ISLAM FACT FILE

Fellow Fahionistas, had to share this. Hope these info is already ingrained in our memories. Salaam alikum waramatulahi wabarakatu.
 

ISLAM FACT FILE

- There are two billion Muslims world-wide.

- The Qur'an is the Book of Allah that was revealed to the Prophet Muhammed over a period of 23 years.

- The Qur'an consists of 114 surahs (or chapters) varying in length from 3 to 286 verses.

- To properly understand the teachings of Allah, Muslims say that one should refer to the Arabic text of the Qur'an

- The Qur'an is the most widely read book in the world. All Muslims memorise parts of it to recite in their prayers.

- Some Muslims memorise the entire Qur'an.

Story of the day

The Story Of a British man & a Sheikh :

A British man came to Sheikh and asked: Why is it not permissible in Islam for women to shake hands with a man? The Sheikh said: Can you shake hands with Queen Elizabeth? British man said: Of course not, there are only certain people who can shake hands with Queen Elizabeth. Sheikh replied: our women are queens and queens do not shake hands with strange men. __...______________________________ Then the British man asked the Sheikh: Why do your girls cover up their body and hair? The Sheikh smiled and got two sweets, he opened the first one and kept the other one closed. He threw them both on the dusty floor and asked the British: If I asked you to take one of the sweets which one will you choose? The British replied: The covered one. The Sheikh said: that’s how we treat and see our woman. Interesting.

Found these two pictures of Angelina Jolie and the Queen. Lovely isn't it?

Dress tops by Valentino

Would pair this look with black, blue or coffee brown trouser and big pashmina hijab. Prices range from $1800 to $4000. Small Ouch!

The Master at his art! Valentinoooooo!!!

 The Master himself Valentino Garavani has some reasonably modest dresses and dress tops on the runway for his Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Thinking about hijab colours and other accessories that would work well for these looks. Price range $4000-$7000. Ouch! Here are some highlights:

Jumah Mubarak

Salaam Ladies. It's Jumah, recite Suratul Kahf and ask Allah for general blessings. Prayer for the day "O Allah let there be light in my heart, light in my sight, light in my hearing, light on my right, on my left, light above me, light under me, light in front of me and light behind me. Make me a guiding light, grant me light and make my light great. Put light in my tongue, light in my soul, light in my hair, light in my skin, light in my flesh, light in my bones, light in my nerves and light in my blood". Ameen. Salaam.

Brilliant idea!

Muslim Modeling Agency. WOW! Sounds like a brilliant idea. Read more here:

http://fashionista.com/2012/02/can-modesty-and-modeling-mix-muslim-modeling-agency-underwraps-launches-this-week/

2012 Red Carpet Couture

The 2012 Oscars, Grammys, Golden Globes and BAFTA Awards has come and gone and we sure noticed some modest dresses on the red carpet. Here are some highlights from the 2012 Awards. Loving the peach and black dress.