As we have had more news recently, I thought this was a good time to give an update regarding my Uncle T’s situation in Pakistan and what really happened when he was abducted (1, 2, and 3). The abductors demanded £150,000, them £100,000 and then settled on £70,000 (or 7 million rupees) which the family […]

We managed to visit Chigwell Rise boot sale this morning. I only had an hour to browse because I had to get back home for a dentist appointment , but managed to find a few things. Only saw a small chunk of the market which was enormous because of the nice weather. Managed to pick […]

We managed to visit Chigwell Rise boot sale this morning. I only had an hour to browse because I had to get back home for a dentist appointment , but managed to find a few things. Only saw a small chunk of the market which was enormous because of the nice weather. Managed to pick […]

As we have had more news recently, I thought this was a good time to give an update regarding my Uncle T’s situation in Pakistan and what really happened when he was abducted (1, 2, and 3). The abductors demanded £150,000, them £100,000 and then settled on £70,000 (or 7 million rupees) which the family […]

I had my favourite Aunty and Uncle and their kids round for dinner so thought I would try this as its fairly easy and the kids love it. Ingrediants: 10 chicken legs cut in two(into thigh and leg) to make 20 peices – without skinLive natural yoghurt (approx 1000g)4 tablespoon tandoori masala powder/paste of choice […]

We had dinner at my Mum’s today after a very long time. Her cooking is truly soul food for me as it satisfies in a way that no other food ever has alhamdulillah.Had pilau rice with lamb, thick creamy chicken curry, lamb curry with potatoes, roast tandoori chicken, mince kebabs, fresh salad and okra curry. […]

I had my favourite Aunty and Uncle and their kids round for dinner so thought I would try this as its fairly easy and the kids love it. Ingrediants: 10 chicken legs cut in two(into thigh and leg) to make 20 peices – without skinLive natural yoghurt (approx 1000g)4 tablespoon tandoori masala powder/paste of choice […]

This week and next (12-25 May) is Foster Care Fortnight in the UK. In this country it appears that we have a real shortage of foster carers, but in particular of Muslim foster carers (also here), although there are exceptions.For those of you make the good intention to do this, my dua’s are with you, […]

Little Lady is not very well at the moment, but that has not stopped us from taking very short trips out to buy her shoes and bangles to go with the lovely Eid outfit her grandmother brought her from Pakistan.  A nice little ritual that the two of us share in the run-up to every […]

The latest edition of InCultureParent is out and includes my column “Islam and Child Discipline: Is Hitting Ever Ok?”: “I believe that, to an extent, we are a product of our own parent’s parenting. The way we respond to the world, our emotional reactions and our temperament, are influenced by our upbringing. I love my […]

I had my favourite Aunty and Uncle and their kids round for dinner so thought I would try this as its fairly easy and the kids love it. Ingrediants: 10 chicken legs cut in two(into thigh and leg) to make 20 peices – without skinLive natural yoghurt (approx 1000g)4 tablespoon tandoori masala powder/paste of choice […]

This week and next (12-25 May) is Foster Care Fortnight in the UK. In this country it appears that we have a real shortage of foster carers, but in particular of Muslim foster carers (also here), although there are exceptions.For those of you make the good intention to do this, my dua’s are with you, […]

I had my favourite Aunty and Uncle and their kids round for dinner so thought I would try this as its fairly easy and the kids love it. Ingrediants: 10 chicken legs cut in two(into thigh and leg) to make 20 peices – without skinLive natural yoghurt (approx 1000g)4 tablespoon tandoori masala powder/paste of choice […]

Ever since I received these beads, my mum-in-law has been mentioning at regular intervals what a pretty tasbeeh, or set of prayer beads, they would make. I decided to take the hint and have fun with the pretty colours and put together the tasbeeh below. I used donut-shaped crystal beads called rondelles with a diameter […]