Style Spied: Of Lace and Layers
Ghaida Tsurayya juggles motherhood with growing fashion business. Her blog is evident of her committed passion in beauty, fashion and to her family. Well done, Ghaida! [ Credits: GDa’S Gallery ]
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The truth about being a single Muslim mother
Misbah Akhtar, the founder of Single Muslim Mums, looks at the unique barriers faced by this minority group. The issue of single Muslim mothers is fast becoming a prevalent one; with divorce on the rise, it seems only logical that some of these statistics would also apply to Muslim households. Why then are they not … Read more
Blue-eyed boys: Why do many mothers spoil their sons, even into adulthood?
Some Muslim mothers display an obvious bias towards their male offspring. As this carries on into their adulthood, it is not only their wives and sisters who suffer—so, too, do the men themselves. By Mariam Mokhtar. At one time, our ummah had the most liberal attitudes towards women’s rights the civilized world had ever seen. But … Read more
Breastfeeding and Fasting: Nursing a mother’s soul
For some mothers, Ramadan won’t feel complete without fasting. Ramadan is a month of giving, and some women give twice over. No matter how often we are told that breastfeeding brings “x times more blessings to the mother than fasting”, or is more difficult than fasting, there will be nursing women who fast. This simple … Read more