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Made in America - Kareem Salama

Made in America - Kareem Salama

In an American musical landscape, where closet Islam meshed mainly through rap and hip-hop from African-American Muslims, Kareem has found fame in his unique position...

Blog entry - Small Steps

Blog entry - Small Steps

"Small deeds, even small everyday, mundane deeds, when added...

Reminisce  in Rajasthan

Reminisce in Rajasthan

In the Venice of India Nabeel Shariff begins his search for the true...

Around the World in Four Trends

Get into the holiday spirit this season. Mariam Mahir explores the four corners of the world with four key summer...

Food for Thought

After embracing Islam, Fatimah wasn’t looking for anything but friendship, but finding a fellow foodie in Atha...

Little Chefs

Cooking with kids is not just a great way of bonding – it’s also educational; honing skills like counting,...

Garden and Cosmos: The Royal Paintings of Jodhpur

Dating from the 18th and early 19th centuries, these paintings on view at the British Museum have never left India...

Kidding Around

Looking for fun ideas to keep your kids busy in the Summer?fret not, these fantastic tips ensure your kids get into...

A Cut Above The Rest

A Cut Above The Rest

From rich velvet damasks and silk brocades, to transparent linens and natural canvases, Mariam Mahir presents a...

Sprinting for Gaza

Sprinting for Gaza

At the start of this summer, over a thousand runners pledged their...

What Obama did not say

What Obama did not say

The US president Barack Obama’s long awaited speech to “...

The Skills of Living

The Skills of Living

After a long stretch of hard work, our son’s exams were upon...

Family Ties

Family Ties

Cousins Osama and Hassan are family by chance, but friends by...

Take a look at highlights of Issue 58

Take a look at highlights of Issue 58

We take a look at the difference solar power is making in Burkina...

European Pilgrims

European Pilgrims

I received an invitation from the King of Saudi Arabia to attend a...

Warning : Icy Reception Ahead

Warning : Icy Reception Ahead

Remember Zeyna, that young Turkish lady I met at the matrimonial...

Where is the E-Ummah?

Where is the E-Ummah?

The internet has created an ummah that lives up to the Prophetic...

A Touch of Class - Mercedes E Coupe Review

A Touch of Class - Mercedes E Coupe Review

The rolling Tuscan hills provide a perfect backdrop for Fazeel...

Little Green Fingers

Little Green Fingers

It all started with a seed, an apple seed in fact. Hiba had...

Good Life Express, Episode 16 - Wild About Flowers

Good Life Express, Episode 16 - Wild About Flowers

Join Sarah Joseph as she turns an unsightly patch of weeds into a...

Jom Makan Restaurant

Jom Makan Restaurant

Jom Makan Restaurant 5-7 Pall Mall East, Trafalgar Square,...

Burkina Faso - Rays of Hope

Burkina Faso - Rays of Hope

Burkina Faso is one of the least developed countries in the world....

Muslim Writers Awards

Muslim Writers Awards

The third annual Muslim Writers Awards took place at the plush venue...

Shari'a and Secular Democracy

Shari'a and Secular Democracy

Lecture Shari’a and Secular Democracy: Is Islam...

Kitchen Cures

Kitchen Cures

Vinegar for dry skin and onions for wasp stings? Many ingredients...

Places to visit

Places to visit

Natural History MuseumExplore earth’s wonders, discover...

Are We There Yet?!

Are We There Yet?!

Car rides and aeroplane journeys can be just as exciting as the...

Creative Workshop

Creative Workshop

School’s out, so now’s the chance to get creative. Have...

Life Skills

Life Skills

What will your children learn this summer? Holidays can be a time...

Sabina Atta

Sabina Atta

 At seven years old, life set an early challenge for Sabina...

Salute the Tricolore Trend

Salute the Tricolore Trend

For a combination of sun, sea and San Tropez style, stick to clean...

Cheyenne Chic

Cheyenne Chic

Go native with printed cool cotton fabrics, suede beaded sandals and...

Tribal Instinct

Tribal Instinct

Make a statement by mixing bold ethnic prints with earthy tones for...

Farzana Akram

Farzana Akram

 Farzana Akram, Children’s Services Practitioner on the...

Bali Beautiful

Bali Beautiful

Flutter like a tropical butterfly with floral tunics in linens and...

Butterfly Biscuits

Butterfly Biscuits

Makes 25–30 biscuitsIngredients225g unsalted butter,...

Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate Brownies

Makes 16 squaresIngredients185g unsalted butter, cubed185g dark...

Cupcakes

Cupcakes

Makes 12 cupcakesIngredients2 large eggs, cracked open1 tsp vanilla...

Quiches with Caramelised Onions

Quiches with Caramelised Onions

Makes 3-4 quichesIngredients 1 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, halved,...

Classic Scones

Classic Scones

Makes 6–8 sconesIngredients2 cups self-raising flour30g...

Cheese Straws

Cheese Straws

Makes 10 strawsIngredients500g frozen puff pastry (1 sheet) ½...

First Aid

First Aid

Every household is prone to some injuries, especially during the...