Black & Yellow

LUV this outfit. Maxi dresses are the latest style now. The weather is really hot, so they're perfect. They're, chic, they're stylish, they're airy and comfortable, but most of all, they are hijab friendly.


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Would you wear this outfit?

RAMADAN IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!!!!!!!!

ALHAMDULIALLAH!!!!!!

Ramadan will be starting on the evening of Sunday, 7/31/11.  That's tomorrow inshaAllah!!!!  So, we will start fasting on Monday. We will pray traweeh tomorrow inshaAllah. AlhamduliAllah there will be no Moon Wars this year. Gosh do I hate that. Just divides the community. Why can't people just accept the hadith?

((Fast when you see the crescent. If it is obscured to you, then complete thirty days of Sha'baan. And break your fast when you see the crescent. If it is obscured to you then fast thirty days)), [transmitted by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim].




Oh well. I'm not here to give fatwa to people. Anyways, I'm just ssssoooo happy!!!!!!!!! 


Here's my favorite Ramadan nasheed:

A Few Nice Recipes

A few Nice Recipes

With foods from the Quran and Sunnah

Healthy Fig Dessert

Enjoy figs with the sweetness of honey and the tang of Greek yoghurt in this light, refreshing dessert. Almonds add crunch as well as goodness.

Ingredients

·        4 figs

·        6 tbs Greek yoghurt

·        2 tbs flaked toasted almonds

·        Runny honey

·        A few pinches of cinnamon

Methods

Cut the fig in half and arrange on two plates. Dollop the yoghurt over them and sprinkle with the almonds and cinnamon. Drizzle with the honey and serve

Also Try

Use strawberries in place of figs and omit the cinnamon.

Replace the figs with oranges and use pistachios and raisins. Omit the almonds and cinnamon.

Breakfast Smoothie

The addition of oats in this wonderful smoothie may seem odd at first but it gives it a lovely, creamy texture and a great slow-release energy boost. Perfect for suhoor or a rushed breakfast.

Ingredients

·        1 banana, chopped

·        1 handful of dates

·        100ml milk/yoghurt

·        1 handful of oats

·        Desired amount of honey to sweeten

Methods

Put all ingredients (except honey) in a blender and whiz until smooth. Drizzle with honey until sweet.

Be this Woman

I happened to stumble over this photo while I was browsing and I'm not sure why but I am still laughing

Samiha's Famous Chocolate Fudge (Recipe Not Included :)

Cousins came yesterday from El Centro. After dinner, I made my Famous Chocolate Fudge. Yes, famous. Everyone who's ever tried it has said that its the best. It' sssssooo easy though mashaAllah. The only thing is that it takes a long time to make. But mostly, you just stand in front of the stove and mix the melting chocolate. This morning, Ammi cut it and everyone had a piece. As usual, they all said that it was REALLY good mashaAllah. My sisters were practically melting when they saw it. They keep on saying, "JazakaAllahu Khairan Api!!"   I was mildly surprised actually. I think I should make this more often  :)

Ammi has these really cute tags that say, From the Kitchen of ______ She said that on Eid,  I can make another batch with the tags and send it to one of our family friends.

Here are the pics:

Aren't they pretty?

Bella Abaya Corture

LOVE these abayas mashaAllah. So simple, yet so elegant and gorgeous. Yes, they are a bit too tight, but maybe you can loosen the sides a bit. I just love them ssooo much. Much more different than the latest abayas. All sequence and flashy. *shiver*

9 Days Left!!

Ramadan is coming up in..........9 DAYS!!!  SubhanaAllah. I didn't expect it to come THAT fast. I'm going to ask to supply the dessert for iftaar at the masjid one evening, if Baba lets me, and the masjid people approve. They usually don't have dessert, but when they do, believe me, it disappears in a matter of minutes. What I'll make, is something SUPER easy yet very tasty. I won't tell you what yet, but when I do, I'll put the recipe and pics. I really hope I can. I loooove charity work.

I am going to have a To Do List this Ramadan inshaAllah. Here's what I've got so far:

1. Control Your Temper with EVERYONE (especially sisters)
2. Be nicer to EVERYONE (especially sisters)
3. Pray more
4. Take less time in the shower (yes, I know it sounds weird, but I really have to. I took a shower 2 hours long before)
5.  Try keeping up with old friends via email or phone
6. Do more exercise, and help mother too
7. Help around in the house more
8. Try to do all the charity work I can
9. Learn how to make paratha
10.  Read one Juz' of Quran a day

I know the last one shouldn't be the last one, but I just thought of it. I think I'll have to add some more later on. I'm just wondering if I'll be able to keep up with number 6. I mean, after iftaar and taraweeh, all I want to do is get some sleeeeeeeeep. Also, I can't go to the gym all by myself at 10:00 or 11:00 at night, so, it might take some persuasion to make my  mother to come with me. Oh, well. I'll do my best inshaAllah.