Bar cart style has been around for decades, but you won’t normally find them in a Muslim home. Due to the nature of using it predominantly as an entertaining station filled with alcohol and mixers, one was limited to its use. But the trend has come full circle, with some modern adjustments. The bar cart is no longer just a functional piece of furniture, but a must-have statement piece for your home. And, guess what? You don’t have to use it just to serve drinks. Now maybe someone should work on changing the name. (more…)
Turn a Snow Day into a Learning Day
Gone are the days when a snow day off from school meant romping around in the snow, making snow angels and snowmen, or trudging through knee deep snow to find the best sledding hill. (more…)
Teach: Critical Thinking Questions from Obama’s Visit to the Baltimore Mosque
Yesterday, President Obama visited a mosque in Baltimore, MD. I chose not to share the content with my own children, besides the basic knowledge of the visit. They are still too young. However, I urge you to watch this video with your own children and ask some important critical thinking questions to discuss amongst your family.
The Story of A Father and A Crow by Nouman Ali Khan
Currently listening to: Noor – a Muslim Cinderella

Snow days don’t stop us from learning! With so many amazing audio books available for purchase, to stream for free or through your local library, we are currently enjoying Miraj Audio’s Noor – A Muslim Cinderella story.
Muslim, Bipolar, and still unmarried via Altmuslimah
My girlfriends and I talk constantly about how difficult it is for us to find suitable husbands nowadays. “We’re amazing,” we reassure ourselves, half-jokingly, half-sincerely. “Anyone would be lucky to nab us!”
Discovering My Child is Dyslexic: The Islamic Response via Sisters Magazine
Discovering My Child is Dyslexic: The Islamic Response
Life has its tests and trials. Finding out your child has dyslexia is certainly one of them. Ann Stock shows us, through her own family’s test, that having true belief in Allah’s names and attributes changes our response for the better.
New Book Alert! The Productive Muslim
Ever wondered if there’s a practical way to lead a productive lifestyle that combines the best of Islamic tradition and modern psychology and science?
This Pop-Up Shop Is Giving Muslim Women the Modest Clothes They Really Want

Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad Qualifies For Olympics, Will Become First U.S. Athlete To Compete In A Hijab
Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad Qualifies For Olympics, Will Become First U.S. Athlete To Compete In A Hijab