Last Friday we went to North Wales for a much needed weekend break. It was just what the doctor ordered, since the summer holidays have been pretty uneventful. I expected to go on numerous picnics in the park but it has rained almost daily since the kids broke up for the holidays. We were worried that the rain would ruin our North Wales break, but alhamdulillah (all praise to God) we found some sunshine! So we left Manchester on Friday…
In this article, I share 7 ways to make money online. Whether you are looking to earn some extra income, or want the freedom to work full-time from the comfort of your home or on-the-go, this article should give you some helpful ideas. No method will give you overnight success, however if you consistently work at something, you will get results. 1)YouTube If you enjoy recording videos, vlogging or sharing your interests/passions, a YouTube channel could be one way for…
In this article, I share 10 tips for newly weds to survive their first year of marriage. Marriage is one of the major milestones in a person’s life, and understandably many people are nervous about how they will survive marriage because it is a completely new experience for them. Having been married for over 10 years, I hope that this Marriage Survival Guide should provide some useful tips in’sha’Allah. Before I share the tips, I would like to remind you…
https://youtu.be/In-FiuG2nrI 1. Measuring Cups and Spoons For a long while, I would guesstimate the amount of salt and spices to add to my dishes. Most of the time I would get it right, but occasionally my guesstimates were off. Once I started using measuring spoons to accurately measure out my salt and spices, it has made my cooking much easier and I know the taste will be spot on. I often ask myself why I didn’t bother measuring things in…
In this article, I share some essential items to pack for kids when travelling, especially on a plane, to make the journey more pleasant for you and for them. This article should be useful for kids of all ages; however, to give you some context, my eldest is 12 years old and my youngest is 6 years old. As well as the items in the photos, I will be taking a sandwich which will be purchased on the day of…
In this post, I will be sharing the items that I will be taking on my flight in my travel handbag/backpack to make my journey more comfortable and enjoyable. As well as the items in the photos, I will be taking a sandwich from the supermarket (Aldi and Asda being my supermarkets of choice) and a drink which will be purchased once we have checked in at the airport as drinks are not allowed through check in. The backpack I…
In this article, I share 9 things about hijabis that will probably surprise you. I assume that almost everyone is familiar with the term ‘hijabis’, but just in case you’re not, the term hijabi refers to a Muslim female who wears the hijab (or headscarf), or covers according to Islamic tradition. The world and his friend has an opinion on the hijab and Muslim women, and I thought it was important to share a couple of things about hijabis that…
In this article, I share some useful tips and advice for the wedding night or the ‘first night’ between a married couple. In’sha’Allah (God willing) these tips will be beneficial, and I hope that they are especially useful for Muslim couples. The wedding night is one of the most anticipated nights of a Muslim person’s life. I know this may sound over-dramatic, but imagine that the wedding night is the first time a Muslim male or female is officially “allowed” to…
In this post, I explain the basics of hijab. This post is aimed at non-Muslims or new Muslims, but is also useful for Muslims who are not sure about the hijab and everything that wearing the hijab entails. So, let’s begin. 1. What is the hijab?The literal meaning of the word hijab is barrier/partition. In this post, I use the term ‘hijab’ in relation to the head covering worn by Muslim women in public. 2. Why do Muslim women wear…
Assalaamu alaikum everyone! This is a beautiful Eid nasheed that was sent to me via WhatsApp, and many of you have been requesting it since I added it to my Eid Vlog. I couldn’t find it so I’ve uploaded it here. All credits to the person who sang it/made it! If anyone knows the original name of the nasheed, please share in the comments 🙂 Enjoy 😀