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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
International Hijab Day - Gala Dinner with Sarah Joseph
Last Monday night I had the opportunity to attend a Gala Dinner to celebrate International Hijab Day. Thanks to the ladies youth group in Melbourne, Sareera... They put in great effort and put together a lovely organisation.
I got together a table of 11 for the night, mashaallah. The more the merrier at such an event, isn't it? Anyhow, tables were not reserved and on a first in best dressed basis, so someone had to get there to grab a table for the rest of us.
Hmmm... No children, no regular job, and no hubby at home... So guess who had to go? :) Moi of course. :) I didn't mind as I had no other obligations to attend to that day, alhamdulillah.
I did get there quite early, but still, the front row tables were full... hmmm wasn't too surprised but I still managed to pick a good table. :)
Approx. 5 minutes later one of my friends walked in. We waited and waited for the others, but it seemed that they were going to be a little delayed... and we were hungry... with a whole lotta colourful mezzes before our eyes... So we thought, let's start. :)))
There were two platters of each mezze on the table, but some were too far to reach, and no body to pass it on to us, so we thought let's get one of each and put it right in front of us. My my, did that work out well or what! :))) Yummmm, the thought of all that yummy mezzes still makes my tummy grumble. :)
OMG the sujuck that came made us all go wide eyed... we immediately got a piece each (this after all the girls had arrived) while they were warm, wrapped it in Lebanese bread and scoffed it down... mmmmmmm yummmmmmmm :)
Then there were inspirational female speakers. The highlight was speaker Sarah Joseph, the CEO of Emel Magazine. However, I was a little disappointed, because we couldn't hear much. The speakers were not very good... Some may argue that we chattered away, but that is only because we couldn't hear/understand. Seriously! So that was my disappointment for the event. I didn't get to hear what I actually went for. :(
Then there was a very powerful speech from the founder of Sareera. We were able to hear her most of the time because she spoke with a very powerful voice, and the main thing that was left with me from her speech was this:
"We have mosques on this land... We are blessed with having these mosques in a country like Australia... and our mosques are empty!!! Instead of seizing this opportunity, we don't attend mosques, we do not take advantage of the classes offered, the events organised. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) had said, "May Allah's curse be on those who live next to the mosque, but do not attend prayers at the mosque." There are muslims who live in those houses beside the mosques, but they do not attend the mossque!"
How true! Unfortunately... this is true... and I never remember thinking about it until she pointed it out. Alhamdulillah, we really are given many opportunities on this land, we must show our gratitude by making use of all the facilities and opportunities available to us.
The next speaker was from ICV (Islamic Council of Victoria). You know, she was amazing, I remember just listening to her with my mouth open, but if you ask me what she spoke about, unfortunately I just cannot remember! :(
All in all, I remember being quite disappointed that night, because I guess I expected more, knowing how successful Sareera is. Now that I look back, I think it was because the sound system was a little poor, and I have a very poor concentration. I cannot listen to one person for more than 20 minutes. That is the maximum for me. Anything more, the speaker must be amazing and the sound must be clear. There have been occasions and teachers whom I have been able to sit and listen for longer periods of time, but yeah.. I just think the speeches could have been kept shorter or the sound system could have been tested beforehand. However, that would be my only 'criticism'.
The day before, Sareera had organised a huge event for International Hijab Day at Federation Square in the city. I really wanted to attend, but couldn't due to loads of work... I totally regret not going, because I have heard amazing things about it. I had friends who attended both the event in the city and the dinner, and they had mentioned that the event in the city was so much more inspirational and bigger... but that is acceptable I guess...
Anyhow, the setting was great, you could tell a lot of effort and hardwork was put in. I congratulate and thank Sareera for such an event, and look forward to many other events in the near future.
These paintings were part of the set-up. I liked them :)
These are all silk hijabs prepared by the girls for display. I think they look great.
Some more hijab displays :)
One of my friends... posing her style for you. :) The painting is also lovely... work of one of the girls if I am not mistaken.
I was unable to get a photo taken at the reception so did one at home. It was a formal/evening attire event, but I couldn't do it. Didn't really have the time or energy for it, so I went ahead with my peplum dress on trouser looking jeans :)
Before I end... The main message of the International Hijab Day events was: be proud of who you are and your hijab!
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Itssssssssssssssss coooooooomiiiiiiing!
Yaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! Alhamdulillaaaah! It's coming its coming its comiiiiing! :) Less than two weeks left. Unbelievable! :))))
Yes! I am talking about Ramadhan! :) I feel so joyeous about its return. I feel as though this Ramadhan is going to be awesome inshaallah. Soooo very excited about it. So! you ready girls???
My excitement may possibly be related to doing half of Ramadhan in Oz, and completing the other half in Turkey, my beloved Istanbul?! Yesss that does have a lot to do with it. :)
Well, I have promised myself that this Ramadhan I am going to live to the fullest inshaallah. Both in terms of ibadah (prayers, supplications, charities, etc) and in seeing people... Oh and what about foooooooooooooood?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Seriously, overeating is totally out of the question, it is so against the spirit of Ramadhan. Eat in moderation, and consider the situation of those who cannot afford to eat what we eat... or even eat one of the many different types of meals we prepare for iftar (breaking fast). Well, I have the advantage of the band which wont allow me to overeat anyway :P So alhamdulillah to that also :)
Ummmmm so you will be getting blog posts from Oz (maybe not many as I will be busy moving all my furniture either to storage (until I return from turkey) or to storage... Butttttttttttttt inshaallah I will share the best Ramadhan posts from Istanbul. Ohhh I'm gonna go to the Ramadhan fair at the Blue Mosque grounds. It happens every year since the Ottomans. So it's a very old tradition. Oooh I better not share much now and leave it all to time. :))))
Yes, I'm happy... excited... Obvious? Well it's a good thing. Alhamdulillah. :) Alhamdulillah my flu is also starting to go away. It's been two weeks, still recovering alhamdulillah. On top of all that, I am still buried under heaps of translation work. Of course I am thankful to Allah for that also. A girl needs an income you know. :)
Well, I'll leave it at that for now. :) Just wanted to share the love.
Mwahhhhh
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
Cold, cold, cold and simply tired inside out...
One of those days... weeks... or even months.. :)))
Yes, this month has been too cold in Melbourne. I just also feel very tired inside and out. I simply want to sleep and do nothing, which actually makes me feel worse. On top of all this, it's now that time of the month! I feel cranky, tired, sluggish and just crave everything!
I had to go out to stock up for 'that time of the month' LOL, so when getting dressed, I let my mood take over my style...
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
In between hope and fear
When I was a child, we were taught to fear Allah, to fear our parents and other elders, to fear our teachers, to fear our bosses.. you name it... anyone above us were made to be feared...
Then towards the end of highschool I became introduced to Islam (even though I am a born Muslim, I never knew much as I don't come from a practicing family) and suddenly it was all about love and hope... the fear was not about punishment, but fear of not being a worthy servant to the Creator... it really is beautiful but I'm not one to explain it so beautifully :)
So, ever since then I have tried to appreciate being in between hope and fear towards my Creator. And now, with things changing in my life....
Oh, since last night a new page has been turned in my life... may it be a good one inshaallah! I am on this path called life on my own now... I am STILL trying to get things sorted out and ready to start anew in Turkey. It seems like the next 2 months or so will keep me busy with just that! I have a lot of ideas... just pop pop popping... me is very excited... very hopeful of my future... but at the same time, very fearful... fearful of the unknown...
The hope is great, but you know, the fear is also great... I believe it is this fear that will be my drive to achieve success inshaallah.
Wish me well... Just wanted to updated as some of you have been asking. :) Further updates will follow up as they come inshaallah. :)
xoxo
Wog Girl soon to be Aussie in Istanbul :)
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
To muslim husbands ...
A good chance in this Holly month for some husbands to strengthen character and their relationships with their wives ;)
TIPS HOW TO KEEP UR WIFE'S LOVE
1. Make her feel secure; (sakina- tranquillity) QUIT BEING AGGRESSIVE
2. When you go home say 'Assalamu 3leikom. ' It kicks the sheytaan out of ur home!
3. Rasool (saw) described the wife as a fragile vessel and said to take care of this vessel that’s fragile. Remember that there is goodness in this vessel so treat it gently.
4. When u advise her, do so in privacy, in a peaceful environment. NOT IN PUBLIC as it’s a type of slandering.
5. Be generous to ur wife- it keeps her LOVED
6. Move and let her have ur seat. It will warm her heart.
7. AVIOD ANGER. HOW? Keep ur wudhu at all times. Rasool (saw) said if u are angry, sit down, if u’re sitting, then lie down. Follow the sunnah!
8. Look good and smell great for ur wife. IT keeps the LOVE!
9. Don’t be rigid. It will break u. Prophet Mohammed (saw) said 'I am the best amongst u and I am the best to my wife'. Being rigid and harsh will not bring u close to Allah and neither does it make u more of a man.
10. Listen to ur wife -BE a GOOD LISTENER
11. YES to flattering NO to arguing. Arguing is like poison in a marriage. Al zawai said 'When Allah (swt) wants evil for people He will leave them to argue amongst themselves'.
12. Prophet (saw) said to call ur wives with the best name, any name she loves to hear. He (saw) called Aisha 'ya Aish' as an endearment.
13. Give her a pleasant surprise. I.e. if she loves watermelon, bring her one out of the blue. It will grow the love in her heart.
14. Preserve ur tongue! Rasool (saw) said the tongue will throw people in the hell fire so watch what u say and how u say it!
15. All of us have shortcoming. Accept her shortcoming and Allah (swt) will put barakah in ur marriage.
16. TELL her u appreciate her. SHOW her u appreciate her.
17. Encourage her to keep good relation with her relative, her mum and dad etc.
18. Speak with her with a topic of HER interest.
19. In front of her relative praise her. Confirm/ realize that she is wonderful, and that she is a good person in front of her family.
20. Give each other gifts. U will love each other more. Rasool (saw) said gifts increases love.
21. Get rid of the routine once in a while, surprise her with something, it will get rid of the rust and polish it!
22. Husnul zaan- We have a demand from Allah (swt) that we have to think good of people. Think good of ur spouse.
23. Ignore some of her mistakes- pretend u did not see/hear some of her small mistakes. It was a practice of Ali (RA). It’s like putting a hole in ur memory. Don’t save it in ur memory!
24. Increase the drops of patience, especially when she is pregnant or when she is on her monthly period.
25. Expect and respect her jealousy. Even Aisha (ra) used to get jealous.
26. Be humble. If ur profession is good, respect that she is looking after ur children, she is much more than u, she is the leader at home, her strength is ur strength, and her success is ur success.
27. Don't put ur friends above ur wife.
28. Help ur wife at home. Rasool (saw) used to help his wives at home and he was the best of creation. He used to sew his own clothes.
29. Help her respect ur parents, u can’t force her to love them, but she can be helped to gradually love them.
30. Show ur wife she is the ideal wife.
31. Remember ur wife in ur du3aas. It will increase the love and protect it.
32. Leave the past. It brings nothing but pain and grief. It’s not ur business. The past is for Allah (swt).
33. Don't try to show her that u are doing her a favour by doing something, like buying food for the house, because in reality man are the courier of sustenance, not the providers, as Allah is the provider. It’s also a way of being humble and thankful to Allah (swt)
34. Sheytaan is ur enemy, not ur wife. Sometime when husband and wife are talking a fight breaks out, then sheytaan is present there as a third person so he is the real enemy. It is not enough to hate the sheytaan, but u have to see him as an enemy as Allah has commanded. Sheytaan loves divorce. HE comes everyday and sits office and asks the devils what they have done, some say i have made a person steal, or i have made someone drink etc. And one devil will say i have made a man divorce his wife, and he is crowned as the one who has done the best job.
35. Take the food and put it in her mouth. Rasool (saw) taught us this. It’s a blessing. The food doesn’t just go to her stomach, but straight to her heart. It increases the love and mercy between u.
36. Protect ur wife from the evil of the sheytaan and mankind. She is like a precious pearl that needs protecting from the envy of human devils and sheytaan.
37. Show her ur smile. Smile at ur wife. IT’S A CHARITY.
38. Small problems/ challenges can become a big problem. Or if there is small thing she didn't like and u keep repeating them anyway, it will create a wall between u. Don’t ignore them as it can become big.
39. Avoid being harsh hearted and moody. Allah said of prophet (saw) 'if u were harsh hearted they (the companions) would have left u.' It confirms Rasool (saw) was not harsh hearted, so GET RID OF IT.
40. Respect her thinking. It’s strength for u. Show u like her thoughts and suggestions.
41. Help her to achieve her potential and help her to dig and find success within as her success is ur success.
42. Respect the intimate relationship and its boundaries. Prophet (saw) said she is like a fragile vessel and she needs to be treated tenderly. Sometime she may not be feeling well; u must respect and appreciate that feeling.
43. Help her to take care of the children. Some men think it makes them appear less of a man but in fact it makes u appear a bigger man and more respected, especially in the sight of Allah (swt).
44. Use the gifts of the tongue and sweet talk her. Tell her she looks great, be an artist. Pick and choose gifts of the tongue.
45. Sit down and eat with her and share food with her.
46. Let her know u are travelling. Don't tell her out of the blue as it’s against Islam. Tell her the date/ time of when u are coming back also.
47. Don't leave the house as soon as trouble brews.
48. The house has privacy and secrecy. Once u take this privacy and secrecy to ur friends and family u are in danger of putting a serious hole in ur marriage. This secrecy stays home. Islam is against leaving them out like a garage sale for anyone to come and pick and choose.
49. Encourage each other for ibadah, i.e. plan a trip for hajj or umrah together. It increases and strengthens the love when u help each other perform a good deeds together i.e, do tahajuud together,or go to a dars together etc.
50. Know her rights, not only written in paper but engraved in ur heart and engraved in your conscious.
51. Allah( swt) said 'live with ur wives in kindness.' Treat them with kindness and goodness. It means in happy times and in sadness treat her with goodness and fairness.
52. Prophet (saw) showed that at the time of intimacy. Don’t jump on ur wife like an animal!
53. When u have a dispute with ur wife don’t tell everyone. It’s like leaving ur wounds open to germs so be careful who u share ur problems and disputes with.
54. Show ur wife u really care for her health. Good health of ur wife is ur good health. To care for her health shows her that u love her.
55. Don’t think u are always right. No matter how good u are u have shortcomings. U are not perfect as the only one who was perfect in character was Rasool (saw) Get rid of this disease.
56. Share ur problems, ur happiness, and ur sadness with her.
57. Have mercy on her weakness. Have mercy when she is weak or strong as she is the fragile vessel. Prophet (saw) said that ur wife is a trust in ur hand.
58. Remember u are her strength, someone to lean on in times of hardship.
59. Accept her as she is. Rasool (saw) said that women are created from the rib which is bent. If u try to straighten her u will break her (divorce). He (saw) also said that u may dislike one habit in her but u will like another manner in her so accept her as she is.
60. Have good intention for ur wife all the time, Allah ( swt) monitors ur intention and ur heart at all times. Allah (s.w.t) said Among His Signs is that He created for u wives from among urselves, that u may find repose in them, and He has put between u affection and mercy. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who reflect.
2. When you go home say 'Assalamu 3leikom. ' It kicks the sheytaan out of ur home!
3. Rasool (saw) described the wife as a fragile vessel and said to take care of this vessel that’s fragile. Remember that there is goodness in this vessel so treat it gently.
4. When u advise her, do so in privacy, in a peaceful environment. NOT IN PUBLIC as it’s a type of slandering.
5. Be generous to ur wife- it keeps her LOVED
6. Move and let her have ur seat. It will warm her heart.
7. AVIOD ANGER. HOW? Keep ur wudhu at all times. Rasool (saw) said if u are angry, sit down, if u’re sitting, then lie down. Follow the sunnah!
8. Look good and smell great for ur wife. IT keeps the LOVE!
9. Don’t be rigid. It will break u. Prophet Mohammed (saw) said 'I am the best amongst u and I am the best to my wife'. Being rigid and harsh will not bring u close to Allah and neither does it make u more of a man.
10. Listen to ur wife -BE a GOOD LISTENER
11. YES to flattering NO to arguing. Arguing is like poison in a marriage. Al zawai said 'When Allah (swt) wants evil for people He will leave them to argue amongst themselves'.
12. Prophet (saw) said to call ur wives with the best name, any name she loves to hear. He (saw) called Aisha 'ya Aish' as an endearment.
13. Give her a pleasant surprise. I.e. if she loves watermelon, bring her one out of the blue. It will grow the love in her heart.
14. Preserve ur tongue! Rasool (saw) said the tongue will throw people in the hell fire so watch what u say and how u say it!
15. All of us have shortcoming. Accept her shortcoming and Allah (swt) will put barakah in ur marriage.
16. TELL her u appreciate her. SHOW her u appreciate her.
17. Encourage her to keep good relation with her relative, her mum and dad etc.
18. Speak with her with a topic of HER interest.
19. In front of her relative praise her. Confirm/ realize that she is wonderful, and that she is a good person in front of her family.
20. Give each other gifts. U will love each other more. Rasool (saw) said gifts increases love.
21. Get rid of the routine once in a while, surprise her with something, it will get rid of the rust and polish it!
22. Husnul zaan- We have a demand from Allah (swt) that we have to think good of people. Think good of ur spouse.
23. Ignore some of her mistakes- pretend u did not see/hear some of her small mistakes. It was a practice of Ali (RA). It’s like putting a hole in ur memory. Don’t save it in ur memory!
24. Increase the drops of patience, especially when she is pregnant or when she is on her monthly period.
25. Expect and respect her jealousy. Even Aisha (ra) used to get jealous.
26. Be humble. If ur profession is good, respect that she is looking after ur children, she is much more than u, she is the leader at home, her strength is ur strength, and her success is ur success.
27. Don't put ur friends above ur wife.
28. Help ur wife at home. Rasool (saw) used to help his wives at home and he was the best of creation. He used to sew his own clothes.
29. Help her respect ur parents, u can’t force her to love them, but she can be helped to gradually love them.
30. Show ur wife she is the ideal wife.
31. Remember ur wife in ur du3aas. It will increase the love and protect it.
32. Leave the past. It brings nothing but pain and grief. It’s not ur business. The past is for Allah (swt).
33. Don't try to show her that u are doing her a favour by doing something, like buying food for the house, because in reality man are the courier of sustenance, not the providers, as Allah is the provider. It’s also a way of being humble and thankful to Allah (swt)
34. Sheytaan is ur enemy, not ur wife. Sometime when husband and wife are talking a fight breaks out, then sheytaan is present there as a third person so he is the real enemy. It is not enough to hate the sheytaan, but u have to see him as an enemy as Allah has commanded. Sheytaan loves divorce. HE comes everyday and sits office and asks the devils what they have done, some say i have made a person steal, or i have made someone drink etc. And one devil will say i have made a man divorce his wife, and he is crowned as the one who has done the best job.
35. Take the food and put it in her mouth. Rasool (saw) taught us this. It’s a blessing. The food doesn’t just go to her stomach, but straight to her heart. It increases the love and mercy between u.
36. Protect ur wife from the evil of the sheytaan and mankind. She is like a precious pearl that needs protecting from the envy of human devils and sheytaan.
37. Show her ur smile. Smile at ur wife. IT’S A CHARITY.
38. Small problems/ challenges can become a big problem. Or if there is small thing she didn't like and u keep repeating them anyway, it will create a wall between u. Don’t ignore them as it can become big.
39. Avoid being harsh hearted and moody. Allah said of prophet (saw) 'if u were harsh hearted they (the companions) would have left u.' It confirms Rasool (saw) was not harsh hearted, so GET RID OF IT.
40. Respect her thinking. It’s strength for u. Show u like her thoughts and suggestions.
41. Help her to achieve her potential and help her to dig and find success within as her success is ur success.
42. Respect the intimate relationship and its boundaries. Prophet (saw) said she is like a fragile vessel and she needs to be treated tenderly. Sometime she may not be feeling well; u must respect and appreciate that feeling.
43. Help her to take care of the children. Some men think it makes them appear less of a man but in fact it makes u appear a bigger man and more respected, especially in the sight of Allah (swt).
44. Use the gifts of the tongue and sweet talk her. Tell her she looks great, be an artist. Pick and choose gifts of the tongue.
45. Sit down and eat with her and share food with her.
46. Let her know u are travelling. Don't tell her out of the blue as it’s against Islam. Tell her the date/ time of when u are coming back also.
47. Don't leave the house as soon as trouble brews.
48. The house has privacy and secrecy. Once u take this privacy and secrecy to ur friends and family u are in danger of putting a serious hole in ur marriage. This secrecy stays home. Islam is against leaving them out like a garage sale for anyone to come and pick and choose.
49. Encourage each other for ibadah, i.e. plan a trip for hajj or umrah together. It increases and strengthens the love when u help each other perform a good deeds together i.e, do tahajuud together,or go to a dars together etc.
50. Know her rights, not only written in paper but engraved in ur heart and engraved in your conscious.
51. Allah( swt) said 'live with ur wives in kindness.' Treat them with kindness and goodness. It means in happy times and in sadness treat her with goodness and fairness.
52. Prophet (saw) showed that at the time of intimacy. Don’t jump on ur wife like an animal!
53. When u have a dispute with ur wife don’t tell everyone. It’s like leaving ur wounds open to germs so be careful who u share ur problems and disputes with.
54. Show ur wife u really care for her health. Good health of ur wife is ur good health. To care for her health shows her that u love her.
55. Don’t think u are always right. No matter how good u are u have shortcomings. U are not perfect as the only one who was perfect in character was Rasool (saw) Get rid of this disease.
56. Share ur problems, ur happiness, and ur sadness with her.
57. Have mercy on her weakness. Have mercy when she is weak or strong as she is the fragile vessel. Prophet (saw) said that ur wife is a trust in ur hand.
58. Remember u are her strength, someone to lean on in times of hardship.
59. Accept her as she is. Rasool (saw) said that women are created from the rib which is bent. If u try to straighten her u will break her (divorce). He (saw) also said that u may dislike one habit in her but u will like another manner in her so accept her as she is.
60. Have good intention for ur wife all the time, Allah ( swt) monitors ur intention and ur heart at all times. Allah (s.w.t) said Among His Signs is that He created for u wives from among urselves, that u may find repose in them, and He has put between u affection and mercy. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who reflect.
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
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