By Husayn Al-Awayishah. The subject matter of this work has preoccupied and continues to preoccupy the minds of our nation’s members; yet in spite of this preoccupation, many people lack a correct understanding regarding it. Because the issues that fall under the subject matter of this work are so important, I decided to write this […]
By Abdullah Nasih Ulwan. This book outlines the basic Islamic concepts in child education. The author has tried to coordinate the main ideas, as well as the basics precepts for raising Muslim children in all the different spheres of life. First of all, the importance of correct belief and faith cannot be inculcated in young […]
By Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid. Taking care of the home and family is the most significant means of building a Muslim society. This book discusses Islamic guidelines for soundness of homes and families, as a step towards reforming neighbourhoods, then society as a whole, by Allah’s leave. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE BOOK FOR FREE
By Sheikh Muhammad Salih al-Munajjid. An excellent book discussing the foundation of an Islamic household. The author addresses issues that are relevant to the majority of the Muslims, such as the importance of choosing a righteous spouse, disciplining your wife and children, making your home a place for the remembrance of Allah, spreading kindness in […]
By Dr Aisha Hamdan. A plethora of parenting books on the market these days covers every aspect of dealing with your children. From the terrible twos to the troublesome teens, you will have no problem finding multitudes of books claiming to point you in the right direction when it comes to raising your children. Whether […]
Recently, I’ve been blessed to find out about a long lost relative of ours. Some of them share blood with Yemenis, while other’s share blood with Pakistanis from the land of Kashmir. This is all while being mixed with Somali. It just so seems to me that Somalis and Pakistanis are like magnets to each […]
Now that the summer’s over and kids are back to school, we slowly ease back into our usual daily routines. As mums, it can be difficult to juggle household chores, looking after the other little ones and also packing a healthy lunch for our kids, especially if they are picky eaters. Making a packed lunch […]
My first time eating Quinoa was when I had bought a ready made quinoa salad for a quick lunch. To be frank, I absolutely hated it. Infact, I tried to digest it and like it but the more I ate, the more I felt put off by the bitterness of the quinoa. It felt like […]
Having a baby can be the happiest time of our lives, but unfortunately for some mums this isn’t always the case. Having anxiety after pregnancy can happen to the best of us. However, for some mums it can be a real problem, and they may need professional help. Here are some of the signs you […]
I constantly get asked about my skincare, body and haircare routines and what products I use. This month I wanted to share some of my favourite products. ‘Magnitone Facial Cleansing Brush’ I am absolutely in love with this product which has done wonders for my oily skin. Furthmore, I’ve been using it daily for the […]
Itʼs been proven that room colour and bedding affect people in many ways. The colours in a room can give an insight into a persons personality, mood and thoughts. You donʼt need to follow fashion trends to make your bedroom/bedding beautiful as fashion comes and goes. However, it is the people who live in the […]
In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious Most Merciful. Dear brothers and sisters. The topic I want to address in this blog post is the importance of cleanliness and purity from an Islamic perspective. This is a very broad topic which could not be covered in volumes of books, never mind a blog post. […]
Step 1 – Halve the potatoes and place the cut side down; halve each half again. Place potatoes in large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover loosely and boil gently for 15 to 20 minutes or until are soft but with a little firmness when pierced […]
Step 1 – Sautée the onion and garlic in oil until soft and translucent on high heat. Step 2 – Add the turmeric, cumin powder, black pepper 1 cinnamon stick, few peppercorns and cardamon. let them bubble in the oil with the onions and garlic for a few seconds (20-30 seconds) Step 3 – Add […]
There has been a new epidemic of illnesses, diseases, continuous misfortunes and life blockages arising with individuals around the globe. For example, have you ever felt suddenly sick, in pain and aching, only to be told “we can’t see anything wrong with you” by your doctor? Even while complaining and wailing, “we can’t see anything […]