In a world that is enamoured with beauty products and cosmetic enhancements, it’s easy to forget the natural ways to make yourself beautiful. Centuries of using makeup and alcohol based perfumes have caused people to forget the natural ways to maintain your skin and smell great year long. Body oils have been used for thousands … Read moreBody Oils: How to Look, Feel and Smell Fantastic Using Oil
As an Islamic store that sells clothing such as hijab, we receive many questions regarding headscarves and Muslim headwear. We figured, as an online hijab store, we would have the best means to answer some of the frequently asked questions about hijab. The purpose of this article is to educate those seeking information on the … Read moreHijabs and Headscarves: The History and Importance of Hijab in Islam
Fashion is a trade that changes as often as you change clothes. Every day, fashion rules are created and broken. However, these rules are laid out by European and western designers and brands. It is about time that Middle Eastern and Asian fashion starts influencing the haute fashion trends that you see everywhere. The prevalence … Read moreMen’s Islamic Fashion: Threads and Trends of Eastern Men’s Clothing
The kufi is the most identifiable symbol of Muslim men around the world. Since the kufi is so prevalent throughout the world, each culture has their own version of the Muslim headwear. “Kufi” is an Arabic term which refers to the common brimless knit skull cap that almost every Muslim owns. These are by far … Read moreWhat are Kufis: Muslim Men’s Globally Recognized Symbol of Piety and Faith
When we say that kurtas are the most comfortable shirt, we mean it one hundred percent. Casual kurtas are loose fit and perfect for a night out with friends or a home movie night. Kurtas have existed for a very long time. Kurtas were worn by the poorest … Read moreMen’s Kurtas and Tunic Tops: The Most Comfortable Shirt Ever Made
The Arabian desert scarf is known by names. Keffiyeh, gutra (or qutra), shemagh are just a few of the names people have given this versatile piece of cloth. They say “Necessity is the mother of invention”, in the case of the shemagh, it is true. The desert scarf can be traced back to when humans … Read moreOrigin of the Shemagh Desert Scarf
Thobes, also known as thawbs, dishdasha and kandura, are quite the interesting piece of men’s wear. The whole history of the thobe is rather vague and unspecified. In a land that was filled with illiterate citizens, it’s fair to assume there was no record of how the thobe became the national dress for Arabs over … Read moreMen’s Thobe: The Patriotic Garment and The Religious Attire of The Middle East
Linda “iLham” Barto As a US military veteran who served on behalf of ALL Americans, I am distressed at the amount of hate Americans have for other Americans because of race, religion, country of origin, political party, etc. I was raised in a church where Ku Klux Klan members served as deacons, so I know … Read moreSelf-Defense in Dangerous Times
Ramadan is the month of fasting, Quran, extra good deeds and worship for Muslims. In the United States, with Ramadan occurring in summer for last few years and with this year as well we have long days of fasting. With the “Iftar” or breaking of fast at around 9 pm and the night prayers starting … Read moreSimple Ways to have a Healthy Ramadan This Year
By: Sajdah Ali When a parent witnesses their child excel beyond his/her potential, no matter the challenge or environment, it is very special. However, when a parent notices a problem in their child’s learning and doesn’t have an idea or plan of how to help them get to the potential, then the idea of special … Read moreHow they learn in a special way