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Personally Giving to the Poor
(Haarithah bin Nu’maan [radhiyallahu ‘anhu] #2)
At some point in his life, Sayyiduna Haarithah bin Nu’maan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) lost his sight. When this happened, he placed a basketful of dates and other similar items near his musalla, and tied a string between his musalla and the door of his home.
When a beggar knocked on the door, Sayyiduna Haarithah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) would take some dates from the basket and using the string as a guide, he would make his way …
Sweet Chilli Coleslaw
Add a little crunch to your braai
Vegetables:
½ of a big cabbage or 2 baby cabbages
2 carrots
¼ of a red onion
Few chives
Dressing:
¾ cup mayonnaise
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp salt
¼ cup sweet chilli sauce
2 tsp brown sugar
Grinding of black pepper
Sprinkling of dried parsley
Method:
Wash and finely shred the cabbage.
Peel and julienne …
Mahmood and the Miswaak
Ask our children:
1. Does Islam teach us to be clean or dirty?
2. How much of junk food should we eat?
3. When should we use the miswaak?
Now tell them the story:
Mahmood was a little boy who loved to eat sweets, chocolates, biscuits and ice cream, and loved to drink milkshake, juice and cold drink. Doritos and Astros, Pepsis and popsicles, Romany Creams and Cadbury Dreams – these were some of Mahmood’s favourites, …
