Balancing cooking & worship in Ramadan

The blessed month of Ramadan is fast approaching and many of us are busy making preparations to make this a special time for our families. Ramadan is a time for voluntary acts of worship, sharing with those who are less fortunate, and reflecting on the message that Allah has given to us. Overall, the goal of this month is to develop ourselves spiritually.. More

An Urgent Message to My Muslim Sisters in Ramadan

Dear Muslim sisters everywhere, I wish all goodness for every Muslim woman on earth, and I ask Allah The Almighty to make you and us all to witness the month of Ramadan, accept our acts of obedience in it, and assist us during it. I am writing this especially for you, my sister, and wish to highlight some thoughts and ideas within it that could be.. More

Practical Methods of Solving Marital Problems

Both spouses should have a realistic view of marital troubles, because, if tackled correctly, they may be a factor in enhancing dialogue and understanding. Marital discord can either be solved or made further complicated, according to the way the couple chooses to deal with it. Necessary Rules It is important to remember that uttering bad words and.. More

Seeking the husband's permission before going out

Islam enjoins order in everything: in one's habits and transactions as well as while traveling or taking up a place of residence. When three people travel together, Islam commands that one of them should be the leader. Given that reason, as well as the keenness to organize the Muslim community, Islam gave the man the authority to lead the family as.. More

The Wife of Two Martyrs: Umm Hakeem

On the day of the Battle of Uhud, she was fighting against Islam and Muslims; and on the day of the Battle of Yarmook, she was fighting against disbelief and disbelievers. Umm Hakeem, may Allah be pleased with her, embraced Islam on the day of the Conquest of Makkah,but her husband, ‘Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl, did not; he fled Makkah to Yemen after.. More

Rulings on Interaction with Marriageable Men - II

Impermissibility of exposing the arms Some women often say that they have heard some scholars telling that the woman who exposes her arms in her house will have them burned on the Day of Resurrection. It should be noted that some women make sleeves of their clothes up to the wrists and sometimes up to the elbows. What is the ruling.. More

Chicken Pulao

Ingredients: 1 whole chicken cut into 8 pcs, 10 cloves, 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, 2 inch piece cinnamon stick, 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, 6 large black cardamoms, 1 teaspoon cumin, white, 1 small onion, coarsely chopped, 5 garlic cloves, 2 inch piece ginger cut into pieces, 450 grams rice, Pakistani basmati, 12 cup ghee or oil, 1large.. More

Badami Gosht

Ingredients: 5 Tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 Cinnamon sticks, 6 garlic cloves, 1 Tablespoon cardamom seeds, 1 large onion chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 1/2 inch fresh ginger,peeled and chopped, 1 1/2 lb lean lamb, cubed, 1 1/4 cup yogurt (plain), 1 tsp saffron threads,soaked in 2 Tablespoon boiling water, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 cup.. 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.. More

Aloo Bhaji

Ingredients: 12 kilogram potatoes, 12 cup oil, corn, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 medium tomatoes, chopped, 1 teaspoon chilli powder, 14 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi), 12 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 12 teaspoon garam masala powder, 3 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped, 2 green chillies chopped. Instructions: 1... More

Chiker Cholay

Ingredients: 2 cups chickpeas, 1 level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 14 cup daal masoor, 14 cup oil, 1 medium onion finely chopped, 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, peeled & chopped, 1 teaspoon chilli powder, 14 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi), 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 2 tablespoons coriander.. More

Hummus

Hummus is a creamy puree of chickpeas and tahini (sesame seed paste) seasoned with lemon juice and garlic, and is a popular spread and dip in Greece and throughout the Middle East. Ingredients: Cloves garlic—roughly chopped ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup water 14 oz (400g) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) - rinsed and drained ½.. More

Falafel, using Chickpeas

Ingredients 1 15 oz. can chickpeas 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 teaspoon coriander 3/4 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Oil for frying (canola or vegetable) Method Combine chickpeas, garlic, onion, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper.. More

Summer Berry Sorbet Ice Cream

Ingredients * 225g (8oz) strawberries, pureed * 100g (4oz) blackberries, pureed * 100g (4oz) raspberries, pureed * 4 tbsp elderflower cordial * Powdered sweetener (optional) Instructions 1. Mix together the strawberry, blackberry and raspberry puree. Strain through a fine sieve to remove the tiny pips, then add the elderflower cordial and.. More

CABBAGE ROLL CASSEROLE

Another hit from the "Best of Bridge" cookbooks, this one can be found in "Grand Slam". It is a fast and yummy alternative to cabbage rolls. 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 2 medium onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 14oz. can tomatoe sauce 1 can water 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice 4 cups cabbage,.. More