Which One’s Better?
December 22, 2005
Assalaam ‘Alaikum!
There is a huge variety of Photo Uploading sites on the web, including Picassa, Flickr , Photobucket and countless others…
Which ones the most user friendly and has more features according to you?
Help me choose one!
Waiting for your input!
Fi Amaan ALLAH
This is Ilyaas!
December 22, 2005
Assalaam ‘Alaikum!
This is Ilyaas, my first born!
This is him when we were being discharged from the hospital! ( alomst 11 months ago!)He was delivered through an emergency caesarian coz of my sudden high blood pressure and anyway, we expected a c- section coz he was breech!
but holding him in my arms made me forget everything!
It made me realise I am not a little girl anymore, I am a mother, entrusted with a life, an opportunity to mould an individual, give the world another Ahmed Deedat, or another Bush, I will be accountable..it’s upto me…
Time I grew up… Subhanallah!
Ilyaas brought Jannah to my feet! Allahu Akbar! Alhamdu lillah!
Ya Rabb! Pls enable me to fulfill my responsibility with goodness and perfection! Ameen!
Watch out for more of his pix…
Henna haunts me!
December 20, 2005
Asslaam ‘Alaikum!
Lately, I’ve beeen obsessed with working out the secret formula to making a rich, dark Henna dye! I just can’t seem to get it…
I used to be an ace at henna designing, but I havent touched a cone for the past two years, need to brush up on my skills…
In the meantime, any resources/tips to achieve a dark stain, pls share!
Jazakumullah!
Setting Goals
December 19, 2005
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Praying on time if we are of those who delay our Salah or are negligent of it.
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Concentrate on acquiring enough wealth(ofcourse earned my halal means) so we can build a Masjid, and let it be a Sadaqah Jariyah on our part rather than collecting the money to buy the latest car.
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Try to learn and understand what the Holy Qur’an says(learning the translation), giving ourselves a year’s deadline.
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Try to make a resolve about going for Hajj the next year.
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Leave smoking within the next six months.
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Memorise Qur’an.
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Start wearing Hijab.
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Work for Islam, engaging in Da’wah, helping people revert to Islam, that is the second most coveted goal for me.
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Resolve to make our children good Muslims and for that we have to be their role models, thus we are required to arm ourselves with proper Islamic Knowledge and actions and learn how to instill Islamic values in our kids.
Ofcourse, these are just a few of the many, if we take it upom ourselves to accomplish our Islamic goals within a set period of time, we can succeed in changing our lives for the better, and Insha ALLAH, in the process, change the lives of those around us too.
May ALLAH guide us to The Straight Path! Ameen!
Haloscan Commenting Added!
December 18, 2005
Assalaam ‘Alaikum!
I’ve added Halsocan commenting and all the previous comments have been wiped out…All those who commented, pls accept my apologies and keep commenting…
Jazakillah Khayran
A Revelation!!!
December 4, 2005
Assalaam ‘Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barkaatuhu!
Let me spill the beans finally…I am expecting again!!!Alhamdulillah! i’m, already 23 weeks and so far everything is fine… But I really need as many Du’as as I can get, coz I had a really hard time with Ilyaas’ delivery…
Ilyaas will be ten months on the 12 th and he will be just a lil more than 13 months when our new baby arrives…
Pls remember me in your Du’as!
Ramadan Kareem!
October 16, 2005
Assalaamu ‘Alaikum wa Rahmatullah!
I’m back! I know I’ve been away from the blogging scene for too long now and I must get back to with a vengeance…so here I am…
Ramadan Kareem!
It’s our first Ramadan with lil Ilyaas…and boy! it is tiring! I never knew how much hard work a mother has to put in to look after and raise a child…
I hope this Ramadan turns out to be the best Ramadan so far for all of you(in all aspects), insha Allah…
Here is a Ramadan recipe I’d like to share:
BANANA AND DATE CRUMBLE
Ingredients
2 tsp butter( 40 grams)
4 bananas, peeled and sliced (600 grams)
2 cups dates, stone removed (265 grams)
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (50 ml)
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder (3 grams)
Crumble Ingredients
1 cup bread crumbs (120 grams)
1 cup oat ( 85 grams)
1/4 cup brown sugar (43 grams )
4 tbsp butter ( 80 grams)
Method
- Saute bananas with butter in a saucepan and then add the dates, milk and cinnamon and stir.
- Remove the mixture from heat and place in a square baking dish ( 23 cm/ 9 inch).
- Mix the crumble ingredients and cover the date mixture with it.
- Bake at 150 degrees (300 degrees Farenheit) gas mark 3 for 20 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Enjoy!
Note :
During Ramadan, many women spend more than the usual time in their kitchens preparing an extensive meal. This is not what Ramadan is all about, Ramadan is about connecting yourself to Allah, about engaging in Ibadah, about puriying your soul, so sisters pls keep this in mind and try to minimise your time in the kitchen. Brothers, ease the burden on your mothers, wives, sisters, by helping out a lil bit ( Don’t consider it a belittling task, it was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad, sallallahualayhiwasallam to help out in the household chores and do all his work by himself) and not making too many demands and being content with what has been served.
Jazakallah Kahyran!
Pls remember me in your Du’as too….
( Those who try out the recipe, do let me know how it turned out!)
Dedicated to Ilyaas
July 4, 2005
Assalaamualaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakaatuhu!
I would like to share with you a poem a dear sister of mine, Sister Rytha, wrote for my son on the occassion of his birth….
Although its not perfect grammatically, it is very beautiful and very meaningful…something which comes straight from the heart…
May ALLAH reward her abundantly for her priceless gift…
My Dear son
May Allah
May His Blessing always company you in ever single beat of your heart..
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By Rytha
Summer Course
June 22, 2005
Assalaamualaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakaatuhu,
The Summer Vacations are about to begin in a few days…Most of the students would be thinking to themsselves, “Phew! A long awaited rest.” Mothers would probably be worrying,”Lord, Help Me! How am I gonna handle them all day, These kids of mine will wreak havoc…”
Well, What are you upto this Summer? Many of us intend to travel, What about the others? Have u made any plans? If the reply is, “Nah! Gonna hog and sleep and enjoy these moments of peace…” , I would like to remind you :
“So when you have finished (your occupation), devote yourself for Allah’s worship. And to your Lord (Alone) turn ( all your ) intentions and hopes.” Surah Ash-Sharh, Verses 7 -8.
Now that we have some free time on our hands, this is the apt opprtunity for us to invest in our spiritual future…our Never-Ending future…our True Future…
I can already hear cries of “Oh no! The Summer is my only chance to chill out and have fun…I’ve been working hard and I deserve a break!”
Well, We all have to keep on working untill we reach our graves…Only then can we obtain a “break”. We definetely don’t wanna be with those who regret then…
So start investing in your spiritual future, You will only reap what you sow, Let this summer cut out all your excuses!
Enroll your kids for Islamic Programs, Summer Camps, Courses…Don’t delay or you’ll be put on the waiting list…
Engage yourself in Islamic activities as well…Take a course, Volunteer for an Islamic Cause, Teach Islam to your own children and the neighbours’…there are countless options…
I am unaware of the Summer programs being held in your area, but I reside in Bahrain and I would like to invite you to one such Course to be held here, If u live in Bahrain, and are female, make sure you don’t miss it!
Dar Al Iman, Gudaibiya is offering Women of all ages a Comprehensive Islamic Course this Summer. In it you will be able to learn the Translation and Explanation of Surah Al-Hujurat…an indispensible Surah which lays down a general code of Behaviour and a set of moral ideals for Muslims as well as all mankind. Moreover, you can also learn Basic Qur’anic Arabic Grammar which aids one in the undertanding the Qur’an better. Students will also be taught Ahadeeth and Dua’s.
The duration of the course is from 9th July to 24th July.
Interested ones can enroll their names by calling 17717097 . Alternatively, you can email your Name, Address and Telephone Number at daraliman@hotmail.com
More information can be obtained at 17717097 or by emailing daraliman@hotmail.com
Spread the word, and invite your daughters, friends, mothers, sisters, wives, colleagues, and your near and dear ones to join.If you aren’t in Bahrain, but know someone that is, please let them know.
Hope to see you there!
Fi Amaan ALLAH.
A Tribute To Mothers
June 20, 2005
Assalaamualaykum, I received this in my email inbox today…
Those of you who still have your mothers with you, this is something to ponder and to witness as your life unfolds. Those of you who, no longer have your mothers with you, this may be something that sparks a memory for you. Those of you who are mothers, this is something for you to think about as you move through life with your children. Those who have no children, this is something to think about when you encounter children along your life’s path — you know mothering is not relegated to a biological parent only!!
The young mother set her foot on the path of life. “Is this the long way?” she asked. And the guide said: “Yes, and the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But the end will be better than the beginning.”
But the young mother was happy, and she would not believe that anything could be better than these years. So she played with her children, and gathered flowers for them along the way, and bathed them in the clear streams; and the sun shone on them, and the young Mother cried, “Nothing will ever be lovelier than this.”
Then the night came, and the storm, and the path was dark, and the children shook with fear and cold, and the mother drew them close and covered them with her mantle, and the children said, “Mother, we are not afraid, for you are near, and no harm can come.”
And the morning came, and there was a hill ahead, and the children climbed and grew weary, and the mother was weary. But at all times she said to the children, “A little patience and we are there.” So the children climbed, and when they reached the top they said, “Mother, we would not have done it without you.” And the mother, when she lay down at night looked up at the stars and said, “This is a better day than the last, for my children have learned fortitude in the face of hardness. Yesterday I gave them courage. Today, I have given them strength.”
And the next day came strange clouds which darkened the earth, clouds of war and hate and evil, and the children groped and stumbled, and the mother said: “Look up. Be Brave, Allah is with us.” And the children realised, and became firm, and it guided them beyond the darkness. And that night the Mother said, “This is the best day of all, for I have shown my children the awareness of the Almighty.”
And the days went on, and the weeks and the months and the years, and the mother grew old and she was little and bent. But her children were tall and strong, and walked with courage.
And when the way was rough, they lifted her, for she was as light as a feather; and at last they came to a hill, and beyond they could see that her time had come to return to her Lord. And mother said: “I have reached the end of my journey. And now I know the end is better than the beginning, for my children can walk alone, and their children after them.” And the children said, “You will always be with us, Mother, even when you have gone to Allah.” And they stood and watched her as she went on alone, her eyes closed entering the next stage in life’s journey. And they said: “We cannot see her no-more, but she is with us still. A Mother like ours is more than a memory. She is a living presence.” Your Mother is always with you.
She’s the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street, she’s the smell of bleach in your freshly laundered socks, she’s the cool hand on your brow when you’re not well. Your Mother lives inside your laughter. And she’s crystallized in every tear drop. She’s the place you came from, your first home, your best friend, your keeper of your secrets, always on your side; always to protect you; always to love you. And nothing on earth can separate you.. Not time, not space…not even death!
To all our mothers.
May we never take you for granted.
O Allah, forgive our parents as they looked after us when we were small. Grant them Jannat al-Firdaus, the Highest stage in Paradise. Give them that which is best in this world, the best in the hereafter, and Protection from the fire. O Allah, make them among the residents of Jannah, with the Prophets, the righteous, the muttaqun, and the martyrs.Ameen.
