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Who is Bankrupt?
Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that on one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) asked the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum), “Do you know who the bankrupt person is?” The Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) replied, “The bankrupt person among us, O Rasul of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), is the one who neither possesses dirhams (silver coins) nor goods.”
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Indeed, the person who is truly bankrupt from my Ummah is the one who will come on the Day of Qiyaamah …
A Leap of Faith
There was once a youth from the Banu Israa-eel who was blessed with such beauty that never before had people set eyes on anyone as handsome as him. This youngster sold baskets for a living.
One day, while out selling his baskets, a woman emerged from the palace of one of the kings of the Banu Israa-eel and caught a glimpse of him. Immediately, she returned to the palace where she said to the princess, “O so-and-so! I saw a …
Chocolate Crinkles
Ingredients:
180g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
60g butter
1 ½ cup flour
¾ tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp coffee dissolved in 2 Tbsp of water
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup icing sugar, sifted
Method:
Melt the chocolate and butter together and let the mixture cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, …
