Our New Website

Assalamu Alikum Sisters,

We have finaly managed to establish our offical website; http://sisterspace.co.uk/. From now on please check it for the latest news, articles and events in Luton and in the UK, the blog will NOT be updated, only the website inshallah. Please continue supporting us and if you have any idea or suggestions please do not hesitate to contact us on our email: muslimahinluton@hotmail.com. Please bear in mind that our email remainds the same.

Asmaa Mursi,
Director.
Sisters' Space.
http://sisterspace.co.uk/

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Eid Mubarak!

Eid Mubarak!

Eid was announced to be on Friday the 10th September 2010.

Eid ul Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal (the tenth month of the Islamic calendar) upon the sighting of the moon the night before. The day is marked by feasts, gatherings and various festivities. We celebrate on this day the end of fasting and our accomplishments for God during that time. We also celebrate the entire month of fasting, the month in which The Holy Quran was first bestowed upon mankind. It is important that we also thank God for the patience that he gave us during Ramadan and pray for forgiveness.

Eid is also a time to bond with our family and friends, and make stronger bonds with our relations and neighbours. The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “They are days of eating, drinking, and remembrance of God.” (Reported by Bukhari in his Sahih, an authoritative collection of the sayings of the Prophet.)

Eid is also an excellent opportunity to dispel feuds, give to the poor and pay particular attention to acts of charity and kindness. With this in mind, our community should continue to donate and do what we can to help the victims of the Pakistan flood. Imagine what it must be like to lose the little that you had and perhaps even lose your family members. Although we found fasting hard, we were safe in the knowledge of the fact that there would come a time when we can break our fast. Think back to what it felt like when you were hungry when you were fasting and then reflect on the people who are starving, with little hope of finding food. Aid is vital.

Also, I would like to bring your attention to the Christchurch earthquake that took place on Saturday in New Zealand, which has damaged 100,000 homes. Please do what you can do to help the victims there.

New Zealand earthquake donation: http://www.redcross.org.nz/donate?ad=652

Pakistan Flood donation: http://www.redcross.org.uk/

Lastly, remember to enjoy yourselves and appreciate your health, happiness and family!

For more information on the background, sunnas and importance of Eid, please follow the link: http://qa.sunnipath.com/issue_view.asp?HD=1&ID=651&CATE=115

Maahwish Mirza

Guest writer, student at Luton Sixth Form College

Change of Site's Name

Assalamu Alikum

Although the blog's name has changed from Luton Muslimah to Sisters' space, the domain name remains the same http://www.lutonmuslimah.blogspot.com/. Please ignore the previous announcement of changing the domain name, please accept our apologies. Sorry if this has caused you any inconvenience.


Asmaa Mursi
Director

Change of site's Name

Assalamu alikum
The name of the blog will be changed to http://www.sisterspace.blogspot.com/
This will take effect from the 9th August 2010 inshallah.
I hope you enjoy reading sisters' space.

Luton Muslimah announcement

If any sister would like us to publish an interesting article which may be of benefit to other muslimahs, particularly in the Luton area, then please feel free to email us at: muslimahinluton@hotmail.com.We would especially appreciate any stories pertaining to females, such as the Sahabiyaat (RA), or other pious and positive muslim women throughout history. Please feel free to send us your recommended articles and if you leave your name with us, then we will include it as the author of the article insha'Allaah. Also any news on activities relating to muslimahs in Luton, such as talks or courses, would be extremely welcome.

In addition you can email us about any services that you would like us to advertise for free. We would particularly welcome any advertisements regarding tailors, beauticians, shops, and any other services that would be of help to the muslim sisters in Luton insha'Allaah. Please feel free to make full use of this blog, we would be more than happy to receive your comments on any issue.