How Special Are The Fruits Mentioned In The Quran
WE all love fruits don’t we? Sweet, sour, juicy, colorful, delightful and of course tasty and delicious. Let’s take a look at the fruits mentioned in the Quran, and find out their benefits…....
Woman of Courage: Lessons from the story of Hajar
Muslims from all around the world flock to Makkah to perform Umrah and Hajj every year; although many centuries back, you would not find a single person in the lonely valley of Makkah. Surrounded by rock mountains and with a bed of sand for ground, it offered no vegetation and no water. Yet, this was…...
Why Zamzam water is miraculous and special
Old Zamzam Well at the Museum in Makkah. — Photo by Islamopedia EVERY Muslim is aware of the miracle of Zamzam and how it came into being. Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام surely did not know the wisdom behind leaving his wife and his only son in a deserted valley without plants or water. Nor did Hajar,…...
Misconception: ‘It’s Hajj-e-Akbar if 9th (Arafah) falls on Friday!’
“Alhamdulillah, the 9th day is Friday! We’ll get to perform Hajj-e-akbar!” “Hajj-e-akbar mabrook!” “Performing Hajj-e-akbar has greater rewards than an ordinary Hajj…” THESE are some statements we hear from people that leave us confused as to what is right. There is a common misconception regarding “Hajj-e-Akbar” that if the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah falls…...
Taste From The Past: Baramakiyyah
ARAB influence in Andalusia left a distinct mark on the region’s food choices and habits, as seen in the exotic spices and ingredients like saffron, almonds, zucchini, dates, lemons, oranges, rice, cinnamon and sweet peppers. The tradition of multiple-course meals featuring a series of dishes complementing each other rather than one main dish started in…...
Importance of Tawheed for Muslim Unity: What United Them Will Unite Us
Before The Dawn Of Islam THE sun is beating down the hot sands of Arabia. There is hardly any water to drink or anything to eat. The sun is at its highest peak and there is no one in sight, bird or beast. The only thing seen is the Ka’bah, surrounded by the 360 idols…...
Be Amazed by the Honey Bee
LOOK around… you will see that the world is filled with the most amazing and beautiful creations of Allah. Let’s explore them and astound ourselves with one of the tiny creatures existing, breathing and flourishing on this land of ours. Come and take a tour of the beehive, and prepare to be amazed!…...
A Taste Of The Past: Andalusian-Style Roast Meat
WE present a recipe adapted from an Andalusian cookbook written in the 13th century. It is a small taste of meals in the past that shows the refinement of taste and the eye for detail that went into each recipe and its presentation. For instance, the anonymous author of the book prefaces the recipes with…...
Book Review: The Sunnah And Its Role In Islamic Legislation by Dr Mustafa As-Sibaee
AS Muslims, we are obliged to follow two things very closely in our life: the Qur’an and the Sunnah. The Qur’an is the word of Allah, revealed to our beloved Prophet ﷺ and the Sunnah constitutes the sayings, actions, and the example of the Prophet ﷺ. Sadly, many of us fail to follow the Sunnah…...