Gift Ideas

Good morning!

So, as usual I wake up early (considering I'm on holiday break). I can't stand my air conditioner because it's really cold (mind you I've complained before about how hot it was before it was fixed, it's definitely bipolar and like they say "be careful what you wish for") therefore I looked for other places to hang out for a little bit after doing morning laundry. I tried staying in the living room, it was yet a bit too warm for me. Now my body being heated up, I then moved myself back into my icy room just to cool off. After I couldn't take anymore cold air, I migrated to Lily's room. She's very neat and tidy and her desk isn't covered with junk (lucky me) !

Just as I was about to settle down, I saw a little blue book lying on my left hand side.

" TEACHER A New Method for learning The Noble Qur'an Through Pronunciation & speech Parts (30) With a Brief Explanation taken from the Pious Ancestors Al-Baghawi, Ibn Kathir, As-Sa'di & Others "

 Curious, I had a flick through. It's basically a guide on Muslim prayers which covers how to read arabic text in the Qur'an to daily practices (e.g. how to greet a Muslim and how to recite the prayers before eating). I think it's quite handy, and from my own experiences sometimes I am unsure how correct my prayers are, being accurate is important although some say that it doesn't matter if you get every word correct as long as your faith is in the correct place.

I don't know where Lily got this from or probably somebody lent or handed it to her. I would sure be very grateful to have a copy! So to my Muslim friends, I'm sure this would be a great idea to give that special someone.

" From 'Umar ibn al-Khattâb (radiyAllâhu 'anhu) who said that Allâh's Messenger (salAllâhu 'alaihi wa'sallam) said: Actions are but by intentions and there is for every person only that which he intended. So he whose migration was for Allâh and His Messenger, then his migration was for Allâh and His Messenger, and he whose migration was to attain some worldly goal or to take a woman in marriage, then his migration was for that which he migrated." (7) 40 Hadîth on the Islâmic Personality Shaykh 'Alee Hasan 'Alee 'Abdul Hameed

Green Love

Hello everyone!

This is my first ever Green post! Brunei Darussalam is a sultanate located in the fringes of the great island Borneo. A country with very rich tropical Flora and Fauna, Brunei Darussalam has been very involved in preserving our green treasures! Going Green is the term used for welcoming the environmentally friendly movement and there are so many ways to do that in Brunei! To find out more about the Go Green activities and information please do check out the Green Brunei facebook page and awesome site! Come & join the Green Community!

• Green Brunei Facebook Page right here! https://www.facebook.com/GreenBrunei

• Green Brunei site over here! http://www.green-brunei.com/
  
  
  
  I shall end this post with this beautiful quote:

"God is in the water of the lake; he is also in the cracked bed of the lake, when the lake has dried up. God is in the abundant harvest; he is also in the famine that occurs when the harvest fails. God is in the lightning; he is also in the darkness, when the lightning has faded... Brothers and sisters, you pile up stones to make shrines, imagining that God will make himself present there. Then you are surprised when these shrines do not ease your cares and worries." From "366 Readings From Islam," translated by Robert Van der Weyer. 

Fun Fashion DIYs

So I feel so much more creative this Ramadan! One of this year's big fashion accessory is the peter pan collar. It's a cute look that can instantly color your outfit to become classy and fun! Other than that, Miu Miu pop up collar was one of my to-die-for list ( I think about a while ago). I recently found this tutorial by The BoatPeopleVintage. They are amazing! I swear! If you're a DIY junkie you just HAVE to check them out on YouTube and also ceck out their website.

This is a DIY by BoatPeopleVintage. I just wish I brought back two of my white school tees or else I could have made myself one of these babies right now!

Check out their website store and blog here for more wonderful goodies:
http://vintage.boatpeopleboutique.com/

Fashion Turban

Hello!

Arm candy: Instagram store @handcraftedbyenya 's The Azul Ojo & Evil Eye 1st edition.

Nearing the approach of Ramadan I have started to reinforce myself to cover up from often to everyday. There are so many hijab stores and fashion going around in recent years, giving so many choices for Muslim women and girls out there to keep the modesty of the hijab and head coverings.

Some of my favorite stores are the Hijab House (Australia), Inayah (UK) and our local El Jumana (Brunei).

As fashion repeats itself, the fashion turban has yet again come to the surface as a big fashion statement.

If you think you can work the vogue turban, below are the links of YouTube tutorials that I personally think are easy and helpful!

Enjoy and Have a good sungkai later ! x

First Iftar

Yesterday afternoon, Mizzy volunteered (not really) to help me get started in preparing myself for moving to the UK (where I will attend university). We crossed of probably half of the grocery list which is a good start! Unfortunately though, it was a day after payday and the roads were massively packed with eager Bruneians excited to spend their money away (I'm not sure in a good way or bad, in my case I had my money saved up!).

Mizzy & Me

About 6pm we went to Fratini's and I ordered my all time favorite Fettuccine Carbonara while Mizzy got Beef Spaghetti. We agreed mine was a better order so we split half half. The service was good, I'd say 4/5! Best part of our dining experience? 50% off all pastas and pizzas!

Alhamdulillah we even made good timing, Mizzy even attended his Tarawih !





Selam gorgeous! x

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