Own as you need, but do not allow anything to own you.
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#LoveAMuslimDay – the hashtag in response to the Punish a Muslim day letters
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How the Quran and Sunnah Taught me to go Vegan
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Married to the Muslim Community
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Hair removal…What works best?
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World Autism Awareness Day: Thoughts of a Speech and Language Therapist
Disclaimer: the purpose of this article is to share some information with the readers. It is by no means comprehensive enough to cover all aspects…
The Luxury of Reading a Tangible Book: Easter Break Recommended Reads
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Hadith of the Day
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Learning to forgive myself after divorce
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Get ready for Ramadan with these printables
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Cosy Turtlenecks This Rainy Easter Weekend
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Muslim Twitter: Our Weekly Round up of the Weird and Wonderful
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Perfect as a Stand Alone Word Appears Positive and Noble but it’s Deceptive, in Order to be Perfect one needs imperfections
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Activities for you and your Kids this Easter Weekend- By Sweet Fajr
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Pick of the week has to be this Co-ord set
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The Adhan App Panic in Public is real
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Reminder: Pain Paradigm getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
We are so quick to numb pain. In all its forms: with a pill, a song, a high, anything to make the discomfort stop before…
The Body Shop Ultimate Ramadan Advent Calendar is here
From iconic fragrances to nourishing bath & body treats, The Body Shop come through every year with gift sets and treats. Whether it is a Ramadan Mubarak gift or a cheeky treat…
The Marginalised voices of Muslim women’s day
The topic of ‘women’s rights’ can seem a little controversial when it comes to the surfacing of attractive voices, and the silencing of others, here…
Muslim women like me need fewer campaigns that superficially celebrate diversity
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16 times Nadiya Hussain clapped back to trolls on Twitter
We couldn’t let Muslim Women’s Day pass without crowning Nadiya Hussain, GBBO 2015 winner, as the queen of twitter clapbacks. If you aren’t following her…
Watch: Hodan Yusuf’s Every Day is Women’s day
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Muslim Woman Crush Monday: 018 @Tania_rahman
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We are loving the new Asos feature and the spring collection too!
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Skin trend: Should we be Micro-needling?
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From an Eating disorder to Fitness Instructor: How thoughts help you evolve
As someone who struggled with their weight A LOT since the age of 16, spiraling into two different eating disorders along with a host of…
Salah: The Secret to a Successful Life
People are constantly seeking the secrets to a successful life – at school, at uni, at work, in their social life, with their families, with…
Muslim Twitter: Your weekly round up
We bring you the world of Muslim twitter yet again, a weekly reminder of the weird and wonderful. If you’ve missed it before then head…
Pick of the week: Full length florals
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Week in World News starting with Ahed Tamimi
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Meet the bride who refused to wear makeup or jewellery on her wedding day
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Do I deserve this? dealing with guilt for the Blessings we receive
As I sank into the wonderfully plush massage bed this afternoon, my face cradled in that circular pillow and my body limp with relaxation, I…
A change in UK marriage law may affect the nikah – here’s what you need to know
A green paper by Sajid Javid was published today which states that an imam who participates in a shariah-compliant religious ceremony (Nikah) can face prosecution…
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