Assalam-alaikam, the October edition of Mum and Muslim magazine is now out. You can read my review of our trip to Edingburgh and Loch Lomond as well as lots more from sisters around the world. We are still looking for contributors, so if you wuld like something you ahve written published, please head over to […]
My boy cousins (my little brothers) have been helping us with getting things ready for my brothers wedding. From running around at the henna, serving food, preparing the hall, arranging transport for the wedding to anything else we have needed them for (mash’Allah one of them is training to be a scholar and will be […]
I had some nice news today. I recently asked my new employers about a prayer space or room and my manager said she would for arrange me a temporary space and ask the planners for the new building we are moving to about a more permanent area to pray in. She told me today that […]
As it is one month into the year already, I thought I would review myself against my word for the year: health. My intention for this year was to focus on all aspects of health, diet and self-care for myself and my family. My reasoning for this is that I feel that I have focussed […]
I got a missed call from the kids school yesterday afternoon. Usually any time the kids school call me I start panicking and wonder who has gotten hurt. Usually the teacher will reassure me everything is okay before I even ask with “don’t worry A’s mum, it’s nothing serious” (I think they must be very […]
Our Ramadan Giving series highlights the amazing work charities are doing and showcases their special Ramadan campaigns, giving us all the opportunity to support, donate and do a little good insh’Allah Ramadan Giving Day 13: Ilmfeed in Gaza Ilmfeed are currently raising funds for intensive care equipment for Gaza. Gaza’s hospitals are under-resourced, and the […]
I am so flawed; my temper, my occasional bouts of stubbornness, my very loud (immodest) laugh, my love of all things beautiful and pleasurable (especially food, sleep and all things shiny and pretty), my occasional swearing when I flip and my impatience. This awareness of my shortcomings gets me to thinking how I could possibly […]
The latest edition of Mum and Muslim magazine is now out including my column, feature on travelling with children, book review, recipe and entry for the creative corner. As always I have enjoyed reading what other sisters have contributed. Please do visit and comment.The editor, Sister Umm Imran has a message for readers: Assalamu alaikum!Inshallah […]
We are now coming to four months on from the start of lockdown, and although restrictions have eased, I am still working from home with no likelihood of returning to the office until at least September. This means I have productive days, unproductive days, frustrating days I like that I can exercise in the morning […]
I was saddened to hear about the death of the wonderful American writer and poet Maya Angelou today. I first picked up her poetry as teenager and was captivated by her direct words, their rhythm and certainly their message. My favourite was Phenomenal Woman from the book And Still I Rise, the first verses of which celebrate […]
Our iftar turned out well alhamdulillah, I made: Starters/Iftar Dates and almondsOnion and potato pakoraFruit saladChicken and lamb samosa’sChicken and lamb spring rolls Main meal Pilau RiceChicken and potato curryHaleem (slow-cooked lamb and lentil stew)Naan breadColourful saladMint and coriander sauceYoghurt with spices, cucmber, tomato and onion. Desert Neopolitan Ice-creamStrawberry jelly for the kids which Little […]
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 […]
When Little Man started secondary school, I was worried that he would be an easy target for bullies. He is gentle natured, friendly and likes to tell stories. His school is very big with children from a very mixed catchment area. It was my old secondary school and I remember how rough it was at […]
I had these black beads and wanted to do something special with the bead with the small shiny crystals. I came up with this assymetrical long necklace which I would wear over a black abaya. The beads were from a cheap set of bracelet from Primark (£1 per set) that Fashionista Sister sourced some time […]
