Mehndi Designs for hands 2011-2012 | Eid Mehndi Designs | Mazeeha Ziyani

Mazeeha Ziyani is a Good mehndi artist, not only for Party mehndi like Eid, and wedding but also for casual and formal designs. She is a denizen of Central Province, Matale, Sri Lanka. Her passion for Mehndi designing is innate as she was 13 when she started work on mehndi designing. Her debut on mehndi work was her own relatives and some other kith and kin. Her acumen, perfection, sleight and skillfulness in this field realized her to explore her in-born potential for this field.

The remarkable feature of Ziyani is that she did not get any formal coaching or training to perfect her skills; instead she trained herself on hit-and-trial basis. This practice further honed her already well-tuned endowment.

Eid is an event where people want to look good for celebration of this event with their friends and relatives. In this events people want to look good but this Eid event is special for girls for mehndi on Chand Raat. Girls preferred best mehndi designs for their hands to give and gorgeous look to their personality. For this propose here we are going to share you some best mehndi designs for this Eid 2011-2012. Lets have a look

Simple Mehndi Designs 2011-12

Simplicity is best for beauty. so this floral mehndi design which is covering the hand with beautiful floral work will give attractive look to beautiful girls so named as simple mehndi designs 2011-2012 

Mehndi designs for Hand 2011-2012

This design carries floral shapes in itself. It covers fingers, palm and stretches to the arm. It a rich blend of simplicity and complexity.

Best Mehndi Designs For Eid

A mehndi which covers all full hand and full arm with stylish and beautiful floral and artistic work of mehndi may always best mehndi designs for Eid and parties. 

Mehndi for Hand 2011-2012

It is at the apex of mehndi designing, if truth to be told. The designer has put all of her synergies into designing this remarkable mehndi style. It is a fulsome, heavy-loaded design covering where mehndi falls for designing.

Party Mehndi Design

This is a bridal design. Dark in colour in contrast with jewelry gives it a velvety look. It covers the whole hand and extended itself on the arm with dim termination.

Henna for Hands

This mehndi design is floral in its outlook. It moves slowly from heavily loaded stuff from arms to less loaded mehndi on hands with increasing complexity. It covers fingers too with flowery outlook.

Henna For Mehndi Party

Like Eid henna is also preferred for mehndi parties of shadi/weddings, these types of mehndi/henna are also preferred for henna parties.

Artistic Mehndi by Ziyani

Ziyani loves ‘mehndizing’ brides. Most of the clients from her demand for Indian styled designs which are mostly in vogue. She is confident about her own designs and challenges others in this arena. Ziyani possesses a unique style than the others. As there is variety of clients in this field so there ought to be variety of designs. Simple manipulation with a single design does not attract more people to you. She, therefore, always want to try to develop novel and innovative designs and explore more about mehndi.

 All these mehndi designs for hands are taken from an mehndi artist you may view her from her official facebook page. You may also submit your mehndi designs to participate in this mehndi contest.

Why I Don't Wear Hijab.

OK, I was not going to post this video or comment on it however, it has annoyed me sooo much that I just have to. The woman is giving a list of reasons why she does not wear the hijab. YES, I know before anybody says that there in no compulsion in religion and she can do whatever she likes. There is a hadith I read recently which says 'live how you like because you will inevitably die', I am not debating that at all. What I do contest though, is every single one of her points. Just watch and see for yourself, if you are not left wanting to shout at the screen, kudos because you have a considerably longer temper than mine..

I'd just like to answer some of the points she made.

1. "The man who marries a non-hijabi has no intention of marrying 2nd, 3rd or 4th wives. From experience, I have learnt that the man who marries a hijabi wants other wives definitely.. To avoid such men it is better to be hijabless".

The word 'definitly' implies that every single man who has married a hijabi should have more than one wife. This is DEFINITELY not the case. What's more, many men want a hijabi because they want a woman who adheres to the law of Islam, after all the Prophet (S) said that faith is the best thing a man should marry a woman for. Also, a personal opinion but I would rather avoid men who preferred me not to wear hijab, thanks.

2. "Allah (SWT) has not assigned a reward/punishment in the Quran for wearing/not wearing the hijab"

It is true that Allah (SWT) has not stated a specific reward for the wearing of hijab - like He has not stated the reward for millions of other good deeds man can do. However, He (SWT) has listed time after time the rewards for doing righteous deeds for the sake of Allah.

BismAllah Al Rahman Al Raheem

"Never will I allow to be lost the actions of any of you; whether male or female" (Surah Al-Imran 3:195)

"And whosoever does righteous actions- whether male or female, and is a believer, will enter paradise" (Sura An-Nisa 4:124)

"Is there any reward for good – other then goodness?" (Sura Ar-Rahman 55:60)

You can't simply use the lack of a stated reward/punishment as an excuse not to do something. If you are truly submitted to Allah (SWT) then you will do what is commanded in the Quran, end of.

3. "I've worked with hundreds of men.. It's a bit late for hijab.. I'm over 40 and I look more attractive in a niqab.. etc"

I don't think that she is even convinced of these arguments. It's just like me eating pork all my life and then saying "oh well, I'm on my deathbed, it's a bit late to quit the bacon rashers now - make me a fry up!" It's never too late to change anything. The Prophet (S) himself was older than this woman when he received the risaleh. There are women in their 50s, 60s and older who convert to Islam and one of the first things they do is adopt the hijab. As for looking better with a niqab on.. The point of hijab is not to make a woman look ugly, it is to protect her modesty.

4. "Before Muslim men request I wear hijab, they should hang their heads in shame and veil themselves from ME"

BismAllah Al Rahman Al Raheem

Allah (SWT) (NOT A MUSLIM MAN) says in Surah Nur: “Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.). That is purer for them. Verily, Allah is All-Aware of what they do.”

“And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent and to draw their veils all over Juyubihinna (i.e. bosoms) and not to reveal their adornment. (Surah An-Nur 29:31)

Just some things to note about these iyas:

1. Allah (SWT) tells men to lower their own gazes first

2. Men are told to guard their private parts before women

3. There is a consensus amongst ALL Muslim scholars that based on this and another iya that (as a minimum requirement) women should cover everything but their hands and face.

5. "Muslim men need to pass their trials.."

And Muslim women don't..?

6. "Even if all Muslim women veiled, the non-Muslim women wouldn't.."

BismAllah Al Rahman Al Raheem

O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their outer garments about themselves (when they go out). That is better so that they may be recognised (as Muslims) and not harassed. And Allah is Forgiving, Merciful. [Al-Ahzaab, 33:59]

It is kind of the point that non-Muslim women don't veil and Muslim women do.

7. "The day I wear hijab will be the day all Muslim men behave with purity towards women.."

Let's just apply that rule to everything in life then, shall we? I won't stop eating pork until EVERY supermarket stops selling it. I won't stop stealing until EVERYONE keeps their valuables in safes. I won't start praying 5 times a day until EVERYONE else does. Why is your choice to wear/not wear hijab so revolved around what other people do? Muslim men, or anybody else should have nothing to do with the choices you make. Also, this argument can be switched around for men in that they can say the day they lower their gaze will be the day ALL Muslim women wear hijab. No doubt, if a man were to say that to you, you would brand him a hypocrite.

8. "I don't believe any other Muslim scholar has the knowledge I have"

Knowledge in engineering?

9. "Most Muslim men are ignorant about Allah's (SWT) creation and the world today"

Because sweeping statements about large groups of people indicates a vast amount of knowledge on creation and the world today..

10. "British tax office, interest etc etc"

Although some tax money is spent on wars, it also goes on public services like the NHS and giving money to people who cannot work. You can't use this in your argument, however, because if you work and live in the UK you are part of the tax and interest system making this argument immaterial (though it has nothing to do with hijab anyway).

11. "Muslims think that Islam is only about what somebody looks like on the outside"

That is not what Islam is about at all, HOWEVER, what is on the outside is important in Islam for several reasons - one is that people can only judge actions, not intentions, only Allah (SWT) knows the intentions of man. And another is that, in Islam, sins are made much worse when people do them openly rather than in secret. Of course intentions are important and what is in the heart is important but the Prophet (S) judged people according to their tongues and their actions, not their hearts, because that is what he could see and hear. Humans are not required to look into other people's hearts and speculate their intentions, that is for Allah (SWT) only. Allah hu a'lem.

  

(I have in no way written this post to backbite about this woman. I am simply answering the arguments that she has put out there. I have absolutely no problem with women not wearing hijab, I just like it when people's views - especially on Islamic subjects - are strongly backed and not riddled with bias.)

NHS Tips For Ramadan

With ramadan around the cornor, I thought I would post some health tips for fasting that I found on the UK's National Health Service website.

Here are some helpful FAQs (taken from here):

These answers have been put together by medical experts and Islamic scholars and researchers.

1. Should a person with diabetes fast?

People who have their diabetes under control, either by their diet or using tablets, may fast. However, their GP may require them to change their medication to help them take tablets outside fasting times. Those who need insulin to control their diabetes should not fast.

2. I get severe migraines when I don't eat and they get worse when I fast. Should I fast?

People with uncontrolled migraines should not fast. However, managing your migraines is possible with the right medicine and certain lifestyle changes. Ask your GP for further advice on controlling your migraines.

3. Should a person with high or low blood pressure fast?

People with well-controlled high blood pressure may fast. Their GP may require a change to their medicine to help them take tablets outside fasting times. Someone with low blood pressure who is otherwise well and healthy may fast. They must ensure they drink enough fluid and have enough salt.

4. Is fasting harmful when a woman is expecting a baby? Must pregnant women fast?

There's medical evidence to show that fasting in pregnancy is not a good idea. If a pregnant woman feels strong and healthy enough to fast, especially during the early part of the pregnancy, she may do so. If she doesn't feel well enough to fast, Islamic law gives her clear permission not to fast, and to make up the missed fasts later. If she is unable to do this, she must perform fidyah (a method of compensation for a missed act of worship).

5. Is Ramadan a good time to quit smoking?

Yes. Smoking is bad for your health. Ramadan is a great opportunity to change unhealthy habits, including smoking. Find out more about stopping smoking.

6. From what age can children fast safely?

Children are required to fast upon reaching puberty. It isn't harmful. Fasting before this age is tolerated differently depending on the attitude of the parents and the child’s general health and nutrition.
Fasting under the age of seven or eight isn't advisable. It's a good idea to make children aware of what fasting involves and to practise fasting for a few hours at a time.

7. Can I use an asthma inhaler during Ramadan?

Muslim experts differ on this issue. Some say that using an asthma inhaler isn't the same as eating or drinking, and is therefore permitted during fasting. In their view, people with asthma can fast and use their inhalers whenever they need to.
But other scholars say that the inhaler provides small amounts of liquid medicine to the lungs, so it breaks the fast. They say that people with poor control of their asthma must not fast until good control is achieved. Some people with asthma may opt for longer-acting inhalers so that they can fast. See your GP for further advice.

8. Can I swim during fasting?

Yes, but do not drink the water. A bath or shower or swimming has no effect on the fast. But no water should be swallowed during any of these activities as that would break the fast.

9. Can a person fast if they are getting a blood transfusion in hospital?

No. A person receiving a blood transfusion is advised not to fast on medical grounds. They may fast on the days when no transfusions are required.

10. I am on regular medication. Can I still fast?

If the medicine needs to be taken during fasting, do not fast. If this medication is required as treatment for a short illness, you can compensate for missed fasts by fasting on other days when you are well.
If you are on long-term medication then you could talk to your GP about whether you could change your medication, so that you can take it outside the time of the fast.
If your disease is unstable or poorly controlled, do not fast. Those who are unable to do the missed fasts later, due to the long-term use of medication, should do fidyah.


11. Does a breastfeeding woman have to fast?
No. Islamic law says a breastfeeding mother does not have to fast. Missed fasts must be compensated for by fasting or fidyah once breastfeeding has stopped.

12. Can a Muslim patient take tablets, have injections or use patches while fasting?
Taking tablets breaks the fast. However, injections, patches, eardrops and eyedrops do not break the fast as they are not considered to be food and drink (though there are differences of opinion among Muslim scholars on these issues). Islamic law says sick people should not fast.

13. Could dehydration become so bad that you have to break the fast?

Yes. You could become very dehydrated if you do not drink enough water before the fast. Poor hydration can be made worse by weather conditions, and even everyday activities such as walking to walk or housework.

If you produce very little or no urine, feel disoriented and confused, or faint due to dehydration, you must stop fasting and have a drink of water or other fluid. Islam doesn't require you to harm yourself in fulfilling the fast. If a fast is broken, it will need to be compensated for by fasting at a later date.

14. Can I fast while I have dialysis?

People on peritoneal dialysis must not fast and should perform fidyah. Haemodialysis is performed about three times a week and causes significant shifts of fluids and salts within the body. Such patients must not fast and should perform fidyah.

Also check out this neat meal plan that they put together for suhoor and fatoor. Somehow, I think sticking to it would be easier said than done :/

Motif Embroidered Dresses | Maryah Dada's Dresses

Embroidery dresses are known since fashion was introduced, means there is no history of Motif Embroidery Fashion. Embroidery is used to give a new fancy look to the dress. Girls prefrer embroidery to give fancy attraction. Embroidery was used for party wear dresses but according to the current trend motif fashion is also used for casual and formal dresses.

Motif should be apply according to the dresses shape, pattern and color contrast. According to current season, designers have introduced a huge variety of embroidery dresses specially motif embroidery dresses which made easy to select the dress according to the season /  events. Here we are going to share some motif embroidered dresses of Maryah Dada Dress Designer. lets have a look....

Open Shirt in Kali Style

Western Umbrella Look

Motif long Shirt

Stylish Black Frock

Subtle Nuances

Designer Maryah Dada combines the lightness of chiffon with the sensual femininity of her aesthetics. Her modern cuts bring a succinct fusion of design details in the form of ease in her creations. A muted palette enhances the focus on cuts and the use of embroidered motifs. Flowing, layered and intrinsically pretty, Marah Dada brings designs for all seasons

Designer Maryah Dada, Model Fouzia Aman, Photographer Fayyaz Ahmed, Makeup Wajid Khan

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Full Time Abaya Wearers In The West

For a while last year I toyed with the idea of wearing an abaya but in the end I decided against it. Obviously, in Saudi Arabia pretty much all the women wear abayas or jilbabs of some sort so I was wearing a black abaya and black shayla for 3 weeks on our recent trip to umrah - boy was that hard! I have been to Saudi Arabia for 5 or 6 weeks at a time before but never did I miss my wardrobe so much!

I have to say kudos to you young ladies who give up your 'normal' clothing to wear the jilbab/abaya full time outside of the house because it must be bloody hard. I have never really thought about it before but I genuinely hope that every Muslimah living in the west who decides to wear an abaya for the pure sake of pleasing Allah (SWT) receives abundant rewards in this life and the next. Seriously, I have a new found respect for abaya-wearers for not conforming and putting their religion and desire for modesty first. I know people who say that what you wear does not reflect your religiosity and I kind of agree; what I will say though is that to wear an abaya/jilbab every single day requires serious jihad al nafs (" jihad of the self") that deserves so much more reward than a girl like me who just dresses modestly with a headscarf. Allahu a'lem.



Stylish Mehndi Designs for Girls | Wedding Mehndi Designs by Nillem

In this mehndi competition 2011-2012 we got a lot of mails from mehndi artists. Girls submitted stylish mehndi designs for different occasions one of them are these stylish mehndi designs for girls, These mehndi designs are submitted by mehndi artist Nillem Mirza from France. She is specialized in  mehndi for wedding, sangeet, henna party she works with glitters and mehndi, and colorful mehndi art.

Here we are going to share you some of the best mehndi designs of Nili, for wedding occasions, These mehndi design will looks beautiful on girls who want to looks beautiful in weddings. Here in these designs the artist implement the simple floral work on teenage beauty. Lets have a look on these stylish and simple mehndi designs.

Stylish Indian Mehndi Design

This illustrious Indian henna/mehndi design by Nili exhibits a remarkable feature of floral manipulation on human body. This design covers entire back of the hand in a subtle manner giving it a somber look. The designer gives curvy pattern on fingers embedded with flowery touch at wrist.

Simple Floral Work

This simple and casual mehndi/henna design is pretty good for casual parties at home like birthdays and marriage anniversaries. The design carries its beauty in its simplicity and diversity. Designer mainly focuses on floral work and beautifies feet along with legs. Nili uses thin line technique which is giving more beauty and sharpness to this henna/mehdni design.

Sodani Mehndi Design

This Sodani henna/mehndi design by Nili is quit magnatic. In drawing Sodani designs, designers usually utilize thick henna/mehndi paste which is quit difficult because it can damage the entire structural symetry of the whole design. Nili has done a marvelous job by keeping up the level of high quality work.

Stylish Arabic Art

This is another manifestation of Arabic Mehndi/Henna Design. It covers mainly arms and useful for half sleeve shirts.

Stylish Sodani Mehndi

It's an Sodani floral mehndi designs for hands, This Stylish Sodani Mehndi Design have stylish work on back side of hand. The artist have covered all the finger with his beautiful of work

Classical Mehndi Art

Colorful mehndi paste is in vogue now days and among colorful mehndi’s black surpasses all of the colors in its attractiveness. This beautiful Indian mehndi/henna design in black enshrines the fair skin more. This design is an exhibition of flowery curvature with fine pasting technique. Nili used curvy structure of flowery design on fingers and at back of the palm she embedded a fine flower. All these stylish mehndi designs are taken from an mehndi artist you may view her from her official facebook page. You may also submit your mehndi designs to participate in this mehndi contest.

Outfit Idea: Slouchy Florals

An outfit idea for a hot but not that hot summers day :) I'd say leave the belt out and cardigan open to keep it modest.

Brown Scarf by Zaenab

Makkah & Medinah - A Recent Trip

(*EDIT* OK so I was having a bit of a rant when I wrote this the first time so I have made some changes to make it less crazy.)

If you were curious as to where on earth I have been for the last 3 weeks, I went to Umrah alhamduliAllah. I haven't been for the last few years and my oh my has there been some changes.

A lover of lists, I thought I would compile one giving you my view of the pros and cons of Makkah and Medinah.

Pros:

- The current extension work of Masjid Al Haram. It's really about time. Only thing is is that it was due to finish last year and they are still only about half way though.

- The removal of old, rundown buildings, hotels and shops in the vicinity of the haram in Makkah

- A noticeable reduction in the number of beggars in both Makkah and Medina, especially children who have been deliberately mutilated for the purpose of begging.

Cons:

- The ZamZam "Grand" Hotel in Makkah. Wow. It's the most ugly building I have ever seen. It looks like a tacky version of the Big Ben and looks so out of place next to the Haram. I really don't advise anybody to waste their money on that place - it is not a 5 star hotel (though it charges as one) no matter what anybody says. The rooms are bad, the service is awful and the hotel has a 4 story mall at the bottom of it full of western shops - very spiritual indeed.

- Women have the smallest fraction in the courtyard in which I did not get to pray a single jama'a prayer in because you have to be there an hour in advance to even hope of getting a place. To add insult to injury, the whole expanse of the roof space is reserved for men only apart from in Hajj season. HOW is that fair..????!! Just look at the amount of space they get while we are cramped away in cornors of the mosque with screaming bloody children.

Look at the size of that roof space..

- A general lack of common courtesy and increasing selfishness amongst Muslims. When did it become a taboo to say please, thank you, excuse me and SORRY?

- Pervs. Anything that breathes and they will look. It's ironic and disappointing given their proximity to the ka'ba/masjid al nabawi.

- OK so I know that it is socially acceptable for Arab men to hold hands and everything but can you just please stop..? :)

**Having said all of this, I still want to go back to Makkah and Medina all the time and leaving them is the most painful experience. The spiritual peace that you attain from simply viewing the Ka'ba is amazing and far outweighs my childish complaints. This post is simply for a bit of banter and to give you an idea of my take on certain aspects of these two holy places.**

(Top pic from madinamakkah.blogspot.com)

Indian Salwar Kameez | Salwar Kameez Fashion in India

Indian fashion industry has been lifting upward and day by day capturing more and more market in the world. Indian fashion designers not only designing South Asian cultural dresses, they even now have good repute in designing of modern western and casual dresses as well. Indian Salwar Kameez dress is a dress that really reflects Indian culture. Today we have a gorgeous collection of Indian Salwar Kameez for summer season. All the dresses are really fine and have modern touch as well. Let’s have a closer look to the dresses we have:

Stylish Style

This gorgeous salwar kameez dress has really fantastic color scheme. Design of the fabric is also fine. Casual straight salwar pattern is really in fashion now again with long kurti’s. This slim fit long kameez is in sleeve less pattern. V shape neck design has beautiful embroidered design which is looking cool. Dopatta is also being fetched with tiny motif and embroidery work. This is a perfect summer dress for parties.

Cotton Salwar Kameez

This Lilac-Cotton Salwar suit is in beautiful outfit with some little creative work. White casual and regular salwar with dopatta are looking fabulous with this maroon color kameez. The design of the fabric is really fine for summer season. Sleeve less pattern of the kameez looking marvelous due to the neck and chest designing. Kameez has round shape border at lower side which is looking cool.

Coat Kameez Style

This cotton salwar kameez has stunning floral design which is being nourished with some motif stuff. Casual length kameez has casual outfit. V shape neck style is giving perfect look of open kurti style.

Indian Kurti look

The dresses below are being designed at Anarkali pattern, so all the dresses are consists of chooridar salwar with stunning and stylish kurti’s of different styles. Curidar salwar kameez dresses have large number of fans in India and even in South Asia as well. This semi frock style kurti has marginal length with short half sleeve pattern. The dress is even looking fine because it has some designer work on it. V shape neck style looking perfect with this marginal length kameez.

Indian Shirt Style

This Ari-Embroidered-Teal kurti is in short length with sleeve less pattern. This is just like open kurti/ shirt, have buttons at front. This type of short kurti’s is being widely used with jeans as well, because it has casual length and casual style outfit. Beautiful heavy embroidery work is being done on it to make this short length kurti more beautiful.

Indian Party Wear

This sleeve less kurti has beautiful design at front. The design has really perfect match with the rest of outfit design. Design at chest seems like a jacket which is being bind with laces. Same fabric strip is looking awesome at lower border of the kameez.

Indian Stylish Churi

This dress has its beauty totally in its print. This geometrical print is just looking great and fabulous. Full sleeve pattern with round shape simple neck style is looking marvelous. Kameez is in little extra length and has beautiful embroidery and strip design at border. One can use this dress in summer evening parties and even in wedding parties as well.

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