| I recently contacted Nestle for the latest list of Halal products, and I thought I’d share it with you Please ensure that you check the packaging and in sha Allah let me know if any items are in doubt. Also, if it’s not on the list, it isn’t Halal! UPDATED: |
| I recently contacted Nestle for the latest list of Halal products, and I thought I’d share it with you Please ensure that you check the packaging and in sha Allah let me know if any items are in doubt. Also, if it’s not on the list, it isn’t Halal! UPDATED: |
Having been privileged to be on the Oral B toothbrush project, I was super surprised and excited when I received a package full of 16 minis and one full size Oral-B Sensitivity & Gum Calm. The project details on Savvy Circle stated:
“After six years of dedicated research, the … More
So, I was indulging in yet another delicious cookie dough, when I felt something rock solid in my mouth. Thinking it was molten chocolate, as you do, I tried to bite into it and I couldn’t. I turned to my husband and said I think there’s a rock in my … More
Since getting married and relocating, Aldi became one of my local supermarkets and boy am I glad! Full of cheap and hidden treasures, without compromising on quality! My nearest is quite small, so I still venture to larger supermarkets from time to time. One if the things that surprised me … More
On Monday 25th May 2020, George Floyd was mercilessly killed by a police office in Minneapolis who kneeled on his neck for a whole eight minutes. George’s crime? Allegedly using a fake twenty dollar bill, which actually proved to be false. Yes, George did have a criminal history, one he … More
| I recently contacted Nestle for the latest list of Halal products, and I thought I’d share it with you Please ensure that you check the packaging and in sha Allah let me know if any items are in doubt. Also, if it’s not on the list, it isn’t Halal! UPDATED: |
As someone who has recently got married, I would say start with the venue so you have a set date. Once this is in place, you can then ask for confirmed availability from all of the other vendors. Then book your food, as a lot of caterers know many of … More
After a hectic whirlwind first six months of marriage, my husband and I were in need or a well-deserved break. Where better than Dubai, a city that I had previously visited twelve times, a city that I fell in love with. Eager to go, we looked to go in August, … More
One of the most exciting things to plan amidst all the madness of the wedding planning was definitely a serene getaway honeymoon. Bearing in mind, my husband and I had met less times than fingers I have on my hand (hint: I have the standard five!) and had only known … More
For those of you who haven’t come across Latest in Beauty, here’s how it works in four easy steps:
So my latest box with Latest in Beauty box was the
The Beauty Enthusiast – read on for my thoughts 🙂 I got this box for £9 inc free p&p
Skin … More
For our latest book club, we had to read Battle Hymn of the Tiger Teachers, and being the geeky that I am, I wrote up some notes which summarise each chapter. I thought I would share this in case it helped anyone else 🙂
All in all, a good read, … More
Have you ever felt like there’s a void within you that you can’t quite explain? The feeling of being incomplete or yearning for something that you can’r quite put your finger on? Well, ever since I started my search for “The One” I felt this pull of sadness within me … More
Activated by water and specially textured to break up visible and invisible residues, these cloths act as a cleanser, toner, exfoliator, hydrator and makeup remover all in one.
I can honestly say I have several (loads and loads) of lazy days when it comes to my skincare routine. I am … More
How do you know if you’ve found the so-called ‘One’? It can be tough, it can be time-consuming and it definitely comes with its share of disappointment. I’ve had to get through many frogs to get to my Prince. Would I change that? Of course not. With every “frog” that … More
I have always reflected on this verse and questioned exactly what does it mean? Everyone faces hardship at some point in their lives but not every feels at ease. Yasmin Mogahed explains the verse as the ease that comes when the hardships forces you back to Allah swt is what … More
For anyone that hasn’t stumbled across Universal Yums, it is a monthly subscription box which promises yummy snacks from all around the world. Each month, a country is featured and you can opt in for one of two boxes – Yum Box (6+ snacks) or Yum Yum box (12+ … More
For those of you who haven’t come across Latest in Beauty, here’s how it works in four easy steps:
So my third/fourth box with Latest in Beauty box was the
Cosmopolitan Party Starter Edit – read on for my thoughts 🙂 I got this box for £17.5 plus £3.95 p&p… More
For anyone that hasn’t stumbled across Universal Yums, it is a monthly subscription box which promises yummy snacks from all around the world. Each month, a country is featured and you can opt in for one of two boxes – Yum Box (6+ snacks) or Yum Yum box (12+ … More
Due to recent events, I seem to have blogged quite a few times about a broken heart. You might ask why I feel the need to add such sad content to my blog. Well, firstly, even though it’s sad I wouldn’t say it’s necessarily negative. I do try to keep … More
For anyone that hasn’t stumbled across Universal Yums, it is a monthly subscription box which promises yummy snacks from all around the world. Each month, a country is featured and you can opt in for one of two boxes – Yum Box (6+ snacks) or Yum Yum box (12+ snacks).… More
If you pay attention to your recommendations or what’s trending on Netflix, you may have come across Kidnap (2017). On a bored dreary evening, the synopsis peaked my interest and I thought I would dedicate 1hr 35 mins to some downtime and watch this.
The Plot
Karla Dyson is a … More
I know what you’re thinking….the post is four years late *facepalm* but there were some gems in here that I just had to blog about.
So the contents of the box were worth £84.00 but they were selling the collection for £40, a steal considering it contained:
Natural Lip Roll … More
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu!
So recently I blogged about The Pendulum of Happiness, and concluded with nothing in this world being permanent. So if nothing is permanent, and it’s human nature to want and hope for certain things, and we know our fate is already written, therefore … More
Hi Guys!
It’s been a while since I’ve last blogged (I’m aware I say that in pretty much most blogs!) but I’ve been super duper busy hence the silence. Anyways, I had a few minutes to spare and as it is wedding season I thought I’d share my top tips … More
So as I have previously mentioned, I am on THE (imagine Chandler’s voice) search to complete half my deen in sha Allah. I have tried many avenues in my search, including; the traditional introductions, the scoping out “potentials” at weddings, online matrimonial sites which I aim to also review soon … More
So whilst shopping for a decent eyebrow kit, I became frustrated and resorted to purchasing the above MUA matte eyeshadow. Every eyebrow kit seemed to have wax and a highlighter shade which I’d never use. I find that the wax makes my eyebrows look drawn on by fixing them rigidly … More
This is something that I’ve wanted to share for a while now. With models like Winnie Harlow (bravely) flaunting their Vitiligo, the sad reality is millions of men and women do not have the same platform to be as easily accepted. Now whilst it might sound harsh, and I’m sure … More
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu!
Wow! It’s been almost a year since I last blogged, so much for keeping up with the blogging! Sorry 🙁
Today’s post is a very personal one so here goes. Recently, in the last four years or so, I have been looking to get … More
I can’t believe it’s been exactly a year and three days since I last posted, so much for keeping up with the blog! I have loads of ideas that I jot down that I’d like to blog about but I never get time to sit and type away 🙁
Anyways, … More
For those of you who haven’t come across Latest in Beauty, here’s how it works in four easy steps:
So my very first box with Latest in Beauty box was the British Beauty Blogger Dream Box 11, which I reserved after much anticipation – read on for my thoughts 🙂 … More
Wow! It’s been 6 months since I last posted a blog post 😐 I have been bogged down with so much going on but I have made a list of things I’d like to blog about:)
Ok, so I’ve had my Dell Inspiron 1525 since 2009 and it’s been a … More
Dear Apple,
I sincerely apologise for all the bad things I have said about you during my time of difficulty.
Ok, if you’re having the same problem that I was a couple of days ago…and you are frustrated from reading endless useless forum posts, read on! So a couple of … More
Seeing as I have THE worst luck on the entire planet when it comes to cars, I was thrilled to be a part of a car related project on the oh-so-lovely Savvy Circle.
Everyone that knows me will know just how bad my experiences with my cars is. So, not … More
Alongside the Nioxin Diaboost Project, I was fortunate enough to also be a part of the Ariel 3in1 project. Now, in our house we swear by Bold so it will take a great deal to get us to switch to anything else:) Nevertheless, we were all really excited when … More
It’s that time again! The lovely girls at Savvy Circle sent me yet another goody to test out! As a hijabi, unfortunately I can’t show you the before and after pictures…but I can honestly say it works! I had heard of this product before but I don’t really tend to … More
So I know it’s not Ramadhan anymore, even Shawwal has passed us by but this post is something very close to my heart. Ramadhan is a beautiful month when everything seems better. Patience is a virtue bestowed upon even the most impatience of people, tranquility is instilled in even the … More
So I recently purchased one of these smoothie makers and I have not looked back. Being the type of person that cannot stomach a breakfast until later in the morning, I thought I’d try making smoothies which are easier on the stomach, will keep me full, increase my fruit and … More
Assalamu Alaikum Sisters:)
This is a totally random post that I thought would be fun to write, I hope you enjoy reading this:)
Tip 1) Always Smile 😀 and be dignified
Hijabi sisters, whether we like it or not, are prejudiced against. A lot of ignorant people assume that our … More
As a Savvy Circle member, I was privileged enough to take part in a project about the Viakal Limescale Remover. I was super excited, not just because I was intrigued by the product, but also because it was my first time ever to take part in a project of this … More
Istikhara means to seek goodness from Allah (SWT). It is seen as good practice to perform Istikhara prior to making any decisions. The decisions do not necessarily have to be major life changing decisions, Istikhara can be performed for any decision that you want the Almighty’s guidance for.
in sha … More
in sha Allah may Allah SWT accept all our zikr and make us steadfast on the deen. Ameen
Assalamu Alaikum guys, I thought I’d get personal and share my own experiences regarding Salaah. Ma sha Allah I have been able to keep up with my five compulsory daily prayers. However, … More
in sha Allah may Allah SWT accept all our zikr and call us to His house for the Holy pilgrimmage. Ameen
Firstly I’d like to start this post off by saying that this post is not meant to be read in an Islamic context, but more as a tourist. Alhamdullilah … More
Firstly, I can safely say that the fuss is all necessary. I have been privileged enough to hold the Blackberry Z10 (pronounced zee 10) in my hands at the Blackberry 10 launch. Re-designed, Re-engineered and Re-invented it certainly is:)
Without sounding all gushy, the phone is so smooth and spectacular. … More
| I recently contacted Nestle for the latest list of Halal products, and I thought I’d share it with you 🙂 Please ensure that you check the packaging and in sha Allah let me know if any items are in |
I know I haven’t blogged in a LONG time but believe me I have been itching to! I have thought about so many things that I wanted to share with you guys but unfortunately I haven’t had the time to sit and type :(.
Recently, I attended Ustad Nouman Ali … More
This is a very quick blog post about something that is quite relevant to me.
From a young age, unfortunately, I haven’t been able to read in Arabic as fluently as I would like and often find myself stumbling and stuttering which results to me taking a long time to … More
One of my biggest fears is the punishment of the grave (azaab). I haven’t read/heard/seen much in relation to this, mainly because I am so scared to know more and I guess in a sense I feel cushioned by my lack of knowledge. The little I do know however has … More
We all endeavor to pray five times daily and in sha Allah pray that we get to visit the Holy Kab’ah at least once during our stay on this Earth. Unfortunately, the sad reality is many people don’t get the opportunity to perform Hajj. From those that are fortunate enough … More
According to many scholars, itikaaf merely means remaining somewhere. Usually, the “somewhere refers to the mosque for men and a designated place within the home for women.
I’tikaf in the month of Ramadan is a Sunnat-e-Kafaya. It means if one person within the community performs it then all will be … More
