Muslimah Style: Nazimah 0
Reader’s Contribution My name is Nazimah, and I’m a Malaysian doctor working in the UK. My Style When it comes to clothing, I will opt for a comfortable, easy-going, travel-light style.
Archive for November, 2009
The Gentlemen Soldiers of Pakistan 0
An interesting and thought provoking article from an Indian writer, Shivani Mohan, where she discusses the human side of soldiers and mentions a beautiful incident in 1965 when Pakistani soldiers had captured Indian territory and a whole village evacuated in face of advancing Pakistani troops, leaving behind 3 elderly Indian citizens. The two elderly men and a woman were well looked after by the Pakistani soldiers until ceasefire was declare and the three were joined by their families
Smart Style 0
I hope you all had a wonderful Eid, Hijab Style posts will now go back to normal! Today’s outfit set is ideal for the office, as inspired by the Ralph Lauren Fall ‘09 collection. I love the military style of this navy coat, which I’ve paired with a contrasting soft, silky shirtdress and smart tailored trousers
Quote: "It takes some time to adjust to the new world" 0
Quote: “It takes some time to adjust to the new world” Swedish expert on transatlantic relations Gunilla Herolf on the conference on the Security of the European Union and Czech Republic in the multipolar world in the 21st century. Q : There has been much talk lately about the islamisation of Europe.
Belgium: Slaughter without anesthesia contrary to the Koran, says MP 1
Belgium: Slaughter without anesthesia contrary to the Koran, says MP Parliament member Meyrem Almaci (Groen!) resonded in shock to the pictures published by the animal rights organization Gaia on ritually slaughtering animals without anesthesia.
Wales: Muslims celebrate 10 years of Welsh devolution 0
Wales: Muslims celebrate 10 years of Welsh devolution The Muslim Council of Wales held a dinner in the City hall to celebrate 10 years of Wales Devolution and to honour First Minister, Rhodri Morgan AM, for his achievements and services to Wales.
UK: Gov’t wants to balance Chief Rabbi peerage with prominent Muslim 0
UK: Gov't wants to balance Chief Rabbi peerage with prominent Muslim The government is preparing to give a peerage to the head of the Muslim Council of Britain, even though government links with the organisation are officially suspended. Ministers are keen to find a prominent Muslim to enter the House of Lords as a way of balancing the peerage given to Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks earlier this year
UK: Mosques protest school admission policy 0
UK: Mosques protest school admission policy OFFICIALS from two of the town’s mosques have lodged complaints with Bolton Council about the admission procedures of Bolton Muslim Girls School. Senior figures at the Masjid E Ghosia Mosque, in Caroline Street, and the Noorul Islam Mosque, in Prospect Street, say priority is given to girls from the Deobandi movement, despite the wider Muslim community helping to fund the school’s establishment in 1987. But the school claims its admission policy was put together in consultation with a variety of “stakeholders” and that it is fair.
Netherlands: ‘Ambassadors’ appointed to fight female circumcision 0
Netherlands: ‘Ambassadors’ appointed to fight female circumcision ‘Ambassadors’ to fight against female genital mutilation were appointed by the deputy health minister Jet Bussemaker on Wednesday. The ambassadors, who were appointed at an international conference to fight female genital mutilation in The Hague, are from African communities in the Netherlands. They will pass on information on the dangers of female genital mutilation to parents who originally come from countries where the custom is practiced, such as Somalia, Ethiopia and Sudan
Update – Live Chat Session 0
A few days ago I announced the date of the Hijab Style’s first Live Chat Session , and now here’s another surprise for readers! After the session, at 9pm, Ummah Vouchers will be releasing exclusive online discounts for 3 hours only from several Islamic clothing companies including Amirah Fashions and Islamic Design House! All you need to do is register and then at the end of the chat session, log on to Ummah Vouchers at 9pm on Wednesday 2nd and claim your discounts.
