tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86771180272823541092024-03-29T03:29:55.354+00:00Muslimah DelightsInstagram https://instagram.com/muslimahdelights/ Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-19300835867383003592015-08-19T19:25:00.000+01:002015-08-19T19:25:05.390+01:00Turquoise Mini Jewellery HaulSalaam ladies,<br />
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I just had to share this turquoise accessories haul seeing as the items were purchased at bargain prices!<br />
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What do you think? Do you go weak for turquoise jewellery and accessories?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top: Silver and gold tribal necklace from Primark, Bottom: Gold and turquoise hijab head chain from Chicquehijaabz, Middle: Gold and turquoise hand chain with ring and cuff from New Look, Right corner: snake skin effect bag from Primark, Below (what the items are resting on): Camel long jumper also Primark.</td></tr>
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<br />Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-27328093474456674662015-08-07T11:22:00.002+01:002015-08-07T11:29:39.029+01:00Magnitone Lucid ReviewI was yearning to purchase a facial cleansing brush for almost a year
after reading rave reviews about the clarisonic and the magnitone lucid,
I decided to invest in the magnitone lucid when on offer at boots for
£50 instead of £70.<br />
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I ordered the blue as the green was
sold out. It's a really nice shade, kind of an electric blue. The magnitone is
simple to use, and the charger is a magnet you attach to the part you
hold whilst using. The charge does last long, I have only charged mine 2
or 3 times! I have quite small hands so the size is perfect for me. It
only comes with one brush which is rather miserly. It should come with a
spare!</div>
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The <a href="https://magnitone.co.uk/our-products/magnitone-lucid-cleansing-brush/" target="_blank">website</a> promises that it "unclog pores, and sweep away dry and dead skin cells, leaving a clearer complexion"and "softer, brighter, clearer skin".<br />
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Reviews read: "Leaves skin feeling lovely and clean"; "skin feels firmer"; "My skin is more radiant and even toned".</div>
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I
really wished this to be the case for me, but it wasn't. I have had the
magnitone for over 3 months (I gave an extra couple of weeks on the
magnitone 7 day challenge stated in their advertising) and now and have
not noticed any difference whatsoever! My muslin cloth does a better job
at making my skin feel clean and polished and that only cost a couple
of quid.</div>
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Save your money ladies. I only give this a 1/5. </div>
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Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-71114107944337952072015-06-20T17:18:00.000+01:002015-06-20T17:21:32.270+01:00Ramadan Iftar Meal Plans 2015 (3)Struggling with ideas on what to cook during Ramadan? This website has recipes for every day of the month which includes starters, mains and deserts.<br />
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Here is a sample of what you can look forward to this year.<br />
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<img alt="Beef Minestrone with Green Cabbage and White Beans Recipe" src="http://www.nestle-family.com/recipeimages/Beef-Minestrone-with-Green-Cabbage-and-White-Beans-recipe_45600_1.ashx" height="200" id="ctl00_cphMainContent_nfnRecipe_cntImg" title="Beef Minestrone with Green Cabbage and White Beans Recipe" width="200" /><img alt="Eggplant Topped with Garlic Yogurt Recipe" src="http://www.nestle-family.com/recipeimages/Eggplant-Topped-with-Garlic-Yogurt-recipe_9417_1.ashx" height="200" id="ctl00_cphMainContent_nfnRecipe_cntImg" title="Eggplant Topped with Garlic Yogurt Recipe" width="200" /><img src="http://www.nestle-family.com/recipeimages/Spinach-and-Rocket-Leaf-Lasagna-recipe_46785_1.ashx" height="200" id="ctl00_cphMainContent_rpt_RecipeList_ctl07_rptrecipiedaylist_ctl02_imgRecipeItem" style="border-width: 0px;" width="200" /><br />
<img alt="Eish Bil-Lahem Recipe" src="http://www.nestle-family.com/recipeimages/Eish-BilLahem-recipe_16720_1.ashx" height="200" id="ctl00_cphMainContent_nfnRecipe_cntImg" title="Eish Bil-Lahem Recipe" width="200" /><img alt="Maamoul Tart Bil-Kishta Recipe" src="http://www.nestle-family.com/recipeimages/Maamoul-Tart-BilKishta-recipe_16757_1.ashx" height="200" id="ctl00_cphMainContent_nfnRecipe_cntImg" title="Maamoul Tart Bil-Kishta Recipe" width="200" /><img alt="Kunafa Bil-Jibn Recipe" src="http://www.nestle-family.com/recipeimages/Kunafa-BilJibn-recipe_8140_1.ashx" height="200" id="ctl00_cphMainContent_nfnRecipe_cntImg" title="Kunafa Bil-Jibn Recipe" width="200" /><br />
Beef ministrone, aubergine salad, spinach and rocket lasagne, lamb pastry, maamoul tart, kunafe.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nestle-family.com/my-ramadan/english/recipes.aspx" target="_blank">Enjoy!</a><br />
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">Prophet
Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "On the day of Jummah,
the angels stand at the entrance of that masjid in which Jumuah salat
is to be offered. They write down the name of the person who enters the
masjid first, and thereafter the name of the person who follows, and
they continue doing this. The person who entered first will receive the
reward of sacrificing a camel in the path of Allah; the one who followed
him will get the reward of sacrificing a cow, thereafter a chicken,
thereafter the reward of giving an egg as charity in the path of
Allah.Once the khutbah commences, the angels close the register and
begin listening to the khutbah."</b>
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They
say Friday is the best day of the week but for a Muslim we have far
more to look forward to other than the weekend off work and school!
Friday is a day of Allah's Generosity when it comes to whom He wishes to
Forgive.</div>
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The
name Jummah is derived from the word Al-Jam' in Arabic which means to
gather, as Muslims gather on this day every week, and Allah has
commanded the believers to gather for His worship, <b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">"Oh you who believe! When the call is proclaimed for Jummah (Friday prayer), come fast to the remembrance of Allah."</b>
Jummah thus becomes a great reason for a get together and rush to
receive the blessings from Allah.</div>
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From one Jummah to the next, there is
an expiation for whatever sins come in between, so long as one does not
commit any major sin. (Muslim, 233)</div>
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So
before you head off to the masjid, here are some precious sunnah acts
of Jummah to make your Friday that little bit more special (rewarding).</div>
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Sunnah & Acts of Jummah day:
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1 - Bathing (Ghusl) on the day of Jumumah (Bukhari 1951)
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2 - To wear nice clothes (Abu Dawood,)
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3 - Use perfume, and use the Miswaak. (Ibn Majah)
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4 - Going early to Jumuah Prayer (Bukhari 929 & Muslim 1964 )
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5 - Walking to Masjid for Jumuah Paryer (Al-Tirmidi, 496)</div>
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6 - Try to sit as close as possible to the Imam. (Majah, Tirmidhi)
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7 - Listening attentively to Khutbah (Sermon) (Bukhari 934)
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8 - Reading Surah tul Kahf (Before sun sets on Friday). [Saheeh al-Targheeb, 836]
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9 - Visiting the Sick & Attending Muslims Funeral [Trimidhi]
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10- Increase your Durood (example: Durood Ibrahim)<b> "Recite Durood upon
me in abundance on the day of Jummah since they are presented to me."</b>
(Ibn Majah) Salams upon the Prophet.</div>
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Ask the one who never refuses to answer</div>
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Don't forget, after the Jummah prayer the good blessings don't stop there!</div>
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<i style="font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline;"></i>The
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accepted. Abu Hurayrah, narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and
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<b>"On (the day of) Jumu'ah is an hour during which Allah gives to a Muslim servant standing in prayer whatever he asks for."</b><i style="font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline;"></i> [Bukhari and Muslim]</div>
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So make sure you give yourself that much needed 'ME' time with Allah (between Asr and Magrib) and ask away!!</div>
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Giving
your <b>charity </b>on Jummah carries more virtue than other days. Ka'b,
narrated that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said,</div>
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<b>"Charity given during the day of Jumu'ah is greater (in reward) than any other day."</b></div>
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<b>"The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity."</b> - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 604</div>
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<b>"Save yourself from hellfire by giving even half a date-fruit in charity."</b> - Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 2, Hadith 498</div>
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<a href="http://food.allwomenstalk.com/cheat-sheet-infographics-to-turn-you-into-a-star-chef/18/" target="_blank">Source </a>Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-71373740761205341042015-05-04T19:20:00.001+01:002015-05-04T19:20:28.116+01:0020 Reasons to Love Argan Oil<strong>From tackling skin problems and stretch marks to softening skin
and smoothing hair, could argan oil be the world’s most useful
all-natural beauty product? <em>Caitlyn Davey</em> reveals the myriad benefits of this Moroccan elixir.</strong><br /><br />Often
confused with Moroccan oil, argan oil is a pure substance extracted
from the argan tree in Morocco. Moroccan oil is a less pure form of
argan oil that typically contains synthetic additives. Argan oil, in its
pure form, has a myriad of beauty uses, which is why hairdressers and
therapists often recommend it.<br /><br />Founder of Izil Natural Argan Beauty, Mohamed Najib Mouline, shares her top 20 ways to use and benefit from argan oil.<br /><br /><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>1. Treat your wrinkles</strong></span><br />Argan oil is rich in vitamin E and antioxidants that help to fight against wrinkles and other skin changes.<br /><br /><strong>2. Enjoy brighter skin </strong><br /><span style="color: #741b47;">Mix argan oil with a spoonful of honey and a spoon of rosewater to create the perfect 30-minute face mask.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>3. Fight off oily skin </strong></span><br />Apply argan oil to the face – it acts as a sebum production regulator, reducing the skin’s production of natural oils.<br /><br /><strong>4. Combat dry skin </strong><br /><span style="color: #741b47;">If you have dry skin, argan oil will help balance moisture thanks to its rich fatty-acid content.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>5. Fight dandruff</strong></span><br />If
you suffer from dandruff, apply argan oil to your hair and massage well
into the scalp. Brush the oil through and wrap in a hot towel. Leave
for 20 minutes before washing as normal. Then you will be able to see
the difference: the oil will soothe, hydrate and nourish your scalp. <br /><br /><strong>6. Prevent hair loss</strong><br /><span style="color: #741b47;">Following the same process as you would for dandruff, you can create thicker hair. Just remember to distribute the oil evenly.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>7. Enhance your existing products</strong></span><br />You
can even use argan oil to enhance your shampoo and conditioner. Simply
add a few drops to your regular products for an ultra-hydrating
experience.<br /><br /><strong>8. Repair damaged skin</strong><br /><span style="color: #741b47;">Cracked
skin on feet can be unsightly. Nourish cracked heels by applying argan
oil, then cover with socks. The deep hydration will sink into the skin
cells and soften your feet. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>9. Soften your hands </strong></span><br />Massage your hands with argan oil each evening to rehydrate and strengthen, saving your nails from brittleness and cracking. <br /><br /><strong>10. Eradicate stretch marks</strong><br /><span style="color: #741b47;">Reduce the appearance of stretch marks by massaging argan oil into the tummy, chest, hips and thighs.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>11. Treat skin complaints </strong></span><br />Eczema
and psoriasis can be relieved with the soothing power of argan oil, the
substance is natural so it will not aggravate skin conditions.<br /><br /><strong>12. Hydrate your skin</strong><br /><span style="color: #741b47;">If
you are prone to dry skin, rest assured that through applying argan oil
to the affected area, you can enjoy smooth, hydrated skin.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>13. Soothe sunburn</strong></span><br />Sunburn can be painful, but heal those hot spots with a touch of argan oil and feel the sudden difference.<br /><br /><strong>14. Treat bites and stings</strong><br /><span style="color: #741b47;">Calm irritating bug bites and insect stings with argan oil, which will tone down the redness and soothe itchiness.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>15. Fight infection</strong></span><br />Argan oil is renowned for its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, providing organic, natural care for your skin.<br /><br /><strong>16. Help your joints</strong><br /><span style="color: #741b47;">Ease
your arthritis or rheumatic problems by massaging with argan oil daily.
This helps to reduce pain and help improve your quality of life.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>17. Use as a baby product </strong></span><br />Your
baby can bounce around with moisturised and healthy skin. Use argan oil
to hydrate without the use of the potentially harmful chemicals and
additives found in many baby products.<br /><br /><strong>18. Combat the effects of the sun</strong><br /><span style="color: #741b47;">Sitting in the sun can result in scaly skin. Applying argan oil will help the scaly areas disappear. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: #674ea7;"><strong>19. Clear up your skin </strong></span><br />If
you’re prone to acne, use sebum-production-regulating argan oil. It
will moisturise without making the face oily, and is also gentle on the
skin.<br /><br /><strong>20. Calm down </strong><br /><span style="color: #741b47;">Relax in a hot bath using argan oil. Add a few drops to the running water and soak up the natural goodness.</span><br />
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From: <a href="http://www.timeoutdubai.com/mobile/bodyandmind/features/53974-20-reasons-to-love-argan-oil" target="_blank">Time Out Dubai</a> </div>
Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-55230342207832054642015-04-07T17:14:00.002+01:002015-04-07T17:14:39.473+01:00Beauty on a budget from Poundland!Hello ladies. Today's post is on high street make up items found in budget stores such as poundland.<br />
Often poundland will sell discontinued items as featured in this post.<br />
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Here are a few things I have accumulated over time from poundland.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pretty in Pink renewist revlon lipstick</td></tr>
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The eyelashes were surprisingly good. They are more for length than for volume and stay put during the night when I used my duo lash adhesive.<br />
The lipsticks are moisturising and quite pigmented.<br />
<br />Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-84714551677926442962015-03-21T19:55:00.001+00:002015-04-07T16:50:07.219+01:00Primark Haul - Feb/March 2015<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red black and white tribal print kimono</td></tr>
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<br />Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-68472449672137512242015-03-15T17:29:00.000+00:002015-03-15T17:29:50.222+00:00Turkish Food Stoke Newington<span style="background-color: white; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: proxima_nova_rgregular, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Calibri, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333330154419px; line-height: 21px;">Aziziye: Stoke Newington</span><br />
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<br style="background-color: white; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: proxima_nova_rgregular, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Calibri, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333330154419px; line-height: 21px;" />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chicken Iskender</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: proxima_nova_rgregular, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Calibri, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333330154419px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span>Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-79508670914624986782015-01-23T18:23:00.002+00:002015-01-23T18:23:33.848+00:00Emotional Fitness: 6 Reasons We Don’t Chase Our Dreams........ and why we should anyway.<br />
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When it comes to achieving your <a class="pt-basics-link" href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/dreaming" title="Psychology Today looks at Dreaming">dreams</a>,
what’s stopping you? For many, a bad experience or discouraging person
keeps them from fulfilling their heart's desire. But there are millions
of other reasons why people don’t take a shot at <a class="pt-basics-link" href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/happiness" title="Psychology Today looks at Happiness">happiness</a>.<br />
Here are a few of the most common ones:<br />
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<li><strong><span style="color: #c27ba0;">You're too <a class="pt-basics-link" href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/shyness" title="Psychology Today looks at Shyness">shy</a> to ask.</span></strong>Whether
it’s asking someone out on a date or applying for a job, many of us are
too shy to actually approach another person. Even today, when much of
our communication occurs virtually, nothing takes the place of a
face-to-face request. It’s much harder to say no to someone directly
than it is to ignore an email.</li>
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<li><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><strong>You feel you don’t deserve it.</strong></span><br />If you have doubts about your worthiness when it comes to<span style="color: magenta;"> <span style="color: magenta;"><a class="pt-basics-link" href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/career" title="Psychology Today looks at Career">career</a></span>
</span>or relationships, you need to take a long look into your internal
mirror. What negative messages are you sending to yourself? Why do you
believe that you are not good enough? Asking yourself these questions
can help you develop positive alternative thoughts. Remember: <em>You deserve happiness</em>.<br /></li>
<li><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><strong>You question your ability.</strong> </span><br />You
may be able to ask for what you want, and feel you deserve it, but
still wonder if you are up to the task. Maybe you think you don’t have
the talent or the <a class="pt-basics-link" href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/leadership" title="Psychology Today looks at Leadership">leadership</a>
ability to get the job done. Look, most people learn on the fly. You
have to just dive in and expect to make a few mistakes along the way.
You will get the hang of whatever it is, soon enough.<br /><span style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><strong>You feel that you don’t have the time to take on anything more.</strong> </span><br />Everyone
I know who has successfully started their own business began working on
it in their spare time. For them and many others, evenings and weekends
are no longer spent in front of the television (except maybe during
football season). You can spend your extra time building your dream. Anything you want to achieve is worth the extra work.<br /></li>
<li><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><strong>You tell yourself that there’s someone who is better than you.</strong> </span><br />There
will always be people who are better looking, or who have more money,
higher degrees, greater experience, or more magnetic personalities. But
they aren’t the same as you. You bring your own set of talents, your
personal vision, and your values to any situation or relationship with
which you’re involved. Trust that what’s inside you is as good as it
gets. Now go for it.<br /></li>
<li><strong><span style="color: #c27ba0;">You’re trying to keep a low profile.</span></strong>You
may think that you shouldn’t stand out, because you’re afraid you might
get hurt. Yes, successful people can become targets for others who are
angry, misguided, or feel somehow inferior. But believing that if you’re
successful, harm will come your way is a myth that was started by
people too scared to reach for their dreams.</li>
</ul>
<em>Don’t let yourself or anyone else talk you out of fulfilling your dreams.</em><br />
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<em>by Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D. </em><br />
<em><a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/emotional-fitness/201501/6-reasons-we-don-t-chase-our-dreams" target="_blank">Source</a></em>Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-69002471511788973792015-01-09T21:58:00.000+00:002015-01-12T18:35:53.161+00:00Selfridges and Primark Winter Haul 2014/2015Happy new year guys! Hope you are all doing well.<br />
This post features some of the goodies we purchased in the December/January sales. The primark items were bought in store while the Selfridges items were purchased online.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Primark beaded evening bag £10. Lovely and sparkly, costs over £25 in the other shops!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Primark mid length zip detail dress £13. This dress is actually bottle green but turned out black in the pictures. Will post another pic once worn. It is so smart, stylish and knee length at the front and slightly longer at the back. It has small slits at the side.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Primark tartan dress £5 reduced from £10. Also featured - 2 pack gloves for £1 and slimming leggings £4. I wear the dress around the house or at night, it is 100% cotton and ideal for these cold winter nights.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Selfridges haul. Look how protectively packaged each item is.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fragrance lab perfumes in 248 and 249. £10 reduced from £45. One is musky with bergamont, the other is fresh/powdery. I think it's best to smell before you buy. The nail polish is azature red diamond nail polish. It was £3 reduced from £17. BARGAIN!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This sparkly azature nail polish in red contains a real black diamond!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<br />Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-73257899082095801222014-12-08T21:21:00.000+00:002014-12-08T21:21:04.247+00:0010 Actions to Boost Self-Confidence<header class="entry-header headline_area">
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<span style="font-size: large;">As Muslimahs, I think it's doubly important to have that extra bit of self-confidence what with the deen always being put down in the media and the local/wider community. I came across this post on: <a href="http://productivemuslim.com/sisters-self-confidence/" target="_blank">http://productivemuslim.com/sisters-self-confidence/ </a>which gives tips on how to be more positive as well as boosting your confidence.</span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy!</span></h1>
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10 Actions for Sisters to Boost Self-Confidence</h1>
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<span class="date"><span class="genericon genericon-time"></span><a href="http://productivemuslim.com/sisters-self-confidence/" rel="bookmark" title="Permalink to 10 Actions for Sisters to Boost Self-Confidence"><time datetime="2014-12-04T10:00:50+00:00">December 4, 2014</time></a></span><span class="author vcard"><span class="genericon genericon-user"></span><a class="url fn n" href="http://productivemuslim.com/author/lotifa/" rel="author" title="View all posts by Lotifa Begum">Lotifa Begum</a></span> </div>
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<a href="http://productivemuslim.com/sisters-self-confidence/"><img alt="ProductiveMuslimah" class=" wp-image-8470 aligncenter" height="66" src="http://productivemuslim.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Productive-Muslimah-240.png" style="border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" title="ProductiveMuslimah" width="200" /></a><img alt="" height="20" src="http://productivemuslim.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/div-brown.png" width="550" /></div>
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<em>One of the major barriers to
productivity I often hear about when I meet sisters across the world, is
the lack of self-confidence. I know from personal experience that is
isn’t easy to develop confidence – some people are born with it, but I
believe for most of us, it has to be developed and nurtured as we grow! I
often have friends and family tell me I carry an aura of confidence
about me; some wonder ‘what’s her secret?’ – it has has certainly taken
some training! It is really disheartening to see Muslim women who are so
talented, educated and ambitious thwart their progress and productivity
because they have low self-esteem. I’d like to explore how we sisters
can boost our own confidence with practical tips from the Qur’an and
Sunnah.</em><span id="more-10093"></span></div>
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Firstly, I want to remind you that Allah <img alt="subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He)" class="islamic_graphic" height="20px" src="http://productivemuslim.com/wp-content/plugins/islamic-graphics/img/black/20/swt.png" title="subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He)" />
has honoured women, affording us rights more than 1400 years ago and
endowing on us the opportunity to earn the highest stations in Paradise,
through the various roles we play as daughters, wives, mothers and
Muslimahs in our society. We only have to look to our historical
examples of female scholars such as Aisha bint Abu Bakr <img alt="raḍyAllāhu 'anhu (may Allāh be pleased with him)" class="islamic_graphic" height="20px" src="http://productivemuslim.com/wp-content/plugins/islamic-graphics/img/black/20/ranhu.png" title="raḍyAllāhu 'anhu (may Allāh be pleased with him)" />
to learn that achieving confidence is not a sign of arrogance or being
against Islamic values. In fact, one can be confident in their faith
whilst being a Muslimah in pursuit of her goals.</div>
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Remember, Allah <img alt="subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He)" class="islamic_graphic" height="20px" src="http://productivemuslim.com/wp-content/plugins/islamic-graphics/img/black/20/swt.png" title="subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He)" />
says: “And We have certainly honored the children of Adam and carried
them on the land and sea and provided for them of the good things and
preferred them over much of what We have created, with [definite]
preference.” [<a href="http://quran.com/17/70" target="_blank" title="Surat Al-'Isrā' (The Night Journey) - سورة الإسراء">Qur’an: Chapter 17, Verse 70</a>]</div>
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Let’s look at some of the ways I have learnt to personally conquer my fear and boost my confidence:</div>
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1. Have self-belief</h2>
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As a Muslimah, if you don’t believe that
you can achieve something, even if it’s a small task, this can impact
your confidence greatly. The first step is to develop a positive mindset
and have the belief that you are capable of doing what you set out to
accomplish with Allah <img alt="subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He)" class="islamic_graphic" height="20px" src="http://productivemuslim.com/wp-content/plugins/islamic-graphics/img/black/20/swt.png" title="subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He)" />‘s Help. This will take some internal work and will not be done overnight, but start by telling yourself that Allah <img alt="subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He)" class="islamic_graphic" height="20px" src="http://productivemuslim.com/wp-content/plugins/islamic-graphics/img/black/20/swt.png" title="subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He)" />
wanted you to be the best Muslimah you can be in every aspect of your
life – this will get you on the road to developing confidence.</div>
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2. Use positive language</h2>
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What kind of language do you use in your
daily life, whether at work, home or in the community? Do you tend to
use the words ‘can’t’, or ‘don’t believe’ or ‘not sure’ often in your
responses? If you do, then perhaps you are using what psychologists call
‘self-limiting’ terms which can prevent you from being confident.
Instead, try to say ‘I can do this’, ‘I will inshaAllah achieve’, or ‘I
am capable of..’ as this kind of <a href="http://productivemuslim.com/positive-thinking-to-boost-productivity/#utm_source=ProM-Website&utm_medium=ProM-Website&utm_campaign=Website-Interlinking" target="_blank" title="Positive Thinking To Boost Productivity | ProductiveMuslim">language will increase your positivity </a>and give you a sense of self-belief.</div>
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3. Dump your negative thoughts</h2>
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When negative thoughts and whispers
enter your mind then remind yourself of the positive language. Don’t
allow yourself to be put down by these thoughts, as this will prevent
you from achieving your set goals. Try writing down negative feelings
and thoughts, then <a href="http://productivemuslim.com/how-a-positive-attitude-increases-productivity/#utm_source=ProM-Website&utm_medium=ProM-Website&utm_campaign=Website-Interlinking" title="How A Positive Attitude Increases Productivity | ProductiveMuslim">tell yourself the opposite</a>
of what have you have written. For example, if you have written: ‘I
can’t do this because I’m not good enough’, tell yourself ‘I will try to
do this and I might actually be good at it’. If you let negative
thinking sabotage your productivity, then you may feel regret later in
life.</div>
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4. Write down a list of your strengths</h2>
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One of the most powerful exercises I
have done with my mentor on a regular basis, is to discuss and write my
own strengths. As an example, I have written that I have ‘good
interpersonal and communication skills’ and then written an example of
when I proved this such as at an event when I met with someone new. This
short exercise should take no more than 20-30 minutes but will serve as
a great way to increase your confidence, especially when you are
feeling down. Use this list of strengths to motivate you in whatever
area of work you are focussing on.</div>
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5. Read up about confidence</h2>
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Confidence is not something we are all
born with, but it is certainly a quality we admire in people around us.
Some are gifted with it, while others have a ‘quiet confidence’ about
them which we may not always perceive. There are some <a href="http://productivemuslim.com/interview-leo-babauta-zenhabits/#utm_source=ProductiveMuslim.com&utm_medium=ProductiveMuslim.com&utm_campaign=10%20Actions%20for%20Sisters%20to%20Boost%20Self-Confidence" target="_blank" title="Interview with Leo Babauta: Founder of Zen Habits | ProductiveMuslim">great resources</a>
out there to help you with confidence; one of my favourites is ‘How to
Develop Self-Confidence & Influence People by Public Speaking’ by
Dale Carnegie. You can also search online for the many other tools and
articles on why self-confidence is important especially in women, in
both professional and personal capacities. Read up on the female
scholars and pious women, and take lessons from their personalities and
ways they handled their affairs – they are the best of examples.</div>
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6. Receive compliments gracefully</h2>
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When I look back to my days of low
self-confidence, I re-call compliments being vital to giving me a boost –
especially when they were from people I respected, like my teachers.
Some sisters on the other hand find it extremely difficult to receive
compliments, and sometimes ‘defer’ them, so they put themselves down,
instead of graciously thanking someone for their kind words. Although
this should be carefully balanced with avoiding feelings of pride or
complacency, accepting compliments when you’ve earned them can remind
you that you have good qualities and traits to contribute. Respond to
these compliments by saying ‘thank you, that’s very kind of you’ while
acknowledging that you always have more to learn, to keep your humility.</div>
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7. Pursue something you are good at</h2>
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There’s nothing more empowering than
discovering you are good at something. Once you know what you are good
at, you can gain a sense of self-fulfilment and maximise your
confidence. For many sisters I meet, there are so many dreams and ideas
they have, yet the environment or family expectations mean they are
unable to pursue such activities. My advice is to keep trying until you
are able to do this, it will in turn have positive psychological
benefits for you and your family when you do what you love.</div>
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8. Network with new Muslimahs</h2>
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Meeting new sisters is always a test of
our own confidence as it can take us out of our comfort zone, but it is
also a great way to improve your self-confidence by telling people about
yourself. Before you go to an event, meeting or somewhere where you can
network with people, think about the interesting things you like or
have done to use as talking points. Hopefully it will ensure that the
people you talk to have a interesting conversation with you and remember
you as a confident Muslimah!</div>
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9. Be independent</h2>
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Being able to do things without
depending on others is a huge morale booster as it gives you a sense of
empowerment and self-dignity. This may be doing something you haven’t
ever done on your own before, like learning a new skill or <a href="http://productivemuslim.com/want-to-increase-your-productivity-start-a-hobby/#utm_source=ProM-Website&utm_medium=ProM-Website&utm_campaign=Website-Interlinking" target="_blank" title="Want to Increase Your Productivity? Start a Hobby! | ProductiveMuslim">practising a new hobby</a>.
For years I failed at driving many times before I passed! The ability
to accomplish something completely independently will give you a real
confidence boost.</div>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">
10. Make this special dua</h2>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
There is a beautiful du’a which encapsulates the need to always ask Allah <img alt="subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He)" class="islamic_graphic" height="20px" src="http://productivemuslim.com/wp-content/plugins/islamic-graphics/img/black/20/swt.png" title="subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and exalted be He)" />
to help us improve ourselves in our faith and character. It is no easy
task, and this du’a will give you the strength to be confident and
productive Muslimahs!</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
(Moses) said: My Lord! Expand for me by
breast (with assurance). And ease for me my task. And untie the knot
from my tongue. That they may understand my speech.’ [<a href="http://quran.com/20/25-28" target="_blank" title=" Surat Ţāhā (Ta-Ha) - سورة طه ">Qur’an: Chapter 20, Verses 25-28</a>]</div>
</div>
<br />Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-793072107470689142014-09-21T16:06:00.000+01:002014-09-21T16:06:02.241+01:00Umrah tips part 2: Performing Umrah & Shopping/travelling<b>Try to perform Umrah after Isha</b>. I found this to be the 'least busiest' time. Others say after or before fajr.<br />
Do tawaf upstairs as it is less packed. We did tawaf in the normal
place once before fajr, it was packed. The men don't care they are
pushing women less than half their size and we nearly got crushed. Yes.
By men. Astaghfirallah. Some people have no manners even when right in
front of Allah's house. I'm pretty sure a 6 foot 5, 10 tonne Arab man
tried tripping me up from behind so he could push in and touch the black
stone. Even in April, before Fajr we were not able to touch hajr aswad.
That's how packed it was. I can not even imagine Hajj or Umrah during Ramadan.<br />
<br />
Khaleejis (sorry, really trying not to generalise but it is mainly
the gulf Arabs) do not comprehend the notion of <b>queuing </b>or waiting
patiently for their turn. You will find this out when exchanging money, queuing at bin Dawood or queuing up for food. They ignore you or
simply push or elbow you out the way without a care.<br />
<br />
<b>NOT ALL WATER IS ZAMZAM </b>- look at the signs. Some say drinking water
some say zamzam. The water tankers inside the Masjid al haram say zamzam
so I would fill my bottles from there.<br />
<br />
<b>Madina has zamzam too! </b>I never knew this, I thought you could only
get zamzam from Makkah and was sad that we never got big bottles to
bring back before going to Madinah, but Alhamdulillah Masjid Nabi
has zamzam water tanks inside YAY! You can also purchase 10litre zamzam
bottles (packed in cardboard boxes) to bring back home. Make sure you write your name on all sides of the box when returning home as people may just take yours at the airport.<br />
<br />
<b>Wash your fruit with bottled water</b> and make tea/hot drinks with bottled water.<br />
<br />
<b>Fill up on the hotels breakfast buffet.</b> If you can, take a roll with
cheese and salad and a yogurt to have for lunch as you may not feel up to
walking about looking for a place to eat especially if you're fussy
like me and don't want junk food broast chicken (which is everywhere!) or
curry.<br />
<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Make sure to fill up on breakfast and perhaps take a roll with cheese&tomato and a yogurt back with you for lunch to keep you going.</td></tr>
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<br />
<b>Shopping in Makkah & Madinah.</b><br />
<br />
<b>Bin Dawood</b> is the main supermarket there. In Makkah there is one
under the clock tower buildings and another branch to the right of the
clock building, I think it's part of the Hilton shopping complex just
after kfc. Let me know if I'm wrong. Bin Dawood sells everything from shampoo, juice, ice cream, chocolate dates,
cheese, lassi, tea bags pots and pans, and fresh fruit. Defo go there for
ice ream to cool yourself down after dhuhr or asr. And to stock up on
fresh fruit and juices. I recommend fresh mango.<br />
<br />
We stayed in the <b>clock building</b> - Movenpick hotel, hajar towers so
alhamdulillah it was easy finding our way back compared to if we stayed
in a hotel elsewhere. Mainly because my sense of direction is not one of
my strong points. There are shops selling kids clothes, prayer mats, stands with ice cream and much more in the tower.<br />
<br />
<b>If you see something you like in Makkah, purchase it!</b>. Everyone says
Madina is cheaper-yes mostly true. But sometimes the quality is not as
good. For example my sister purchased a beautiful prayer mat that comes
with a matching bag for 35 rials (don't pay anymore than this price
though, I'm sure other shops sell them for 30) it was really good
quality. I got mine from Madinah for 20 rials but mine is thinner and of
less quality.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prayer mat from Makkah - Clock Tower. Thick material</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prayer mat from Madina - thin material</td></tr>
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<br />
<b>Buy abayas from Madinah</b>. They were selling farashas in different colours for 50 riyal. I got a
really nice button abaya with gold diamantes for 110 rial.<br />
<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gold and black abaya from Madina Taiba Centre.</td></tr>
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<br />
<b>Make use of Madinah market stalls for gifts </b>- hijabs, tasbihs, Qur'an, perfumes, jewelry, kids clothing and sometimes
abayas/jalabiyyas for under 20 rials! Yes under £4. Obviously they are
factory rejects or may be slightly old in design or have a few threads
sticking out or are an inch shorter than you'd like but they are an
absolute bargain!! Enjoy the stall holders shouting prices in Urdu - DAS RIAL lol<br />
<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheap gifts for friends and family such as 12 tasbih for 10 rials, 12 itr for 5 rial, and a pack for men with a cap, tasbih and itr for around 2 rial.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can buy gorgeous costume jewelry such as these rings for 5 rials each. The bangles/bracelets were from one of the many nearby shops.</td></tr>
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<br />
The main shopping centre in Madina is the <b>Taiba centre.</b> Visit malik
al oud for incense accessories. Alhamdulillah the Burmese worker is really
fair and honest in his prices.<br />
<br />
<b>Travel by SAPTCO </b>between Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah ( doesnt matter if
its to and from Makkah and Jeddah as this is only 1.5 hours max) get
tickets to a <b>VIP</b> SAPTCO bus if you can. They serve you a small meal and
tea/coffee. It's nonstop and has a toilet. Maximum 30 people allowed and
quite spacious. Costs about 90 rial or £15/person. Taxi drivers will
charge you much more than this and some are known to be crazy or pervy
so save yourself the hassle and use SAPTCO.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Air conditioned VIP bus with comfortable seating.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">VIP bus breakfast meal from Makkah to Madina: Egg sub, water, fizzy drink.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">VIP bus lunch meal box from Madina to Jeddah: Rice, Chicken nuggets, salad, apple, orange juice</td></tr>
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That's all I can think of. InshaAllah this is of help to anyone traveling to Saudi. If you have anymore tips or questions please leave a
comment!Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-3756549400698698712014-09-13T20:20:00.001+01:002014-09-13T20:36:55.430+01:00Umrah/Hajj Tips Part One: What To packSalaams all,<br />
as the Hajj season is upon us I thought it would be useful to post my tips as I went for Umrah a few months ago. I did initially have a post typed up in draft but accidentally deleted it :( sooo, inshaAllah, time permitting, I will type something again with pictures :)<br />
<br />
I have compiled a list of what to pack as a general guide if any of you are thinking of going soon or in the future.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>3 pairs loose trousers </b>i.e harem pants or linen trousers.<br />
<br />
<b>3 abayas</b> including the one you will wear to the airport. The abayas
don't have to be black, there are people from all over the world wearing
their own modest versions of traditional clothing including long
skirts, shalwar kameez, maxi dresses etc. A good idea I found was a
really long tunic or loose dress, 3 quarter in length (in between ankle
and knee length) with loose trousers underneath. Why? Abayas are usually
long and the bottom gets dusty and dirty real quick. Saudi is a desert
country so lots of sand and dust about; plus you will no doubt be going
to get zamzam water and the floors will be wet. Not only that but
another good reason not to wear an abaya that's TOO long is to save from
tripping up or people stepping on it.<br />
<br />
<b>3-4 light material hijabs.</b> Nothing too thick. Not those maxi hijabs
you get everywhere unless you will be wearing it in the evening. Choose
any colour or print you like. Doesn't have to be limited to black.<br />
<br />
<b>Canvas bag/over shoulder drawstring bag</b> to carry your shoes in. Don't
leave your shoes on one of the racks in masjid al haram or masjib nabi -
you won't be able to find them! Keep them in a bag on you at all times
and place to your side on the floor when praying. Everyone does this.<br />
<br />
<b>Prayer mat </b>- you can either take one or buy from Makkah or Madina.
You won't always get inside the masjids to pray and if you do it doesn't
guarantee a carpeted space i.e. you will be praying on marble so a
prayer mat will make it easier/more comfortable.<br />
<br />
<b>Snacks</b>: take crisps, biscuits, sweets. I wouldn't recommend chocolate
as it melts. Keep some snacks in your bag at all times even when flying
to the airport, in Saudi as all the stories about Saudi airport workers/visa
patrol are true. They are extremely S L O W and the queue won't move for
at least an hour while they take their sweet time. Not only that but
you may find yourself switching queues a few times and back. Organised
they are not! The airport is not air conditioned so you may
feel faint as my sister did, this is where snacks and some water will
come in handy. Try to get some water from the plane - a bottle or small
plastic pot.<br />
<br />
<b>2 pair flat comfy shoes/sandals with a good grip.</b> Don't choose something with a completely flat sole as your feet will feel it with all the walking.<br />
<br />
<b>Sunglasses </b>and <b>sunscreen</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Vaseline</b> and <b>mini first aid kit</b> - plasters, sudocream, safety pins, bandage<br />
<br />
<b>Norethisterone </b>- If that time of the month will fall around the time you go for Umrah or Hajj, see your GP for some medication to delay it.<br />
<br />
<b>Scissors and nail clippers </b>- Ladies, you will need to cut a bit of your hair after performing sa'ee. We did this back at the hotel, there were many ladies who did it right after performing umrah but hair was on the floor which I didn't find hygienic. <br />
<br />
<b>Wipes </b>- to clean your hands as well as shoes when they get dusty, and just for general quick cleaning on the go.<br />
<br />
<b>Toilet paper</b><br />
<br />
<b>Notebook </b>to write down duas of those you are leaving behind as well as to keep a memoir of your time there.<br />
<br />
<b>Small travel spray bottle</b> - fill with water (I filled mine with
zamzam :D) keep in fridge and take out with you to spritz on
face/hands/wrists to keep cool. If you can't manage to pack one, Bin Dawood sell some from 6 riyals.<br />
<br />
<b>Tasbih </b>or u can buy it from there. Madinah has PELNTY. You can get a bundle for 10 riyals (under £1.50)<br />
<br />
Take a couple <b>empty water bottles </b>to fill with zamzam. Your hotel may
provide you with complimentary bottles of water - Movenpick did
alhamdulillah.<br />
<br />
Stay tuned for tips part 2! Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-5380348792646659312014-08-01T17:47:00.000+01:002014-08-01T17:47:54.558+01:00Nailed it: How your fingertips hold the key to your healthYour nails can significantly contribute to the impression you leave
on people. But they can say a lot more about you than just how strongly
you take care of your appearance.<br />
Research reveals that your hair
and nails can be an indicator of your overall health. Healthy hair and
nails have been linked to good nutrition. On the other hand brittle
discolored nails and dull hair, among other conditions, can offer
warning signs of malnutrition, infection and serious disease.<br />
You
probably don’t spend much time looking at your nails and hair.
Abnormalities in these two areas often indicate illness in the body
before the rest of the body will. Although nothing replaces a proper
diagnosis from your doctor, read on to learn how to decode the signs of
ill health.<br />
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Are your nails <b>cracked</b>, <b>brittle</b>, and quick to break?
That’s often a sign of <i><span style="color: #674ea7;">iron </span><span style="color: #351c75;">deficiency</span></i>, anemia. However, if your tips
seem to crack at the slightest touch, this could be caused by an
<span style="color: #674ea7;">underactive thyroid.</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7;"> </span><b>White spots </b>on nails, also known as milk spots, are ironically not
signs of calcium deficiency. They are simply a result of <i><span style="color: #351c75;">minor injuries
</span></i>to the nail. In some cases, they are indicators of <span style="color: #351c75;"><i>zinc </i></span>deficiency.<b> </b><br />
<b>Pale
</b>nails, on the other hand, could be a sign of <span style="color: #351c75;"><i>anemia</i></span>. Inadequate oxygen
levels in the blood can leave the tissue beneath your nails looking
ghostly. More seriously, pale nails could be a sign of congestive <i><span style="color: #351c75;">heart</span>
<span style="color: #351c75;">failure </span></i>and <i><span style="color: #674ea7;">liver </span><span style="color: #351c75;">disease</span></i>.<br />
The <b>thickening </b>of nails, often
combined with their <b>yellowing</b>, is usually a sign of <span style="color: #351c75;"><i>fungal </i></span>infection. In
rare cases, yellow nails can indicate a more serious condition such as <i><span style="color: #351c75;">
thyroid </span></i>disease.<b> </b><br />
<b>Rippled </b>or <b>pitted </b>surface of the nails can be an early sign of inflammatory <span style="color: #351c75;"><i>arthritis </i></span>or <span style="color: #351c75;"><i>psoriasis</i></span>.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b> <u>You are what you eat</u></b><br />
<ul>
<li>While your nails aren’t a living part
of your body, improving your inner health will affect their outer
appearance. Before you invest in all those nail strengthening products
and pills, follow these 10 simple steps to have strong healthy nails by
improving what you eat. After all, you will be tackling the condition
from the core.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Consuming a balanced diet abundant in fruits and
vegetables, grains, dairy, meat, and good fats will provide you with the
nutrients you need for strong healthy nails and prevent any nutrient
deficiencies. Eliminating one of these food groups may disturb the
balance.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Nails are layers of keratin, a type of protein. So,
including protein in your diet, from meat, chicken, fish, and eggs, is
essential for their strength.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Make sure to have one iron rich
food source in your daily diet. You can try these foods: Pumpkin seeds,
pine nuts, lentils, oatmeal, red meat, spinach, dark chocolate, and
tofu.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Drink more water. It keeps your nails and hair hydrated. Aim for at least 8 cups daily.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Also, exercise regularly to relieve stress. Brittle, peeling nails
are a common side effect of stress due to the rise of the stress hormone
cortisole.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Vitamin B7 (biotin) can also reduce your body’s
stress levels. Common dietary sources of biotin are bananas, beans, and
whole grains.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Keep your thyroid regulated by consuming sufficient
Iodine. It is abundant in dried seaweed, iodized salt, milk, shrimp and
eggs.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Antioxidants can play a role in your nails as they
can prevent dry weak nails and repair broken tissue. Antioxidant
superfoods you should consider in your diet include berries, green tea,
broccoli, cocoa, and avocados.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Omega-3 fatty acids, amongst their
countless benefits, promote nail health. This can be found in salmon,
tuna, eggs, sardines, flaxseed, walnuts and almonds</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Excessive
alcohol drinking and smoking can have a negative impact on nail health.
It keeps the liver strained as it excretes toxins from the body.</li>
</ul>
Now that you’ve been equipped with the right information, make a habit of checking your nails on a weekly basis.<br />
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<a href="http://english.alarabiya.net/en/life-style/healthy-living/2013/10/21/Nailed-it-How-your-fingertips-hold-the-key-to-your-health.html" target="_blank">Source </a>Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-38015386258013436812014-07-28T11:57:00.003+01:002014-07-28T11:57:44.481+01:00Eid Mubarak<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-7639550827101248972014-07-27T20:23:00.004+01:002014-07-27T20:23:48.985+01:00Fatayer, Borek with puff pastry, spinach and feta<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQutoSnyQEt9m8qE1Hg2oZAshKtfDGt36EXNdFUIuiuw1B40NyZAjCmva4Wz08O_XbhpfOxWTBufZkjNCzO9-D-DZgiUBn3Qfa790-1bQJ63jbyWiVnMFud-uzGTt3mjZJDb2hyphenhyphenPke4c/s1600/fatayer1copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQutoSnyQEt9m8qE1Hg2oZAshKtfDGt36EXNdFUIuiuw1B40NyZAjCmva4Wz08O_XbhpfOxWTBufZkjNCzO9-D-DZgiUBn3Qfa790-1bQJ63jbyWiVnMFud-uzGTt3mjZJDb2hyphenhyphenPke4c/s1600/fatayer1copy.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Make sure you don't overfill the fatayer, as it won't close/seal</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fold in thirds towards the middle, leaving a tiny hole at the top</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoy spinach and feta fatayer fresh out of the oven!</td></tr>
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<strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
1 sheet of ready rolled puff pastry<br />
500 g blanched spinach<br />
250 g feta cheese<br />
1 medium sized onion, chopped finely<br />
1/2 tsp. all spice powder<br />
1 tsp. sumac<br />
Salt and pepper to taste<br />
Olive oil<br />
Flour<br />
<br />
<strong>Method :</strong><br />
Heat olive oil in a pan and light fry the onions till tender. Add the
spinach, spices, feta cheese, seasoning and mix well.<br />
Roll out the puff pastry into 10 cm rounds (I placed a cup and cut around it) and fill each round with a
scooped spoon of the spinach mixture. Bring up three sides of the round
to form a pyramid and pinch the edges to seal it.<br />
Place the pies / fatayars on a baking sheet, brush lightly with some
olive oil and bake in a preheated oven for 25 to 30 mins or until pastry is golden brown and cooked through (I flipped mine over halfway so none of the pastry was soggy) at gas mark 5.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Recipe from: <a href="http://plaingeets.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/gourmand-geets-spinach-feta-fatayer/" target="_blank">http://plaingeets.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/gourmand-geets-spinach-feta-fatayer/</a></span><br />
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<span class="wp-smiley emoji emoji-smile" title=":-)"></span>Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-10510044840277240752014-07-25T15:49:00.003+01:002014-07-25T15:49:41.399+01:00Iftar featuring vegetarian shepherds pie and a recipe for refreshing lemonadeSalam and hello fellow readers,<br />
<br />
Yes you read it right! Vegetarian shepherds pie made with quorn mince which we made for iftar last week.<br />
<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ezogelin - Turkish lentil soup</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feta and pomegranate salad</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quorn shepherds pie with creamy cheesy mash!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Profiteroles and a jug of homemade lemonade</td></tr>
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<u><b>Lemonade recipe:</b></u><br />
<br />
<b>Ingredients for syrup- </b><br />
<ul>
<li>5 lemons</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>1 cup water</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>200-250g sugar</li>
</ul>
<br />
<b>Method - </b><br />
<ul>
<li>Put ingredients in a pan and boil.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Leave to cool and place in fridge or freezer (especially good if it's a hot day, as the syrup will be an ice block which will cool the water in the jug)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Once cool/frozen, place in jug and top up with plain water or sparkling water. You may need to add more lemon/water according to taste.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Enjoy!</li>
</ul>
Post a comment if you want the shepherds pie recipe! Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-81686677135781218412014-07-17T11:56:00.002+01:002014-07-18T14:31:03.658+01:00ieatfood reviews - Halal ready meals at your local supermarketSalam readers.<br />
<div>
So I was in Sainsburys a few weeks ago and came
across some halal ready meals. There was a dedicated section for these
halal meals, which consisted of ieatfoods and mumtaz curries. These meals are perfect for iftar if you are too tired to cook as they taste home made or even to take as lunch for work. I will be
reviewing 3 products from the ieatfoods range.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">range of meals from ieatfood in Sainsbury's</td></tr>
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<div>
First up was the spicy beef pizza. I found the
product matched the picture, the title lived up to it's name - it was
beefy and spicy! As the crust part was a bit big for my liking, I added extra cheese, cherry tomatoes and small pineapple chunks to the pizza before placing in
the oven. I can honestly say it is one of the best
pizzas I've tasted! So much so that I made a homemade version a few weeks later lol. This pizza deserves a 9/10.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ieatfood halal spicy beef pizza</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What ieatfood spicy beef pizza looks like out of the box. I added extra toppings as I don't like the edges to have too much crust.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fresh out of the oven with added toppings and cheese. ieatfood spicy beef pizza</td></tr>
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<div>
Next up is the
spaghetti bolognese. It comes in a black mocriwaveable plastic dish with
a sleeve describing the product and nutritional information. The
product is about 700grams so easily feeds 2 however, you may need to
boil up some extra pasta. There is plenty of meat and sauce with carrot cubes. I found
this product to be standard. It was nothing to write home about. So for
this reason I will award it 5/10.</div>
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Next up is the Pesto chicken tagliatelle. Descried
on the sleeve as "delicious tagliatelle pasta topped with succulent
british chicken breast chunks and a creamy fresh basil pesto sauce."</div>
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This product comes in at around 400 grams and is over 700 calories
per person, but you can share it (if you feel inclined). I've never had
creamy pasta sauce before, so this was something new for me. I saw this
product being reviewed on Islam Channels Living the Life for which it
got good feedback from the presenters. I can say I agree. The sauce was
plentiful, it was creamy and the pesto gave it an edge. The chicken was
well cooked and there was a good ratio of chicken to pasta. It didn't have that stodgy bechamel feel or taste that many ready meals have. I've been back a few times to re-purchase this item but it is always out of stock which I guess is testimony to how popular it is. I will give
this meal a 7.5/10.</div>
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So all in all the pizza is the clear winner followed by the pesto chicken tagliatelle.<br />
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Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-39863243688524417232014-07-11T12:50:00.002+01:002014-07-11T12:52:06.294+01:00Recipe: Date Paste Crumble (Batheetha)<span class="readfull" id="ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_news_desc"></span><br />
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1kg flour</div>
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3 cups caramel water</div>
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1 cup corn oil</div>
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1 cup date paste</div>
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Heat
the corn oil in a cooking pot and add the flour. Sauté the mixture
until brown, then add the date paste, caramel water, sugar and mix for
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When properly cooked,
remove from heat. Can be served hot or cold. A side addition of chopped
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Recipe by Mike Harrison. Published in Times of Oman's 2011 edition of Art of Cooking - Flavours of Arabia</i></span></div>
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Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-31060855204403372652014-07-01T16:37:00.002+01:002014-07-01T16:37:35.159+01:00Ramadan iftar meal plans 2014As salaamu alaykum,<br />
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Last year, I posted <a href="http://muslimahdelights.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/iftar-meal-plans-2013.html" target="_blank">meal plans</a> where you could draw inspiration from.<br />
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Here is the link to iftar meal plans 2014:<br />
<a href="http://www.nestle-family.com/My-Ramadan/english/recipes.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.nestle-family.com/My-Ramadan/english/recipes.aspx</a><br />
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<img alt="Recipe" src="http://www.nestle-family.com/uploads/recipes/images/8194.jpg" height="167" id="ctl00_cphMain_imgRecipe" width="167" /><img alt="Recipe" src="http://www.nestle-family.com/uploads/recipes/images/16614.jpg" height="167" id="ctl00_cphMain_imgRecipe" width="167" /><img alt="Recipe" src="http://www.nestle-family.com/uploads/recipes/images/42140.jpg" height="167" id="ctl00_cphMain_imgRecipe" width="167" /> <br />
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Some of the recipes include pasta with lentils, an orange and chocolate tart and a pomegranate and date drink.<br />
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Hope this provides inspiration for some of your meals!<br />
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Ramadan: A month in which God multiplies our good deeds, forgives us and blesses us!</h2>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">'O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint' </b> [Quran 2:183]</div>
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This month is VERY precious for us Muslims; we cannot afford to waste a single minute.</div>
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Narrated Abu Huraira(r.a): <b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">The
Prophet said:"... whoever fasts during Ramadan out of sincere faith and
hoping to attain Allah's rewards, then all his past sins will be
forgiven."</b> (Sahih Al-Bukhari).</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">"Fasting is a shield with which a servant protects himself from the Fire."</b> [Ahmad, Saheeh]</div>
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Here
are a few Do's and Don'ts, of which some you may not know and some that
you may but shaytaan our ultimate enemy has made you forget!</div>
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Use websites like Jamattimes.com to help keep track of prayer times</div>
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Missing Prayers</span></h1>
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Salah (prayers) are the second pillar of Islam. It comes before Saum (fasting).</div>
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It's OBLIGATORY on all Muslims and your saum is incomplete without Salah!</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">ACTION:</b>
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Pray 5 times a day understanding its importance and realizing that it is
God you are standing in front of. This will not only help you with
your abstaining from food but also from sins as the one who is busy
remembering to keep his prayers doesn’t have time to commit sins!</div>
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<span style="color: #351c75;">The Eye</span></h1>
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Looking at a non-mehram (any person with whom marriage is allowed in Islam) is NOT allowed!</div>
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A
Muslim should lower his/her gaze at all times where possible this will
protect you from going towards that which displeases Allah.</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">AVOID:</b>
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* Eye contact with non-mahrams<br />
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* Staring at the pictures in newspapers/magazines<br />
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* TV - we stare at the TV without realizing the sinful images that are infront of us which we feel are normal.</div>
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These things affect your desires (even if its subconsciously) and entices you towards acting on these desires.</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">INSTEAD:</b></div>
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<li><span style="vertical-align: baseline;">R</span>ead Quran/observe nature and say Subhaan Allah!(All praise to Allah)</li>
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<li>Use
the opportunity to learn and understand how amazing nature and the
world around you is, you can quite easily busy yourself in getting to
know your Lord through the amazing creation he puts in front of us.</li>
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<span style="color: #351c75;">The Ear</span></h1>
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Quit music or try refraining from it</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">INSTEAD:</b> switch to</div>
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<li><i style="font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline;">Tafsir of Quran
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<li>Recitation of Quran
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<span style="color: #351c75;">The Tongue</span></h1>
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Back biting is considered a extremely sinful act</div>
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It
was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the
Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: <b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">“Do
you know what gheebah (backbiting) is?” They said, “Allah and His
Messenger know best.” He said, “Saying something about your brother that
he dislikes.” It was said, “What if what I say about my brother is
true?” He said, “If what you say is true then you have backbitten about
him, and if it is not true, then you have slandered him.”</b> [Muslim]</div>
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It
was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: <b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">“Whoever
has wronged his brother with regard to his honour or anything else, let
him seek his forgiveness today, before there will be no dinar and no
dirham, and if he has any good deeds to his credit they will be taken
from him in a manner commensurate with the wrong he did, and if he has
no good deeds, then some of his counterpart’s bad deeds will be taken
and added to his burden.”</b> [al-Bukhaari].</div>
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So if you think that talking on the phone or meeting friends might result in back biting then avoid it.</div>
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*Abusive language: When you abuse someone it doesn't harm him, it just adds to your sins!<br />
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God hates people who abuse, so don't use it even if you don't mean it!</div>
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Narrated on the authority of Jabir that he heard the (Holy Prophet) say: <b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">A Muslim is he from whose hand and tongue the Muslim's are safe</b>.</div>
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*Be VERY careful how you use your tongue, hurting some one with your words, is DEEPER and STRONGER than physical pain!</div>
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Tell people about Islam.
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It is obligatory on us to spread the word of Allah, as we are the Ummah of the last Prophet.</li>
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<li>Keep good company of those who remind you of Allah.</li>
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<li>Attend the masjid or Islamic events to be in an environment which people are remembering Allah.</li>
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<span style="color: #351c75;">The Hand</span></h1>
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Don't get into fights, stay away and if you get into one and lose your temper, practice patience (sabr) and walk away.</div>
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Narated By Abu Huraira : <b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">The
Prophet said, "Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions,
Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink ( i.e. Allah
will not accept his fasting.)"</b> – [Sahih Bukhari, Vol.3, Book 31, #127]</div>
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People will probably think you're a coward, but God thinks you're a lion!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Look out for part 2 on DO's in Ramadan.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: email from <a href="http://www.alfitrah.com/" target="_blank">http://www.alfitrah.com/</a></span>Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-46607642228904758252014-06-29T15:33:00.001+01:002014-06-29T15:33:36.419+01:00Ramadan Mubarak + Ramadan Action Plan 2014Asalaamu alaykum, the month of ramadan is finally here! I hope you all have a productive and spiritual month in which you become closer to Allah. insh'Allah.<br />
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<br />I received my copy of the Ramadan Action Plan and it looks fantastic so far. There is a daily checklist which helps you to organise your day as well as daily tips, a deed of the day for you to complete and a dua and ahadith. What I really like about this is that you can learn the 99 names of Allah as the plan breaks the names up so you learn a few every day. There is also a poster of the full 99 names which you can tick off as you learn. <br />
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You're allowed to set personal goals which you wish to achieve during the month and use this to fill in a post ramadan reflection. There is even a chart to tick off the 6 fasts of shawal. <br />
You can subscribe to download the action plan here: <a href="http://www.ramadanactionplan.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ramadanactionplan.com/</a><br />
Best of all it's free and you can have a portable copy on your phone or print out a copy. <br />
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Ramadan kareem!<br />
Muslimah Delightshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14696901295191281328noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677118027282354109.post-67537182533775725442014-06-19T15:45:00.001+01:002014-06-19T15:45:22.095+01:00Ingredients For a Content Life (2) - Love<div style="padding: 0px;">
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The
definition of love is a ‘strong affection for something’. Love is an
innate feeling in every human being. It is sometimes thought of as the
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The need for love</h2>
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According
to Islam, love has to be enlightened. A sacred love is the love which
is realistic and insightful. It has been a common theme in moral advises
by great Muslim preachers and Sufi masters that one should not let
one's love for something or some person make him negligent of the whole
truth. The reason for this emphasis is that love naturally tends to make
the lover "blind and deaf'. If you love some one it is very unlikely to
have an impartial view of it, unless the love is directed by the
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Divine love</h2>
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Divine love is that of a mutual love and thus the most fulfilling love a
creation could ever feel. Even the worst of people still can be a
receiver of Love from Allah so long as they repent. There are many
beautiful Hadeeth which relate this amazing and fulfilling love Allah
has bestowed upon His creation.</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">On
the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said
that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:</b>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">"Allah the
Almighty said: 'I am as My servant thinks I am. I am with him when he
makes mention of Me. If he makes mention of Me to himself, I make
mention of him to Myself; and if he makes mention of Me in an assembly, I
make mention of him in an assembly better than it. And if he draws near
to Me an arm's length, I draw near to him a fathom's length. And if he
comes to Me walking, I go to him at speed." (related by al-Buhkari)</b><br />
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Furthermore
the amazing quality of divine love is that Allah has made it so that
through loving creation you can also be loving the Creator. This is done
through following the guide of how to love through the Quran, how we
live our lives, how we treat the earth and people around us. All of
these things can be counted as loving Allah because it is done in
obedience to Him and in seeking His pleasure and in turn Allah loves us
as shown in this Hadeeth;</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">On
the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said
that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)
said:</b>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">"Allah (mighty and sublime be He) said;</b>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">'Whosoever
shows enmity to someone devoted to Me, I shall be at war with him. My
servant draws not near to Me with anything more loved by Me than the
religious duties I have enjoined upon him, and My servant continues to
draw near to Me with supererogatory works so that I shall love him. When
I love him I am his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which
he sees, his hand with which he strikes and his foot with which he
walks. Were he to ask [something] of Me, I would surely give it to him,
and were he to ask Me for refuge, I would surely grant him it. I do not
hesitate about anything as much as I hesitate about [seizing] the soul
of My faithful servant: he hates death and I hate hurting him.'"</b>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">It was related by al-Bukhari.</b></div>
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Love of the dunya</h2>
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According
to Islam, the minimum expectation from believers is that God should
have the first place in their heart, in the sense that no other love may
override one's love for God; God should be the highest and foremost
object of love. The Qur'an says:</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">Say:
If your father or your sons or your brethren or your wives or your
kinsfolk or the property you have acquired or the commerce you fear may
slacken or the dwellings which you love¬ if these are dearer to you than
God and His Apostle and striving in His way, then wait till God brings
about His command; God does not guide the transgressing people. (9:24)</b><br />
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This
verse clearly indicates that one's love for God has to be superior to
one's love for whatever else that one may come to love in one's life.
This superiority shows itself when the love for God and for His religion
comes into conflict with one's love for one's personal belongings. In
this case, a believer should be able to sacrifice his personal favourite
things for the sake of God.</div>
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However there is a balance as Allah says;
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">But seek,
through that which Allah has given you, the home of the Hereafter; and
[yet], do not forget your share of the world. And do good as Allah has
done good to you. And desire not corruption in the land. Indeed, Allah
does not like corrupters." (28:77)</b><br />
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We
should be moderate in when it comes to materialistic things and show
gratitude to the blessings we have. It is not wrong to enjoy or have
dunya in abundance but it can become a means against you when this dunya
distracts you from living your life according the deen and what is more
pleasing to Allah.</div>
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Love of brotherhood</h2>
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On
the necessity of love for people, we see that the Qur'an praises those
members of the Household of the Prophet who fasted three days and gave
everyday the only little food that they had at home successively to a
poor, an orphan, and a captive: <b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">"And
they give food out of love for Him to the poor and the orphan and the
captive. [They tell them:]we only feed you for God's sake: we desire
from you neither reward nor thanks."(76:8 & 9)</b></div>
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In another Hadeeth, The Prophet Sallahu Aleyhi wa Sallam said: <b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">"By
Him in Whose Hand my soul is, you will not enter Paradise unless you
believe, and you will not believe unless you love each other. Should I
direct you to something that if you constantly did it, you would love
each other? Spread the greetings of peace among you."[Muslim]</b></div>
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Falling in love ..is it Haraam?</h2>
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We
do not say love is halal or haram because it is a feeling. Maybe it is
not under control. You can judge what is under control.</div>
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If
we are speaking about the emotion which we call “love” then we are
simply speaking of a feeling. What we feel toward a particular person is
not of great importance until our feeling is expressed in a particular
action. Now if that action is permissible, then well and good. If it is
forbidden, then we have incurred something that Allah does not approve
of. If it is love between a man and a woman, the emotion itself is not
the subject of questioning on the Day of Judgment. If you feel you love
someone, then you cannot control your feeling. If that love prompts you
to try to see that person in secret and to give expression to your
feelings in actions permissible only within the bond of marriage then
what you are doing is forbidden.</div>
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Love
is a natural need for a human and comes in many forms, a parent to a
child, friendship, romantically or through the bond of Islam. Having
love in ones life makes a key ingredient for a content life and the best
love is that of Allah’s so use the types of love we have talked about
to gain Allah's love if you want to be the most content.</div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">''O Allah I ask You for Your Love and the love of those</b></div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">whom You Love and the actions that will cause me to attain Your </b></div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">Love,O Allah make Your love more beloved to me than myself,my </b></div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline;">family and cold water''</b></div>
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Allahumma inni asaluka hubaka, Wa hubbaman ya hibuka,</div>
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Wal amal al-ladhi bil leghuni hubbaka,</div>
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Allahumma ja’al hubbaka a-habba alay-yai,Min nafsi,</div>
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wa-ahli,wa minal barrid.<br />
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(received in email from al Fitrah academy) </div>
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