Faatimah Zahra (AS)

I have been attending a course called ‘Certificate in Islamic Literacy’, the course aims to cover a wide range of topics but at present we are studying the Seerah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.)

The teacher Sheikh Tanveer Hussain is a brilliant teacher who relates the Seerah in such a passionate and interesting way. Sheikh Tanveer has told us many stories throughout the course so far but one story has touched my heart.

This is the story of Faatimah (may Allah be please with her) and her father Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and the relationship they had as a father and daughter. It was narrated that Aa’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said, “I never saw anyone whose speech more closely resembled that of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) than Faatimah (AS). When she entered, he would stand up to greet her, kiss her and welcome her, and she would do the same for him.”

On one occasion when the Prophet (PBUH) was on his deathbed he seated Faatimah (AS) next to himself and whispered something in her ear. Faatimah (AS) started to weep, he then whispered something else in her ear and made her smile. After the death of the Prophet (PBUH) Aa’ishah (AS) asked Faatimah (AS) what the Prophet (PBUH) had said to her to make her both cry and smile, she told Aa’ishah (AS) that the Prophet (PBUH) had told her Jibreel used to review the Qur’aan with him once every year, but that year he had reviewed it with him twice, so he knew that his appointed time (of death) was approaching, he then told her she would be the first of his family to join him. When he saw her start to weep he whispered to her, “Would it not please you to be the leader of the women of Paradise or the women of the believers,” and this made her smile.

This story really made me think about Faatimah (AS) and how it must have been for her when she realized her father was going to die too, her mother had died previously as had all her siblings leaving just her and her father. Although she had her own family- her husband Ali and her children, realizing the her fathers life was coming to an end soon must have been a huge test within itself.

May Allah give us all the courage and sabr of Faatimah (AS).

Hijablush

 

A friend and I have started up our own Hijab business, we sell beautiful oversized scarves. So far the response from friends and family has been positive and extremely encouraging. For those of you who havent seen our Fb page check out Hijablush and let us know what you think of our scarves.

Syria

As many of you will have read in the papers or seen on the news the situation in Syria is shocking and deeply upsetting. Recently myself and a few friends organised a charity event "Fashion for Action" in High Wycombe, the aim was to raise money for the victims of the brutalities that were taking place in Syria.

We were told the event was a huge success and was thoroughly enjoyed by all those who came. I know myself and the other organisers were so busy and completely run off our feet all evening that we didnt really get to stop and enjoy the event.

We went on to raise about £7000 which was absolutely amazing- I think we had aimed to raise about £5000 but the generosity of our community and all those who attended was overwhelming. I know the money raised will be put towards a great cause via Hand in Hand for Syria (the charity we supported.)

I just wanted to thank all those who attended and those who supported us in one way or another, without all the help and support we would never have been able to raise such a large amount.

Check out the website if you would like more information about the charity or would like to donate, http://www.handinhandforsyria.org.uk/

We are hoping to organise another event in the near future so watch this space :)

Demi's search for a husband..................

So i have a friend, let’s call her Demi, for the purpose of my blog. Demi is a good, hard working intelligent Indian girl. Indian girls can be called Demi right?  Well Demi’s reached the ripe age of 25 and is looking to settle down. Unfortunately the problem is Miss Demi is quite high maintenance, not in terms of money but more in terms of attention and time. She has a very strict criteria which needs to be fulfilled. Her husband to be needs to possess the following qualities-

1)      Must be educated and in what her parents call a “respectable” job- so no estate agents or gym instructors. By the way I mean respectable in accordance to Asian parents standards- which means only a doctor, lawyer or accountant.

2)      Must be tall, well built and obviously good looking like Hugh Jackman, Brad Pitt (old..but still yummy- her words not mine!), Ed Westwick, Jonathan Rys Meyers. Ryan Gosling or Robert Pattison from some angle or when you squint.

3)      Must love chocolate and all forms of it eg chocolate bars, chocolate milkshake, chocolate ice cream and chocolate cake!

4)      Must love going out to new restaurants- Demi is a food guru and knows all the top restaurants to go to in London as well as what to order on the menu. If she hasn’t heard of a restaurant it’s not worth going to!

5)      Must love travelling- the girl spent four months travelling around Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Her next big trip will be the south of America.

6)      Must be witty, have an amazing sense of humour and a positive outlook on life! Demi is not impressed by dull boring guys who don't know how to make a woman laugh.

 

So if you know anyone who would be a good potential for my friend Demi get in touch and maybe together we can help Demi find Mr Right (or should it be Mr Moore?????!!!!!!!!?????????)

Who needs shaadi.com when you have mrandmrsm.com!