http://www.emel.com/blog Blogging Muslim Lifestyle Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:34:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A couple of weeks ago, I received a letter from a friend of mine who I studied with last year. He made the effort to write out a physical letter and send it my way in a bid to check up on how life was going and also rekindle the ... http://www.emel.com/blog/2010/07/rekindling-the-lost-art-of-letter-writing/ Hello all, As you might have already heard, we are currently workng on the Eid issue (it's a little strange like that, we work over a month ahead). Our editor (Sarah) has sent our messages in the past asking people to send in stories that we are looking for. Right now, ... http://www.emel.com/blog/2010/07/the-hunt-for-married-couples/ The Ramadan issue has just come into the office and it is looking amazing! We don't want to spoil it for people but we think that you'll really like it :) [caption id="attachment_426" align="aligncenter" width="384" caption="cleverly hidden under a bunch of emel business cards :)"][/caption] Our Facebook page has become quite popular ... http://www.emel.com/blog/2010/07/friday-round-up-ramadan-issue-teaser-and-resisting-meringues/ Are you a dynamic, fast thinking, hard working individual with a passion for media? Then emel’s Competitive Internship Programme could be for you. The Programme will potentially lead to paid work / a full time editorial position. emel is a Muslim lifestyle magazine. Based in North London, the small but dedicated ... http://www.emel.com/blog/2010/07/competitive-internship-programme-at-emel/ The Times, one of the UK's largest and oldest newspapers, has finally raised its much speculated Paywall today. The Paywall will only allow selected users to read articles from The Times website. This could very well bring out the dawn of a new age in online experiences. Rupert Murdoch promises ... http://www.emel.com/blog/2010/07/the-rise-of-the-paywall/ Hey all, Just thought I’d drop you a line this lovely Monday morning. I’m looking ahead to... Ramadan!! Thinking about all the things I want out of this beautiful month, and reminiscing of previous years. I’m also working towards the Ramadan issue of emel, looking at the lifestyle aspects. Here at emel, ... http://www.emel.com/blog/2010/06/the-quest-for-your-favourite-abayas/ Greetings All, After the popularity of Sarah’s post last month on 10 tips to show our love for Muhammad (PBUH), we have been inundated with emails and calls from people who have requested for the idea to be extended to printed t-shirts. We are pleased to say that we are launching our limited edition ... http://www.emel.com/blog/2010/06/exclusive-i-love-muhammad-t-shirts-available-limited-time-only/ This summer sees round two of embox hit the shelves. We’re looking for enthusiastic writers to join our team. Are you a young Muslim and think you know a thing or two about student life? We’re looking for you. embox covers many of the issues important to new students, from health to finance ... http://www.emel.com/blog/2010/06/calling-student-writers/ Have you spotted these posters all over London? [caption id="attachment_368" align="aligncenter" width="470" caption="Have you spotted the posters across London?"][/caption] Inspired by Muhammad is a brand new campaign launched by the Exploring Islam Foundation that is designed to improve the public understanding of Islam and Muslims. The campaign sets out to demonstrate how ... http://www.emel.com/blog/2010/06/inspired-by-muhammad-pbuh/ Salams and Greetings All, First of all, Jummah Mubarak and we hope that you have a blessed day today! The weather so far appears to be holding up here in London as the sun has come out to welcome us to the weekend.  Ayman (our Assistant Editor) has brought in a ... http://www.emel.com/blog/2010/05/friday-round-up-fashion-shoots-zain-bhikha-and-ipads/