With the vote on whether or not we should remain in Europe taking place last week, the campaign for both leave and remain had been going full swing. Everyone at work was discussing it with most people not sure which way to vote. Everyone at home was discussing it, with my children being very vocal […]
Things came to a strange impasse with me today. I realised that I am not too bothered anymore. I seem to have lost my ambition regarding my career and my aspirations regarding life in general. I wonder if I should be upset at this, but I’m not. I feel like I don’t want to chase […]
Sped through a busy Saturday morning after the kids decided lie-ins were for losers. To get them back – and because they were never going to stop squabbling otherwise, I got them shelling peas. Both of my boys harrass me to let them have a go with the mortar and pestle, baby got there first […]
Mint Strawberries Rhododhendron (I think – I can’t even remember planting this) Cucumbers, Jalapeno, Cayenne, Bell Peppers and Tomatoes (insh’Allah)
I have never heard of this writer or book despite the “international best-seller” tag but the mention of Cairo in the title and the cover had me interested immediately (shallow I know). I have to admit part of the reason was my curiosity about Egypt because of blogs such as those of Umm Travis, Mama […]
The last few days have been a period of step-change for me. After lots of sadness, challenges, feeling blue and lots of manic activity, I feel as if my world is slowing down. I am focussing on home life and routines and looking for a new job. My mother-in-law has gone back to Pakistan, leaving […]
One thing about being a working mother and a Muslim mother is that there is always plenty to do. First and foremost is the time that we have to devote to Allah, at the very least our Regular prayers. Then there is the duty to our children our partners and our community. On top of […]
I mentioned in an earlier post that the family might visit Pakistan for a holiday in December. My main worry was Little Lady not having enough school holiday (one week off and you lose your place in school – the Head Teacher is adamant that nothing short of a death certificate from a close relative […]
Mum and Muslim Magazine has now been launched. The first issue has articles on every topic of interest to Muslim parents and I suspect will be a useful eye-opener and source of information for non-Muslim parents too. They also have a Facebook page.Please do head over and show your support by leaving a comment as […]
I have never heard of this writer or book despite the “international best-seller” tag but the mention of Cairo in the title and the cover had me interested immediately (shallow I know). I have to admit part of the reason was my curiosity about Egypt because of blogs such as those of Umm Travis, Mama […]
This post is to share something positive every Friday insh’Allah. Not necessarily anything life-changing, but something small and everyday that we may take for granted but for which we should be immensely grateful to Allah (SWT).The thought came to me yesterday as I was praying my Maghrib (evening) prayer and found Little Man waiting patiently […]
The last few days have been a period of step-change for me. After lots of sadness, challenges, feeling blue and lots of manic activity, I feel as if my world is slowing down. I am focussing on home life and routines and looking for a new job. My mother-in-law has gone back to Pakistan, leaving […]
One thing about being a working mother and a Muslim mother is that there is always plenty to do. First and foremost is the time that we have to devote to Allah, at the very least our Regular prayers. Then there is the duty to our children our partners and our community. On top of […]
I thought this prompt would be as good an opportunity as any to acknowledge all of the help I get. No one should have to handle their problems alone and especially in Ramadan every bit of help and support is welcome I also want to be the kind of person that is grateful for the […]
