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  • The Khutbah of 'Eed Al-Fitr -II

    In this part we will mention some moreprohibitions that some Muslims commit which Allah forbade. Lying on the Prophet  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ):`Abdullaah Ibn `Amr Ibn Al-`Aas  may  Allaah  be  pleased  with  them reported that the Prophet  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ) said: “Convey from me even an verse of the Qur'aan; relate traditions from.. More

  • The Khutbah of ‘Eed Al-Fitr -III

    Second Khutbah: O Muslims! Abu Hurayrah, may Allaah be pleased with him, said: “The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said: “Allah has written down the very portion of Zinaa which a person will indulge in. There will be no escape from it. The Zinaa of the eye is the (lustful) look, the Zinaa of the ears is the listening (to voluptuous.. More

  • Women’s Worship During Ramadan – I

    A Muslim woman should utilize the seasons which Allah has endowed with great benefit and made a source for accumulating rewards. A woman can increase her reward in Ramadan by strengthening various aspects of worship and obedience to Allah, by being keen in performing virtuous deeds and refraining from anything that could affect the rewards of her fasting.. More

  • Women’s worship during Ramadan – II

    Feeding others during Ramadan: ‘Abdullah bin Salaam, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported: “I heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, saying: “O people, exchange greetings of Salaam (i.e., say: As-Salaamu `Alaykum to one another), feed people, strengthen the ties of kinship, and be in prayer when others are.. More

  • Zakatul-Fitr and Other Acts of Worship

    Zakatul-Fitr: Zakatul-Fitr is one of the things that the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, mandated upon all Muslims. Ibn ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with them, said: “The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, made Zakatul-Fitr, one Saa’ (almost 3kg.) of dates or one Saa’ of barley, obligatory on the Muslims,.. More

  • Fish Biryani

    Ingredients: 450 grams rohu (any white fish fillets) 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 level teaspoon cumin seeds, zeera 1/2 level teaspoon mustard seeds (rai or sarson) 1 clove garlic cloves chopped 1 inch piece ginger fresh, peeled 1 teaspoon ajowan (carum) 4 green chilies 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder As per taste salt 10 green cardamoms 4 black.. More

  • Arabic Date Biscuits

    Ingredients 1 cup plain flour ¼ cup icing sugar 1 spoon clarified butter (ghee) Small amounts of pistachios or almonds of your choice Instructions 1) Put enough oil in to smooth the mixture. 2) Put a small handful of water, enough to roll the dough into small balls. Flatten the top of the balls. 3) Soften dates and roll into.. More

  • Basbousa with Almonds

    Ingredients 2 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3/4 cup almonds 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup semolina Method 1) Bring water, sugar and lemon juice to a boil in a pan. 2) Simmer for a few minutes. 3) Chop the almonds finely and fry them in hot butter together with the semolina until they are golden. 4) Add the hot syrup.. More

  • Mutton Biryani - I

    Ingredients: 2 cups rice, basmati 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads 2 tablespoon boiling water, for saffron 1/4 cup butter 2 onion finely chopped 1-inch piece ginger fresh, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon cumin grounded 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, ground 1 teaspoon cardamoms seeds, crushed 1 teaspoons peppercorns, coarsely ground 1 cinnamon.. More

  • Venezuelan Peppers with Shrimp

    Serving Size: 10 3 lb. Shrimp (16-20/lb.) 3 c Spanish olive oil 4 ea large red bell peppers * 8 ea cloves garlic ** 1 ea chili pepper seeded/minced 1 ea loaf French bread 1″ slices 1 x Feta cheese (optional) * Bell peppers should be seeded and cut into thin julienne strips. ** Garlic cloves should be peeled and cut into 1/4-inch.. More

  • Your Time During Ramadan

    Time is the essence of life, and man’s life is but the seconds and minutes he/she lives. Every hour we live through in this life takes us that much closer to our destiny in the Hereafter. Even though time is the most precious item in our lives (or at least it should be) and we should be guarding it with all the power we possess, it seems to be.. More

  • Chiker Cholay

    Ingredients: 2 cups chickpeas 1 level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/4 cup daal masoor 1/4 cup oil 1 medium onion finely chopped 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi) 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garam masala 2 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped 1.. More

  • Fasting Women

    We are being approached by a month of mercy, forgiveness and salvation from Hell. It is the month of fasting, praying Qiyaam (the optional night prayer) and recitation of the Quran. It is a month during which rewards are multiplied and sins are expiated. It is a month that approaches us with all the immense mercy and abundant rewards that it includes... More

  • Introduction on Recipes

    Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {And remind, for indeed, the reminder benefits the believers.} [Quran 51:55] Acting upon this verse, we would like to remind our honorable Muslim brothers and sisters that one of the many bounties from Allah that necessitate showing (practical) gratitude and appreciation, is that of food which we desire and find.. More

  • The Concern of Deed’s Acceptance

    Needless to say, we owe our ability to perform righteous deeds to the Favor of Allah, The Most Exalted. Had Allah left us alone to depend on ourselves, we would have been inevitably doomed, because Satan is always attacking us hoping to misguide us. Allah Says (what means): - {(Satan) said (to Allah Almighty), do You see this one (Aadam) whom You.. More