A Muslim Woman's Diary

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But now that woman are covering so much, all I can think about is those round calves and silky arms and the hair, smelling of coconut. Already known as a social and educational activist, he had sensed that the Taliban would move from the tribal areas of Pakistan into Swat, and had often warned people to be on their guard.

As you come to this chapter, you are already aware of the rights and responsibilities that Islam has given to women.

You are a palace of hidden gems and the greatest treasure you could ever find is already within you.

Life is created from His breath, the cosmos forms from the vibration of His speech, and love is birthed from the womb of His mercy. When you rise up for prayer, wash your faces and your hands as far as the elbows, and wipe your heads, and (wash) your feet up to the ankles. This book is written in an easy and plain method to make learning Islamic Studies enjoyable for children, teachers, and parents alike. By the will of Allah, this book will help you re-evaluate the meaning of your life and assist you to see the light within the darkness.

Muslim women often carry much of the responsibility for family welfare—health of family members, harmony in relationships, and success of children. The Holy Qur’an tells women to wear an outer covering and to draw their head coverings over their bosoms. A newcomer to Islam should not feel insecure about the way she dresses as long as her dress follows the Islamic code of modesty. In addition, certain other hygienic practices observed by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) have been encouraged for all Muslims.

These include: oiling and combing of hair after washing, keeping fingernails and toenails trimmed and clean, and removal of superfluous body hair, including the armpits and pubic areas. As Adnan Aurangzeb says, "Swat was proud of its record on education… one way to identify a Swati outside of Swat was that he always had a pen in his chest pocket, and that meant he was literate. This is the fascinating tale of Nur Jahan, who was the twentieth wife of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, and became the most trusted adviser of them all, ruling at her husband's side as a charismatic, popular and ambitious empress.A similar patient in the UK would have been having her blood pressure checked continuously via an arterial line - according to Malala's charts, hers had last been checked two hours earlier.