There are many challenges that parents face raising their children into good humans and practicing muslims. One of the big ones is how to get kids interested in daily prayers and namaz. When I was growing up in Pakistan, my dadi taught us how to say namaz and my nani taught all us siblings howContinue reading How to Get Kids Interested in Daily Prayers and Namaz
I used the word “ultimate” because maybe I spend all my awake hours with a five-year-old old…still this is a pretty decent list of free Ramadan printables for kids that we have been enjoying for the past few days. All you need is a printer, paper, crayons, colouring pencils and scissors to enjoy these activitiesContinue reading The Ultimate List of Free Ramadan Printables for Kids
Let’s talk Ramadan decorations today. We love setting up a little corner in our house every year. It really helps children get in the mood and make Ramadan special for them. You do not need to buy new products every year. You can repurpose stuff you already have in the house such as lanterns andContinue reading Ramadan Decorations: Ideas, Free Resources and Recommendations
Ramadan is coming! My childhood preps for Ramadan were waiting for the moon sighting, listening to the 99 names of Allah on TV and loving the sehris and iftari together with family! Times have changed and I want to set down some traditions for my children to get in the spirit of the month byContinue reading Ramadan Treat Bags for Kids
This year Ramadan is going to be different for us all. There will be no gatherings or grand iftar parties. But there will be more time to be together with family at home to make special memories. So today I am sharing a delicious Turkey Seekh Kebab recipe that will be great for your RamadanContinue reading Turkey Seekh Kebab Recipe: Ramadan Preps and Three Iftar Ideas
There is a social media challenge going around to share the first picture with your partner. As I looked for a picture of Jaffar and I back from June 2008 on Facebook, I came across our engagement and imam zamin ceremony pictures. They brought back many emotions: nostalgia for people and days gone, regret forContinue reading Our Engagement and Imam Zamin Ceremony Pictures Revisited
Stuffed bread is a delicious dish for lunch, dinner or for tea time! This recipe is quite healthy, plus versatile because you can use lots of different options for stuffings including chicken, fish, vegetables or any leftovers! You can involve the children in making this stuffed bread since the steps are super easy. They takeContinue reading A Healthier Stuffed Bread Recipe
I love the Urdu language and Urdu literature! Nothing like digging into a well-written book to immerse yourself into a different world. I also find the humour and wit of the Urdu language unmatched. Here is a list of Urdu book recommendations from my side along with resources and links on how to find them.Continue reading Urdu Book Recommendations: A List of Must Read Urdu Books
Here is a list of books to read during COVID-19 that will inspire, entertain and motivate you. Now that we have the time, there is no excuse to not pick up a great book. Apps like Scribd are offering a free month of access to their digital and audio books. While libraries are closed, IContinue reading Books to Read During COVID-19: My Recommendations
Intermittent fasting is an ancient method that has been around for centuries and is now making a come back! You might want to try intermittent fasting for weight-loss, weight-control or a healthier life style. Here are all my tips on how to do intermittent fasting successfully. Advantages of Intermittent Fasting I started intermittent fasting fromContinue reading How to do Intermittent Fasting: My Experience, Tips and Resources