In Sandcastles and Snowmen, Sahar El-Nadi tells the story of how she grew up in Muslim countries but truly found her religion as an adult through her travels, life experiences and subsequent deep reflection. The book starts with an accessible introduction to the key tenets of Islam which is straightforward enough to make sense to […]
Baby To-Do List: Write on walls Take two bites of an apple and throw it in the bin when mama’s not looking Explore grandma’s room and spill her oil Move all of the toys to different rooms Climb onto the boys bunk bed and get stuck up there Go into the bathroom and get my […]
One of the things I spend lots of time doing is picking up toys. Last thing at night, as soon as I get home and constantly in between despite exhortations of “you played with it, you put it back” and “we put one back before we take the next one out”. My kids seem to […]
This book was the best-selling non-English book of 2004 in Britain and Seierstad the best-selling Norwegian author ever, so I had high expectations.Despite the fact that my family hails from Pakistan originally, next-door Afghanistan has always come across as quite mysterious. The only influences on my impression of the country have been news reports in […]
This book was the best-selling non-English book of 2004 in Britain and Seierstad the best-selling Norwegian author ever, so I had high expectations.Despite the fact that my family hails from Pakistan originally, next-door Afghanistan has always come across as quite mysterious. The only influences on my impression of the country have been news reports in […]
One of the things I spend lots of time doing is picking up toys. Last thing at night, as soon as I get home and constantly in between despite exhortations of “you played with it, you put it back” and “we put one back before we take the next one out”. My kids seem to […]
A few Fridays ago I was inspired to start this regular post 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).I haven’t managed to get near my computer the last two […]
This book was the best-selling non-English book of 2004 in Britain and Seierstad the best-selling Norwegian author ever, so I had high expectations.Despite the fact that my family hails from Pakistan originally, next-door Afghanistan has always come across as quite mysterious. The only influences on my impression of the country have been news reports in […]
I and Little Lady usually spend a good part of the weekend bickering over homework, but she did this homework without me asking and got me all embarrassed (in a good way) when she handed me what she had written:
Assalam-alaikam,I will be away for the next week or two with hubby so won’t be blogging until closer to Eid (probably won’t have internet access). I hope to make the most of Ramadan this time and have taken leave from work for the month (will be my first time not studying or working through Ramadan).Insh’Allah […]
Our social lives seem to revolve around food at the moment, especially with Mum- and Dad-in-law going to Pakistan this week. We’ve had numerous dinner invites from friends and family to say goodbye, five in the last two weeks and the odd occasion where we have invited people to dinner. In itself this is rather lovely. […]
Have quite a few babies on the way in the next few months, so had a go at these: Posted by Umm Salihah Ahmed at 09:42 Labels: Cards, Crafts
Assalam-alaikam,I will be away for the next week or two with hubby so won’t be blogging until closer to Eid (probably won’t have internet access). I hope to make the most of Ramadan this time and have taken leave from work for the month (will be my first time not studying or working through Ramadan).Insh’Allah […]
It feels like time to be frivolous for a short while and celebrate the things I love and enjoy. I feel as if after a dark and painful summer, I have emerged into the beginnings of a winter that has left me feeling positive and hopeful. So I intend to be grateful and rejoice in […]
