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LTML is still in its infancy, but we’re always on the look-out for contributions.  So, if you’re out there living the muslim life and would like to send us something to put up on the blog (articles, poetry, diary entries, photographs from your hajj/’umrah etc), then please do get in touch with us!  Drop us a message using the comments function and we’ll get back to you inshaAllah.

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Feature: Hajj Diary Series, Part 1

I don’t leave without making the dua for travel and the ease that follows is amazing

 

We get to the airport early as mum has a thing about being early to everything and I mean everything!

The family comes to see us off. My younger brother only comes as he feels it’s his God given right to be treated to food and drink at the airport at everyone else’s expense.

We see everyone off and it’s not as emotional as when we left home thankfully. My nieces took it real bad. Read more

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Welcome!

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Welcome to Living The Muslim Life!  

We’re glad to have you with us :)

The blog is currently taking its first few tentative steps as we begin adding content, but we hope that over time it will inshaAllah become a great resource for those of you out there interested in learning about what it is really like to live life as a Muslim. Read more

Recent Articles

17
May
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Really, all the earth is a place for prostration!

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Even…

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15
May
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The Flames of Fitnah

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As much as I would love to claim that it were so, Muslims do not live in some kind of parallel universe where everything is rosy and easy for everyone at all times. Read more »

14
May
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Our lives are like a tapestry

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May Allah reward the one who I heard it from, and  also the one she herself heard this beautiful reminder from. Ameen. Read more »

6
May
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Answering the call in Africa

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When individuals hear and accept the message of truth, Al Islam, it is an emotional and beautiful experience for those who witness it as well as those who take part in it.  Read more »

2
May
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The Call to Prayer in British Sign Language

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Just beautiful mashaAllah :) .  May Allah reward the brothers and sisters involved in this project, ameen.

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22
Apr
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The Blessings of Hardship

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We live in a time when anything and everything is available at the click of a button.

*A brother shares his contemplations on hardship and gratitude*

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19
Apr
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My Trip to Palestine and Jordan (Part I)

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*Amazing pictures from an amazing land!  Many thanks to the owner for allowing their publication on LTML*

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10
Apr
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Giving Sadaqah: Who Is The Fortunate One?

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Not too long ago I was leaving the mosque when somone asked for some sadaqah…

*A Muslim explains the Islamic take on charity.  Re-posted with the author’s permission* Read more »

27
Feb
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Who is a good Muslim?

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Read on to find out!

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13
Feb
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You know you’re a new revert if…

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MashaAllah at all our brothers and sisters who have sought and accepted Islam- may Allah accept their efforts and make them a means of inspiring others among the people.  Ameen.

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