I worked for a humanitarian organization in Baghdad in 2003 and 2004. Most of the work I was doing was out in a very conservative Shia'a part of town. While there (or on my way there), I would wear a hijab out of respect for their beliefs, but also so that I would be seen as a "good" girl (which I am), rather than as their stereotypical idea of a (loose) Western woman. With my dark hair and eyes, and my smattering of Arabic, sometimes people would think I was a local, or at least Kurdish (VERY white skin)! I loved it there.
Shamaland, Outter Limits of My Reality, South Africa
I'm a slave of Allah.
I'm a woman with a great man, small kids, big responsiblilties, grand dreams, little free-time, and No cooperation.
I'M A MESS...AND I LOVE IT.
Welcome to my blog. If I say anything to offend, please, in advance, accept my apology. That is not my intention. If my opinion happens to contradict yours, we must agree to disagree. Feel free to comment. Dialogue leads to tolerance and understanding.
1.SubhanAllah-- Glory be to Allah 2.Alhamdulillah-- Thanks be to Allah 3.AllahuAkbar-- Allah is Greatest 4.Bismillah-- In the name of Allah 5.(SWT) --Subhanhu wa ta'Allah( a phrase that follows the name of Allah to bestow respect and praise) 6.(SAW)-- Sallahu Alayhi wa Salam (a phrase that follows the name of the last Prophet Muhammad (SAW) that sends peace and blessing of Allah upon him) 7.Assaalamu'alaikum-- Peace of Allah be upon you 8.Imam-- A person of knowledge who often leads the prayer or may take leadership at a particular masjid 9.Masjid-- Building of worship in Islam 10.Iman-- Faith 11.Maasha'Allah--Whatever Allah wants to give he gives 12.La Howla wa la Quwatta ila billah--All Power and Might belong to Allah alone 13.Hijab--Modest dress of a Muslim woman 14.Khimaar--head covering of a Muslim woman 15.Muslimah--Muslim Woman 16.Nikab /Niqab--face covering of Muslim women 17.Burqa--complete overgarment with netted face veil attached.
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I worked for a humanitarian organization in Baghdad in 2003 and 2004. Most of the work I was doing was out in a very conservative Shia'a part of town. While there (or on my way there), I would wear a hijab out of respect for their beliefs, but also so that I would be seen as a "good" girl (which I am), rather than as their stereotypical idea of a (loose) Western woman. With my dark hair and eyes, and my smattering of Arabic, sometimes people would think I was a local, or at least Kurdish (VERY white skin)! I loved it there.
Hi! I came over from NaBloPoMo. I'm challenging myself to comment on as many blogs as possible this month as well as post.
My goodness, your boy is adorable!
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