By akhalilWater is always great to drink at iftar, but sometimes you need a little extra something to help with hydration and also a sweeter taste. Here are some of our favorite refreshing drinks to try this Ramadan: Egyptian Tamarind: My mom used to make this delicious drink for iftar. Thinking of it makes me nostalgic….
By akhalilLet’s face it, who doesn’t get a little bit envious around Christmas time when everything is beautifully decorated with mesmerizing lights, gorgeous trees, and colorful ornaments that make the spirit of the holidays come alive? Things are changing for us Muslims in the West, though. Although the tradition of decorating for Ramadan and the Eid has…
By akhalilI recently wrote a post about how mosques should become more accommodating spaces for children and mothers, and that includes proving a babysitting services. Unfortunately, that might not always be the case, so what is a mother to do if she has young kids? Sure, she can just stay pray at home, but there’s nothing that…
By akhalilI want to apologize to all the mothers at the mosque that I used to judge before I became a mother myself, thinking to myself while trying to focus on prayer “I would never let my kid run around wildly like that.” Two kids later, and I rarely go to the mosque because I am often…
By akhalilAlthough Zeinab Mohamed bakes cakes and other sweet goodies for others, she received a not so sweet message from one of her customers. Mohamed, who runs a cake business from home called SweetcakeZ in Grand Rapids, Michigan, received a message from one of her customers to cancel the order she put in because Mohamed and her…
By akhalilA recent video by a Saudi Arabian therapist explaining how to properly beat a wife, the “proper” way, has recently gone viral. He explains that the wife should not be hit by a large stick, rather a siwak (a small wooden toothbrush). We won’t go into details, but you can watch the video, if you…
By akhalilMuslims being elected to prominent positions within their respective governments is becoming a thing now, and we love it. Following London’s election of Sadiq Khan as mayor, Germany has now elected a Muslim woman to parliament. Muhterem Aras has been elected in the German state parliament as a speaker. In this historical moment, she also…
By akhalilI know what you’re thinking, you Muslim mamas out there: “How can I possibly expand on the ways I’ve already learned to make Ramadan fun for my kids this year?” I know, girl! It’s like I’m in your head! Well, I don’t want to keep you in suspense any longer than you have to be,…
By akhalilEver since having kids, I’ve been on the hunt for ways to make Ramadan fun for them.
By akhalilPlease note that we aren’t doctors, nor do we play them on TV. Please seek medical advice from your physician if you feel like you have difficulty concentrating. This article is not substitution for medical advice/care. In a recent post on a Facebook group page, one member wrote about her experience taking a friend’s ADHD medication…
