AyaKhalil
Aya Khalil is freelance journalist, doing her M.A. in Education with a focus in English As a Second Language. She has written numerous articles in newspapers and magazines and enjoys writing about culture, traveling, philanthropy, shopping, religion, minorities and Education. She i grew up in Ohio and currently lives in South Carolina with her husband. www.sweeteaya.blogspot.com and www.ayakhalil.blogspot.com
Newly Pregnant Tips: Must-Have Items
If you just found out you’re pregnant- congratulations! May God make these next several months smooth and easy for you. Here are some must-have items to purchase during your early pregnancy: Preggie Pops (or any sour candy) – Morning sickness during pregnancy is very common (and horrible). Many maternity stores sell candy made specifically for [...]
Tips on Finding a Job
Let’s face it, finding a job can be challenging these days. I graduated four years ago with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and English. I have had numerous jobs since then and have learned some tips and tricks on finding a job. Tips for the Job Hunt Network. I can’t stress how important networking is. [...]
Favorite iPhone Apps from 2011
Here are some of my most-used apps on my iPhone from 2011. I have included my top picks from various categories. Enjoy! 1. Food Two great recipe apps! Both of these apps have step-by-step directions and a variety of recipes to browse! Allrecipes Taste of Home 2. Islam QuranExplorer and ALafasy are excellent Qur’an apps. [...]
Five Fun Tips to Teach Kids Arabic
I have been teaching Arabic at my local mosque’s Sunday school for a couple of months, and it has been a rewarding experience thus far. I am teaching 17 kindergarteners the Arabic alphabet and vocabulary. It has been pretty challenging to find useful resources online to teach Arabic to little kids so I have been [...]
7 Tips to Save Money While Traveling
Going on Vacation? Planning and going on vacations, weekend getaways, and trips can be expensive. However, by familiarizing yourself with the right tools and planning ahead, you can actually save an enormous amount of money. Here are some tips for saving money when planning a vacation and when on vacation: 7 Money Saving Tips Discount [...]
Teaching Your Kids About Diversity
Diversity is a beautiful benefit places like America has to offer. Getting exposed to and associating with people of different cultures, backgrounds, and religions allows for a person to really experience the world. Like Parent, Like Child It’s never too early to teach your kids about diversity, being different, and standing out. I have been [...]
Fasting 6 Days Shawwal
The prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) encouraged fasting six days in the month of Shawal, which directly comes after Ramadan. He said: “Whoever fasts Ramadan then follows it with six days of Shawal, it will be as if he fasted a lifetime.” (Narrated by Muslim, 1164) Here are some quick tips and reminders for [...]
How to Cleanse for Eid Prayer
Homemade Egyptian cookies, Eid decorations, Eid prayer, Adeyya (Eid money), and family—that pretty much summed up my Eid Al-Fitr holiday as I was growing up in the Midwest. Now however, it’s a tad bit different because us “kids” are each living in different states (brother isin NYC, I’m in South Carolina, sister is in Michigan, [...]
Quick, Easy and Healthy Food Ideas for Ramadan
I don’t know about you, but I don’t like to spend hours preparing for Ramadan iftars (or every day meals, as a matter of fact). Being a working, full-time graduate student, I have found and experimented with several meals, snacks and drinks that are simple and fast to make. These are great for Ramadan as [...]
Tips for Parents When Taking Kids to the Masjid for Taraweeh
Admit it – when you are in the middle of taraweeh prayer, or any prayer, and all of the sudden you hear a kid screaming, crying or making a raucous, you can’t stop thinking about how irritating that is rather than focusing on your prayer. The mom or dad of the child screaming is usually [...]
Taraweeh Etiquettes 101
One of my favorite things about Ramadan is going to taraweeh, which are the extra recommended night prayers during Ramadan made after ishaa prayer. It’s spectacular to see a great amount of people gathered at the masjid after a long day of fasting. Here are some tips and reminders for all of you who are [...]
Top 7 iPhone Apps Every Muslim Should Have for Ramadan
Ramadan is a month of blessings, patience, tranquility and spirituality. Technology has become an essential aspect in our lives and can be used to help keep track of our Ramadan goals. Here are the top 8 applications for iPhones that I found could be useful for Ramadan. Of course these apps can be used year-round [...]
Advice From a Newly-wed to a Newly-wed
So you’re a newlywed? Or you’re getting married soon? Here are some tips on how to make your first year a success as a Muslim woman! 1) Compromise. Sure you were used to cooking your food with oil olive and organic spices. Maybe he’s the kind that enjoys eating fast food once in a while [...]
Review: Allah Made The World Application for iPhone
I was visiting my family last week in Ohio and downloaded Allah Made the World, created by Suzanne Muir, on my generous mother’s iPhone 4. It would not download on my iPhone 3GS because I had to update my software and that seemed like a rather arduous task at the time. I sat in a [...]
