Musings of a Muslim Mama in Bahrain

New Blogging home!

2006-05-29T11:25:00.000-07:00

Assalaam Alaikum,
My new blogging home:
http://seekingjannah.wordpress.com
Pls do visit!

Feeding Ilyaas

2006-03-11T09:49:00.000-08:00

Assalaam ‘Alaikum
I tried my hand at cleaning shrimps today for the first time…and ew…I was totally grossed out…I dunno how my mom does it…but after trying several, I did get the hang of it,  but it still felt yucky…

Ilyaas is  taking his first steps..alhamdulillah… He walks for a bit ..like 2-3 independent steps and stumbles…Subhanallah…my heart bursts with joy when I see him …and we walk with such ease , completely underestimating Allah’s bounties…

Anyways…feeding Ilyaas is such a huge challenge…Meal times are my most dreadful moments…I mean how does one feed a baby who is not ready to sit in one place…turns his mouth away when the spoon approaches him, tries to escape from his chair…It takes two to feed him, one hold his mouth and feeds him and the the other distracts him with toys … How do you guys manage? Any tips welcome… and oh…what is a  year old to be fed exactly?  I usually give him  ground rice/potatoes/lentils/oatmeal etc…What do other mommas feed their babies? Any new ideas most welcome…

I'm around...

2006-03-08T08:18:00.000-08:00

Assalaam ‘Alaikum!

I know I’ve been away for a long time but it isn’t easy being pregnant and taking care of a 1 yr old at the same time…yes Ilyaas turned a year old on Feb 12…sometimes, its hard to believe, it has been a year since those deadly hospital visits, the operation room, and all those horrible memories…but Ilyaas is also a part of those memories and reminding myself that I had him thru those hard times makes it all bearable…This time, there haven’t been any major complications, alhamdulillah the fetal presentation isn’t breech either…that’s a relief…it’s cephalic…
A slight complication is that the ultrasound shows my due date to be 12March whereas my due date as per calculation is march 30…this is all too confusing, and I hope everything turns out to be fine, insha ALLAH…I hope its not another C- Section…
Amidst all this, we’re moving !!!
Currently, we reside in a 3 br apartment in the heart of the city…we’re moving to a little villa in another peaceful place…mostly due to lack of enough space…the rooms in our present home aren’t spacious and the kitchen is too small…Our new home has 2 bedrooms comparatively larger, a large hall, dining, a garage for 2 cars…and a little front yard…with trees lined at the edges…sorry I’m not that good at describing..we’ll be having a mago tree, and some others as well…insha ALLAH…good for the kids to play around…it’s fully furnished…the fridge is even stocked up with eatables!!!and I love my bathroom…(lol)…I ‘ll post pix soon…both old and new homes…We’re officially moving there by the first of April..that’s around my Due date…I just hope we can manage it all…
We’re both looking forward to moving to our new home and a bit sad about leaving the home we’ve been living in for about 10 years…it seems like only yesterday..reminds me how when we leave this world, it’ll be as if we lived here for not more than a day or two..
These days, it’s the Grand Prix season around Bahrain…I’m not into it, I haven’t been to the Bahrain International Circuit and I don’t even know the names of the teams…basically, its just not my thing…
That’s all for now…More later…Please remember me in your Dua’s…That’s an earnest request…Fi Amaan ALLAH.

Henna Gallery

2006-01-17T08:49:00.000-08:00

Assalaam 'Alaikum!

Check out this really nice Henna gallery by indu_zari here:
http://community.webshots.com/user/indu_zari_henna

And these cool Henna blogs:
www.hennafairy.com
www.jewelmuse.blogspot.com

If you have any cool Henna links, pls do share!!!

There is this henna salon in Bahrain called Rachna Henna Salon that does awesome Henna designs, I did a net search for it, but didnt come up with any results... I wonder where their designs come from...
Waiting for the Henna Links!

Eid Mubarak!

2006-01-17T08:44:00.000-08:00

Assalaam 'Alaikum!

A belated Eid Mubarak to all!

Taqabballahu Minna wa Minkum!

May our next Eid be as a Hajji, insha ALLAH!

New Year Links

2006-01-05T05:40:00.000-08:00

Assalaam 'Alaikum!
A beautiful, thought provoking poem on the New Year by Maliha.
http://maliha.blogspot.com/2005_12_25_maliha_archive.html

An inspiring article,
5 things You Can Do For Yourself in 2006

Any ways, its not our new year ..our new year begins in Muharram, the first Islamic Month.

My Little Arab!

2006-01-05T05:21:00.000-08:00

Which One's Better?

2005-12-22T15:07:00.000-08:00

Assalaam 'Alaikum!
There is a huge variety of Photo Uploading sites on the web, including Picassa, Flickr , Photobucket and countless others...
Which ones the most user friendly and has more features according to you?
Help me choose one!
Waiting for your input!
Fi Amaan ALLAH

This is Ilyaas!

2005-12-22T10:54:00.000-08:00

Assalaam 'Alaikum!

This is Ilyaas, my first born!

This is him when we were being discharged from the hospital! ( alomst 11 months ago!)He was delivered through an emergency caesarian coz of my sudden high blood pressure and anyway, we expected a c- section coz he was breech!
but holding him in my arms made me forget everything!
It made me realise I am not a little girl anymore, I am a mother, entrusted with a life, an opportunity to mould an individual, give the world another Ahmed Deedat, or another Bush, I will be accountable..it's upto me...
Time I grew up... Subhanallah!
Ilyaas brought Jannah to my feet! Allahu Akbar! Alhamdu lillah!
Ya Rabb! Pls enable me to fulfill my responsibility with goodness and perfection! Ameen!

Watch out for more of his pix...

Henna haunts me!

2005-12-20T15:06:00.000-08:00

Asslaam 'Alaikum!
Lately, I've beeen obsessed with working out the secret formula to making a rich, dark Henna dye! I just can't seem to get it...
I used to be an ace at henna designing, but I havent touched a cone for the past two years, need to brush up on my skills...
In the meantime, any resources/tips to achieve a dark stain, pls share!
Jazakumullah!

Setting Goals

2005-12-19T07:14:00.000-08:00

Assalaam 'Alaikum wa Rahmatullah!

Reading Goals-1 and Goals-2 has motivated me a lot...

Forming Goals in our lives and striving to attain those goals is indispensable to a person's life.

A life without a purpose, a goal is a life not worth living...Setting certain goals and then strategiic planning helps us in accomplishing those goals..Hard work is another factor which leads to success.

It's ironical how we set goals for the worldly life, but when it comes to our eternal, never ending life, we are unsure of what direction to steer to...Most goals are confined to the realm of this world, we all want to have a good education, a big home , the latest cars and ofcourse we also want the very best for your kids...

But do we even have a goal for our after life? Sadly, many of us are so occupied with bettering our lives in this temporary abode that we often overlook and completely forget where we are heading...

The above mentioned artocles are very thought provoking, after reading them, I knew I had to set a certain goal which would contribute to securing me a place in JANNAH...Jannah is what I seek so desperately and every Muslim should too... I decided to pursue and undertake Qur'an memorisation with a firm resolve...I made some calculations, and if I even memorised 1/2 a page per day, I would, insha ALLAH, with His help, be able to finish memorising the whole Qur'an in 5 years time....and all it would take would be approximately 1/2 an hour a day,That much I can do, that much I should do, if I really seek Jannah...

We all ought to set either long term or short term goals to enhance and enrich our spiritual soul and to better our after Life which is after all, our true Life...Life on the earth is merely a test and we certainly cannot afford to engross ourselves with our wordly lives when our eternity is at stake, no sane person can justify doing that and yet, we all, are doing just that and regettably, without even realising that!

Some other goals we can pursue:

Praying on time if we are of those who delay our Salah or are negligent of it.
Concentrate on acquiring enough wealth(ofcourse earned my halal means) so we can build a Masjid, and let it be a Sadaqah Jariyah on our part rather than collecting the money to buy the latest car.
Try to learn and understand what the Holy Qur'an says(learning the translation), giving ourselves a year's deadline.
Try to make a resolve about going for Hajj the next year.
Leave smoking within the next six months.
Memorise Qur'an.
Start wearing Hijab.
Work for Islam, engaging in Da'wah, helping people revert to Islam, that is the second most coveted goal for me.
Resolve to make our children good Muslims and for that we have to be their role models, thus we are required to arm ourselves with proper Islamic Knowledge and actions and learn how to instill Islamic values in our kids.

Ofcourse, these are just a few of the many, if we take it upom ourselves to accomplish our Islamic goals within a set period of time, we can succeed in changing our lives for the better, and Insha ALLAH, in the process, change the lives of those around us too.

May ALLAH guide us to The Straight Path! Ameen!

Haloscan Commenting Added!

2005-12-18T05:14:00.000-08:00

Assalaam 'Alaikum!
I've added Halsocan commenting and all the previous comments have been wiped out...All those who commented, pls accept my apologies and keep commenting...
Jazakillah Khayran

A Revelation!!!

2005-12-04T10:16:00.000-08:00

Assalaam 'Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barkaatuhu!

Let me spill the beans finally...I am expecting again!!!Alhamdulillah! i'm, already 23 weeks and so far everything is fine... But I really need as many Du'as as I can get, coz I had a really hard time with Ilyaas' delivery...
Ilyaas will be ten months on the 12 th and he will be just a lil more than 13 months when our new baby arrives...
Pls remember me in your Du'as!

Ramadan Kareem!

2005-10-16T11:16:00.000-07:00

Assalaamu 'Alaikum wa Rahmatullah!
I'm back! I know I've been away from the blogging scene for too long now and I must get back to with a vengeance...so here I am...
Ramadan Kareem!
It's our first Ramadan with lil Ilyaas...and boy! it is tiring! I never knew how much hard work a mother has to put in to look after and raise a child...
I hope this Ramadan turns out to be the best Ramadan so far for all of you(in all aspects), insha Allah...

Here is a Ramadan recipe I'd like to share:

BANANA AND DATE CRUMBLE

Ingredients

2 tsp butter( 40 grams)
4 bananas, peeled and sliced (600 grams)
2 cups dates, stone removed (265 grams)
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (50 ml)
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder (3 grams)

Crumble Ingredients

1 cup bread crumbs (120 grams)
1 cup oat ( 85 grams)
1/4 cup brown sugar (43 grams )
4 tbsp butter ( 80 grams)

Method

Saute bananas with butter in a saucepan and then add the dates, milk and cinnamon and stir.
Remove the mixture from heat and place in a square baking dish ( 23 cm/ 9 inch).
Mix the crumble ingredients and cover the date mixture with it.
Bake at 150 degrees (300 degrees Farenheit) gas mark 3 for 20 minutes.
Serve warm.

Enjoy!

Note :

During Ramadan, many women spend more than the usual time in their kitchens preparing an extensive meal. This is not what Ramadan is all about, Ramadan is about connecting yourself to Allah, about engaging in Ibadah, about puriying your soul, so sisters pls keep this in mind and try to minimise your time in the kitchen. Brothers, ease the burden on your mothers, wives, sisters, by helping out a lil bit ( Don't consider it a belittling task, it was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad, sallallahualayhiwasallam to help out in the household chores and do all his work by himself) and not making too many demands and being content with what has been served.

Jazakallah Kahyran!

Pls remember me in your Du'as too....

( Those who try out the recipe, do let me know how it turned out!)

Dedicated to Ilyaas

2005-07-04T05:48:00.000-07:00

Assalaamualaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakaatuhu!

I would like to share with you a poem a dear sister of mine, Sister Rytha, wrote for my son on the occassion of his birth....
Although its not perfect grammatically, it is very beautiful and very meaningful...something which comes straight from the heart...
May ALLAH reward her abundantly for her priceless gift...

My dear son…...

You are the most beautiful gift that ever came in my life.

You are like cloudy shadow on a hot summer afternoon…..

Drop of water in barren desert…

My dear son….

The light of my eyes…

the comfort of my eyes…

Your small head

Your small fingers…

Your small legs…

You smooth skins

You silk hair…

Touch anyone softly…

Melt the heart of cruelness…

Your innocence face

That eyes…

Shining…

Clear…

So peaceful….

Twinkling…

Sparking with honesty

Crossing into the heart…

Slap of the hypocrisy

You small lips….. Smiling sweetly

Your giggle… like sweet symphony

Beautifully enlivens the dead heart

Polishes the dirt of the heart….

My dear son… You are so pure,

May this corrupt world never deceive you …

You will face so many challenges…

The world where so many wolves appear like sweet sheep

The devils use the mask of the fake piousness…

The world of money oriented… power oriented…desire oriented

Temptation everywhere …fills every corner of people's heart

My dear son…

I dream you to be the rarest breed of man

A seed for the glory of Islam…

A shining pearl among the mud…

who will speak loudly with your beautiful character…

Man who speak straight from the heart

Eloquence speech with the soul....

the spiritMan with dignity like Prophet Yusuf Alaihiwassalam

Jail is better than wicked beautiful woman.

My Dear son…

Grow to be a real man

Follow your qudwah…Rasulullah saallahu alaihi wassalam

Follow his sunnah.. his teaching…

his beautiful characters…

The purest man

The kindest man

The most truthful and honest man

A very pleasant light-hearted man

A perfect model of modesty and humbleness

Never spoke loudly or in an unseemly manner

A loving family man with delightful humor

Always passed by the people quietly with a smile

Kept promises, never broke his word even with his enemies

The closest and The most beloved of Allah subhana wata'ala

My Dear son…

Follow the trait of his followers

Be like Umar ra.

The most consistent man…

The most honest man…

Always talk straight from the heart

Always defense the truth

Respected by his enemy

Loved by his close people..

Face turned become black due of hunger

To show the empathy to his people

A leader who did not sleep before he ensured the comfort of his people

Downto earth man who chased himself the run away camel

My Dear son

Be firm

But

Don't be happy to be "rude"

Nor proud to be "rude"….

Like umar ......

his "rudeness"only made evils run to pass a way than his…

not his beloved ones

Man who used to be inspired with guidance

Man Allah lies the truth on his tongue and his heart

My Dear son

Be Gentle ahlul ibadah like Abu Bakar ra.

Man who will be called by all the gates of Jannah…

Be the beloved of the Most beloved One…

My Dear son

Be like man in the market of Madinah

Who jumped to sacrifice his soul in order to fight the man from Bani Qainuqa'

For the honor of his fellow sister

He Knew not her name

Knew not her beauty

Knew not her home

My dear son

Don't mix the sincerity…. with the Cowardice

Don't mix the real faith …with the stupidity

Grief shame lets your fellow sisters in trouble

Covered up by the lame excuse afraid of "slenderness"…

Be proud to be Moslem…

Speak loud with your beautiful character…

Man with dignity like Prophet Yusuf Alaihiwassalam

Combine the beauty figure and the beauty soul

Don't fall on the laps of beauty wicked woman

Jail is better than wicked beautiful woman….

My Dear Son

Be knowledgeableLike Ali ra…

The mountain of the knowledge

The ocean of wisdom

The source of awesome inspirations

The leader of young

The brave soldier

My Dear son

Be sincere man

Like that "unknown" man in veil

who sacrificed his life to open the gate

To the victory of Islam

An unknown man

And still unknown

Will never be known

What does mean of name

What does mean of fame

All only the pleasure of his Lord

who the bestwho know the best what hidden beneath the deepest sea

who know the best what Hidden to the deepest of heart

who know the best what hidden and what concealed

His sincerity weight with jannah

His story will always be remembered

Be the mirror for them who thirst of fame

Oh My Dear son…

Am I annoying your sleep…

Forgive your mom….

You are still too small…

You world should be poured by joys and funs

With the language of simplicity

The world of innocent…

The world of purity..

The world of sincerity…

The world of honesty..

The world of serenity…

InshaAllah

When you wake up in the night

you will see your parents standing, bowing, prostrating in tahajud

you will hear only the beautiful recitation of the Holy Qur'an

when you grow up

InshaAllah

We will build our dream together

May Allah take care your heart

May Allah take care your mind

May Allah take care your eyes

May Allah take care your legs

May Allah take care your hands…
May Allah

Lighten your heart with the sweetness of faith

Strengthen you mind with the wisdom of knowledge

Make you be the one that He love

Gather you with people who love Him…..
May His Blessing always company you in ever single beat of your heart..

May He always protect you whenever you are

My prays…my mind

Will always company you in every step of you life… Ameen
~~~~~~~~~~
By Rytha

The one who are so happy to be an aunty

Summer Course

2005-06-22T07:10:00.000-07:00

Assalaamualaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakaatuhu,

The Summer Vacations are about to begin in a few days...Most of the students would be thinking to themsselves, "Phew! A long awaited rest." Mothers would probably be worrying,"Lord, Help Me! How am I gonna handle them all day, These kids of mine will wreak havoc..."

Well, What are you upto this Summer? Many of us intend to travel, What about the others? Have u made any plans? If the reply is, "Nah! Gonna hog and sleep and enjoy these moments of peace..." , I would like to remind you :

"So when you have finished (your occupation), devote yourself for Allah's worship. And to your Lord (Alone) turn ( all your ) intentions and hopes." Surah Ash-Sharh, Verses 7 -8.

Now that we have some free time on our hands, this is the apt opprtunity for us to invest in our spiritual future...our Never-Ending future...our True Future...
I can already hear cries of "Oh no! The Summer is my only chance to chill out and have fun...I've been working hard and I deserve a break!"
Well, We all have to keep on working untill we reach our graves...Only then can we obtain a "break". We definetely don't wanna be with those who regret then...
So start investing in your spiritual future, You will only reap what you sow, Let this summer cut out all your excuses!

Enroll your kids for Islamic Programs, Summer Camps, Courses...Don't delay or you'll be put on the waiting list...
Engage yourself in Islamic activities as well...Take a course, Volunteer for an Islamic Cause, Teach Islam to your own children and the neighbours'...there are countless options...

I am unaware of the Summer programs being held in your area, but I reside in Bahrain and I would like to invite you to one such Course to be held here, If u live in Bahrain, and are female, make sure you don't miss it!

Dar Al Iman, Gudaibiya is offering Women of all ages a Comprehensive Islamic Course this Summer. In it you will be able to learn the Translation and Explanation of Surah Al-Hujurat...an indispensible Surah which lays down a general code of Behaviour and a set of moral ideals for Muslims as well as all mankind. Moreover, you can also learn Basic Qur'anic Arabic Grammar which aids one in the undertanding the Qur'an better. Students will also be taught Ahadeeth and Dua's.
The duration of the course is from 9th July to 24th July.
Interested ones can enroll their names by calling 17717097 . Alternatively, you can email your Name, Address and Telephone Number at daraliman@hotmail.com

More information can be obtained at 17717097 or by emailing daraliman@hotmail.com

Spread the word, and invite your daughters, friends, mothers, sisters, wives, colleagues, and your near and dear ones to join.If you aren't in Bahrain, but know someone that is, please let them know.
Hope to see you there!
Fi Amaan ALLAH.

A Tribute To Mothers

2005-06-20T02:43:00.000-07:00

Assalaamualaykum, I received this in my email inbox today...

Those of you who still have your mothers with you, this is something to ponder and to witness as your life unfolds. Those of you who, no longer have your mothers with you, this may be something that sparks a memory for you. Those of you who are mothers, this is something for you to think about as you move through life with your children. Those who have no children, this is something to think about when you encounter children along your life's path -- you know mothering is not relegated to a biological parent only!!
The young mother set her foot on the path of life. "Is this the long way?" she asked. And the guide said: "Yes, and the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But the end will be better than the beginning."
But the young mother was happy, and she would not believe that anything could be better than these years. So she played with her children, and gathered flowers for them along the way, and bathed them in the clear streams; and the sun shone on them, and the young Mother cried, "Nothing will ever be lovelier than this."
Then the night came, and the storm, and the path was dark, and the children shook with fear and cold, and the mother drew them close and covered them with her mantle, and the children said, "Mother, we are not afraid, for you are near, and no harm can come."
And the morning came, and there was a hill ahead, and the children climbed and grew weary, and the mother was weary. But at all times she said to the children, "A little patience and we are there." So the children climbed, and when they reached the top they said, "Mother, we would not have done it without you." And the mother, when she lay down at night looked up at the stars and said, "This is a better day than the last, for my children have learned fortitude in the face of hardness. Yesterday I gave them courage. Today, I have given them strength."
And the next day came strange clouds which darkened the earth, clouds of war and hate and evil, and the children groped and stumbled, and the mother said: "Look up. Be Brave, Allah is with us." And the children realised, and became firm, and it guided them beyond the darkness. And that night the Mother said, "This is the best day of all, for I have shown my children the awareness of the Almighty."
And the days went on, and the weeks and the months and the years, and the mother grew old and she was little and bent. But her children were tall and strong, and walked with courage.
And when the way was rough, they lifted her, for she was as light as a feather; and at last they came to a hill, and beyond they could see that her time had come to return to her Lord. And mother said: "I have reached the end of my journey. And now I know the end is better than the beginning, for my children can walk alone, and their children after them." And the children said, "You will always be with us, Mother, even when you have gone to Allah." And they stood and watched her as she went on alone, her eyes closed entering the next stage in life's journey. And they said: "We cannot see her no-more, but she is with us still. A Mother like ours is more than a memory. She is a living presence." Your Mother is always with you.
She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street, she's the smell of bleach in your freshly laundered socks, she's the cool hand on your brow when you're not well. Your Mother lives inside your laughter. And she's crystallized in every tear drop. She's the place you came from, your first home, your best friend, your keeper of your secrets, always on your side; always to protect you; always to love you. And nothing on earth can separate you.. Not time, not space...not even death!
To all our mothers.
May we never take you for granted.
O Allah, forgive our parents as they looked after us when we were small. Grant them Jannat al-Firdaus, the Highest stage in Paradise. Give them that which is best in this world, the best in the hereafter, and Protection from the fire. O Allah, make them among the residents of Jannah, with the Prophets, the righteous, the muttaqun, and the martyrs.Ameen.

The Hands That Rocked The Cradle

2005-06-15T22:33:00.000-07:00

Assalaamualykum,
This is first poem I've written...Hope u like it...

The Hands that Rocked the Cradle

The Hands that slapped your face today...

...are the same hands...

...that were the first to hold you...
...that cleaned you when you soiled your daipers...
...that rocked your cradle so you could sleep...
...that supported your back so you could learn to sit...
...that fed you your first morsel...
...held your tiny hands and taught you to walk...
...that bathed you everyday...
...that laundered and ironed your clothes for you...
...that wiped away your tears...
...that picked you up when u fell...
...that cooked your favourite food for you...
...that waved you good bye to school...
...that sewed back the button in your shirt...
...that patted your head out of love...
...that bandaged your wounds...
...that blew innumerable kisses to you...
...that held your hand and taught you to write...
...that patted your back when you won your first trophy...
...that tucked you to bed...
...that steered the wheel to take you to parks and parties...
...that gave you your pocket money...
...that gifted you your first mobile...

...the same hands... that are held up in Du'a...
...today and always...
...pleading ALLAH for your wellbeing...your health...your success...your prosperity...your happiness
...and...
your love...your attention...your obedience...your time...

Go kiss those hands that slapped your face today!

© 2005 - UmmIlyaas

Abu Hurayrah (raa) said, "I heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu 'alayhi wasalam, say, "May he perish! May he perish! May he perish!" It was asked, "Who, O Messenger of Allah?" The Prophet, sallallahu 'alayhi wasalam, said, "He whose parents attain old age in his life, one or both of them, and he does not enter Paradise (because of his goodness towards them)."

I CAN?

2005-06-15T03:00:00.000-07:00

Assalaamualaykum,
I received this in my email today...
I CAN?
Whatever your mind can conceive and believe, it will achieve. Dream great dreams and make them come true. Do it now!You are unique. In all the history of the world there was never anyone else exactly like you, and in all the infinity to come there will never be another you. Never affirm self-limitations. What you believe yourself to be, you are.To accomplish great things, you must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost - put foundations under them. Yes you can. Believing is magic, you can always better your best. You don’t know what you can do until you try.Nothing will come of nothing. If you don’t go out on a limb, you're never going to get the fruit. There is no failure except in no longer trying. Hazy goals produce hazy results. Clearly define your goals. Write them down, make a plan for achieving them, set a deadline, visualize the results and go after them. Just don’t look back unless you want to go that way.Defeat may test you; it need not stop you. If at first you don’t succeed, try another way. For every obstacle there is a solution. Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. The greatest mistake is giving up. Wishing will not bring success, but planning, persistence and burning desire will.There is a gold mine within you from which you can extract all the necessary ingredients. Success is an attitude. Get yours right. It is astonishing how short a time it takes for very wonderful things to happen.
I CAN!

My Gratitude Journal

2005-06-08T05:16:00.000-07:00

Assalaamualaykum!
What am I grateful for today?

For my 4 month old son,Ilyaas. He is the greatest blessing I have received, the best thing that can happen to me.
For having my mother with me, a huge help with Ilyaas.
For having a roof above my head, there are many who are homeless.
For my laptop, I think i would be a handicap without it.
For my internet connection.

Its sad how we overlook ALLAH's blessings and focus on the things we don't have. Allah has said in the Qur'an " LA IN SHAKARTUM , LA AZEEDANNAKUM" ...{If you give thanx, surely we will increase for you.}

Now, it's your turn, what are you grateful for today?

2005-06-07T13:21:00.000-07:00

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Assalaamualaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakaatuhu!

Welcome to my blog!
My name is Shaz. I currently own the Seeking the Path to Jannah yahoo group which aims at the propogation of authentic Islam as well as to encourage creative writing. www.seekingthepathtojannah.tk. This will be an extension of my group. Anyone wanting to share some tips on how to get started with writing, u're most welcome. Thats all for now.

Fi Amaan ALLAH