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[@AmandaAsad]

Happy new year! Inshallah this is the year of a free Palestine. Please continue to keep Gaza in your prayers. Links to donate through trusted organizations are in my bio! Let me know what content you guys want to see this year ❤ love yall!

[@Sophiekl802]

Young girls were raped and paraded around Gaza. But I guess your women solidarity doesn’t include Jewish women. SHAME ON YOU

[@Amanda.Savannah]

⁠@@Sophiekl802she erased my comments too. Disgusting. To not be able to condemn rape. Standing by terrorists. She should be disgusted with herself

[@21972012145525]

​@@Sophiekl802 no one supports rape or any violence. Free Palestine ❤

[@Sophiekl802]

@@21972012145525 a lot of people have been justifying what Hamas did (including the Asad sisters)

[@fc849]

I heard and read that as Muslims we are not supposed to eat with our left hands😊

[@malakchater216]

Yes encourage Mohamed to speak to your child from the day they are babies only in Arabic. English is very easy to grasp. A lot of parents wait until there kids get older to speak Arabic. My husband and I speak 90% of time to each English, 10% Arabic. But with our daughter we only spoke Arabic to her, including her aunts and grandparents that knew Arabic spoke only Arabic to her. And now she’s almost three and fluent in Arabic and English. Bilingual.

[@sumjkn]

What a beautiful goal Amanda Mashallah. one tip I would give you to turn on the Quran with someone reading it and try to imitate the person that reading the Quran and repeat after him, i used to do this when I was a little, and that's how I learned how to read Quran in Arabic ❤❤

[@xoxohayaati]

can i ask, i thought all muslims regardless of race can read koran?

[@yasameenwardak6201]

@@xoxohayaatithat is true, a lot of us have memorised Quran page by page and every Muslim regardless of race should be able to read Quran.

[@sumjkn]

@@xoxohayaati Quran is translated in many languages so I think everyone can reed it. But I meant if she want to read it in Arabic the original language of Quran

[@xoxohayaati]

@@sumjkn ok because i under the impression everyone should know to read arabic

[@MC-vd5kp]

If Allah is so smart, why can't he understand English? Or any other language for that matter ?

[@purple4377]

I'm left handed but I eat with my right hand. It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Let one of you eat with his right hand and drink with his right hand, and take with his right hand and give with his right hand, for Satan eats with his left hand, drinks with his left hand, gives with his left hand and takes with his left hand.” Sunan Ibn Majah 3266

[@MC-vd5kp]

Hey I'm left handed😅

[@morganbarnes5097]

The method you're referring to is called OPOL (one parent, one language) and the way you described it is exactly correct. This is what we do with my daughter, and it does take a lot of work for the parent in the non dominant language, but it's amazing to see and hear them learn to code switch between languages! The parent speaking the non-dominant language has to be really strict about it though, if my daughter speaks to my partner in English, he just replies, "I don't understand" in his language to make her say it again.

[@KoalaKrafts]

My kids have an online Arabic teacher so I've been learning with them. MashAllah what a great goal for you to have.

[@Lililesbonbons]

Salam aleyki beautiful! To pick up on learning to read Arabic, I did it last year and honestly within 2 months of learning a bit everyday I was able to read Arabic! It was a STRUGGLE, by no means I was reading fluently like I would in French or English but it was still reading. It's so useful specially when you try to learn the Quran because phonetic is not like learning it from the actual letters. I hope it will give you motivation to start taking classes, I know you can do it Amanda! 💘

[@ruthiiann]

The method you’re talking about is OPOL (One Language One Parent) Bilingual method. The children associate one language with one parent thus developing simultaneous bilingualism as they grow up. My husband and I will be doing that with our children inshallah. I speak Spanish and English. My husband speaks Darija (Moroccan Arabic Dialect), fusha Arabic, and English. So I’ll be the Spanish parent and he’ll be the Arabic parent, lol. As Mohammed said you really have to be strict with the language in their early developing years I’d say 0-5 because once they’re introduced English in school and the world they’ll get comfortable with just English but by then they already know two other languages( or in your case one more). Wishing you all the best in your journey in the future, inshallah. 💖

[@AmandaAsad]

Yessss that’s what it was! I couldn’t think of the name. Honestly it’s so smart inshallah we’ll talk about doing that as well

[@SB-fb8iy]

Would love a tour of the tea drawer😂 as mad as that sounds, you and your sisters always have the best stocked herbal teas 😅

[@AmandaAsad]

Hahaha I’ll do one in the next vlog!! 😂

[@einasabutailb4939]

15:57: I totally agree with your sentiments, teach them from day one. In fact, its better the kids think one parent doesn't know English, so they are forced to communicate in Arabic lol. If you don't use it, you loose it 🤷🏾‍♀. I love watching your everyday vlogs!

[@byoneofus]

Such a motivating vlog. Thank you Amanda! Hope all goes well for you and achieving your goals! ❤

[@leenabulebdeh7538]

amanda is my favourite asad sister, i love her as a person and love her youtube videos, much loveeee

[@mariamdbaibo5147]

Happy New Year, Amanda! I want to see more episodes of "cooking with baba," trips to new coffee shops and breakfast places, also recipes of your own! Love you

[@GiselleRamirez7]

I love seeing how you organize!❤️

[@sherryidibo2304]

I pray that 2024 will be the year of justice and peace. I love watching your vlogs, so relaxing and motivating.

[@marccolomayt82094]

Love this vlog so much, fresh start and happy new year Amanda! ❤

[@monandalousie8084]

Always a pleasure to watch your vlog 😊. I wish you all the best for the new year 🎉

[@oloosh-xm3rv]

You’re videos are so relaxing and inspiring and you’re so sweet ❤

[@soukgg5831]

I just love watching your vlogs it really makes my day especially at night time when you just want to relax and enjoy your evening!💘

[@fatmabenghanem7810]

Ahhh I love such Vlogs, she really pushs me to always cook at home and I always do thank you Amanda 🥰😍

[@Thss]

Enjoyed every second of this vlog ❤ thank you amanda

[@nicolebrooks8656]

Happy New Year! I would love to see you and your husband interact more with your parents

[@Lunaocean22]

Amanda! I'm glad you brought up the period topic. I once saw you mention it in a TikTok but don't have TT account I so couldn't comment. I feel you when it comes to working out on your period. There are actually some KZbin workouts for that time of the month. Group classes are so much fun BTW. I like barre and pilates classes. I hope you enjoy it too. Lol, your husband was so funny when he said he still loves you despite y'all sitting one seat away from each other. Y'all are funny & cute.

[@angeo3830]

The two languages is how most people I know teach their kids or at least keep the exposure going I think that’s also really important I am also from a mixed household my mother only speaks English so I always watched tv shows and movies in Spanish to help myself and I knew a lot of speakers as well & also grandparents😂

[@Sabrinabelli-ge5zp]

Aw Amanda! I needed this! It’s been a year I’ve been living away from my family and most times I struggle with loneliness and anxiety. I made lots of friends where I am now but I still don’t feel as good as when I’m home with my parents and sisters. Your videos make me feel so much better every time 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@nicetry492]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤ Amanda ❤❤❤❤ Stay blessed ❤❤❤❤❤ Your amazing ❤❤❤❤❤

[@yxsbae]

love this video and the comfort of daily life vlogs

[@jy2044]

Love you Amanda! ❤

[@shakeelahbehardien8768]

Happy 2024, amazing Amanda, Mashallah. All the best for the new year. May it be a serene happy one, Insha-allah. 💙

[@user-xs3ss9ys2e]

Hey Amanda - one BIG thing cause of needing to take extra melatonin to fall asleep is your body's natural rhythm not realizing it's bedtime. It's super important to turn off heavy lighting and electronics at least an hour or two before bed so your body can slowly relax and realize its time for bed! Otherwise our brains are constantly in action and processing information - and you can imagine just pumping more melatonin does not help the root cause. A little insight I learned from this book which I 100% recommend reading called Stolen Focus by Johann Hari!

[@errafaridamohamad50]

Loveeee your vlogs Amanda keep doing it 😊❤

[@galadriel6613]

You make my day when you post 😊❤

[@hk.a.4818]

I did reformer and I loved it. I am on a break at the moment, I had shoulder surgery, when it recovers, I will start again.

[@soheiradel2337]

I would love meal ideas and maybe what you eat in a week because I love your healthy cooking!

[@user-zq2fg1hy9w]

Soo happy whenever i see your post! Do what you do you are the best Amanda!! love from sweden//Amino🥰

[@user-gz1iv2mc5d]

I loved this vlog! It was so inspirational! I hope this year is your best! 🥰

[@AmandaAsad]

I hope this year is your best as well! ❤

[@frenchgirl75000]

Much love. God bless you❤

[@leastidyworld4365]

As far as content goes, I’d love to see decluttering and organisational videos from you.

[@yaldasafari1496]

Happy new year Amanda🥰🥰🥰

[@jessr1720]

I’d like to see more travel Vlogs. Happy new year! 🎊🎆

[@claremurphy5089]

Love your vlogs so much Amanda❤love from IRELAND 🍀 I just watched Loren's vlog

[@JennytheHamster]

Loved this kind of video 😄 Keep up with the vlogs

[@gspice71]

You can do it Amanda, Inshallah. Make dua. ❤

[@user-mf2ph1uu6d]

Love from Afghanistan 🇦🇫 ❤

[@zeinebmouhamed468]

Love from mauritania to Afghanistan❤

[@cookingrecipes.1]

From Syria ❤

[@ifrahamohamed]

Hey Amanda so me and my husband do this he speaks to the children only in French and I in English and now my eldest is 2.5 and she’s fluent in both languages. It’s actually the best way to teach children languages so they hear both languages from day one and have an understanding of both languages from day one.

[@LaBeachBookHut]

I'm so happy that I've found your channel! I'm a new revert, and your beautiful family is inspiring me in my newfound journey! Mash'Allah!

[@fay8493]

Welcome to the family sister :)

[@sanaedawn9493]

Would love to see these classic challenges such as who knows me better and then one of your sisters and your husband for example

[@LauraLomeli-tl3tv]

You two are the cutest 🥰 yes, i totally agree with Mohamed (sorry if I didn’t spell his name correctly) it’s better to teach your children since day one. Also your food and salsa look so delicious 💗 Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼💕

[@Whatchadiawears]

we do one language one parent with our son. my first language is French and I only speak French to him since he was born. My husband's first language is English, he only speaks English to our son. My son is 2 and understands both languages. He would respond in French to me and in English to my husband

[@YasMina-ee5fu]

Like youre vlogs as always 😍 greetz from the Netherlands

[@hamailaltaf9460]

Amazing vlog! 🤗

[@islamisthetruth11111]

Great goals Amanda! I really really would advice you to listen to the Holy Quran and read it at the same time.. this way you learn increadibly fast! One of my most fav reciters for Quran is Mshary Al Afasy...his recitation is so beautiful and fun ma shaa Allah ❤

[@AmoonsWorld-oe7ok]

Happy new year beautiful!! Inshallah the main thing we hope to see is a free Palestine Inshallah

[@user-dc9yv4rf1f]

Awesome video

[@vanessa7566]

I learned how to read and write in Arabic after I converted at 16 Hamdilla I transferred to an Islamic high school and learned the first year there. I’ve always kept up with it I guess unintentionally just by reading Quran or posts on social media. Sure, my reading and writing is slow and since I’m not fluent in the language the pronunciation is butchered but the more vocabulary you learn, the more smooth it’ll become. I’ve lived in Jordan the past 11 months with my kids, I enrolled them in an Arabi private school and it’s increased their Arabic tremendously. We’re going back to the US in the summer and my husband will keep up with their Arabic. And they’ll be old enough for Sunday school at the Masjid, I’ll help them remember the words and use them but my husband will be responsible for correcting all of our pronunciations/accents/grammar. Oh also if it’s available I make my kids watch their shows in Arabic 😊 such as Omar and Hana on KZbin. Captain Majed (it’s a soccer show my husband grew up with) Even Netflix can offer a few shows in Arabic. And when we were in Jordan last time we bought a idk what it’s called it’s like a monitor for TV shows so we have access to all Arabic shows in the US too. If you want to keep up with your Arabic for yourself or your kids you can you just have to do it and don’t wait until they’re old

[@camilleguigard1580]

Happy new year 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@mehmetgunsur2200]

Hi, beautiful vlog as always sis🌺👍

[@1987rsha]

Beautiful vlog. Yummy food. Always love watching your vlogs. Masha Allah. Lots of love from England

[@yasminkhalik9651]

I always love all ur videos....enjoyed this one also. It's great that u want to learn Arabic, alhamdulillah. I was fortunate enough to learn in Madressa classes after school. All the best to u and Mohammed for 2024.

[@user-oo1em9df9k]

I love your videos ❤

[@user-kd2li3pc9c]

I love your videos ❤❤

[@lailabatman3073]

my siblings went to syria a lot during the summer when they were younger before the war started. Unfortunately I didn't have that privilege so the way my parents taught me arabic was me and my siblings weren't allowed to speak in english to our mom. There were times I would tell my mom a whole story in english and she would ignore me until i said it in arabic 🤣🤣🤣🤣 but to my dad we could speak whatever language

[@nicetry492]

Love your fruit and cheese board ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Nina20606]

Happy new year inshallah it’s a good one for us all especially the Muslim ummah who are suffering 😢 I would love to see what products u use on your curly hair? Brushes too?? And maybe some yummy recipes 🥰🥰

[@amraali1594]

I very humble reminder ♥️ please don’t hang up your pictures in the house that prevents angels from entering your house , also please look up the virtues of eating right hand instead of your left hand. May Allah help us all. Lots of love!!

[@erin6945]

It's not really appropriate to tell a person who has left handed that they need to eat with the right hand

[@_seem]

@@erin6945how is it not appropriate…

[@erin6945]

@@_seem People used to be punished, sometimes severely if they used their left hand in school. Obviously that abusive behavior is not acceptable anymore.

[@cynthiathomas6690]

If she wants to eat with her left hand, it's none of your business. Improve yourself before you talk about someone else. I'm a LEFTY AND DAMN PROUD OF IT!

[@claremurphy5089]

I love the cheese board plate,it looks Moroccan or something 🥰

[@malakchater216]

Your videos are always great when I’m just relaxing wallah or when I just want to calm down. I love you and Mohamed rs and how culture and deen is important to y’all. May Allah bless y’all this year and always 🤲🏻❤️

[@malakchater216]

I’m full arab born and raise in America, and my husband is half Arab and half white like you. And I said this to Leena’s post, but you and your sister’s and family’s closeness reminds me of my family and sister’s closeness. Very relatable.

[@user-zq2fg1hy9w]

@@malakchater216 They are good family to see up to. i also watch her two sister the best!

[@rehamsaad5688]

How beautiful you are, Amanda. It is fun to learn a new language. I am also Saudi. I have been trying to learn English 😄 for two years now, and I find it very difficult to pronounce it. I love the way you speak. I hope you can write a blog for us on how you maintain your fitness and beautiful figure. I wish you success in learning Arabic 💛🌼

[@21972012145525]

Salam amanda! Get a rice cooker! Or use your instant pot. Im so thankful that my parents taught us how to read arabic as children. Your dad probably could teach you best via facetime if he has the time. I would hope that i could learn to speak a bit one day inshallah.

[@Jenna20001]

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته انا اسمي جنى من ليبيا و ديما ندعي في وقت صلاتي و في وقت الاذان و في المطر و في اي وقت و انشالله ربي ايكون مع غزه و يحميهم يا الله اميين يا رب 😊😊😊😊

[@diandraugatu3522]

12:13 Simba’s parents)))

[@sarahhopelennon4829]

Just wanted to say I just only turned 19, but I love love love your home type of videos and you are such a good Muslima to look up to Allahumma barek, happy new year.

[@user-zt9on5si1n]

Assalam o allikum Amanda sister. Say my Salam to Your husband. Allah gave you emaan the biggest gift. May Alah give you infinite blessings. Mashallah Islam is spreading rapidly. Allah is truth. Islam is winning and Islam will win . From Pakistan

[@user-sf7dt5tw4d]

Hi Amanda love watching your vlogs so inspiring ideas for the new year … wishing you and family an amazing successful 2024 InshaAllah 😊

[@sevinjaa655]

Amanda, include me in your arabic classes as well please 😂 I can read and write, but forgot the rest :( regarding OPOL method, I have tried it with my daughter and it worked, she didn't confuse 2 different languages as a baby and you don't need to speak in that 1 language whole life, it's just until they are 2-3 years old and they can understand what is a language. then you can switch to any other language you wish😊 my daughter is 7 y.o., she learned 6 languages so far, but she speaks in 5 languages now, and 1 she almost forgot already, cause we didn't continue that one. so be aware kids also forget super quick.

[@hamnahriaz7213]

omg your dinner looks so good! What's your recipe for the chicken and veggies?

[@Ahlan.A]

I love the video May Allah bless you Ameeeen

[@sophianakamura1993]

Happy new year all!! I am trying Duolingo to learn Arabic I don’t know how that will go but so far I can read a little I don’t know if I will be able to discuss with someone in Arabic anytime soon though 🤭

[@aneesahfarid486]

Salaam Amanda! The necklace you were wearing at the end is soo pretty! Where did you get it??

[@May-rk5bl]

Learning reading Arabic is the best thing y could do ever

[@asmaeel1158]

Love the vlog .. but how can you eat with your left hand Amanda !!

[@Patty0147]

Hi, just a thought. With my first daughter, I would speak to her in Spanish and my husband would speak to her in French. It delayed her to the point where she needed speech therapy. I was told the issue wasn't the multiple languages, but that she would hear her dad and me speak English with each other and that is what truly threw her off. She speaks English and is learning Spanish in school. Next up will be French.

[@21972012145525]

Imo Speech therapy isn't a problem though imo. It's just another set of hands to teach the child (if resources allow obv). I feel like english should be the last to be learned as it's obv they will learn in school and/or just learn by watching kids shows.

[@imanebahnane6568]

I think it's a great goal to learn arabic ,i hope you achieve it ❤

[@idontknowwhattosay4863]

❤

[@shahlos2296]

For those who don’t have TikTok, you should post your videos on KZbin shorts 😇

[@brendamejia539]

@amandaasad how did you make the rice????

[@Nsteho124]

Where did u get the glass jars with the wood lids the

[@nakibaspencer2267]

Happy New Year, Amanda + Mohammad. I am so excited for the new year. Hubby and I are relocating to NC. Hopefully this is the last move. Virginia----> Michigan-----> NC. Sold a house, brought another house (3rd house so far) surgery, surgery recovery, post op, and lastly moving on Tuesday. I am looking forward what you guys have in store for #2024♥

[@najouacheddad]

Hello Amanda , I am a teacher a give the Arabic lessons on my channel from the beginning. I suggest you to watch them maybe they can help you to learn Arabic language. Good luck ❤

[@aliya7937]

NEED YOUR TACOS RECIPIE

[@hadijahamal7980]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤LOVE YOU LEENA SWEETHEART 💖,SO HAPPY AND GRATEFUL FOR WHAT ALLAH SW'HAS GIVEN YOU AND OMAR, YOUR DEAREST PARENTS AND SIBLINGS 💐.THANK YOU FOR THIS VLOG,SHORT AND BEAUTIFUL 💛 MASHA ALLAH 🙏.

[@sheemo94]

Hey Amanda! Huge fan here :) I wanna ask you do you get teased about being a year older than your husband? How do you deal with the Arab stereotype of husbands having to be older than wives? Love ya ♥️

[@erin6945]

I didn't know this was a thing. My mom is 5 years older than her husband. My sister is 4 years older than her husband. Nobody even notices.

[@FranchescaIdalis]

I’d love to see you learn Arabic! I think it’ll be really informative ❤

[@halimahussain252]

Waiting for the Friday upload 😞

[@MSC226]

16:03 the method you are talking about is one parent one language. The other common method is called minority language at home where you would be speaking only Arabic and then they speak English outside of the home. One of the main issues with one parent one language is they will end up understanding the language not spoken outside but not necessarily being willing or able to speak. This is because they hear it regularly but not in conversation form. If both parents are not fluent in one of the languages I recommend having that as the primary language for any screen time they are allowed to have. So they can see how conversations play out in that language on a regular basis. Aside from that you might want to consider literacy. With either method sometimes the child will have the verbal and listening skills but not reading or the more formal grammar that comes with the written form of the language versus colloquial / conversational. But if you are considering the one parent one language, make it a point to regularly have them exposed to conversation in that language.

[@Mary-nb1sf]

If you speak English with your child and your husband speaks Arabic or any other language your child will speak English with you and arabic with his or her dad . That’s an amazing experience of mine. And believe me that bilingual kids are much smarter than other kids

[@rheanslcs]

What shows r u currently watchign?

[@halimahussain252]

Comfort ticktocker/youtuber 💕 if I had IG I’m sure you would be there too Where is ur glass cabinet from xx

[@halimahussain252]

The glass cabinet downstairs

[@AmandaAsad]

Thank you so much 🥺 it’s from Lulu and Georgia!

[@fatyyahasanah6704]

I always thought every muslim born know how ro read arabic eventho we understanding nothing abt the meaning of it😂. I hope you can accomplish ur goal this year😊

[@arabicwithmariam5474]

Amanda I run an institute from the Uk and we run step by step lessons once a week to help students to learn to read arabic. Small group classes, women only. Live interactive sessions. Would love to have you a part of our classes.