To find the Scarlet Vine Print Tayyiba Dress, shop here: US, UK, Canada

To find the Nur Pants, shop here: US, UK, Canada

To find the Constellation Print Cowl Neck Trapeze Top, shop here: US, UK, Canada

To find the Flower Sundry Print Contrast Skirt, shop here: US, UK

Here are the images from the amazing fashion show put on by the wonderful sisters at the MCC Full-Time School! Thanks again for all your hard work and initiative!

For our first look, the theme was “Urban Casual.”

This collection makes no excuses. When you just need to be real. When you just need to be you.

Above: the L.A. Denim Jilbab in Midnight Blue (US, UK, Canada) worn with our Classic Light Rayon Wrap in Milk (US, UK).

Above: our Light Jersey Maliki Hoodie in Pastel Pink (US, UK, Canada).

The second look, the theme was “Feminine.”

The feminine touch. Style, elegance, sophistication and flow are what makes this collection unique.

Above: our Embroidered Kimono Sleeve Dress in Lilac (US, UK, Canada).

Above: our Linen Shangri-La Dress in Sand (US, Canada).

Our third look that was presented was called “Classic Casual.”

The classic SHUKR look, anytime, anyplace. Feel confident as you express the modesty inherent in our faith without sacrificing style.

Above: our Anjum Top in Poppy Red (UK, Canada).

Above: our Linen Badia Tunic in Light Grey (US, UK, Canada).

Above: our Mumtaz Embroidered Skirt in Black (US, UK, Canada).

They are giving away some of our scarves to sisters in need, so we thought we’d let you know.

Inshallah there will be more to come from these generous sisters, so keep an eye on them.

If you are in the Chicagoland area, come and check out this fashion show and bazaar put on by an amazing group of people. While you’re at it, check out and bid on some of SHUKR’s latest designs!

Above: Sheykh Faraz Rabbani wearing one of our Cotton Pleated Hats (US, UK).

Shaykh Faraz was born in Karachi, Pakistan and raised in Toronto, Canada. He entered the University of Toronto with a full scholarship and completed his Bachelor’s in Economics & Commerce in May 1997. While in Canada, Shaykh Faraz was involved with various organizations and projects, including founding and running the monthly The Muslim Voice and acting as the Vice-President of the University of Toronto MSA from 1994-1996. While in Toronto, he was involved in various Islamic study circles and educational programs, including those of Shaykh Ahmad Talal al-Ahdab, Shaykh Faisal Abd al-Razzaq, and Shaykh Muhammad Zahid Abu Ghudda.

After graduation, Shaykh Faraz traveled with his family to Damascus, Syria, to formally seek Islamic knowledge. In Damascus, he studied Arabic, Aqida, Mantiq, Hanafi Fiqh, Shafi’i Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, and Hadith with a number of scholars including Shaykh Haytham Idilbi, Shaykh Abd al-Rahman Kharsa, Shaykh Abd al-Haleem Abu Sha`r, Shaykh Umar al-Sabbagh, Shaykh Jihad Brown, Shaykh Mu’min al-Annan, Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi, Sayyidi Shaykh Adib Kallas, Shaykh Muhammad Jumuah, Sh. Abd al-Razzaq al-Halabi, Shaykh Haytham, Shaykh Abd al-Haleem Abu Sha`r, and Ustadh Mahmud al-Bayruti. In the Summer of 2000, he moved to Amman, Jordan. Upon moving to Jordan, his teachers advised him to focus on teaching what he had covered, for which they gave him encouragement and permission, and to continue his personal research and study.

He has two published books: Sufism & Good Character and The Absolute Essentials of Islam: A Basic Hanafi Primer on Faith, Prayer, & the Path of Salvation. [White Thread Press, 2004.] He also runs the blog Seeker’s Digest and has a regular column in Islamica Magazine. Encouraged by his instructors to return to the West to teach, he now lives in Toronto with his wife and three children.

Above: Imam Ali Siddiqui at Manzanar Internment Camp in California on “Hiroshima-Nagasaki Remembrance Day”. He’s wearing the Aligarh Jacket (currently out of stock, but a picture can be seen here). The Manzanar Pilgrimage takes place to remember the Japanese-Americans who were incarcerated by the US government during the World War II. This photo was also carried by AlJazeera.

Imam Ali Siddiqui is a peace and labor activist and an advocate for justice who is immersed in the Liberation Philosophy of Islam evident through his 35 years of community service including spiritual/educational development and service to low-wage workers, the sick, and the incarcerated.

He is a recognized Friday Khatib, Islamic teacher, Muslim Chaplain, Family Councilor and youth adviser, poet and writer, involved in the teaching of Islam, comparative religion, history and contemporary issues to Muslims and non-Muslims. He frequently delivers invocations including City Council and School Board meetings of Corona, Pomona, and Chino, CA; Democratic Party of Orange County, CA; PwJ Center; UN Association; CLUE-LA; Manzanar Pilgrimage; and UN International Day Peace.

Imam Siddiqui is one of the Founding Directors (along with the Congresswoman, Hon. Linda Sanchez) of Orange County Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice. He is also a One-Nation-for-All expert and a member of the Speakers Bureau of MSA of US & Canada.

He has been on speaking tours to Belgium, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Iran, Pakistan, and Switzerland and across the USA including the 2006 tour organized by Piedad and Latino Muslim Association to mobilize Latino Muslims across Florida. He frequently presents the Islamic perspective and a Muslim point of view on current affairs to non-Muslims and Muslims. He has been very active in organizing seminars, workshops, teach-ins, retreats and conferences to promote justice, Islamic awareness and interfaith understanding. He has also organized special programs during the month of Indigenous People, Black History, Women, Labor and Humane Immigration, Ramadan, and Hajj in California, Indiana, Colorado, Chicago, and New York.

As a Guest Lecturer, Imam Siddiqui also teaches various aspects of Islam, Islamic Civilization and Religions in America including History of Islam in America, Islamic Institutions in America at the Claremont Graduate University, School of Religion, Claremont, CA; Cal Poly University, Pomona, CA; California Baptist University, Riverside, CA; Disciple of Christ Seminary, Urban Ministry Program, Claremont, CA; University of La Verne, La Verne, CA; Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA; and Santa Rosa College, Santa Rosa, CA. He has also taught Workshop on Islam at the Denver Free University, Denver, CO.

Here at SHUKR, we are happily expanding in new, exciting directions. One of these is our new product category, Urban Casual: edgy, sporty, fun, and at the same time, elegant.

Shop Urban Casual in the US, the UK and Canada.

Experience SHUKR in person at Reviving the Islamic Spirit, taking place this year from December 25th – 27th in Toronto, Canada.

- Try on new designs and SHUKR classics

- Purchase from a range of sizes and colours

- Take advantage of our special RIS offers

- Visa and MasterCard accepted

Visit us at booth numbers 1115, 1117, 1214 and 1216.

Ramadan Mubarak from SHUKR!

This is one of our busiest times of year here, and one of our favorite! This year we have a stunning Ramadan/Eid Collection, and I wanted to highlight my top 10 picks from this collection (in no particular order).

My favorite piece this year is the Gia Lai Dress (US, UK, Canada). Tabassum outdid herself on this one. Basically, I’m obsessed with it. It is two pieces: an inner dress and an outer gown. The inner dress is this nice mandarin collared number, but it’s the outer gown that kills me. It just has such great flow. It’s simple, elegant, and I’ve never seen anything like it.

My second favorite is the Mussaret Dress (US, UK, Canada). This is another wonderful two-piece combination, except the inner dress is simpler than the Gia Lai, and the outer gown is more complex due to the embroidery. This one is a hair’s breath from a traditional abaya, but has this classy elegance that I’m becoming so fond of.

Third on my list is the Cowl Neck Abaya (US, UK, Canada). It’s just timeless. Such a nice sense of dignity, modesty and grace, it reminds me of some amazing women who have shaped my life. You know who you are.

Fourth is the Embroidered Drawstring Skirt (US, UK, Canada). I’m normally not a big skirt person, but this one is amazing. The gold embroidery in that interlaced pattern strikes the difficult balance of being both fancy and understated. I could match this with almost anything in my wardrobe and instantaneously take my outfit up a notch.

Fifth is the Dotted Swirl Tunic (US, UK, Canada). It’s just such an unusual addition to the SHUKR collection that it stands in a class by itself. Made from chiffon, it also has a very good flow.

Sixth is the Contrast Duster (US, UK, Canada). I love garments that are simple and practical, but also have some flair. On this piece, it is the cuffs that give it that extra push. And, it’s a great garment to wear to the office.

Not to neglect the men, the seventh is the Hussein Galabiyya (US, UK, Canada). Seriously, this is what a modern galabiyya looks like. Sharp, easy to care for, and lightweight.

Number eight is the Azhar Jubba (US, UK, Canada). A modified remake of the Damascan Jubba (US), it has a slimmer fit, wider sleeves and loses the shoulder pads. I could definitely see Keanu Reeves in this.

Ninth on my list is the Kalima Tencel Denim Trousers (US, UK, Canada). Nothing is more comfortable than these are. Never heard of Tencel? Made from wood pulp, this natural fiber combines softness, strength, and durability, is easy to care for, wrinkle-resistant, and breathes really well. If you’ve been looking for that perfect (yet modest) pair of jeans, you’re not going to come closer than these.

Last but not least are the Hasan Trousers (US, UK, Canada). Comfortable and casual, these might be the perfect pants to wear while you are fasting. They are loose, soft and have big pockets. I’m not sure about the connection between pockets and fasting, but given the choice between pockets and no pockets, I’d choose the pockets every time.

Feel free to comment letting us know what your favorite garments are (from any collection), so in the future, we can have a customer-based top ten list. We’d love to hear from you.

~ Beth, Blog Admin

SHUKR is happy to welcome our first guest blogger, Jana, from Hijab Style–the UK’s first style guide for Muslim Women! We love her blog and are very pleased to have her present three amazing outfits she has created!

This outfit is great for a day spent outside in the sun. A pair of jeans are a wardrobe staple – wear them with this stylish Karima top in Zinfandel. Add a complimentary hijab, duffle bag and comfortable flats to keep you going all day long. And of course – don’t forget the sunnies!

Modal Karima Top £32.95, SHUKR (US, UK)

Dual Waistband Jeans £34.95, SHUKR (US, UK)
Geometrical Flower Jacquard Wrap £9.95, SHUKR (UK)
Cream buckle duffle bag £20, Dorothy Perkins
Oversize Aviators £15, Topshop
Pink frill pumps £20, Dorothy Perkins

Neutrals are always a key trend for spring, and this beautiful Aghabani blouse fits the bill perfectly. Just add a simple skirt and hijab in buttercream, and keep jewellery to a minimum for a classy, polished look.

Aghabani Embroidered Blouse £34.95, SHUKR (US, UK)
Twill Cotton A-Line Skirt £28.95, SHUKR (UK)
Crinkled Wrap £9.95, SHUKR (US, UK)
Gold coloured moc croc enamel hinge bangle £10, Debenhams
Tan Majorette pocket shoulder bag £60, Debenhams
Dolly Cake Shoes £44.99, Clarks

Special occasions call for special outfits. This elegant dress in lilac is ideal for summer events. Add interest with an embroidered bag, wedge heels and delicate jewellery.

Faux Wrap Viscose Dress £44.95, SHUKR (US, UK)
Paisley Leaf Jacquard Wrap £7.95, SHUKR (US, UK)

Marcasite Ring £29.01, Treasure Box
Dakota Silver Disc Large Embroidered Bag £40, Accessorize
Lotus Leather Court Shoe £60, Barratts

For more wonderful outfits and fashion advice, visit http://hijabstyle.blogspot.com/.

~ Beth, Blog admin