Orange Scones with Strawberry Sauce

A decadent addition to your ‘Eid breakfast table or perfect with tea anytime. The scones are rich and buttery. The zest can be omitted to make plain scones.

All the components can be made ahead and assembled when needed. The scones can be frozen. Just defrost and warm through in an oven or microwave.

Ingredients:

4 cups flour

½ cup sugar

1 Tbsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

340g cold butter, roughly chopped.

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The Manner of Raising and Educating Young Girls in the Past (Part 2)

“A Muslimah’s Guide to Living a Blissful Life” by Sayyidah Khairun Nisaa (rahimahallah) #8

In the past, mothers would be particular in selecting such a place for their daughters to spend their time and carry out their activities where they would remain shielded from all evil influences. Accordingly, they were never exposed to non-mahram males, and it was even difficult for strange women to pass by (and encounter them).

Their mother or sister would often spend time with them and teach them domestic work, explain to them the highs and lows and ups and downs of life, and create the enthusiasm for good in their hearts together with instilling the aversion for evil in them. They would also show them the consequences that result from these evil qualities and actions and instil such disgust for these evils within them that would not leave them even after marriage.

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Safety Measures for the Home​

With the levels of crime perpetually on the increase, one of people’s primary concerns is that of safety and security. Hence, in the previous article, certain du‘aas for safety and security were mentioned. In this article, we will insha-Allah elaborate on a few practical safety tips.

1. Let’s begin with the obvious – invest in decent locks and ensure that all entrances are kept locked when not in use. The same applies to windows and other points of entry. Double check that all the doors and windows are closed/locked before sleeping. Often, because a person lives in a complex or a flat, the presence of neighbours make him feel a false sense of security. We should remember that in such a situation, because of the number of people coming and going, it can be even easier for a thief to enter and exit without drawing attention to himself.

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What Passed is Past​

Have we ever pondered over the power of a few words???

A country was at peace – and then a few words of information arrived that the neighbouring country had killed their ambassador... A couple were happily married for thirty years – and then the husband, in a fit of anger, spoke the words of three talaaqs...

A few words – that’s all it takes to start a war or end a marriage.

When this is the power of words and information then how cautious we need to be in their regard!

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Triple Ginger Biscotti

Perfect for dipping on a cold day

Ingredients:

70g butter

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 Tbsp ginger root grated

1 tsp vanilla essence

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