Muslimas' Oasis

Improve Your Self Talk, Sister

Durriyyah — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:36:15 +0000

How often do you tell yourself you’re not good enough? Not a good enough mom? Not pretty enough? Not a good enough Muslim? What does it help? Negative self talk … Continue reading →

[Review] Up A Notch – Personalized Islamic Gifts

Emma Apple — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:32:31 +0000

Up A Notch is a company that provides customized gifts for Muslim families. They started off with custom candy wrappers and, seeing a need for customized gifts for Muslim kids, … Continue reading →

Am I Religious Enough to Teach My Kids?

Durriyyah — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:39:21 +0000

Do you ever think you can’t advise your kids about something because you aren’t practicing it yourself? Let there be people among you, who invite to the best [in religion]; … Continue reading →

Raising Women

Emma Apple — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:01:34 +0000

March 8th is Women’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate and empower women and girls worldwide. So let’s talk about the next generation of women, the women we’re raising right … Continue reading →

[App] 2BME Aviator

Emma Apple — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:04:33 +0000

If you follow our reviews you’ll know we loved 2BME Firefighter, 2BME Studios does not disappoint with their second app, 2BME Aviator. This highly interactive, educational app gives kids the … Continue reading →

Hijab, Travelling, and Lessons for Teens

Durriyyah — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:48:17 +0000

Let me first put this out there: I wear hijab (the traditional Muslim headscarf plus loose, modest clothing) and I believe there is great benefit to it in this life, … Continue reading →

Is Religion a Side Dish?

Durriyyah — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:55:51 +0000

If you had all your priorities on a plate, where would religion be? Not where you want it to be, but where does it actually fit? For many, it is … Continue reading →

[App] Toca Tailor

Emma Apple — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:43:31 +0000

Toca Boca are masters of the open ended digital toy. This edition of Toca magic is, of course, a dress up game. What collection of make believe is complete without … Continue reading →

Tell Them They’re Great

Emma Apple — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:21:03 +0000

“The only true disability, is a crushed spirit.” – Aimee Mullins. Tell your children they’re great. Give them the opportunity to recognize it themselves, offer them empowerment, not just “I’m … Continue reading →

I find that hard to believe

Emma Apple — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:46:58 +0000

There’s a reason Allah said our wealth and our children are a test for us, may He help us to do well with these tests. Parenting a bold and intelligent … Continue reading →