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Receptive to the Reminder
Ebrahim bin Bash-shaar (rahimahullah) narrates:
On one occasion, I was passing through the desert in the company of Ebrahim bin Ad-ham (rahimahullah) when we came across a high grave. On seeing the grave, Ebrahim (rahimahullah) made du‘aa for the inmate, asking Allah Ta‘ala to shower His mercy upon him, and began to weep.
I asked Ebrahim (rahimahullah), “Whose grave is this?” Ebrahim (rahimahullah) replied, “This is the grave of Humaid bin Jaabir (rahimahullah) who was the ruler of all these …
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
1 ¾ cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
¾ tsp ginger powder
Pinch of black pepper
1/3 cup chopped crystallized ginger
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup chopped chocolate
Method:
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Depression
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Respected ‘Ulama
How should a Muslim cope with depression? Can a Muslim take medication for depression?
Jazaakallah
Answer:
Bismihi Ta‘ala
Wa ‘alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh
Respected Sister in Islam
1. Depression is a medical condition. Therefore, depending on the severity of the condition you should seek medical help to relieve you of this problem.
2. This is a state of the mind, hence those who can keep themselves …
