Loubaba Aljayi

What is Ramadan? This post is for everyone that has no idea what Ramadan is. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Every day during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast. Muslims are called upon to use this month to re-evaluate their lives in light of Islamic guidance. We are to make peace with those who have wronged us, strengthen ties with family and friends, do away with bad habits – essentially to clean up our lives, our thoughts, and our feelings. A reminder : "Here’s your yearly reminder that we are all ~Ramadan Muslims~ Before you start judging someone for suddenly becoming “more religious” this Ramadan, ask yourself when the last time you went to the mosque to pray for a couple hours right after you ate a giant dinner. Or when the last time it was that you avidly read your Qur’an. Or the last time you made so much dua. Or sacrificed sleep to pray more." The point of Ramadan is to recharge ...

Cecelia tackles the often complex relationships within families, the unsaid battles that we often have in our heads with family members, with grace and forthright honesty. The Year I Met You has many quiet moments, that will sneak up on you and capture both your thoughts and heart and ultimately become the big moments of the book.  Jasmine, a very successful business woman and Matt a famous radio presenter. Both find themselves on unexpected gardening leave. The neighbours are drawn into each other's lives as they deal with empty days and nights leading to self-discovery of themselves and each other. Jasmine know two things: one, she loves her vulnerable sister unconditionally, and will fight to the death to protect her from anyone who upsets her. Two, she's only ever been good at one thing – her job helping business start-ups. Loveable characters, a believable storyline and the neighbourhood friendships we would all aspire to makes this book a really good rea...