Posts by umsami

Mabrook! Masha'Allah!! Enjoy that precious little girl. :)

Being Muslim and wearing hijab, I've gotten a few nasty comments in past years--and have had to explain some things to my kids.  (Some bad guys who were Muslims flew planes into buildings and hurt a lot of innocent people....

lava mama--I downloaded the obedience one today--and my kids totally liked it.  Nothing religious either.  I'm not sure how we're supposed to use them--I'm assuming one/month as there are 12 values.  Did your family use...

I read about a group called Brite Music which has made products since the 80s.  Their Safety Kids progam (digital version) is on sale right now for only $17.95.  So far, I've done the first group with my kids (4, 6, 8)--and...

I don't think the 4 year old is at the age to understand the concept of stealing.  I think you could bring it up with her in terms of borrowing/sharing.  Why don't you create a toy lending library? Make a little card for her...

I think it would be a lovely gesture that would be very much appreciated.  Honestly, give what you'd give somebody else for Christmas.  The only prohibitions would be no alcohol/pork (gelatin) in food gifts. :)   You...

Assalamu Alaikum:   Full-length skirt, no slit alert!!  Just picked up one khaki and one denim long skirt at Old Navy.  $32.00 each. They ran big, so I think even if you're up to a 20 or 22, you might be able to buy...

Have a wonderful and safe trip 1jooj.   I thought I was over the patriarchal God is a man thing, but I do have to admit saying "she" or goddess or whatever shows that i'm not.  Insha'Allah, with work, I can get there....

Assalamu Alaikum Sisters:   Right now, I'm struggling with how it seems like in the West, at least, we assume that Allah(swt) is male.  In English translations, Allah(swt) is referred to as He--but one of the things that...

Quote: Originally Posted by Liquesce  As-salamu 'alaikom~   Halalify has a thoughtful, thorough Ramadan calendar and day planner available as a PDF here if anyone is...