A Muslim Message of Peace on Spirit Day
On home and family
The Qu’ran mentions in many parts the importance of family, of treating parents and spouses with dignity and respect. About a thousand kilometers stand between me and most of my family members, which on a daily basis is not a bad thing but once in a while it is great to find yourself surrounded by those who love you dearly. I recently travelled to visit my mom in my hometown for her birthday. I had a love-hate relationship with my mom, my town and my extended family for most of my life, in no small part due to my strong … Continue reading On home and family
Tikka Khobsurat
Peace and blessings everyone, This style uses a Tikka, a shawl and an under-scarf. This shawl is slightly heavier, sometimes wrongfully called Pashmina, but it works well for the fall. STEP 1 – Secure the tikka using straight pins onto … Continue reading Tikka Khobsurat
Cap’ed Cutie
Peace and blessings everyone, As the fall arrives we take out warmer scarves and brave rain, snow and warmth within the same day. This style uses a cotton shawl which is an amazing fabric for fall, warm for the freezing … Continue reading Cap’ed Cutie
Gracious Greek
Peace and blessings everyone, I sometimes miss the first year of university days which included toga parties amongst other things. To remind myself of those, I tried getting inspired by the Grecian looks (we’re talking ancient Greece, of course). Finding the right … Continue reading Gracious Greek
Quick Queue
Peace and blessings everyone, This particular style is super simple, using only one square scarf, an under-scarf and a plastic elastic. It does not cover the neck or chest so if that’s something of importance for you, please consider wearing … Continue reading Quick Queue
