I didn't ignore/forget you .... Promise!

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Salaams guys, blogger is not letting me reply to your comments :( I thought I did reply to those as far back as November 2012 but it just didn't add my response. So when I saw they hadn't been added, I tried again and again and again and....(catch my drift).......... but it still wouldn't :@ I promise I didn't ignore you.
So I have to add my responses here! Does it let you guys add comments? I did tell blogger about it but have had no response from them.

From Mini Bling Haul:
Furree Katt - They were like £2 or something from Primark!! (Is there Primark in Karachi?)

Iremi nisces - I do like them but don't really wear them as hey just end up getting ruined :(

Miriam Maryam - Waalaykum as salaam, Yes there are Islamic entries as well as well-being, food/recipes etc.


From Lahmacun Recipe:
SaritaAgerman - Have you tried it yet?!!?! I have found this lovely little lahmacun place near where I live, the base is thicker than usual but makes for a filling lunch mmmmmmmm

wonderhoojab - Welcome to MuslimahDelights :) can't wait to see the results insha Allah.

Quotes for Contentment

Ever feel as if things are not going your way? Remember that Allah knows what is best for you and everything is from His will.

“Do not look to those above you. Look to those below you, as it will more likely remind you of Allah’s favors bestowed on you.” (Saheeh al-Bukharee and Saheeh Muslim)

“There is no Muslim servant who says in the morning and the evening three times: I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, with Islam as my religion and with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as my Prophet, except that it will be a right upon Allah to please him on the Day of Judgment.” (Ahmad)

“Know that even if the whole community were to gather together to benefit you with something, they would not benefit you with anything except that which Allah has already recorded for you, and that if they gather together to harm you with something, they would not be able to harm you with anything except that which Allah has already recorded against you.” (At-Tirmidhi)

"You shall surely be tried in your possessions, and your persons, and you shall surely hear many hurtful things from those who were given the Book before you, and from those who set up equals to Allah. But if you show patience and fortitude and act righteously, that indeed is a matter of high resolve."  (Surah Al-`Imran: 18)

Mini MUA Haul

Last month Make Up Academy (MUA) had 30% off off their items online to celebrate reaching 30,000 FB followers (or something like that).

Anyhoo, I purchased a few things as can be seen from the pics.

Clockwise from left: MUA  Mystical Glitter Nail Polish in Starfish & Jellyfish, Undressed Eyeshadow palette, 2 x Extreme Felt Liners, Extreme Curl Mascara.

You can see the glitter in the Mystical Glitter Nail polish a little better.

I read that the undressed palette is a very good dupe of Urban Decay's Naked palette and the only main difference being the price so I can't wait to test this out.

So how much did this all cost after the 30% off? Under a tenner! (£9.75 to be precise).

Are you a MUA fan? What are your must haves?

Update

Salaam,

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Sorry for not posting recently...have been busy. I also had an interview (didn't get it) and a cold. The interview was sooo long it took the whole day as it was a selection process so we had a few tasks to do, by the end of I was knackered and couldn't wait to get home.

Anyway, I am off work for a bit so will Insha Allah be posting.
How have you all been anyway? Need to catch up with your blogs/youtube channels!!

50 Quotes to Help You Live Like You Were Dying

Salaam! Long time I know. Hope you are all well and not too cold (if you are in the UK) Brrr!

Just thought I'd share some inspirational quotes that reminds us life is too precious to spend on unnecessary things.A lot of the quotes are on making the most of your time.

I've posted some of my faves and you can see the rest on the link


♦ Go for it now. The future is promised to no one. ~Wayne Dyer

♦ Every man dies. Not every man really lives. ~Braveheart

 ♦ Life is not lost by dying; life is lost minute by minute, day by dragging day, in all the thousand small uncaring ways. ~Stephen Vincent Benét

♦ As you grow older, you'll find the only things you regret are the things you didn't do. ~Zachary Scott

♦ You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted. ~Ruth E. Renkl

♦ If you wait, all that happens is that you get older. ~Larry McMurtry, Some Can Whistle

 ♦ If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You have another chance. ~Andrea Boydston

♦ Lost time is never found again. ~Benjamin Franklin

♦ You only live once; but if you live it right, once is enough. ~Adam Marshall

♦ The moment when you first wake up in the morning is the most wonderful of the twenty-four hours. No matter how weary or dreary you may feel, you possess the certainty that, during the day that lies before you, absolutely anything may happen. And the fact that it practically always doesn't, matters not a jot. The possibility is always there. ~Monica Baldwin

♦ Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is the special occasion. ~Author Unknown

Also, from an Islamic viewpoint, remember the following: "O my people! This life of the present is nothing but (temporary) convenience: it is the Hereafter that is the Home that will last." (Surah Mu'min: 39)

Which ones were your favourite?

Lahmacun Recipe

Some time ago I mentioned that I will post the recipe for Lahmacun,

Turkish Pizza Dough Ingredients

6 cups of all purpose flour	2 1/2 tbsp of dry yeast
1 cup of warm water	350 ml of warm water
1 tsp sugar	1 tsp salt

 

The Lahmacun Topping Ingredients

500 gr of lamb mince	1 1/2 large tomato, skinned and finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped	1 tsp crushed black pepper
1 1/2 tsp of cumin	1 heaped tbsp of tomato paste
1 heaped tbsp of pepper paste	1 small bunch of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp of Marash pepper (use flaked chilli as an alternative)	2 tbsp of Olive oil
1/6 cup of water

 

Making the Flat Bread Dough

1. In a bowl, mix the yeast, 1 cup of water and sugar and set aside until it froths.
2. Sift the flour in a large mixing bowl, forming a well in the middle.
3. Pour the frothing yeast mixture in the well.
4. Slowly add 350ml warm water to the flour mixture and continue to mix well until you have a soft dough.
5. Knead for 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes using a mix master with a bread hook attachment.
6. Leave the dough covered with a tea towel in a warm place to rise and double in size.

Preparing the Turkish Pizza Topping and Dough

1.  Place the topping ingredients in a bowl and with wet hands mix well.
2. Adding a little water at a time, mix the mince until it becomes a wet paste.
3. Place in the fridge until you need it.
4. Once the dough has risen, knead it a few times to remove the gas and air.
5. Divide into 6 equal pieces. 
6. Roll each portion into little balls and place on a lightly floured surface.
7. Cover with a moist towel over the top to stop them from drying out.
8. Take 1 bread roll at a time, and using a rolling pin, roll them out into a flat thin round and stretch with your hands as you go.

Lahmacun Final Steps

1. Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees Celcius.
2. Break up the mince into 6 equal portions and spread it right to the edges of the pizza base.
3. Bake in the oven on a pizza tray or stone for approx 15-20 minutes, until the meat has browned and cooked.
4. Sprinkle with a parsley and tomato salad, squeeze some lemon over them.
5. Enjoy.

Recipe from: http://www.turkishthymecooking.com.au/turkish-recipes/breads/lahmacun.html
 
Or if you don't have the time/are too lazy to be kneading the dough, just use tortilla wraps as a base!

Also, I like to cook the meat a little beforehand so that it's not undercooked.

This is what mine turned out like:

Lahmacun: Delish with parsley and tomato.

Lahmacun: Up close and personal!

A Little Dua....

Happy New (Islamic) Year!