Pink Hijaab Day

On the 24th of October,females around the world will don a Pink Hijaab in celebration of this month.Humairah Jassat is the lovely and vibrant girl behind the South African version of this and she,together with a friend,fellow blogger,Rowena Saloojee of Secrets&Stilettos have come up with a wonderful campaign for this year..

Here's your chance to contribute in the prettiest and most stylish way possible!

Check out Secrets and Stilettos for the full story!

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Pretty Pink Skies

 

October marks a very special time to many of us; Breast Cancer Awareness  Month.A time to celebrate those brave women (and men) who fought valiantly,those who are still fighting and those who lost their lives to it.

 

I was thrilled yesterday just before sunset to see the skies honouring these brave souls too!My fingers could not resist and there I was snapping away!

 

Subhanallah!

 

 

My Jihad

In my quest to becoming a better person/ Muslimah/ wife,I have recently started trying to wear the abaya full time* (read:almost everyday).Coming from someone who has a weakness for skinny jeans,this is sure to be a real Jihad.In order to keep myself from feeling down about black,black,black,I've decided to become the Queen of Accessorising and Colour.

I add pops of colour with vibrant belts slung low over my waist,huge bangles and rings,long blingy chains.I wrap small silk scarves around my wrists,wear them under my Hijaab.Check out nspiredstyle-4-ways-with-a-neckerchief for more on that.

We seem to think that donning the abaya will make us feel older than we really are but honestly,it doesn't have to be that way.The person you are will most definitely shine through anyway,but we can always express ourselves with a beautiful handbag,a smart shoe,that statement ring.

But even more than that,stepping in the right direction is challenging oneself,knowing that what you are doing is for a greater good and will lead you to Jannah Insha Allah.It takes alot of confidence and guts to make major changes in our lives,knowing that just because we have decided to do the right thing,won't necessarily mean it is going to be easy.We have to always keep our intention infront of us.

A sister put it so beautifully recently: "I was crazy about Mohammed*.Then Allah gave him to me.Now,why can't I be crazy about my Allah?"

Spending time with people who have taken that big step can motivate you in ways you never thought possible.
Push yourself,Go Forth and Dazzzle ***


*Name changed

Ya Falasteen,Ya Aqsa

Our hearts continue to bleed for our Muslim brothers and sisters in Palestine.Why,oh,why is the media so quiet??Thousands of Muslims are been harmed on a daily basis around the world,but the world remains silent.Even though we cannot be there to physically help them,we can always make Dua and remain on the Straight Path to please our Lord.

This links to the Channel Islam International website: Major attack on worshippers at Al Aqsa

The Walls Are Listening

Last weekend,a couple of us were discussing whether or not it was fair to judge a person (mainly females) by the way they dressed,as we so often hear people say “My heart is good,I don't need to show it in my appearance”.

As the discussion got louder,my six-year-old nephew poked me in the side and informed me in a dead serious tone that “It's ok to wear jeans and a top in the house”

Until then I thought he had fallen asleep,but he was instead listening very intently to our conversation. I found his comment adorable.And so very true.It also made me realise that:

a)it was so important for young kids to know their Deen and what is expected of them.In this day and age,we all need to equip ourselves with the right knowledge.

b)children continually fool us into thinking they are not listening by keeping busy but infact their ears are perked up 24/7.

c)even though I was pleased he knew what was the right way and had an opinion,I wondered whether that was the sort of thing a six-year-old should listen in on. Too often we take for granted the fact that kids aren't listening and we don't watch our words. They may form opinions or learn things their little minds cannot comprehend.

As for my nephew,I will keep my laugh in everytime he tugs my sleeve down when it rides up, 'coz now I know that he knows better.