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In the Care of ‘Abdul Muttalib
When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was six years old, his mother, Aaminah, travelled from Makkah Mukarramah to Madeenah Munawwarah. Before starting the journey, she decided to take her young son, Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), with her, as well as Sayyidah Ummu Aiman (radhiyallahu ‘anha).
On arriving in Madeenah Munawwarah, Aaminah stayed at her parents’ home for one month. Thereafter, they left Madeenah Munawwarah to return to Makkah Mukarramah. However, while they were traveling and returning to Makkah Mukarramah, they came to …
Chocolate Caramel Shortbread
Ingredients:
Shortbread Base
1 cup (136g) flour
¼ cup (21g) cocoa powder
113g butter, cut into chunks, at room temperature
⅓ cup (67g) sugar
Caramel Topping
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp light corn syrup
½ cup (120ml) fresh cream, at room temperature (or slightly warmed in a microwave)
2 Tbsp (28g) butter, cut into 3 pieces and very soft
2 ounces (57g) dark chocolate, finely …
Alhamdulillah!
“Alhamdulillah!” How often do we not hear these words, exclaiming the praise of Allah Ta‘ala?
Indeed, our Deen teaches us to recite these words on a multitude of occasions. When wearing our clothing… after eating… after drinking… when commencing a journey… before making wudhu… on awakening… In fact, even the Quraan Majeed commences with the words “Alhamdulillah”!
When we say “Alhamdulillah”, we are praising Allah Ta‘ala by accepting that He is the One Who blessed us with all goodness and …
