A rather thoughtful soul gifted me the Ramadan calendar from L’Occitane at the start of Ramadan. I am a fan of their hand creams and was c...

It was a loooong day today. I had made plans to get lots done today and I asked Allah SWT to put barakah (blessing) in my time and help me t...

Growing up, I used to listen to my school friends tell me about how they spent their holidays in towns far from London (Leicester, Preston, ...

I am sure I am not the only one whose spirit is raised by the greenery, new flowers and better weather of spring.   I am loving the blossoms...

One of the many things I love about Ramadan is the sense of community, including the way many of us express this through food and feeding ot...

A few month ago my second youngest child, Darling, aged 9, asked me if she could wear her hijab to school. I asked her if she was sure, and ...

  One of the things I love in Ramadan is sending iftar to neighbours, family and friends and people sending back treats my way. I like that ...

Alhamdulillah, a week into Ramadan and I have found this Ramadan and fasting an interesting experience. The nights are longer and the days s...

Assalam-alaikam, I realise it’s been a year since I last wrote and in that time I have had moments when I yearned to write and others when...

Assalam-alaikam Ramadan Kareem, I hope this Ramadan has started well for all of my brothers and sisters and that you are making the most...

Assalam-alaikam all, I hope this Ramadan has been truly blessed for you and that you have grown in faith and nearness to Allah (SWT) and tha...