Month: May 2016

Ready for Ramadan?

This year the month of Ramadan falls on some of the longest days of the year.  The 15th of Shaban passed recently so Ramadan is right around the corner. There are some things we can do in order to make it an easier transition for all of us.  One thing the sheikh at our mosque reminded us was to make sure you are not … Read More Ready for Ramadan?

Praying Positively

I recently saw a post on facebook by someone who had very eloquently stated her struggles with dua/praying for something.  What she said really struck a chord with me. She had been praying for some… Source: Praying Positively

Praying Positively

I recently saw a post on facebook by someone who had very eloquently stated her struggles with dua/praying for something.  What she said really struck a chord with me. She had been praying for something from Allah but was self defeating about it. She was praying for it but thinking that she wouldn’t get it or by not getting it, Allah was testing her. … Read More Praying Positively

Hats and hijabs

Hats and hijabs? Fashion do or don’t? As the weather is warming up, some may find comfort taking shelter from the sun’s rays under a brim of a hat. However, wearing the hijab might pose some concern about looking ridiculous with two items on your head. Here are a couple of my ideas for managing the hat over the hijab. To minimize any hassles … Read More Hats and hijabs