Ida Nikah

My first-born, Ida Mumtaz finally tied the knot.  Her beau, Philip Andrew Rolland, embraced Islam and took the Muslim name Faris, meaning “Knight” in Arabic.  They were later wedded at a simple ceremony at the Grand Mosque, Regent Park, London on Wednesday 18 July, 2012 attended by her parents, cousin Rozimi, relatives Adik Ja and Yennui, and officers of the Malaysian High Commission.

Ida and Philip	Shaykh Khalifa Ezzat

The Imam,  Shaykh Khalifa, conducted the ceremonies which were very simple compared to that in Malaysia.

Syukur alhamdullilah; may the couple have a wonderful life and live happily in wedlock.

Visiting Philip's Parents

Ham and I had a most pleasant evening on Friday 13 July when we visited Philip's parents in Birmingham.  They took us to dinner at an Indian restaurant near their home in the suburb of Birmingham. After that we adjourned to their home for coffee and "getting to know you" small talk.

It's a pity they won't be able to attend Ida and Philip's Akad Nikah on Wednesday 18 July at the Regent Park mosque in London, since they'd be departing for Spain for their holidays this Saturday (tomorrow) 14 July, 2012.