T09:00:00.000-05:00

by Umm Halimah Bismillah Whether it is our digestive system or our hair, we women tend to worry and think of ways to improve our health. We want everyday steps that we can take to benefit our overall well-being. One such step that is spoken about in the Sunnah is the consumption and use of olive oil. Olives and olive oil have a special place in Islamic tradition. In fact the

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Poem: Your Final Abode – An Eternal Promise

2013-04-10T11:00:00.000-05:00

by Nasmira Firdous Bismillah What glory will all of this be, a hundred years from now... When things that have to end, will do so And I will be lying many feet below. What would that test be like, to be alone in a grave Six foot down and a few inches wide, every night and day. Would I even know that days are moving? Would I be haunted with time I wasted so gleefully? Would I regret

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