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ABOUT ME:
Sorry this could be a long one, but hopefully not boring...a cup of tea or coffee might help? :)

Also, if you find that I have been clicking on your profile numeorus times then it's probably because I'm reminding myself who you are.

Ok here goes….Salaam and Hi! My name is Shakeela and I’m from South-East London. I was born in Pakistan - Rawalpindi, but have been residing within UK - London for the last thirty years. We came to England in 1980.

I consider myself to be a warm, kind hearted, caring, family orientated, cheeky and a fun loving person who gets on with people from all walks of life. Like any other human being I am not perfect, but hey I’m sure if u love me enough, you will see pass those faults of mine.

My friends and family say that I have a really bubbly personality and that I’m always up for a laugh even if it’s at my own expense. I can act like a complete child at times, but also very responsible and mature when the situation requires me to be. I guess I’m just a happy go lucky kind of a person and love to make people around me smile and laugh.

I would say that I am a fairly independent person who likes to make my own decisions; however, when making any important decisions I do like to take advice from my family, as some decisions may also affect them and plus it’s always good to get an opinion from those who love you. I’m pretty open minded and very strong willed. I’d like to think I have the right balance between eastern and western cultures. I do not confuse culture/traditions with religion, as I know how to differentiate between the two. As well as traditional clothing I also wear a lot of western clothing, so I hope this will not be a problem for my future partner. I know how to dress modestly.

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, shopping till I drop! Music, dancing, eating out, watching the occasional movie at the cinema or just a DVD at home and yes I am into Bollywood and I’m not ashamed to admit it. I enjoy playing console games too be it the Xbox, PS3 or Wii and can definitely give someone a tough competition.

I’ve not travelled much, so would love to travel with my husband, especially to those countries where there’s a lot of culture, where it’s nice and hot and if the food is halal then that’s just even better! So far I’ve only been to Dubai, Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. I hope I get to travel more with my husband, as there is so much for us to see and to learn.

I am currently unemployed. I took voluntary redundancy from my job as a Relationship Manager within Corporate Banking. Now after a nice long break I am ready to seek employment again, preferably within the charity sector or I may even consider going down the teaching route.

MY FAMILY:
Alhumdulilah, I have been gifted with a very beautiful, loving and caring family. One who will welcome their son in-law/brother in-law with open arms. I can guarantee that you will never regret being a part of this family...we are truly a crazy bunch.

My family is very dear to me and I hold them very close to my heart. Masha'Allah I have two brothers, and four sisters. I believe my parents have taught us good and honest morals, which have helped us through life so far. They have always given us the freedom to live our life the way we want, as long, as it is within the boundaries of our religion. A clear example of this is that two of my sisters wear the hijaab, which was a choice made by them and not one forced upon by our parents. Also, when one of my sisters got married her wedding was done in a religious way where as my other sister’s wedding was much more chilled out, we were all dancing away on the dance floor. I am very grateful for having such wonderful and understanding parents. Unfortunately, my father is no longer with us now, as he passed away seven years ago, may Allah (SWT) grant him Janna). I fully respect that my future husband may also have a close relationship with his family and intend to join a family with every hope of incorporating them into my life.

For those of you who find it important we originate from Pakistan and are of Rajput caste. However, my family themselves are not caste orientated as Islam does not teach us to look down upon people, everyone is an equal.

RELIGION:
Everybody has their own thoughts and opinions on life, religion and spirituality, so it’s each to their own.

For me life is a beautiful gift from Allah (SWT) and one should cherish and live it with all honesty, respect and integrity. I believe in destiny and that whatever happens in life happens for a reason and for the best. We may not see the betterment of it at the time, but there will come a point in our life when we will realise why certain things happened and that it was most definitely for the best. I also feel that one should never lose hope; As long as we have hope there will always be a reason to live. Therefore, I like to have a positive outlook on life and would rather enjoy the good times then to dwell on the bad. I think facing difficulties in life is like a challenge and it can only make us stronger. Plus, we will only be tested to the extent of what we can take.

Islam is an integral part of my life and I respect it greatly. I would say that all my actions/decisions are based around the teachings of Islam. No…I am not an extremist or someone who is overly religious, but I do try to live my life within the boundaries of Islam. I would class myself as a moderate muslim. Alhumdulilah I have already been to Umrah once and would love to go to Hajj one day. I guess I do the basics and there's definitely room for improvement and Insha'Allah one day I will become a much better muslim than I already am now.

Ok, so I guess by now you would’ve noticed how much I love to talk…trust me, I can talk about anything and everything…lol…hey at least you will never get bored ;-0)