Archive for August, 2010
Muslim Kids Video – In Blessed Ramadan
Lyrics written out in this nasheed video describing different ibadah (acts of worship) Muslims complete during the month of Ramadan. The kids cheering for Eid and looking forward to fasting next year at the end is so encouraging and cute, subhanallah (Glory be to God). httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng0WgDvxo1g Always looking for educational and fun nasheed and Muslim [...]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-28
Is focusing on this #nasheed focusing on the #Shahada during #Ramadan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDqsy44fhOU #muslim #
Eid Decorations are Allowed
Bismillah ar Rahman ar Raheem (In the Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful) First, I want to thank Sisters Aisha and Naseem for sharing their opinions, “…that purchasing eid decorations are copying the commercialization of holidays as done by the kuffar; and also a great waste of money…” and thought it’s critical that I [...]
Ranoon Eid Decorations – Review and Giveaway
Ranoon.com offers the most unique, exquisite, and classy Eid decorations my girls and I have ever seen. Each product was designed by one entrepreneurial American Muslim mom of three, Rania Varaqua. Sister Rania shared that she started looking into designing decorations because she …wanted to make Ramadan and Eid more exciting for my kids, and [...]
AOL Launches SafeSocial – Get Your FREE Trial Now!
As a parent, your children’s safety is your first priority. But in today’s digital age, it’s critical that as a parent you need to protect your kids online as well. These days, your kids’ “friends” aren’t just the kids hanging out in your family room – they’re also the hundreds of contacts on their online [...]
Muslim Kids Video: Beautiful Nasheed with the Shahada
The repetitive harmonious calling of the Shahada (declaration of faith, the first pillar in Islam) in this simple nasheed (Islamic song) is so beautiful, calming, uplifting, and peaceful that it brought tears to my eyes. The video is okay, but the nasheed is something worth streaming through your house over and over again. Shahadah: “There [...]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-21
#Muslim employee: Disney banned her head scarf (AP) http://bit.ly/bjsSRx http://myprops.org/ntta7 [Reuters/AP Videos] #ramdan #islam # Watch @BoonInc FLO Make a Bubble-Fall & Enter to Win 1 for Your #Kid's Bubble Bath http://bit.ly/aFrjaV #contest # RT @IslamicRelief @Google lets you help flood-affected people in #Pakistan through their crisis response page http://bit.ly/bsdACJ #Pkfloods # #Ramadan Qur'an-A-Thon Sadaqah [...]
Muslim Mommy Bloggers Link Love
Listed below are some interesting posts from this week. I highly recommend that you check them out, share them or let your little ones explore with you, inshaAllah: Homemade Hajj Board Game Gains Etsy’s attention – Mubarak (Congratulations) sister Eva! MashaAllah (God has willed), Eva is so talented, this recognition wasn’t a surprise to me, [...]
American Muslim Consumers – Higher Education, Younger and Make More Money
While I’ve shared the incredible purchasing power American Muslim Consumers play nearly a year ago, major media outlets are finally asking key questions and starting interesting conversations. Yesterday, TIME shared recent poll results, CNBC quickly had a follow-up interview with Mostapha Saout, CEO of Allied Media Co. Common Misconception: Muslims are All Arabs In this [...]
The FLO Giveaway – Making Bubble Baths Easier and More Fun
Since I have strep throat and laryngitis, I don’t have a voice to direct or narrate this video review of the FLO by Boon, Inc. So, I gave the girls a few ideas, and we kept this one after only a couple of shootings. I was so impressed how they ingeniously ad-lib’ed their way from [...]
Islamic Relief USA is seeking Fall Interns
Islamic Relief USA has been extremely active in their relief efforts for our brothers and sisters suffering great lose in the Pakistani floods since the very beginning MashaAllah (God has willed). Subhanallah (Glory be to God), their work has gained them recognition by Google as one of two agencies listed for interested parties to make [...]
Muslim Kids Video – Ramadan Nasheed with Zaky
This adorable Ramadan Nasheed video focuses on everything every child (and adult) needs to believe, feel and experience during our blessed month of Ramadan. My girls and I started compiling all the reasons We Love Ramadan yesterday, and all the topics discussed in this video were on our list, alhumdulilah. InshaAllah, I post the list [...]
Ramadan Qur’an-a-thon Sadaqah Drive 2010 – Open to All Muslim Kids Worldwide
Now, that our Summer Islamic Reading Program is officially over, it’s time for another worthy, Islamic educational project–and probably our most religiously-fulfilling one of the year! On behalf of American Muslim Mom and Islamic Relief USA, we are happy to host the 2nd Annual Ramadan Qur’an-A-Thon Sadaqah Drive of 2010. What is a Ramadan Qur’an-A-Thon [...]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-14
#Ramdan Mubarak! May Allah accept our fasts, good deeds & intentions & du'a. Ameen. http://bit.ly/bU3GQr #islam #muslim # 1 More week for Summer Islamic Reading Program. Free gifts & prizes. Newborns-College: http://tinyurl.com/37ougf3 #Islam #muslim #ramadan # RT @TimeOutMom "#SocialMedia does not MAKE a biz GREAT; it allows more people 2 find out about a GREAT [...]
Barley Benefits and Recipes
Eating Healthy with Barley Since Barley is rich in fiber, it’s a great staple to add to your kitchen for your family’s Regularity, Lower Cholesterol, & Intestinal Protection…among other health benefits. There are numerous varieties of barley, and the one readily available in 2 local grocery stores was Pearl Barley. But, just like all grains, [...]
