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The Gates of Paradise are Opened for You, Will You Enter? - I
"And the forerunners, the forerunners…" Join the procession and catch up with the caravan. Ride with us aboard the ship of salvation. Make your steps firm and quicken your pace, perchance you would be saved from destruction. From the time you get up from sleep, you are in battle with the devil, and in a clash with such evil companions.. More -
O Soul, Ramadan Has Come!
{The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion.} [Quran 2:185] "When the first night of Ramadan comes, the devils and the rebellious Jinn are chained, the gates of Hell are closed till no gate thereof is open and the gates of Paradise are opened till no door.. More -
Hasten to Forgiveness from Your Lord
Allah The Almighty encourages His slaves to hasten and race to doing good as He Says (what means): • {And hasten to forgiveness from your Lord} [Quran 3:133] • {Race toward forgiveness from your Lord} [Quran 57:21] • {So race to [all that is] good} [Quran 2:148] • {So for this let the competitors compete} [Quran 83:26] •.. More -
Benefits of Repentance
When Allah The Almighty created Aadam, may Allaah exalt his mention, He decreed that he and his children are not infallible. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Every son of Aadam makes mistakes, and the best of those who make mistakes are those who frequently repent.” [At-Tirmithi] [Al-Albaani: Hasan] Man will continue.. More -
Speak Kindly to People – II
The people most worthy of being treated with kindness and noble morals are one's parents, to whom Allah The Almighty enjoined dutifulness and kind treatment. This includes choosing good words when talking to them. Allah The Exalted Says (what means): {And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether.. More -
Speak Kindly to People - I
The blessed month of Ramadan is the month of generosity, charity and competing in doing good deeds whether verbal or practical. Among the verbal good deeds is speaking kind words that do not harm. It is known that the words uttered by man are recorded and preserved in a book; My Lord neither errs nor forgets. This fact was stated in the Quran in the.. More -
Every Good Deed Is Charity - III
… Continued Among the remarkable things mentioned about ‘Ali Zayn Al-‘Aabideen, may Allaah have mercy upon him, is that some of the people of Madeenah did not know from where their means of sustenance came to them. When he died, they stopped getting the supplies that they used to get every night. While they were washing his body,.. More -
Every Good Deed Is Charity - II
… Continued Al-Baraa’ ibn ‘Aazib, may Allaah be pleased with him, said that the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, ordered them to do seven things (including): "To accept invitations, to help the oppressed and to fulfill the oaths." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] Besides, ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattaab, may.. More -
Every Good Deed Is Charity – I
Allah The Exalted instructs His Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, to enjoin his Ummah (Muslim nation) to practice goodness and make it their intrinsic quality and moral characteristic. He Says (what means): {Take what is given freely, enjoin what is good} [Quran 7:199] The prominent scholar of Tafseer (exegesis) Ibn Sa‘di, may Allaah.. More -
Ramadan…with Baby!
(Tips on making a mother’s fast last) Allah The Most High Says (what means): {To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; He creates what He wills. He gives to whom He wills female [children], and He gives to whom He wills males…} [Quran 42:49] A mother lode of Ramadan blessings Children are God’s gifts to whomever.. More -
Heavy Cream Baklava
Ingredients: 1 package phyllo dough 2 cups heavy cream (geshtah) 1/3 cup milk 2 tbs. corn starch 2 cups butter Syrup Instructions: - Melt the butter. - Mix cornstarch with milk, cook on medium 5-8 min. or until you have creamy texture, add this mixture to the heavy cream, let it cool. - Divide dough to two parts. - Cut the part.. More -
Mutton Biryani - II
Ingredients: Mutton: 1 kilo 4 onions (finely chopped) 5 tomatoes (chopped into small pieces) Yogurt: one small cup 2 tea spoon red chili powder 2 teaspoon turmeric powder Salt to taste 1 teaspoon black cumin Hot spice powder: 1 teaspoon Few pieces of cloves, cardamom, cinnamon sticks Bay leaves, black cardamom (whole spices) Ginger.. More -
Fataa’ir Bil-Jibnah
Ingredients: 1 egg 1 1/3 cup of water 1/4-1/3 cup of oil 1/2 tbsp of salt 1 tbsp of sugar 1 full tbsp of yeast 4 cups of flour 1 box of cream cheese Dried mint (optional) Sesame seeds or black seeds Directions: Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature so it is easy to spread, if not place into microwave until softened. 1).. More -
Tandoori Chicken
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 small onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger 3 teaspoons coriander seeds 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 cup yogurt Pinch of chili powder Directions: 1) Remove the skin from the chicken and brush with lemon juice, cover and marinate.. More -
Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
Serves 4 - 250 g/8 oz sun-dried tomatoes - 250 g/8 oz cream cheese, softened - 60 g/2 oz pine nuts - 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese - 3 tablespoons chopped basil - Bagel chips or French bread, sliced - Selection of raw vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, celery sticks, carrot sticks, broccoli florets and green beans Place tomatoes, cream.. More
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