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
Universal Yums – Holiday 2017 – A Review
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
Cosmopolitan Party Starter Edit – A Review
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
Universal Yums – Turkey 2017 – A Review
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
The broken record of a broken heart
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
Universal Yums – Belgium 2017 – A Review
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
Kidnap – A Review
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
The Body Shop’s Pamper Collection 2013 – A Review
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
Is being sad a sin?
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
Top tips for attending an Indian Wedding
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
To the timewasters: an open letter
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
Eyebrows on fleek!
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
Living with Vitiligo
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
Waiting to complete my deen…
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
Pearl Daisy Basic Hoojab – A Review
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
The British Beauty Blogger Dream Box II – A Review
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
Dell Inspiron 1525 Shutting Down Randomly
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
Itunes Stopping Mid-Sync
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
Febreze Car Vent Clips – A Review
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
Ariel 3in1 Pods – A Review
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
Nioxin Diaboost – A Review
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
Ramadhan Reflections
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
Kenwood SB054 Smoothie to Go – A Review
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
Tips for Hijabis :)
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
Viakal Limescale Remover – A Review
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
How To Perform Istikhara
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
Keeping Up With The…Salaah!
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
The Dos and Don’ts of Umrah
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
Blackberry 10 – What is all the fuss about?
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
Nestle Halal List 2013
PLEASE GO TO Nestle Halal List 2018 FOR AN UPDATED LIST:)
| 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 |
Nouman Ali Khan’s Story Night in London
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
Transliteration vs Arabic Verses
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
Surah Mulk
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
Dua-e-Jameelah
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
The Spiritual Retreat (Itikaaf)
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
The Three Questions
I came across this story on Enlightening Your Soul and I thought I would share it. This beautiful story made me realise that there is sometimes an innocent motive behind what may seem to be offensive questions.
in sha Allah may Allah SWT grant us all a pious spouse and … More
BlackBerry…The Generous Company
I recently attended the BlackBerry 10 Jam World Tour in London and I have nothing to say other than I am uber (does anyone use that word anymore?!) excited about the upcoming BlackBerry 10. The opening video featuring Alec Saunders as the lead singer resembled a bunch of Dads in … More
Guidance from a Son
I came across this story on Purity Starts Here this morning and I cried so I thought I would share it. This beautiful story made me realise that there is always someone else worse off in the world so we should appreciate the things we do have. Also that we … More
The Beauty of Mobile Internet
Ok so I’m not writing this blog as a techno geek that I am but as an avid user of the internet on my mobile. While i disagree with having the phone stuck to your hand every second of the day, I do believe that it has it’s uses!
My … More
My Favourite…Mascara
Ok, so I haven’t blogged in a long time, so I thought I’d do a quick one on my favourite mascara (as the title suggests!)
So, I hold my hands up that I was clueless about make-up when I brought my first mascara. The reason I chose the below mascara, … More
Etiquette of Jumaah
Ma sha Allah we get the Glorious opportunity to repent every single moment of our lives. However, the Sahaabahs (RA) had such a high regard for Jumaah as it was considered to be of a higher value than Eid in the eyes of Rasul-Allah (may Allah bestow peace and … More
Daddy’s Day Poem – By Cheryl Costello-Forshey
Her hair was up in a pony tail,
her favorite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy’s Day at school,
and she couldn’t wait to go.
But her mommy tried to tell her,
that she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand,
if she went to … More
Love and Persistence
I came across this story on Purity Starts Here this morning and I cried so I thought I would share it. This beautiful story made me realise that there is always someone else worse off in the world so we should appreciate the things we do have. Also that hard … More
Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother
We often take our mums for granted…uttering curses when asked to do something, back-chatting or even raising our voices. Little do we know just how precious our mother is to us, for our final destination lies at her feet. It is narrated in many hadiths that Muhammad (may Allah … More
Etiquette of Eating
We consume food and drink every single day but how many of us are following the etiquette of the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bestow peace and blessings upon him)? So I thought I’d highlight some of my findings and in sha Allah we can slowly incorporate this into … More
Apple’s Out of Warranty Service
So it’s bank holiday weekend and everyone is in a frenzy. Getting ready, packing, traveling etc. I was no different, I was taking a trip up north. I had my hands full with my handbag and all my other little bits and bats so I shoved my phone (iPhone 4) … More
Etiquette of Visitng the Toilet
We visit the toilet every single day but how many of us are following the etiquette of the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bestow peace and blessings upon him)? So I thought I’d highlight some of my findings and in sha Allah we can slowly incorporate this into our … More
Slimming World
Ok so I recently joined Slimming World after failing at every other diet on the planet! I thought I’d write up and share my experiences so far! I know I’m not a svelte size 10 yet, or anywhere near my goal weight for that matter but I think sharing is … More
Good Music + Sun = Happiness?
So it can’t have escaped anyone’s attention that we have been getting some good weather recently (touch wood!) and people in general seem happier.
As I was driving home from work, with an old CD in the stereo and the sun lighting my face, I couldn’t help but smile 
At … More
Cycling…Best of Both Worlds?
On my daily commute to work I see many different cyclists. I don’t normally notice them but while I try to be fair and not keep overtaking them, I feel that it is sometimes the safest option.
I’ve been told that I drive uber slow, but the second I start … More