Muslim Mamas tribe - Page 70

[Jannah6]

Originally Posted by umsami

Wow, as horrible as that situation in Seattle was, it pales in comparison to what happened to a pregnant Muslim woman in Germany. :

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8141900.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8141130.stm


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Someone on facebook had this story on their page. It's VERY disturbing

[Summertime Mommy]

I saw her story on hegab-rehab, of all places. It is heartbreaking. I haven't seen anything about it in US news sources though. It is not a very nice time for Muslims in the world it seems.

[Liquesce]

Originally Posted by umsami

Wow, as horrible as that situation in Seattle was, it pales in comparison to what happened to a pregnant Muslim woman in Germany.

Yeah ... I brought up the comparison because to me it's not really so different though. The outcome obviously is, but the difference between successfully attacking a woman and unsuccessfully attacking a woman is just one of intervention, not of intention.

Like I said to the person who brought the Seattle story to my attention, let's just hope Seattle courthouse security is considerably more on the ball.

[umsami]

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Assalamu Alaikum Everybody:

I know my kids love both the marshamallows and crispy treats. With winter approaching, I'll probably be using more marshmallows in hot chocolate too... plus, they make a nice Ramadan/Eid treat.

Got these coupons in the mail today...
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Coupons are only good if you use Google Checkout, not Paypal.

Peace.

[noorjahan]

Assalamalaikum Everyone:

Been lurking mostly for a while..coming out to ask a question. Does anyone know about a place for learning swimming-Women Only place in NYC? I've been obssessed (sp?) with the idea of learning swimming lately..I would love to learn this finally kind of getting over the fear as I drowned once when I was around 5 yrs old...but I can't seem to find a place where it's only for women...in case anyone knows..pls help!

Thanks. Hope all is well with everyone!

[umsami]

Assalamu Alaikum Noorjehan:

When I was living in Brooklyn, my upstairs' neighbors took swim lessons at the Jewish Community Center in Brooklyn...although they were not Jewish. With the big orthodox community there, I would guess it would be a good place to find sex-segregated classes.

I also remember reading an article about Muslim women at Rutgers (I think) getting some women's only swimming time...but I don't think it involved lessons.

You could also call the Muslim Youth Center in Bensonhurst and see if they know of classes.

Peace.

[noorjahan]

Thank you Umsami!!! That was very helpful info!!

[Amatullah0]

Originally Posted by noorjahan

Assalamalaikum Everyone:

Been lurking mostly for a while..coming out to ask a question. Does anyone know about a place for learning swimming-Women Only place in NYC? I've been obssessed (sp?) with the idea of learning swimming lately..I would love to learn this finally kind of getting over the fear as I drowned once when I was around 5 yrs old...but I can't seem to find a place where it's only for women...in case anyone knows..pls help!

Thanks. Hope all is well with everyone!

some swimming centers offer private lessons. call somewhere, like ymca, and see if they offer private lessons. NY has a lot of muslims, if you ask around, you might find a place offering sisters-only swimming sessions. if they don't have something going on, call up a pool, ask them how much to rent it out, if only female staff can be allowed in, if windows can be blocked, and what the clothing requirements are(ie can you wear shorts?). then, tell sisters about it(and i'm sure they'll love to go swimming) and ask if any of them can teach you how to swim. and, if they don't know how to swim, theres always the shallow end(still tons of fun) and you can hang on to the edge of the pool. or ask the pool people if they will offer private group lessons!

good luck! i was going through this 2 months ago, at 10mths pregnant, desperate to go swimming, the pool people never got back to me, and after i delivered, someone found a pool they go on a regular basis, and i can't wait to go swimming next week!

[Liquesce]

Originally Posted by noorjahan

Assalamalaikum Everyone:

Been lurking mostly for a while..coming out to ask a question. Does anyone know about a place for learning swimming-Women Only place in NYC? I've been obssessed (sp?) with the idea of learning swimming lately..I would love to learn this finally kind of getting over the fear as I drowned once when I was around 5 yrs old...but I can't seem to find a place where it's only for women...in case anyone knows..pls help!

Thanks. Hope all is well with everyone!

Wa 'alaikom as-salam~

The JCC Manhattan site says they do private swimming lessons, and women-only water aerobics. The Metropolitan Pool and Fitness Center in Brooklyn says nothing about lessons, but they do have regular women-only swimming hours. And if you have some time and money to kill, the Fit Muslimah Summit up in Connecticut about a week from now might still have some spaces.

[Liquesce]

As-salamu 'alaikom~

Does anyone here subscribe to Azizah? Is it worth it?

[umsami]

Originally Posted by Liquesce

As-salamu 'alaikom~

Does anyone here subscribe to Azizah? Is it worth it?

Wa'alaikum Assalam:

I subscribed about 7 or years ago. I loved it when I received the magazine, but it was always frustrating that there were only four issues per year...and they were usually late in coming. Still, I loved it...and loved that I was supporting it. No idea if they do more issues these days and are more on time. They were relatively new back then I believe.

[umsami]

Assalamu Alaikum:

I posted this in the Ramadan thread, but thought I'd post it here too.

There's a free get ready/psyched for Ramadan seminar being held online on August 17th. You can read more here:
http://www.almaghrib.org/ilminar/

It looks very good...and the Shaykh giving it has a good reputation and is a native English speaker (Canadian).

Peace.

[noorjahan]

Salaam,

Thank you all for the replies regarding my inquiry! I also found out colleges here teach swimming for absolute beginners as well, though most likely those are not only for women. I have looked at some of the places you have suggested here, looks like this year it's a bit late for the lessons..most of those already started in June.. Definitely inshaAllah looking forward to next year!

[Liquesce]

Originally Posted by umsami

Assalamu Alaikum:

I posted this in the Ramadan thread, but thought I'd post it here too.

There's a free get ready/psyched for Ramadan seminar being held online on August 17th. You can read more here:
http://www.almaghrib.org/ilminar/

It looks very good...and the Shaykh giving it has a good reputation and is a native English speaker (Canadian).

Peace.

Oh ... I'm really pleasantly surprised to see you supporting al-Maghrib programs.

[Nabbe]

Salaam aleikum...

I am back. I had so much to do lately, that I forgot all about Mothering almost, I had a long break now...

Hope you are all fine, and preparing for Ramadan...

I wanted to read that Al-Maghrib-issue on Ramadan, but it dont want to show up here... And my husband is not too happy about Al-Maghrib either lol...

[Summertime Mommy]

Salam,
Justwanted to quickly share that Baba Ali has a children's series now. My 4 yr old loves it. It is called "Hurray for Baba Ali." There are several videos available on youtube, but here isw a link to the official site. http://www.hurrayforbabaali.com/

[Jannah6]

Originally Posted by umsami

Assalamu Alaikum:

I posted this in the Ramadan thread, but thought I'd post it here too.

There's a free get ready/psyched for Ramadan seminar being held online on August 17th. You can read more here:
http://www.almaghrib.org/ilminar/

It looks very good...and the Shaykh giving it has a good reputation and is a native English speaker (Canadian).

Peace.

I singed up for this, thanks for the reminder.

[Liquesce]

Originally Posted by Summertime Mommy

Salam,
Justwanted to quickly share that Baba Ali has a children's series now. My 4 yr old loves it. It is called "Hurray for Baba Ali." There are several videos available on youtube, but here isw a link to the official site. http://www.hurrayforbabaali.com/

Cool. He has such a kid-friendly personality.

[peaceful_mama]

Salaam alaikum

Sure! In need of some community here....

I've been Muslim will be 8 years in September inshaAllah (doesn't seem possible!) Married for what will be 6 years in January. (That is a question/assumption I get ALL THE TIME, people think I converted because of him. Nope. I was Muslim 2 years before I met him! I also was not a "9/11 convert"--it just happened to be after 9/11 that I physically got to a location to formally take shahada--I broke my ankle, I rarely left my house for six weeks!)

Anyway, 8 years it will be soon! And my first Ramadan in a while to fast, I figure my nursling currently is old enough I'm not *too* worried about it affecting supply or anything. SHould be interesting, me getting up super-early to eat and all....

let's see the last Ramadan I was not majorly pregnant or nursing and worried about it was 2005.

I'll be on here a lot seeing how everyone's Ramadan is going......off to check the Ramadan thread!

salaam alaikum
UmmZaker

[Jannah6]

Walaikum AsSalaam Peaceful_Mama. Hope that your Ramadan goes well. I won't be fasting this Ramadan because of my nursling.