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2014-11-12T12:37:18-04:00

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A Research Paper on Islam

Last updated on: November 12, 2014 at 12:37 pm By Kristina ElSayed

One of the most wonderful things happened to me on Monday. I received an email from a lovely young woman named Brittany, who is studying Religion in Queensland, Australia. The assignment we have been given is about religion in Australia, so we have to pick any religion and talk about how rituals are carried out in smaller communities. So I was wondering if by any chance you wouldn’t mind answering some questions for me? I have no idea how Brittany... Read more

2014-09-29T10:44:27-04:00

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My Locket; Celebrating your Shahadaversary

Last updated on: September 29, 2014 at 10:44 am By Kristina ElSayed

A few weeks ago, I received a private message on the My Islamic Life FB page. This customer was looking for an Origami Owl locket and some custom plates for her locket. She had many questions about the locket size, what the plates looked like, how many charms could each locket hold, and what she could have written on the plates. I do not sell Origami Owl Lockets. Luckily, I’ve got a friend who does. Nina and I have worked... Read more

2014-09-05T21:45:25-04:00

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Finding the Perfect Agenda

Last updated on: September 5, 2014 at 9:45 pm By Kristina ElSayed

I love shopping for school supplies. I do. I love new paper, new folders, cute binder clips, gel pens, colored pencils and the perfect #2 pencil. I love new lunch boxes and new locker locks. I love it all, just as long as I can shop when no one is in the store, and by myself. This year school shopping was a GIANT headache. I took the children to the store without Khaled this time because I knew it was... Read more

2014-08-21T10:49:16-04:00

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Lets Talk Hijab Storage

Last updated on: August 21, 2014 at 10:49 am By Kristina ElSayed

No matter how often I fold them and tuck them away in the bag I have set aside for their containment...this is what ends up happening. We are talking about Hijab Storage Problems. Read more

2014-08-14T12:20:45-04:00

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The Year of Mourning, Remembering Maged

Last updated on: August 14, 2014 at 12:20 pm By Kristina ElSayed

One year ago today started the year of mourning. In Islam, we are permitted 3 days of mourning outwardly. Privately, the mourning never ends. An Egyptian doctor who was shot and killed by security forces while volunteering at a field hospital during the Aug. 14 massacre in Cairo was remembered as a quiet hero by friends and relatives, including a brother in Toledo. – Aya Khalil, ToledoFavs.com The fighting continues on even today in Egypt as the world looks elsewhere.... Read more

2014-08-13T10:47:44-04:00

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Reader Response: I’ve found this amazing man, who happens to be Muslim

Last updated on: August 13, 2014 at 10:47 am By Kristina ElSayed

There are times that I question my reasoning for writing this blog. I wonder if anyone reads? I wonder if it is serving a purpose? I wonder if I’m being vain …who do I think I am? Who cares about my life? Am I tempting fate by telling you about it? Then, I received this email. I’ve gotten similar emails before, and they usually arrive just when I’ve started to second guess myself. This time, I asked the writer’s... Read more

2014-08-07T19:31:35-04:00

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Ramadan Wrap-up 2014

Last updated on: August 7, 2014 at 7:31 pm By Kristina ElSayed

We attended every community iftar at our home mosque. After the first success of the month, we thought that maybe it would be okay this year. After that first time, the Aunties and the nieces recognized me and didn't question if I belonged. They just gave me jobs to do and let me help set up the tables. Read more

2014-07-18T14:45:18-04:00

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Now Accepting Nominations – 11th annual Brass Crescent Awards

Last updated on: July 18, 2014 at 2:45 pm By Kristina ElSayed

I don't share every little bit of my life here, but I do share the most Islamic portions with the hope that I can help someone, in some way. Read more

2014-07-08T20:57:55-04:00

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Taking a Deep Breath

Last updated on: July 8, 2014 at 8:57 pm By Kristina ElSayed

I guess during all of my preparations for Ramadan, there was this nagging doubt. This anxiety that wouldn’t go away. I had attributed it to the fact that during Ramadan, we seldom leave the house. I passed it off as concern about the long days that my people would be fasting. I told myself that it was me, being worried about my ability to take care of them – in the way I wanted to do so. Ramadan began, for... Read more

2014-06-25T10:38:46-04:00

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Preparing for Ramadan 2014

Last updated on: June 25, 2014 at 10:38 am By Kristina ElSayed

T-3 Days Until Fasting Commences! Preparations for Ramadan have been on my mind since early April. Why? Well, because in April I started planning for summer camps and different appointments. I’ve made the mistake of scheduling soccer camp during Ramadan. I learned the hard way not to plan anything strenuous during this month. Yes, I know there are athletes who maintain their fast while in competition, Olympic athletes who deferred their fast, there are teams who adjust for Ramadan. Even... Read more

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