I finally got round to using the new prayer/quiet room at work today. I have been rushing home to pray, but wanted to pray at the starting time and be able to relax on the way home instead of panicking that I might be late and miss the end of the period for Zoher (the […]
Because some of our work relates to the Olympics, our team was taken to Holden Point to view the Olympic Site. I visited this site a year ago and it is clear the work is moving along. It’s hard to tell from these pictures but right in the missdle of this picture is the new […]
I love the colours blue, green, black and gold together, they feel very “Queen of the Nile” to me. I had these long blue glass beads and knew they would look best in a long necklace. I felt that perhaps in a bracelet or something smaller they would be too chunky and take the piece […]
I mentioned a little while ago, that I needed to clear out my craft stash as it just seems to grow and grow. So a few weeks ago I had a clear-out and made up some packs. The packs contain card blanks and envelopes, backing papers, stickers and embellishments. There are three and if you […]
Abu Bakrah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet (PBUH) said: “The year is twelve months of which four are sacred, the three consecutive months of Dhu’l-Qa’dah, Dhu’l-Hijjah and Muharram, and Rajab Mudar which comes between Jumada and Sha’ban.” [Bukhari, 2958]Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger […]
As things have gotten so hectic right now I’m glad that I made a whole load of my Eid cards in June whilst I was on maternity leave. Few more to go (if I ever get a spare second) and I will be done. Sorry the pictures arent great, kooky little sis gave me a […]
After a long wait, we finally got round to Little Man’s first day at nursery yesterday, and what a pleasure (most of it was). He spent the whole day asking if it was time to go yet (he was given a place in the afternoon nursery) and I spent the whole day black-mailing him: “If […]
There is one part of Ramadan that always get’s me a little down, that is the part when we “take a rest” from fasting during our periods. I used to feel like I was missing out, that I would get behind in my Quran reading and worry about the fasts I would have to make […]
You might want to look away now as I am about to do something I don’t normally do – VENT!!!! I don’t usually like to use my blog for this purpose, but I thought hey – what’s the point of having one if I can’t use it now and again to clear my head.What a […]
As Muslim’s we often talk about good deeds and the small things we can do to make a difference and that also act as dawah.It’s nice though when someone also does this for us. I was reminded today when I had a nasty coughing fit that ten minutes later was still going strong ( I […]
I’m trying hard to stop buying things for the kids all of the time and just give my time and attention instead, to revel in the ordinary things and and be grateful for the blessings that already exist alhamdulillah.Sometimes it’s the smallest things, like the kids excitement at going through the carwash. Sometimes it’s the […]
I was invited to interview yesterday and found the same day that I did not get the job. The interview was for a position in Children’s Services and I was excited about the prospect. I felt like I had a good interview, but that afternoon I got the call saying I didn’t get the job. […]
As Muslim’s we often talk about good deeds and the small things we can do to make a difference and that also act as dawah.It’s nice though when someone also does this for us. I was reminded today when I had a nasty coughing fit that ten minutes later was still going strong ( I […]
It really felt like spring today, so wanted to go out for a wander-around with the kids. Decided to head for the library, which is usually a bit of an experience because my kids struggle with the concept of keeping quiet.Was still returning my books (and paying off the fine as usual), when I turned […]
