Ramadan

Alhamdulillah, we are so blessed to find ourselves at the start of another Ramadan filled with blessings, forgiveness and mercy. A chance to get rid of bad habits, start good habits and have our duas’ (supplications) answered. Even more, Allah (SWT) has blessed us with this opportunity to get closer to Him and to work on our relationship with Him. I pray we make the most of this opportunity to please Allah (SWT), find tranquillity and purify our hearts as well as our bodies insh’Allah. May…

Happy Muslim Mama: Ramadan and Eid Planner 2018/1439 Free Ramadan and Eid Planner for 2018. The planner is a bumper 74 pages and has lots of sections for your Ramadan and Eid goals, plans and ideas.

Happy Muslim Mama: Ramadan and Eid Planner 2018/1439 Free Ramadan and Eid Planner for 2018. The planner is a bumper 74 pages and has lots of sections for your Ramadan and Eid goals, plans and ideas.

One of the most beautiful, hope inspiring and encouraging quotes (or hadith) from the beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) on Ramadan is: Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Allah said, ‘All the deeds of Adam’s sons (people) are for them, except fasting which is for Me, and I will give the reward for it.’ Fasting is a shield or protection from the fire and from committing sins. If one of you is fasting, he should avoid sexual relation with his…

One of the most beautiful, hope inspiring and encouraging quotes (or hadith) from the beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) on Ramadan is: Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Allah said, ‘All the deeds of Adam’s sons (people) are for them, except fasting which is for Me, and I will give the reward for it.’ Fasting is a shield or protection from the fire and from committing sins. If one of you is fasting, he should avoid sexual relation with his…

Assalam alaikam all my dear readers, I pray that this message finds you healthy, happy and that Allah (SWT) is pleased with you and accepts your good deeds. This beautiful month is with us again, a month of opportunity and blessing. I can’t remember a time I felt less prepared to welcome this honoured guest into my home, but more keen to see it. After a year of worry, anxiety, and confusion and after seeing the grief of so many around me, this Ramadan feels like healing medicine. After a…

Assalam alaikam all my dear readers, I pray that this message finds you healthy, happy and that Allah (SWT) is pleased with you and accepts your good deeds. This beautiful month is with us again, a month of opportunity and blessing. I can’t remember a time I felt less prepared to welcome this honoured guest into my home, but more keen to see it. After a year of worry, anxiety, and confusion and after seeing the grief of so many around me, this Ramadan feels like healing medicine. After a…

Assalam-alaikam everyone and Ramadan Kareem, Alhamdulillah, we are so blessed to find ourselves at the start of another Ramadan filled with blessings, forgiveness and mercy. A chance to get rid of bad habits, start good habits and have our duas’ (supplications) answered. Even more, Allah (SWT) has blessed us with this opportunity to get closer to Him and to work on our relationship with Him. I pray we make the most of this golden opportunity to please Allah (SWT) find tranquillity and purify…

Assalam-alaikam everyone and Ramadan Kareem, Alhamdulillah, we are so blessed to find ourselves at the start of another Ramadan filled with blessings, forgiveness and mercy. A chance to get rid of bad habits, start good habits and have our duas’ (supplications) answered. Even more, Allah (SWT) has blessed us with this opportunity to get closer to Him and to work on our relationship with Him. I pray we make the most of this golden opportunity to please Allah (SWT) find tranquillity and purify…

I originally posted this article last year, I am re-posting with some updates and some additions. I hope it proves useful insh'Allah. With less than three weeks to go to Ramadan, I am trying to take my own advice and prepare for the sacred month as well as I can. The main things I have been doing at the moment are: 1. Getting my Kitchen Organised I have been organising my kitchen and trying to make some space in my freezer. I am trying to use up what is there and stock up on things that I…

Assalam-alaikam, I have just published the updated Ramadan and Eid Planner for 2017 (or 1437/38 in the Islamic calendar). The Planner is a bumper 74 pages. I have tried to keep it fairly print friendly, with the exception of the cover pages. I have updated these with a hand painted watercolour wash in soothing colours. This year it includes: Clear goal-setting for Ramadan Some practical suggested activities you can undertake now, a month before, a week before and during Ramadan, with space…

One of the things that I and my best friend do when either of us is down is ask the question “Tell me 10 things that make you happy right now?” I thought I would have fun with this prompt and give myself some things to feel good about. We are also just passing half way through the blessed month and I thought it would be good to remind myself of the great many benefits of this month. 42 Reasons to be Happy about Ramadan: 1. It is a special opportunity for us to develop and build on our…

With less than three weeks to go to Ramadan, I am trying to take my own advice and prepare for the sacred month as well as I can. The main things I have been doing at the moment are: 1. Getting my Kitchen Organised I have been organising my kitchen and trying to make some space in my freezer. I am trying to use up what is there and stock up on things that I know we use. I am being thwarted a little by the sheer amount of ice lollies and ice creams that end up back in there because of the…

Assalam alaikam all my dear readers, I pray that this message finds you healthy, happy and that Allah (SWT) is pleased with you and accepts your good deeds. This beautiful month is with us again, a month of opportunity and blessing. I can’t remember a time I felt less prepared to welcome this honoured guest into my home, but more keen to see it. After a year of worry, anxiety, and confusion and after seeing the grief of so many around me, this Ramadan feels like healing medicine. After a…

I did start trying to update my Ramadan Planner for 2015 sometime in February, I lost momentum, my laptop died, I got overwhelmed and it just didn't happen. So today I finally managed to edit it and finish it off. There are not many changes from last year, except the calenders have been updated. I hope it is still useful, my daughter has asked me to print one off for her, which is gratifying. As per last year the Ramadan and Eid Planner 2015/1436 covers: Simple goal-setting for Ramadan Some…

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