tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30508561593582279132011-12-07T15:01:07.925+03:00Al Medina Al Munawwarah (The Enlightened City or Radiant City)Ummieof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/11693969749861244729noreply@blogger.comBlogger181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050856159358227913.post-19391159811768117762009-07-06T12:28:00.003+03:002009-07-10T15:12:39.648+03:00

Someone once said, I love my past. I love my present. I'm not ashamed of what I've had, and I'm not sad because I have it no longer." I think that there is some truth to these words. But for me I would say "I accept my past, I try to live in the present, I'm not ashamed of what I've been through, and I am sad because I may have it no longer. We should not be ashamed of the life we have come from

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As salamu alaiki summer vacation has begun here and everyone is heading home to their respective countries of origin or making travel plans to visit some other place. I myself have been on mental vacation for 3 weeks now just dealing with I guess what people would call "home sickness" for a lack of a better word. In the last week I have cooked chicken cheese steaks, potato salad and french

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As Salamu AlaikiIt has been said that pictures say a thousand words. So I will allow the photos to speak to you about our visit back to Mecca. I have posted a slide show of some pictures that I enjoy very much. I recently was able to experince my first Jummah prayer in Mecca at the Haram. To say the least the experince was breath taking. Being present in Mecca on a Friday is unbelieveable. The

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Outdoor park near my houseWell another weekend has come and gone so quickly. The weekend being Thursday and Friday usually takes some getting used to coming from the US. Many of my friends say that even after years of being in Medina it still takes some getting used to. It always feels like the weekend when the kids some friends and I spent some time in Al Nur mall. Al Nur mall has many of the

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I must apologize I know it seems like forever since I have kept you posted on things here in Medina. I have no excuse other than the daily routine of my life the unrelenting heat of the desert is draining me. Summer is approaching with no mercy. The heat is one of the many things that for some is very hard to cope with. My 16 year old is one of them. I decided to spend this blog sharing her

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View of the cityMany of my moments in Medina are just little things I find moving, mesmerizing or motivating. Today was a day not unlike many others alhumdulilah Allah allowed us to wake to offer the fajr prayer, we prepared the children for school as we do all the time. I walked my daughter to school this morning but as we walked I felt the cool Medina breeze that so many speak about when coming

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Any opportunity to make umrah and spend time with the family is always welcomed. These are the things I classify in my life as "Medina moments "even if they take place outside of Medina. Allah warns us in the Quran about time and how precious it is once it is gone it can never be replaced. So many of us our days are filled with hustle and bustle of daily chores, work, school and all those things

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In the past I have talked about preparation which is very important when making hijrah. But as we know Allah is the best of planners and the best disposer of our affairs. I must take this time to advise you that even with the best of intentions you will have to overcome test, trials and tribulations. I will reiterate that once the decisions has been made to make hijrah making sure that all proper

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The word sisterhood is been defined as an association or society of women who are linked together by a common religion or trade or interest; a religious society of women who live together as sisters.Sisterhood in Islam is very important we are not only wives but the mothers, daughters and sisters to one another. Our responsibilities and role in our communities are great and the rewards from Allah

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Growing up my mother was a nurse in geriatric homes and my step mother a cosmetologist. Having two mother figures in my life I have gained some benefit from both women and I believe it helps me in my day to day. Part of preparation for hijrah is taking care of yourself. This is sometimes the one thing we neglect. If you have health issues big or small please prepare to have all the things you

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As salaamu Alaikum: I decided today I will prepare you for what I like to call the "Critters" of Medina. In America I use to hate mice even the mere thought of them would make my skin crawl. I was told by someone that everyone has field mice you may not know it but they are there. Which was not very comforting to me. Alhumdulilah I have never seen a mouse in Medina and I suspect that is due to

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Al Fusha school for girls& uniform Education is a very important factor in our home. Islamic education as well as subjects in Math, Geography and English. Finding a good school is important no matter where you live. Before coming to Medina my husband and I weighed our options carefully about what educational environment to place our children in. Medina has private schools and public schools.

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When I first arrived her in Medina our family drove to Mecca for Umrah(31/2 hr. drive) . This would be probably the most memorable thing that has happened in my life so far. I pray that if Allah allows me to see old age I will never forget my first time being in Mecca and seeing the Kabah. The trip to Mecca started out like any other family road trip as you can imagine the car full of kids,

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As salaamu Alaikum: Someone once said just because you make hijrah or travel to a Muslim land doesn't mean unhappy things or sad things won't happen to you or affect you. The reality is yes, you will still get sick, you will still have those occasional disagreements with your spouse, your children will still work your nerves (as my mother use to say) and you will still feel sadness when you miss

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After being here for sometime people have asked what are the houses like? Do you get more for your money? Are they bigger than in the states? The houses or villas in Medina are fabulous in many instances. The beauty will attract the eye of any onlooker. The simplicity of how construction is done here always amazes me. The construction workers begin with wood as the frame later brick and cement is

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Outside my frontdoor and My view walking home from my daughters schoolWhen walking along the streets of Al Medina I can see the rich Islamic history all around with every masjid the beauty that echo’s from each sound of the athan piercing the soul. Islam comes alive in your heart. To lie under the same skies of Masjid Sunnah Nabawiyah, Masjid Quba, Masjid Qiblatan and to read about the battles

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As salamu alaikum: As many of us know traveling alone can be difficult and when traveling with children it is just a fitnah that requires alot of sabr. The flight from Pennsylvania to Medina is approx. 14 hours in the air. You must fly into Jeddah and then connect to Medina. I mention this because again preparation is key to any successful travel. If you have small children I recommend if at all

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As saalamu Alaikum:I have to admit my choice to create a blog was motivated by another sisters blog that I read often and I find it creative as well as informative to all who have the niyyah (intention) to make hijrah. Thank you Yemeni Niqabi. My intention is to share my feelings and experiences I encountered preparing to move from Pennsylvania and my life now in Medina.Preparation to make hijrah

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