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My name is Jasirah, and I recently opened a new Etsy shop ☺️ I’m trying to promote my products so how about my other fellow Etsy shop owners join me in a follow for follow/shoutout for shoutout?~

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Holographic stickers! For sell on my Etsy shop!

With racism really popping out nowadays I thought that it’d be fitting to create a design to express my opposition and share it with those who share the same interest. This eye catching rainbow effect that changes with light and perspective will surely get those racists attention- Melanin is not a crime!

https://etsy.me/38DIOJC

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These holographic beauties are for sell in my Etsy shop, grab one!

You know you want them 😏 they’re not only spreading a positive message but they’re holographic, who doesn’t like holographic??

https://etsy.me/38DIOJC

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I Can’t Breathe

I live in a land where having black skin is either an indication that I’m less than human or

a crime worthy of death

I can’t breathe

From the suffocating hate that I receive

from those who are lighter than me

WE can’t breathe

from the knee of injustice that presses on ALL our necks as we struggle to break free

from negative stereotypes and assumptions

just because my skin protects me from ultraviolet rays of the sun

and my hair defies the laws of gravity

you hate me yet wonder why we run

my skin isn’t my description

so instead of judging my book by its cover take the time to read

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Assalamu alaykum, it’s been a while since I last posted 😅 life has gotten in the way, but in the process I wrote a short post on 5 things I learned getting married young at 18 years old:

https://link.medium.com/27FuwPAVQ6

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The last 10 nights of Ramadan are approaching. In them is a night worth an entire lifetime of good. Long for it. Prepare for it, and don’t do anything that would disqualify you from it.

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The faithful shed tears in private and smile openly. Know, that the power of hope will not be found in the hands of people - your happiness, provision and needs.

Only Allaah, only in Allaah alone…

- Mustafa Sheikh

#StayBlessed

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do good without expecting anything back

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وَلَا تَكْسِبُ كُلُّ نَفْسٍ إِلَّا عَلَيْهَا وَلَا تَزِرُ وَازِرَةٌ وِزْرَ أُخْرَىٰ

No soul earns anything but it is upon itself, and none shall bear the burdens of another.

Surat al-An’am 6:164

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We just drove around NYC ☺️ -J

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Ramadan tips and tricks♥️

Here are some tips and tricks I find helpful druing the holy month:

Break your fast with dates and water, and then something warm like warm milk or soup, veggies and then the heavy meal if you feel like it right away. Personally i prefer to stop after the soup, and save the heavier meal for a bit after praying so that i dont put too much pressure on my digestive system right away.

Eat enough!! Don’t use this month to lose weight, of course, learn to control your intake but don’t eat below your recommended calorie intake as it will make you tired and grumpy during the fast, AND is terrible for you metabolism.

Avoid salty and fried foods as they make you thirsty the next day.  

Shower before Iftar so you’re clean and ready to pray right after breaking your fast

If you use makeup, try to wear less makeup than you would usually. It helps you to try and force your inner beauty out and in turn makes you a lot more confident day by day. I used to apply every product but now i just stick with light foundation, a bit of setting powder and mascara. (Sunscreen is important regardless)

Do a light workout before going to sleep so you give your body a chance to digest so you don’t sleep with a full stomach.

Try to drink at least 4 glasses of water from iftar to suhoor

Try to watch or read things related to the holy month of ramadan instead of binge watching youtube for hours.

Be in control of your tongue. Be extra careful if you get mad and want to snap at someone. Be kind and try to be more patient with everyone around you.

I know there’s debate about this, but I brush my teeth after suhoor right before fajr and when i wake up the next day, while fasting. I just make sure to not swallow any water or toothpaste. Bad hygiene and smelling isn’t really good islam-wise either. The prophet used miswak, so i don’t personally see anything wrong with keeping your mouth clean during your fast as long as you’re able to brush your teeth without swallowing anything.

Use deodorant. A lot of people try to avoid perfumes and since a lot of deodorants are perfumed they avoid that as well, but please do. It’s so much better than to smell like sweat.

Days can seem longer when we’re fasting, and when you’re not studying, working or preparing for iftar, you should keep your room/house tidy. It’s a good habit to form during this month, it keeps you busy and it makes you feel productive.

Do small guestures of kindness whenever you can. Whether it be letting someone with less groceries than you go in front of you by the cash register or just smiling to strangers. I prefer to buy something like a snack or a meal to homeless people if I see them.

Try to better yourself day by day during this month, and try to keep up with your good habits even after this month is over.

Have a wonderful and blessed month ♥️ May your fasts and prayers be accepted

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“I cannot make you understand. I cannot make anyone understand what is happening inside me. I cannot even explain it to myself.”

— Franz Kafka (via goodreadss)

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fall in love with someone who wants you, who waits for you. who understands you even in the madness, someone who helps you, and guides you, someone who is your support, and your hope. fall in love with someone who talks with you after a fight. fall in love with someone who misses you and wants to be with you. do not fall in love only with a body or a face or with the idea of being in love

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“You should tell people how important they are to you. Always.”

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Eggless vanilla cake with sprinkles 🍰 -J

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Don’t lie to your loved ones, it’s better to be hurt with a truth than comforted with a lie -J

You don’t have to tell me everything, just don’t lie to me.