The struggles within myself..

neeku:

“Sometimes you have no shoulder to cry on, but you always have a ground to put your head and shed your tears on.”

In shaa Allah.. in shaa Allah.

suarts:

Student living got you down?

Check out these 18 amazing snacks that you can make in a cup in the microwave! Cheap and easy these are the perfect snacks! 

Ouh yes! Recipes in a mug ftw~

Have you ever come across a homeless individual and felt totally uncomfortable?

You see them and you know they are in need, but you are not sure what to do. You know that handing them money is not the best thing. But, you also see that they clearly have some needs. Their lips are chapped. They are hungry. They are thirsty. They are asking for help.

How can you help?

Here is a simple idea - blessing bags.

This was such an easy project. We are now going to keep a few “Blessing Bags” in our car so that when we do happen to see someone on the streets who is homeless, we can hand them a Blessing Bag. I first learned of these bags from my friend, Julie. I am using the picture of her bags (see above) because the ones we took were taken in horrible lighting and turned out really grainy and hard to see what is inside of them.

If you’d like to make your own Blessing Bags, this is what you would need:

Gallon size Ziplock bags

items to go in the bags, such as:

chap stick

packages of tissues

toothbrush and toothpaste

comb

soap

trail mix

granola bars

crackers

pack of gum

band aids

mouthwash

coins (could be used to make a phone call, or purchase a food item)

hand wipes

you could also put in a warm pair of socks, and maybe a Starbucks gift card

Assemble all the items in the bags, and maybe throw in a note of encouragement. Seal the bags and stow in your car for a moment of providence.

This would be a great activity to do with some other families. Each family could bring one of the items going into the bags (ex: toothbrushes). Set up all the items around a table and walk around it with the ziplocks and fill the bags.

http://kwavs.blogspot.com/2011/05/blessing-bags-how-to.html

I’ve heard of a similar project before; it’s easy but its benefits is vast in shaa Allah. Am gonna think of new ideas that is closely related to this concept. *goes into thinking zone* 

Out of love for Allah s.w.t.~

fromasereneperspective:

freesyria:

In answer to Kafranbel’s condolences, the people of Boston write a message in solidarity with them and their struggle.

“Boston, bombings represent a sorrowful scene of what happens everyday in Syria. Do accept our condolences.” 19/04/2013

“Friends of Syria, we too hope for the safety of your families and for peace.” 20/04/2013

Masya’Allah~ We can always use more of these in the world - compassion, hope and kindness without boundaries.(: