Friday, August 19, 2011

Islamic Clothing: Types Of Women's Wear

Modesty, a feature integral to the Islamic faith, is very clearly exhibited through the attire of Muslim men and women. While the Muslim men are commanded not to gaze at non-related women, women are supposed to guard their modesty by not displaying their physical beauty in public. Islamic clothing, in addition to exhibiting obedience to this command, is a means of showing respect to Allah.

The thoub is regarded as the classic Muslim men's wear, and the abayat and niqab, the Muslim women's dress code. Islamic clothing (especially women's wear) has taken on a modern panache, and no longer remains restrictive as was the case previously. With the large number of online boutiques and shops, Muslim women can now enjoy a plethora of choices and styles of clothing based on their notion of privacy and diffidence. This article will talk about some attractive and fashionable Muslim women's clothing that is available in the online market.

Islamic Clothing: Women's Wear

Together with being modest, Muslim women can dress up in bold, beautiful colors, attractive designs and fashionable fabrics. Whether one prefers to look traditional or contemporary, a reputed online store will offer the perfect choice of Islamic clothing to make one look gorgeous. The following are few choices offered by an online store:

Salma abaya: This classy outfit is bound to make one look and feel royal. A beautiful outfit, Salma abaya is made of poly-blend crepe fabric. The fabric has hand-sewn sequin floral designs at the sleeves and the bottom hem. This apparel can make for a beautiful evening wear to a wedding reception or any other similar special occasions.

Zanaya kurti: For those who wish to be the centre of attraction at a party, the Zanaya kurti would be their best bet. The brilliantly embroidered kurti, made of cotton is suitable for all occasions. The black color fabric with its unique dark turquoise embroidery, detailing the neckline and upper bodice, the sleeves and the bottom hem, will definitely fetch a number of compliments for the wearer.

Sequin Cap Al Amirah: Islamic clothing for women, without a hijab, is incomplete. The two-piece, Al Amirah hijab, with it heavily sequined inner cap will be a beautiful head covering for a festive occasion. The hijab is made of soft polyester and cotton blend fabric for comfortable fit.

East Essence is an online shop that offers an array of Islamic clothing, in addition to all the above mentioned women's apparel. The shop also features bridal wear, school uniforms, kid's garments as well as men's wear. To know more about the Islamic clothing options available at this shop, visit eastessence.com.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5488760

Muslim fashion embroidered clothing

Muslim fashion embroidered clothing(China

C006 new style fashion embroidered muslim abaya;islami

 In addition to any shirt also has

Elegant Embroidered Fancy Dress,

Blue Stripe Fancy Dress with Embroidered

Muslim Fashion Revolution?

A brief internet search highlights articles on a number of Islamic fashion festivals and shows and numerous websites selling Muslim clothing and providing fashion tips. I was particularly impressed by the stunning outfits showcased at the Islamic Fashion Festival 2009, which took place in Jakarta.

Muslim women often wear designer labels underneath their outer garments and increasingly they want to wear fashionable outerwear too. Devout need not mean drab. Fashion designers are waking up to this need for trendy Muslim clothing, and specialised stores, websites and fashion shows are springing up across the UK.

European fashion labels are beginning to embrace Muslim fashion. In June 2009 at The Saks Fifth Avenue Riyadh and Jeddah fashion show held at the George V hotel in Paris, top European fashion labels including John Galliano and Blumarine showcased models wearing couture abayas.

Designers have realised that many Muslim women are wearing designer brands, but that these garments are usually covered by a black abaya. This has led them to consider the idea of producing designer abayas, will this mark the beginning of a new fashion trend for both Muslim and non Muslim women?

The designers and retailers seem suddenly to have woken up to the fact that Muslim women are as interested in fashion as any other women, and whilst a cynic might put this down to the recognition of a very lucrative and as yet virtually uptapped market, a wider availability of fashionable Muslim clothes must surely be good for Muslim women everywhere.

It may be that Muslim women themselves, however well versed in the nuances and requirements of their religion, will be best equipped to introduce traditional garments to the world of high fashion.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/3797527

Muslim fashion shows

A Yearly Muslim Fashion Show 2011

berlin islamic fahion show. Berlin fashion

Berlin Islamic Fashion show

Muslim fashion shows

berlin islamic fahion show. Arabic fashion

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Moslem adolescents

Tiomarth Busana

ISHTAR MOSLEM FASHION

Khususnya bagi remaja-remaja muslimah, tren baju westren

Baju Muslim Trendy

Baju Muslim Trendy untuk Remaja, Siapa

Modern Moslem

 SonVal.com | Butik Busana Muslim

BUSANA MUSLIM MODERN «

seluruh bagian tubuh seperti Abbayah di Saudi dan Burqa di

 Busana Muslim » Kaos Muslimah|Ukhti

grosir busana muslim murah, grosir

Friday, August 5, 2011

Hijab For Women in the Gaza Strip is Being Encouraged by Hamas

Hijab for women is an Islamic traditional wear. The word in Arabic means curtain. A meta-physical definition of 'al-hijab' says that it is a veil which separates man from God. It is a veil that is worn over the head by a woman. It has been very popular in Islamic tradition since 1970s. However, each person has his or her own take on how the garment should be worn.

Muslim women are supposed to wear full body covering cloaks like the Abaya and the Jilbab, which supposedly will prevent them from harm. To complete this traditional wear they are also supposed to wear a hijab in front of any man who they could theoretically marry. Hence, it is not necessary for whom to wear these in front of their fathers, brothers, grandfathers, uncles, or children. It is a sign of Islamic modesty. Old women generally do not wear them as it is considered that they have crossed the age of marriage. Still they are not supposed to display their beauty.

Hamas, the ruler of the Gaza Strip, has encouraged women to wear hijabs. It is the first step towards implementing Islamic law in Gaza. Hence, we see that these are a very important part of the Islamic dress code. Each person has a different take on how far she should cover herself; some women cover their whole body including the face too.

In present times, hijabs for women are complying with the latest design trends. You can choose from the ones made from different material, like lycra, cotton and linen. They are available in vibrant colors and intricate designs. The two piece ones are very comfortable and are also very convenient to wear. The two piece ones are underlined with an additional section of fabric which prevents them from slipping from the head.

Traditional hijabs are either found in black and brown, but today you can easily find them in pink, lavender, orange, green and many more. You can also find them designed intricately with embellishments, floral prints, and shimmery metallic fabrics. They are available in various styles, like some are in shawl-style; others are available in different shapes, like rectangular or oblong. They are generally available in free sizes.

If you want a trendy hijab for yourself or to gift it to someone then you can visit East Essence to get one that suits your style. It is one place you can find all the latest designs in all kinds of eastern wear.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/3943386

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Malaysia bridal hijab style

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Eid Asian hijab tips & make-up review

Asslaamu alaikum laaaadieees!

So I know it's only the first week of Ramadhaan but I bet you're all thinking about what you're going to wear for Eid. Might I add here that I highly recommend you get your Eid shopping out of the way ASAP because the prices all go very high the weekend before Eid. It's actually even better if you got you Eid shopping done before Ramadhaan. This year we've left our Eid shopping quite late because my dad's been in and out of hospital but we'll be going in the next week or so iA.

One thing I always look at when I buy Indian/Pakistani outfits is the dupatta, some dupatta's really put me off because  I know that I wont know how to wrap it as a hijab. For those types of dupatta's I usually buy a plain scarf to wear on my head and just use the dupatta to drape across my chest (pinned to the shoulders) but sometimes it's just wayyy too hot to be wearing so many scarves (esp seeing as Eid is at the end of August). The outfit I buy for Eid will probs be the outfit I'll be wearing for my cousins wedding in September so I gotta make sure it's something nice enough (usually I wouldn't be that bothered with Eid clothes). Because many people (myself included) get put off a really stunning outfit because of the dupatta  Sister Naaila Haq has produced some hijabi tips for different types of dupatta's and how to wrap them.

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The eyeshadow palette I wanted to review today is the Sleek Acid i-Divine palette. I didn't really think sleek was going to be any good and even when I recieved the palette I was quite skeptical as the colours looked really bright but nit very pigmented when I swatched it on my hand. That is until I tried it out on my sisters eyes. You do have to go over the colour a little bit but it's not bad for a drugstore company and it'll probs stand out more using a primer, which I didn't use for the pictures.

I think about 5 of the colours are shimmery (although not chalky glitter) the rest of them are matt.
£6 something for 12 colours works out to be less than £1 for each colour, bargain!

Here are some pictures of the palette and how I did it on my sisters eyes....

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The pics are not great as I was just experimenting, so I didn't use the right brushes or a primer. I will try and upload some more pictures if & when I have used it properly iA (=

Colours used: yellow, light blue, green & plum purple
Mascara: Maybelline Falsies
Eyeliner: Rimmel London [fast stroke I think]

I'd recommend the eye shadows as they can be bright and quite vibrant if you want it to be or you can also use them in a subtle way by not using too much of the eyeshadow. Obviously they're not as pigmented as MAC or Urban Decay but again they're not bad at all for the price you are getting them.

This palette goes really well with Asian clothes as you can get so many styles out of them by mixing & matching the colours to suit your outfit. As Eid will be in the Summer this year I think it's great to get something bright to wear (= I'm hoping to find something in a nice yellow when I go shopping. So what are your plans for Eid?

Check out sister Rehana Choudhury MUA's  facebook page for more examples of make up using sleek palettes by clicking here.

[Please note: This palette and these ideas are for women & mahram only get togethers and I don't recommend you go out wearing bright colours like this on a day to day basis]

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Trends In Swimwear For Muslim Women

A revolution in the Muslim women's swimwear - the burqini or burkini. Burkini means a combination of burqa and bikini. It is a type of swimsuit designed by Lebanese Austrialian designer Aheda Zanetti under the company name Ahiida. The suit covers the whole body except the face, hands and feet in accordance with Muslim views on modesty. It looks like a full-length wetsuit with a built-in hood, but is somewhat looser and made of swimsuit material. It is being described as the perfect Muslim/Islamic swimwear solution for Muslim women who want to swim but have reservations about "revealing" bathing suits.

The Bodykini is also designed to conform to Islamic values and is aimed at active Muslim women who can now emnjoy swimming in public areas or water sports.The bodykini is designed to enhance athletic performance and allows maximum movement while in or out of water.It also provides UV protection, from the sun's rays.

These are an updated version of full-body swim wear which conforms to Islam's conservative views on women's dress. They are increasingly stylish, intricate sequin designs with miniskirts that go over long pants. The polyester, nylon and lycra material allows for flexible movement in water and does not cling to the woman's body when she exits water.

The suits now being made are increasingly fashionable in moderate Muslim countries like Indonesia and Malaysia as well. They don't absorb water and are very light and thin, so they're safe and very comfortable. One of the top company producing Islamic bathing suits, Hasema, says he can't produce them quick enough to keep pace with demand. The company exports to Egypt, North America, England and Australia. For many Muslim women, these suits offer the only alternative to wearing regular clothes when swimming.

In Egypt swimsuits for Muslim women are better known as "Sharia swimsuit". They are part of a growing industry catering for religiously-observant women. It is no longer mainly the westernised elite that can afford such leisure activities as swimming. In such a conservative society, many women have until now either had to sit on one side or go into the water in their clothes. To them, the "Sharia swimsuit" offers one solution. It is a high-necked, swimming costume with sleeves and a small skirt, to be worn over long trousers.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/1904065

Muslim women's clothing tops

Veils, headscarfs and Muslim women's clothing issues

Muslim clothes for women

Muslim clothes for women

A black abaya (Womens Islamic Dress)

Modern Muslim women's clothing

Jilbabs - The Islamic Dress For Muslim Women

The Jilbab is a very common sight throughout the Middle East and the Muslim world, yet for a very long time it has remained an object of mystery and is much debated in the west. Over the decades due to a strong influx of Muslims it has become a common sight on the streets of some western capitals. Jilbabs tend to be long robes which are used as an outer garment to cover the clothes which are worn in the privacy of the home with family or in all female gatherings.

Jilbabs although worn as over garments do not have to look unfashionable and out-dated in their style. In fact there has been a recent surge in trendy, fashionable and elegant Jilbabs designed for day to day wear and special occasions.

The styles include black jilbabs with a choice of different colour pinstripes or subtle colour jilbabs with detail pinstripe work on cuffs. These styles of jilbabs are ideal for making the right kind of impact on a job or even an interview.

Trendy jilbabs tend to be very bold colours like burgundy, lilac, shades of green, pink and teal with ruffles on the neckline and sleeves. If one prefers, other choice of designs are available with pleats on the front, side, on the bodice and bell shaped arms.

There is also the gypsy style jilbab which is very much prized for the look and feel of the fabric with frills on the sleeves and base hem. They can come with contemporary style patterns printed or warm colour patterns. Day to day jilbabs tend to be dark colour while the design could be quite chic with pleats on the base and flared sleeves perhaps with some light thread work or embroidery also.

Some of these new jilbab designs have got attractive styles making it less daunting to wear. When matched with the right colour hijab or other types of accessories like shoes or handbag it can create the right kind of right impression in the public.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/2718068

Marriage pressure & iPoet/Baba Ali conference

 

Assalaamu alaikum all!

Today I wanted to tell you a little bit about the iPoet finding halal love this summer conference. So we've all know someone or have heard stories of Muslim girls being pressured to marry someone from back home to bring them into the country and stuff right? I'm sure you have. Well it's a really sad but quite prevalent in a lot of cultures.

Most Muslim parents know that forced marriages are not accepted in Islam so they go about getting their son/daughter to marry someone that they want in other ways such as emotional and psychological pressure. This year alone I've heard stories of girls that I personally know (and are younger than me) being pressured to marry cousins from back home, who are not very practicing. One of these pressurised marriages ended up resulting in a girl running away from home a week before her wedding. There are many similar stories of girls putting up with a not practicing Muslim guy who is not someone she wants to marry but gives into the pressure from her parents.

‘Aa’ishah reported that a girl came to her and said, “My father married me to his brother’s son in order to raise his social standing, and I did not want this marriage [I was forced into it].” ‘Aa’ishah said, “Sit here until the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) comes. The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) came and she told him about the girl. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) sent for her father, then he gave the girl the choice of what to do. She said, “O Messenger of Allaah, I have accepted what my father did, but I wanted to prove something to other women.” (Reported by al-Nisaa’i, 3217).

It is not permissible for a woman to be made to marry someone she does not want. The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “A previously-married woman should not be married without being consulted, and a virgin should not be married without asking her permission.” They said, “O Messenger of Allaah, how is her permission given?” He said, “By her silence.” (Reported by al-Bukhaari, 6455).

SubhanAllah these hadeeth's shows that a woman has a say in who she marrys.

The pressure (although more uncommon) is also there for brothers aswell on this issue Ibn Muflih al-Hanbali (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: 

The parents have no right to force their son to marry someone he does not want. Shaykh Taqiy al-Deen (i.e., Ibn Taymiyah – may Allaah have mercy on him) said: Neither of the parents has the right to force their son to marry someone whom he does not want, and if he refuses then he is not sinning by disobeying them, because no one has the right to force him to eat food he finds off-putting when there is food that he wants to eat, and marriage is like that and more so. Food that one is forced to eat is unpleasant for a short while, but a forced marriage lasts for a long time, and it harms a person and he cannot leave it. End quote.


Emotional and psychological pressures come in the form of parents cursing their daughter for not agreeing to marry her cousin (true story, happened to a friend), please remember that Allah does not accept a sinful dua as you are not doing them any wrong by not agreeing to marry someone whome you don't want to.

But what do we do about it? How do brothers & sisters cope with this pressure & deal with their parents?

The conference by iPoet & Baba Ali will cover this issue as well as:

How to find your Dream Spouse the Halal Way

How to keep super patient with culture minded parents
How to avoid the fitna of Freemixing during the Summer on Facebook and Offline
AND......
Your Exclusive Q/A Session with Baba Ali - What Marriage Questions do YOU Really need Answered?

The conference is aking place Saturday 20th August, 4-6pm UK time for more info & to register please follow this link www.ipoetconference.com

Ramadhaan Suhoor & Iftaar recipes

These are recipes by Sis Sunnie with great idea's for Suhoor, Iftaar & even Eid recipes. The post will be updated throughout the year so watch this space!

Stuffed dry dates (kharek)


I kno its kind of early for this .....but still .....whole month is of Ramadan is here ...Traditionally served on the Night of the Eid to break the fast instead of the fresh dates, this is a family recipe
Dry dates( Kharek)- 15/20


Milk- 1 cup


Nido milk powder OR khoya (grated) – ½ cup


Mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachoes, walnuts) – ½ cup
finely grated


Ghee- 1 tsp


Sugar- 4/5 tbs


Saffron- a pinch


Cardamom Powder- a pinch


Wash and soak the dry dates in milk for 5-6 hrs in the
fridge.

Boil them in the same milk till they become soft, remove
from the milk, slit one side and de-seed them.


Keep the dates aside.

In the same milk (will now be about ¼ cup) add the milk
powder or grated khoya, the grated nuts, ghee, saffron and cardamom powder.


Put it over low flame and mix thoroughly and cook until very
thick (like very soft dough).


Add the sugar as required as the milk is already sweetened
by the cooking of the dates.


Remove from flame and allow to it cool.


Fill the cooked dates with the prepared filling and
refrigerate.


Serve chilled

Dates with fillings 


Thats a total random recipe i had in my mind for Ramadan Feast or Iftar Parties ... I implemented the idea and came out superb ... So heres sharing a recipe of this yummilicious treat ^_^

dates wid cashew nuts ...almonds.... pistachio with sugar syrup...and orange peel soaked in sugar syrup

Dates Almond Truffles


2 cups of Dates (pitted + Steamed)
2 cups of Almond flakes (roasted)
2 Tablespoons Honey
1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder
Bowl of Coconut Flakes

Directions:

Steam the pitted dates for 20 minutes and roast the almonds till golden brown.

In a food processor grind the dates + almonds till a perfect thick paste is form.

Add Honey + Cinnamon powder and mix with your hands.

Create small round truffle like balls and roll in the bowl of coconut flakes.

Serve & Enjoy :)

Electric Lemonade






Equal parts of Seven-Up and Lemonade (made with crushed ice and Lemon Simple Syrup or store bought) add a drop of blue food color. Blend well and Enjoyy 

Cream Almond stuffed dates





-chill the nestle cream
-pit dates
-fix in an almond each
-mix cream with less sugar(too much will make it runny)
-cover with thick layer
- let chill in fridge before serving

Divine!! No matter how much I make all is gone better get a kilo pack :)

Cream Horns/Cream rolls





I have always loved cream rolls from bakery and when I finally tried them today I was overjoyed because they tasted great....

for rolls you can make the pastry dough and pastry cream at home or you can just take a short cut and use ready made puff pastry and fill them with cream....

what you need are:
-cone moulds
-puff pastry
-cream

first of all grease the cones with unsalted butter...

thaw pastry ,cut in long strips and roll around cones overlapping them tightly..press it tightly so that it doesn't open....

put some egg wash mixed with a little milk over it...

sprinkle sugar on top of cones...now freeze for about half an hour....

bake in a preheated oven till golden....

fill them with custard, cream, chocolate, fruits etc...

Pineapple Trifle




Ingredients:

2 packet of pineapple jello,
1 plain cake,
5 tbs vanilla custard powder,
5 cups milk,
2 tbs blanched almonds with skin,
1 small tin of ripe pineapple,
1 cup heavy wipping cream.
some pineapple pieces for decoration use.

Dissolve 2 packet of jello in 4 cups of boiling water.

Pour in a big dish, set till frim.

Place the slices of plain cake in another saucepan boil the 5 cups of milk then dissolve 5 tbs custard powder in 1/2 cup cold milk.

Stir constantly so it dissolves in the boiled milk, make sure there are no lumps. After adding custard it will become thick.

Remove from stove now all some blanched almonds.

Let the custard cool for 1 hour.

After that add riped pineapple (drained) mix it well already did layer of jello & cake slices then add layer of custard mix.put this dish in a cool place for couple hours.

Then do last laying of cream & do some decoration of pineapples.

very yummy recipe.

Figs & Date Laddoo


figs and date ladooooo ... extreally healthy , high in iron and cooked in olive oil

1 1/2cup of figs /anjeer
1 1/2 cups of date ( or date puree )
1/2 cup olive oil for making ladoos or desi ghee for making burfi
1 cup dry fruits + extra chopped for rolling the ladoo's in .
 
Soak dried figs in two cups of water for three to four hours. 
Drain and make a puree using a little water if required. Alternatively, place dried figs in one cup of hot water for two to three minutes. 
Drain and let cool. 
Make a puree using a little water if required. 
Chop seedless dates and place in half a cup of hot water for fifteen to twenty minutes. 
Make a puree. Alternatively, cook dates in a Microwave oven on microwave HIGH (100%) for thirty seconds and make a puree using a little water if required. 
Chop almonds, cashewnuts and pistachios fine. 
Grease a tray. 
Heat ghee in a pan. 
Add anjeer puree and dates puree. 
Stir well and cook on medium heat, stirring continuously, for ten to fifteen minutes or till excess moisture dries up. Add almonds, cashewnuts and pistachios. 
Mix well and continue to cook for ten to fifteen minutes, stirring continuously. The mixture will begin to leave the sides of the pan. 
Spread evenly on the greased tray. 
When cool, cut into pieces and serve.
 
Alternatively add olive oil , inplace of desi ghee and later roll the cooled bater into soft ladoo's and for more shape roll them in finely chopped dry fruit , like I did in the picture above .

both figs and dates are very high in iron , and figs helps in relief from cronic constipation also .

Samosa


For samosas you want to fry, use Filo Pastry and for samosas you want to cook in the oven use Puff Pastry.

Chatpata Filling

Masala(stuffing) ingredients:

500 g potatoes ( boiled and slightly mashed )
1 cup peas ( shelled and boiled )
2 chopped green chillies
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds(zeera)
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds(rai)
2-3 curry leaves
1/2 amchur powder ( dry mango powder )
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon turmeric(haldi)
1/2 teaspoon red chilly powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/2 cup cilantro(coriander)

Oil for frying


Method for the masala/stuffing:

Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a pan.

Add mustard seeds.When mustard seeds crackle, add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, curry leaves and chopped green chillies.

Add potatoes,peas,salt,turmeric powder,red chilli powder,amchur powder and garam masala. Mix well. Cook for 10 minutes.

Add cilantro (coriander) and mix it properly.

No need to add water.

Qeema (mince meat) Samosa


Qeema samosas

Ingredients

mince meat half a kilo
cabbage 1/4 cup finely chopped
onions 2 finely chopped (u can use less or more according to ur liking)
coriander & mint 1/2 a cup chopped
green chilis 2 finely chopped
salt, red chili flakes to taste
turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
whole red chilis 2-3
oil 1-2 tbps
extra 1/2 onion chopped
garlic 2 cloves finely chopped
ginger paste 1 tsp
samosa sheets

Method

heat oil in a pan & saute onions along with red whole chilis, garlice & cumin seeds untill a nice aroma starts coming out,, add in mince & ginger paste fry fry fry,, add n ur spices & fry a bit,,add in cabbage fry fry fry until cabbage is soft,,add in onions fry for few mts & turn off the heat,, add in ur green masala stir & mix well & let it cool.
now fill in the samosa sheets
deep fry the prepared samosas
serve hot with chutneys of ur likings
 
The samosas in pic were frozen first & then fried.