One of the baby girl card’s I made came in useful yesterday when I went to see the first of the expected newborns that had landed. Bubba was gorgeous and her mother was fine, so we talked and she asked me lots of questions about health visitors, babies and recovering from birth.Then the topic turned […]

One of the reasons I started this blog was to see if there were other women in a similar position to me out there (other reasons include I’m a bit of a show-off astaghfirullah and also that I was inspired by the likes of the wonderful Sunni Sister, Umar Lee, Writeous Sister Speaks, Precious Modesty […]

One of the baby girl card’s I made came in useful yesterday when I went to see the first of the expected newborns that had landed. Bubba was gorgeous and her mother was fine, so we talked and she asked me lots of questions about health visitors, babies and recovering from birth.Then the topic turned […]

After days of stop start contractions and a false alarm, I was blessed with my fifth child, a healthy little girl, last Friday morning at dawn. I am feeling so very grateful, awed, achey, exhausted and overwhelmed right now. Alhamdulillah for the blessings of little ones, of helpful family, health, kind neighbours, good friends and this faith […]

One of my husband’s greatest passions has always been dawah work: sharing the message of Islam with non-Muslims and Muslims who may be searching for a sense of purpose or wish to make faith a bigger part of their lives. He has a deep belief that this is his purpose in this world and it […]

Eid Mubarak everyone.  Taqabbal Allahu Minna Wa Minkum (May Allah accept it from you and us). This Eid is tainted with sadness at events around the world – Syria, Burma, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and most recently Palestine.  The latter especially has brought together Muslims in protest, prayer and charity work throughout Ramadan. “The Believers, in […]

Eid Mubarak everyone.  Taqabbal Allahu Minna Wa Minkum (May Allah accept it from you and us). This Eid is tainted with sadness at events around the world – Syria, Burma, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and most recently Palestine.  The latter especially has brought together Muslims in protest, prayer and charity work throughout Ramadan. “The Believers, in […]

If there is one thing I love to do it’s to get organised and plan ahead: “There is no intelligence like planning.” ~ Hadith Ibn Majah (via Provisions for the Seekers – Zaadut Taalibeen) Although the Muslim New Year passed about two months ago, I didn’t quite manage to get myself organised by then.  So […]

I find that Ramadan and Eid are so much more pleasant if you do a little planning beforehand. I can’t usually stick to all of the things I plan, but even if you get to do some of them it’s still rewarding. Now Start making Eid Cards – This post gives some hints about where […]

I find that Ramadan and Eid are so much more pleasant if you do a little planning beforehand. I can’t usually stick to all of the things I plan, but even if you get to do some of them it’s still rewarding. Now Start making Eid Cards – This post gives some hints about where […]

I find that Ramadan and Eid are so much more pleasant if you do a little planning beforehand. I can’t usually stick to all of the things I plan, but even if you get to do some of them it’s still rewarding. Now Start making Eid Cards – This post gives some hints about where […]

I find that Ramadan and Eid are so much more pleasant if you do a little planning beforehand. I can’t usually stick to all of the things I plan, but even if you get to do some of them it’s still rewarding. Now Start making Eid Cards – This post gives some hints about where […]

Today was my first day back at work after eight months of maternity leave. I had hoped to go back relaxed and fresh, ready to deal with anything, but after a hectic weekend, not enough sleep and trying to get through all the housework, I woke up exhausted and aching. I quietly shuffled into work […]

I find that Ramadan and Eid are so much more pleasant if you do a little planning beforehand. I can’t usually stick to all of the things I plan, but even if you get to do some of them it’s still rewarding. Now Start making Eid Cards – This post gives some hints about where […]