Ramadhan Kareem

I can't believe we're already half way through the first fast of Ramadhan! I know that I won't be posting much on the blog in the next few weeks, mostly due to work (the end of term is approaching fast) but also because I want to get away from being online during Ramadhan. I hope that everyone has a blessed Ramadhan and that all of our prayers are accepted.



 





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Eid Mubarak!

  

 

Eid Mubarak to all my lovely readers! I hope you have a wonderful and blessed Eid ul Fitr! Sending you some (virtual) Eid cake =D
 

 

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Mid Ramadhan Update

The 15th fast has come and gone, and we are now half way through the blessed month of Ramadhan. Luckily for me, this also coincided with the last day of term and the beginning of the Summer holidays (perks of working in a school - but seriously the holiday is much needed). Yesterday was the first day that I didn't have to wake up at half 6 and get ready for work. Instead, I spent the day taking it easy and did a little crafting by finishing off a cute cross-stitch. Today will hopefully be more productive, both spiritually (making more time and effort for prayer) and for my little business (quite a few canvas orders to complete before Eid).

I hope Ramadhan is going well for everyone! Let me know how it's going and also, if you have any tips on how to stay productive, please post them in the comments below! =)



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Ramadhan Mubarak!

A very belated Ramadhan Mubarak to everyone this year! May it be filled with blessings and good deeds and may your fasts be accepted!

I'll be busy for the first two weeks of Ramadhan, especially with the end of the school year coming up (which means lots of preparation for September). I've also got a few canvas orders to complete and insha Allah planning on attending a charity event or two. I hope everyone has a productive and blessed Ramadhan insha Allah and that all the good deeds that are performed during this month are sustained throughout the rest of the year =)

How has everyone's fasts been so far? Personally, the day seems so long at the beginning, but the 18 hours seem to fly by when I'm keeping busy =)



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Eid Mubarak! [giveaway closed]

Eid Mubarak to all my blog readers! I hope you all have a wonderful day and may it be filled with lots of love and blessings (and chocolate of course!) =)

Just a small giveaway to celebrate Eid! Even though my last giveaway only ended at the beginning of the month, I thought that Eid is a time for giving presents, so why not give a gift to blog reader!

The main prize is actually something that has come in very useful to me. It's a small book called Fortress of the Muslim, which is basically full of Invocations from the Quran and Sunnah. I find this a great book as it's pocketsized, which means you're able to learn something new on the go. The rest of the prize will contain surprise goodies (because we all love surprises!).

All you have to do is answer the question - What did you learn/gain from Ramadhan this year?

My own answer to this question would be that I gained an appreciation for everyone who was working during the month of Ramadhan. This is the first time that I've actually worked during Ramadhan, and combining 9-10 hour shifts with 16 hour fasts really did mean that I had to focus more on how to conserve my energy during the day, as most of the days I left for work at 5:30 am and returned at 6pm. Alhamdullilah, I found myself drinking a lot more water at suhoor and iftaar, and not drinking coffee in the morning, which I am hoping to continue after Ramadhan. InshaAllah next Ramadhan, I'll plan so that I am not working!

Rules:
- You must follow the blog via GFC
- You must answer the question in the comments box below.
- Please leave your email address in the comment so that I can contact you!
- Giveaway ends on Saturday 25th August 2012 at 10pm BST

Good Luck and Eid Mubarak!




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Ramadhan is here =)

I wish all the blog readers a wonderful Ramadhan! May we benefit from the blessings that this month brings in abundance! Ameen.




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Just a quick update!

If you've been following me on Twitter, you'll know that I've come down with a combination of cold/temperature/flu. Sadly, I think this is due to the lack of a Summer here is the UK as well as being quite busy over the past week (which isn't going to slow down any time soon).
Also, Ramadhan is due to start either Friday 20th or Saturday 21st July (depending on the sighting of the moon) and as I'll be starting a temporary job on Sunday 22nd, it'll be likely that I won't be updating my blog as often as I want to. I am excited that Ramadhan is here (the year has gone so fast!) and inshaAllah I'll be trying to make the most of the blessed month.


In regards to the giveaway, please do leave your email address in your comment! Also, readers who are re-tweeting, only one RT will be counted. There's only two more weeks left until the end of the giveaway so please do enter, if you haven't already (here) =)






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Ramdhan Giveaway Winner

Sorry this post is a day late, but Eid is not completely over yet (and there are still lots of family and friends  to see).

Anyways, without further ado, the winner of the Ramadhan Giveaway (courtesy of Random.org) is...

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Sister Miesya Nazri  =)


Congratulations! (I'll be contacting you via email inshaAllah)


Thank you to everyone who entered, and inshaAllah I'll be having another giveaway soon so keep an eye out for that =)




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Dua for the last 10 nights of Ramadhan

I received this dua in a text message, but did not have any sources to cite. Alhamdulillah, sister Sanaa Nubiansis posted the very same dua on her blog a few days ago, complete with sources which I am now sharing with you. Therefore I credit this blog post to sister Sanaa Nubiansis and recommend you check out her blog (dropsofnubia).

A'ishah (radhia Allahu anha) reported that she asked Allah's Messenger (sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam), "O Messenger of Allah! If I knew which night is Laylat ul-Qadr, what should I say during it?" And he instructed her to say:
"Allahumma innaka `afuwwun tuhibbul `afwa fa`fu `annee" - O Allah! You are forgiving, and you love forgiveness. So forgive me.


[Recorded by Ahmad, Ibn Majah, and at-Tirmithi. Verified to be authentic by Al-Albani]

 

 

'We have indeed revealed this (Message) in the Night of Power:
And what will explain to thee what the night of power is?
The Night of Power is better than a thousand months.
Therein come down the angels and the Spirit by Allah's permission, on every errand:
Peace!...This until the rise of morn!'

—Sura 97 (Al-Qadr), āyāt 1-5

May these last 10 nights of Ramadhan be the most blessed and inshaAllah may us gain the rewards of performing dhikr during the last 10 days of Ramadhan. Ameen.




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Mid Ramdhan Update

I can't believe half of Ramadhan has passed already. It seems like only yesterday was the first of Ramadhan. InshaAllah, the remaining fasts will be even more blessed than those that have passed.

Also, an irrelevant note, but today is my birthday! Not really doing anything in terms of celebrating but I hope all you readers enjoy today (and the rest of the Summer)!

And to all of those who will receive their AS/A-Level results tomorrow (18th August), I wish you all the best and inshaAllah you get the grades that you want =)

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Ramadhan Giveaway (Closed)

(a bit late, but better late than never)

The giveaway is open from August 3rd and will end on August 30th. The winner will be announced soon after. This giveaway is open internationally, and followers under 18 need parental permission (so that they can send me there contact details if necessary). Winners will be chosen using Random.org.

The giveaway is open to everyone, providing you follow the rules below (there's not that many) =)

To take part in the giveaway you must be:
* A public follower of my blog via GFC
* Leave a comment below this post (only one comment please!)
* Include your email address in the comment (so I can contact you)


Prizes include:
Two handmade hijab pins (by me), and a crystallised shayla from Dubai.

Pins are made using silver plated jewellery findings and Swarovski Elements 4mm bicones

(sorry about blurry picture quality)

Leave your entry comments below =)




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Ramadhan Kareem

InshAllah the first of Ramadhan is tomorrow (in the UK). May your Ramadhan be blessed and all your good deeds accepted. Ameen.



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Ramadhan: How I prepare

The month of Ramadhan is drawing nearer (less than ten days). Fasting (Saum) is one of the Pillars of Islam and its purpose during Ramadhan is to spiritually cleanse oneself. The month of Ramadhan has many blessings and through fasting we gain self control, not only of our eating habits, but also things such as gossiping and lying. We fast for the sake of Allah (swt) and this can be seen in the intention "I intend to fast today for the sake of Allah. O Allah, make it easy for me and accept it from me".


Ayah's and Hadith's regarding Fasting during Ramadhan:

"...whoever witnesses the Month of Ramadan should fast through it..." Q(2:185)
"Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain taqwaa." [2:183]
‎"Ramadan is the (month) in which the Quran was sent down, as a guide to mankind and a clear guidance and judgment (so that mankind will distinguish from right and wrong).." (Q 2:183)
"Indeed We have revealed it (Qur'an) in the night of Power. And what will explain to you what the night of Power is? The night of Power is better than a thousand months. Therein descends the Angels and the Spirit (Jibreel) by Allah's permission, on every errand: (they say) "Peace" (continuously) till the rise of Morning!" Q(97:1-5)
“Whoever does not give up lying and evil actions, then Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink” [Saheeh al-Bukhari]

When I prepare for Ramadhan it includes:
- Cleaning and tidying up all my stuff, so that it's out of the way.
- Replacing music on my mp3 with Quran Recitation and nasheeds.
- Returning all my library books before Ramadhan starts.

This year, I'm also going to 'ban' myself from random shopping and buying unnecessary items during Ramadhan, including makeup and clothes. This means I'll be at home more (rather than shopping on the High Street), and it also means that when Westfield Stratford opens (September 13th I think), I will have an opportunity to treat myself!

Some preparation is also done including the rest of the family, which includes:
- Food which can be stored in the freezer, for easy cooking during Ramadhan. This ensures that during Ramadhan we're not spending a huge amount of time cooking for Iftar, and that this time can be used for Ibaadat.
- Cleaning the whole house. Again so that items which aren't needed can be stored out of the way.
- Make sure all shopping (apart from the fresh products such as milk and fruit) is done prior to Ramadhan.

InshaAllah I plan to make the best use of time this Ramadhan.


Also, I'm considering having an Eid giveaway at the end of Ramadhan. Let me know in the comments if you think this is a good idea (and what should prizes be) =D

How do you prepare for Ramadhan?

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