Domesticated Muslimah

Returning to what I know

2011-10-21T04:04:00.003-04:00

Have you ever had so much going on in your life that you forgot what truly matters? I am realizing that I am nothing more then a housewife and that the life outside of my home isn't worth one eye oh ta! Why did I run away from this for so long? I convinced myself I was helping my husband but in order to help him i should play the role that Allaah has given me. I'm going back. I will perfect my homely duties. I have a few books that I'm going to use to aide me in this. I'm ready for a change in my marriage and with my children. I'm ready to be that person deep within me. I'm ready to be a domesticated diva...

Thinking out loud

2011-09-30T07:43:00.002-04:00

What does the future hold hmmmm. I'm hoping to make myself "like" working full time. I want to but i'm struggling with the idea of being a teacher right now. I'm see that a teacher truly doesn't teach lol. The kids are bad as all get out and the administration are slave drivers. I feel that my kids benefit a great deal from me working though. But my house is neglected. At this point I cannot get a house keeper because I'm not making a lot of money. I enrolled into University but the work load is crazy and I started late so i had to drop this semester for fear of getting bad grades. I'll try to go back for spring but I'm so tired when I get home. I'm not sure... well i know i cannot juggle it all so what shall i do!

I know now...

2011-09-24T03:49:00.002-04:00

I truly under estimated the test that would take place.
I really didn't think about my husband leaving would be all that bad.
I under estimated what he means to me.
I under estimated his strength.
I under estimated my love for him.
I under estimated our bond.
I know now that i cannot live without him.
I promise i will remember this.
I promise to let him know.
I promise not to give him grief
I promise while he is gone I will mature
I promise...

A Muslim has rights towards one another...

2011-09-24T02:32:00.005-04:00

Abu Huraira (Radi Allah Anhu) reported Allah's Messenger (sallaAllahu-alayhe-wasallam) as saying: Six are the rights of a Muslim over
another Muslim. It was said to him: Allah's Messenger, what are these?
Thereupon he said: 1. When you meet him, offer him greetings; 2. When he invites you, accept his invitation; 3. When he seeks your council give him advice, 4. And when he sneezes and says: AlHamdulillah "All praise is due to Allah," you say Yarhamuk Allah (may Allah show mercy to you); 5. And when he falls ill visit him; 6. And when he dies follow his janaza."

Challenged?!

2011-07-18T05:45:00.003-04:00

Every time I turn around there is a teacher shooting down what these children can and cannot learn. This is too hard that is too hard! Then who will we be teaching a bunch or parrots? I believe that when you make things too simple for children they become bored and begin to misbehave. (Now misbehavior here is another topic in itself). Why not let us "Native English" speakers teach the children the way we know they can thrive. So what they might not understand at first that's all apart of the challenge. Literacy isn't parroting it's comes with understanding and they will not begin to understand until the administrators stop babying them and let them blossom into a beautiful flower that "we" know most of them will become IMHO :).....

Feeling a bit emotional

2011-07-01T08:11:00.003-04:00

Today I'm miss everyone! This feeling came and smacked me in the face. I really didn't think it would happen to me but I did try as best as I could to prepare for it. I'm going to take a walk around 5 ish to clear my mind. Hopefully I can become familiar with my area. I'm going to study some vocabulary as well. The people are confused with me because I look like them; the confusion comes when I open my mouth :) ... I'm going to break the barrier in sha Allaah. OOO and I got a job teaching KG1 (pre-k). So far I like it but I know I will need tons of patience so I ask Allaah to give me all the patience I need and allow me to be optimistic in all my affairs and send peace and blessings upon my beloved prophet, his family and his companions...

Herbs & Spices

2011-06-20T11:10:00.003-04:00

So many new things to write on my blog. I moved to Cairo Egypt but not before i lost 17 lbs. Yay me. I promiss to use this blog more. I was surfing the net to find out the names to some of the herbs and spices i need for cooking and I hit the jackpot thanks Manisha from the blog Living In Egypt
Ginger = ganzabeel
Cinnamon = qerfah
Cumin = cammon
Cardamom = habhan 7abhan
Oregano = zatar
Cloves = qoronful
Coriander = kozbarah
Basil = rehan = re7an
Curry = karry hindi
Paprika = filfil a7mar na3em bared
Dried mint = na3na3
Dried Basil seeds powder = re7an 7ab na3em
bay leaves = lawry
red pepper = shaatah
sumac = sumac
tumeric = curcumin or osfor
Garlic - Toom
Coriander has 2 types
Fresh - kuzbara khadra
Ground - kuzbara nashfa
Dill - shabat
Parsley - ba'doonis
Black pepper - fil fil iswid
Salt - Mal7
Sesame - Simsim
Thyme - Za'tar
Allspice = Boharaat, Bohar
Ammonia (powder) = Nashader
Anise = Yansoun
Basil, fresh = Rihan
Bayleaf, Laurel = Wara' El Laura
Capers = Qobbar (Abu Khanger)
Caraway = Karawya
Cardamom = Habbahaan
Cayenne Pepper = Shatta
Chicory = Chicoria
Chili = Felfel Ahmar Amrikani, Shatta
Chives = Korraat Baladi
Cinnamon = Erfah
Cloves = Oronfel
Coriander, dry, seeds = Kozbara Nashfa
Coriander, fresh = Kozbara Khadra
Coriander (powder) = Kozbara Matthoona
Cumin = Kammun
Cumin, black = Habbet El Baraka
Curry = Kari Hindi
Dill, fresh = Shabat
Fennel = Shammar
Fenugreek = Helba
Garlic = Toom
Ginger = Ganzabeel
Hibiscus = Karkade
Juniper = Habb El Aaraar
Licorice = Erq Souss
Mace = Bisbassa
Marjoram = Mardagoush (Bardakosh)
Mastic = Mesteka
Mint = Naanaa
Nutmeg = Gozet Et Tib
Paprika = Felfel Roumi (mish harra)
Parsley = fresh Ba'duunes
Pepper, black = Felfel Eswed
Pepper, red = Felfel Ahmar
Pepper, white = Felfel Abyad
Rosebuds = Zir El Ward
Rosemary = Hassa El Baan
Saffron = Zaafaran
Sage = Marmareya, Akbdar Chey
Salt, cooking = Malh Kheshen
Salt, table = Malh Na'em
Sorrel = Hummad
Savory = Zaatar El Bar
Sesame = Semsem
Sumac = Soumak
Tarragon = Targhun
Thyma / Oregano = Zaatare

BBQ Shrimp with Crab Meat Stuffing Recipe

2011-01-17T01:48:00.002-05:00

These were a big hit! Instead of putting them on the grill I baked them for 20 mins Subhana Allaah sooo Delicious!
...Then, on that Day, you shall be asked about the delights (you indulged in, in this world)! (At-Takathur 102:8)

Yogurt Beef

2011-01-13T03:34:00.005-05:00

Family and Food

2011-01-13T01:11:00.005-05:00

Food is a deep love of mine (I'm sure yours too). Cooking is a real art ya know. Most artist learn from their mother or other family members who hand down recipes as keep sakes. Funny thing is that I had no desire to learn how to cook from my mother. I watched her from time to time and I had a very strong gut feeling I could replicate her dishes but it never crossed my mind to even try.

Soul food was what I grew up on and I love it! But once married and cooking for a husband and four kids not to mention hosting lunch and dinner gatherings with my friends for time to time, I saw that there is more to food than what I grew up on. I mean Subhana Allaah ( Glory is for God) there's is soooo many different textures, flavors, aroma's my mouth is watering just thinking about them!

Crossing food with culture and traditions from around the globe knowing with every bite there's a story behind it and maybe someone will tell you about it. I'm hoping I can give my daughter some of those stories to leave home with and in sha Allaah she can pass them down to hers...

So what's your story? I'm sure there delicious!

Stubborn Kids!

2011-01-09T17:43:00.004-05:00

LET me just say how I love children and I love working with them and get a kick outta being around them BUT stubborn kids just drives me bonkers! I have one and let me just tell you how I gave up home schooling him because it was way too stressful for me. Every now and then I go into my home schooling bag and try to convince myself I just have to be more patient and he'll be fine and what not. I want so badly to be successful at schooling him because no teacher will have as much time and patience with him as I do but he fights me tooth and nail. For now the best thing I can do is try to figure out a good school for him and make dua for the best...

Happy Begininngs

2011-01-07T17:34:00.004-05:00

I am noticing as I get older that things that used to get on my nerves just don't bother me anymore. I remember when I turned 30 I thought well am I grown up yet? Now I'm 32 which to me is still very young but with a tiny bite of maturity. I want to be realistic and I want to surround myself with happiness. I want to travel and even becoming a teacher one day in sha Allaah. To me this is the best time in my life to stop dreaming and start making things happen! Saying all of that I'd like to mention that I'm day 2 into my workout routine and I'm going to push myself with simple exercise routines to see where it takes me in about 90 days in sha Allaah. I'm siked! I really really feel like i can really do this in sha Allaah. Becoming a all around healthier person would really make my happiness meter go off the chart!

Hey and it looks like I may be traveling and landing a teaching job very soon... I'll keep you all posted as I don't want to put the crat before the horse as they say :)

Love Peace and Hair Oil!
Sorry Gals Hair Grease is so seventies/eighties....

Need I say more...

2011-01-04T20:52:00.002-05:00

Indonesia...

2011-01-03T19:22:00.008-05:00

As-Salaamu Alaykum
I am lured by the beautiful pictures and fascinating Globe Trekker/Lonely Planet episode. I really cannot put into words the excitement that comes over me just thinking about this place!
I'll leave you with some amazing pictures in sha Allaah.

by Travel Photography

http://www.islandream.com/indonesia.htm

by tmoj

by tmoj

Fat Girl

2011-01-02T15:01:00.007-05:00

OK trying to type up a blog post with your 5yr old daughter counting to 100 in your face while telling you to do her hair isn't quit the the stress relief I need!

Anyways I'm feeling a little down beat. I went to try on this dress that i have, to only see how desperately I need to lose weight. I was a bit teary eyed but you know what I done feeling sorry for myself. I'm owning this. I didn't get this way over night and this weight sure isn't going to leave me in a night (O Allaah I know you can make that happen!)... LOL don't mean i have to stop asking Allaah for it.

I'm going to follow what this brother did. He sent his plan to healthymuslim.com
here's the article