http://www.emel.com/ emel Magazine RSS Feed en-GB (C) Copyright 2010, emel media limited. Registered in England and Wales. No. 4745601 Main RSS Feed http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2115 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2115 Fashion Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:01:00 +0100 Fatema Zehra and two other hijabi fashionistas describe their memories of fun-packed Eids, full of colourful clothing, family and great memories and line up some of their top fashion favourites for a more casual Eid.   Jana Kossaibati  www.hijabstyle.co.uk “Eid fo... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2116 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2116 Feature Articles Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:50:00 +0100 The end of Ramadan need not signal an end to the feeling of increased spiritual connectedness. Sarah Joseph explores 40 ways to keep the Ramadan spirit strong.  Ramadan is a time of increased worship in our lives. In addition to the fasting, there is often an increase in other ... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2134 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2134 Dawud Bone Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:36:00 +0100 The opportunity to incorporate respect for humanity as part of our Eid celebrations is one that should not be missed.Ramadan is a month of worship and community spirit to recharge our souls and reconnect with our Lord. Yet for some converts the blessings of this month are marred by ... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=61&a_id=1430 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=61&a_id=1430 Feature Articles Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:41:00 +0100 A beautiful multi-media slide show of images of Ramadan around the world. http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=75&a_id=2113 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=75&a_id=2113 Fashion Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:48:00 +0100 You loved them and so did we! Due to the popularity of this month’s fashion feature ‘Veiled Elegance’; we’ve decided to release some extra shots taken especially for the website.Enjoy!  Pink stripe scarf, £24.99 at www.bellissima-scarves.co.uk  &... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2121 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2121 Feature Articles Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:02:00 +0100 Our response to a difficulty or a problem can be to seek a distraction. Even with Ramadan, we may seek activity, even sleep, so that we do not have to feel the hunger or the thirst. However, one can only really gain the full significance of the month by developing ... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2124 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2124 Feature Articles Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:18:00 +0100 Ramadan is a time of increased worship in our lives. In addition to the fasting, there is often an increase in other areas of worship, for instance the reading of Qur’an, and giving in charity. Keep these things up, even if it is only a small amount. The ... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2129 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2129 Ethical Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:14:00 +0100 With 20 million people displaced and an area larger than England under water, Pakistan stands on the brink of chaos. Ethar El-Kataney examines the catastrophe the world is ignoring. “I will never forget the destruction and suffering I have witnessed [in Pakistan]” said United Nation... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2132 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2132 Shelina Janmohammed Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:56:04 +0100 In the age of overtime that becomes overkill, it is time to liberate the inner office slave. There have been many days that I have wanted to declare my liberation from being an office slave. I have often envisaged - as many people do - after yet another ridiculously inane ... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=75&a_id=2125 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=75&a_id=2125 Feature Articles Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:20:00 +0100 The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is a free and confidential listening service dedicated to helping young Muslims in distress.Founded in 2001, MYH began as a youth forum created by young people themselves to respond to the social problems endured by young Muslims in Britain today. The absence of effec... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=61&a_id=1405 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=61&a_id=1405 Health Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:16:00 +0100 Dr Noreen A. Kassem discusses what happens to your body during a fast  The Science Part During a fast, your body generates its own energy by burning stored resources made from excess fats, carbohydrates and sugars to produce energy. The liver is the most significant organ in this ... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2133 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2133 Feature Articles Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:37:00 +0100 The Qur'an reminds us "Rivalry for worldly gain will distract you until you visit your grave." (102:1-2) And the Prophet said, "If the son of Adam were given a valley full of gold, he would love to have a second one; and if he were given the ... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=75&a_id=2109 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=75&a_id=2109 Feature Articles Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:54:00 +0100 This article was first published in Issue 25, October 2006  Ramadan is the month when the Qur’an was revealed. Muhammad, a man of constant contemplation, would sit on the Mountain of Light and reflect. One night he was visited by the Angel of Revelation, who ordered him to “... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=75&a_id=2114 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=75&a_id=2114 Diary of an ex-pat Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:55:00 +0100 It was an experience that I had often envisaged. Imagine, day becomes night and night becomes day. This is what Ramadan was like in the Middle East. Office hours were reduced, allowing those fasting (and those who weren’t) to be home by mid-afternoon; a welcome relief for those ... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=75&a_id=2111 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=75&a_id=2111 Dawud Bone Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:33:00 +0100 Ijma - A challenging concept for the re-contextualisation of Islam One of the greatest challenges for European Muslims is the concept of ijma or consensus. How often have we heard our scholars dismiss debate on an issue because ‘there is ijma on this’, meaning scholars have an ... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2131 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2131 Editorial Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:40:00 +0100 I'm writing this in the midst of Ramadan. As I was breaking my fast with dates, I was taken back to my first Ramadan by my daughter. She was saying that she did not like dates. I recounted to her that I first did not like dates either. Dates were ... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2128 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2128 Interior Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:46:00 +0100 The festive period of Eid is fast approaching. Fatema Zehra helps you welcome your loved ones into a beautiful living space, with simple and easy touches to give your room a new look. Stylist Esham Mirza Silver Crackle Glass Cylinder Vase, £10 at Next; Pink flower stem ... http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2127 http://www.emelmagazine.co.uk/article?id=76&a_id=2127 Food Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:26:00 +0100 Eid is a joyous time filled with family and friends. Enjoy these great moments, with little morsels of sweetness, perfect for gatherings with loved ones. Date and pistachio tartlets  Ingredients½ x 375g packet chilled dessert short-crust pastry 1 tbsp date jam30g butter, s...