April 2005

• Sister Amatullah: "Inna lillaahi wa inna ilayhi raaji'oon" - "Indeed, to Allaah we belong and, indeed, to Him we shall return." These were the very words I uttered while tears poured forth from my eyes when I read that sister Amatullah has passed away. | 4 Thoughts

• Homeschooling & Home: Let's Wash!: Inshaa`Allaah, this is the first in a series of: 'Homeschooling & Home' tips which I either practise myself, or have recommended to sisters who struggle a little with the balancing act. | No thoughts yet

• Arabic Flashcards: While browsing some homeschooling groups on Yahoo! Groups, a post from a sister requesting Arabic flashcards caught my eye. So, since I didn't have much to do, I've created some very basic flashcards of the Arabic alphabet (in A6 size) and a colouring version. | 2 Thoughts

• Weeping from the Fear of Allaah: If not one page from the 66 pages this book contains does not cause you to weep, I don't know what will! | 2 Thoughts

• The Youth: Many of my projects and 'out-the-home' activities have been halted for the time-being, but a project that I've managed to hold on to is the 'Sisters' Youth Network'. | 6 Thoughts