Posted in Life with Islam, ramadan on October 31, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Fasting the Six Days of Shawwal After Ramadan: “Like Fasting the Entire Year”
From Sunnipath
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Assalamu alaikum,
Ayyub (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and companions) said, “Whoever fasts Ramadan and follows it with six days from Shawwal [...]
Posted in Thoughts, food on October 28, 2007 | 4 Comments »
PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) Isn’t it annoying when people blame your bad moods on this. Is there a relation between PMS and mood swings. Okay, well when I was younger, it really made me mad, more like slightly irritated when a week before my cycle I would feel emotional or start craving for certain foods like [...]
Posted in Africa lifestyle, Customs, Thoughts, art, culture, food, health on October 27, 2007 | 5 Comments »
A traditional tagine clay and serving pot
For anyone who travels outside of their place of residency, there is a feeling of emotional excitement and mental preparation leading up until the arrival of your destination. Whether it be an international departure or local travel, it is only human nature to be curious of the things, customs, [...]
Posted in Hope, Thoughts, food, health on October 26, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Check out this intersting yet informative committment on a campaign against hunger. For how you can be a part of it check out Lalla Mira blog.
Let me know what your opinions are. I really thought it was having fun with rice for a good cause of course.
Posted in Africa lifestyle, Customs, Thoughts, culture on October 24, 2007 | 6 Comments »
With Muslims and the Arab world frequently in the news, I would like to express through portraits the underlying humanity and beauty that we all share regardless of religion or politics. There is so much to focus your camera lens on while in Morocco. The colors, the light, the patterns, the architecture – a picture [...]
Posted in Family matters, Inspiring Hadith, Life with Islam, Reflections, Spirituality, Thoughts on October 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
A beautiful nasheed that I hope you get a chance to enjoy with your children as much as we have been replaying it over and over again.
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Narrated Abu Huraira: A man came to Allah’s Apostle and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Who is more entitled to be treated with [...]
Posted in Africa lifestyle, Customs, Life, culture, food, health on October 21, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Olives and lemons preserved and beautifully displayed.
The weekend always brings a variety of things to do and excursions to take. The open market area provides much to pick and choose from when you are out and about. The olive vendors are just one spot I must have a look at before departing home. The nicely organized [...]
Posted in Family matters, Favorite Recipes, culture, food, health on October 19, 2007 | 3 Comments »
In Morocco baghrir is considered to be an important mealtime dish during Ramadan. It reminds me of a pancake but with a little more texture. Another name that it is also known to be called is crepe.
The following recipe will have you enjoying them anytime of the year.
Ingredients:
Tea cup of flour
2 tea cups of semolina
4 [...]
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