Children can get very excited about Ramadan because they know it’s a time of celebrating for them, a bit like Christmas or Hanukkah. It’s a really good idea to get your kids Ramadan ready by equipping them with the correct information. Important for Children to understand Ramadan The holy month of Ramadan is fast approaching […]
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Apr
Apr
Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan? Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam along with: Shahada – the declaration of faith, Salah – prayer, Zakat – giving charity and Hajj – pilgrimage to Mecca, which makes it mandatory. The purpose of fasting is to bring one closer to Allah, purify the […]
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Mar
Mar
It is very important to teach children about akhlaaq from a very young age. Islam considers children to be an Amanah from Allah جل جلاله, a responsibility which we have been entrusted with. One that we will be questioned about on the Day of Judgement. Our children will be the legacy that we leave behind […]
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Feb
Feb
Islam has the highest percentage of conversions. But because of Struggles as a revert Muslim, the percentage of reverts that leave religion are also alarmingly high. It is high time that we as a community make ourselves aware of what these individuals go through. The struggles that reverts have to face and how we, as […]
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Feb
Feb
Dressing for your body shape as a hijabi in a way that looks and feels good can be a struggle for anyone, but sometimes dressing as a hijabi adds an extra challenge. Of course, you want to avoid certain styles to maintain your modesty, but that doesn’t mean you can’t choose clothes that are stylish. […]
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Jan
Jan
Being a good Muslim wife Striving to be a good Muslim wife? While no one can be perfect (at least not all the time!) we can strive to be amazing; the wife he can’t wait to come home to, and who he’ll happily boast about to his friends and colleagues. That’s pretty close to perfect, […]
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Jan
Jan
As we near winter our skin may become drier. If we want to prevent ageing, look beautiful, and feel confident then we need to take care of our skin. This can be especially important for the skin on our face and hands. If you are wearing proper hijab then, in sha Allah, the rest of […]
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Dec
Dec
What is Christmas? The entire reason behind celebrating Christmas across Europe was to give people hope that the difficult days of cold weather would soon pass. It was seen as a symbol of the resurgence of the sun, the casting away of winter and the rebirth of spring and summer. The churches claimed this is […]
This article has been made with revert Muslimahs and newbies in mind. Below are 3 ways to style your Hijab and look modest yet stylish! Wearing a hijab is no less than art in itself: one that can be mastered pretty easily. You might have seen stylish Muslimahs wearing their hijabs in various different ways. […]
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Nov
Nov
Gift-giving is so important in Islam. Imagine that you’ve come home after a long, exhausting day and found a box sitting on the counter, tied with a bow. Envision that that box is filled with some of your favourite things. Imagine that the tag is signed by someone you love and care for. Just imagine… […]