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‘Hajj Mabroor’
Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The reward of a ‘mabroor’ (accepted) hajj is nothing other than Jannah.” Hearing this, a Sahaabi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) asked, “What constitutes an accepted hajj?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Feeding people and speaking to them in a gentle and good manner.” In another narration, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned, “Feeding people and spreading salaam (i.e. making salaam to people).” (Shu‘abul Imaan #3824 & 3825 and At-Targheeb wat Tarheeb vol. 2, pg. 165)
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Bearing the Burdens of Others
One of the greatest privileges and favours which Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) enjoyed from Allah Ta‘ala was that he was raised in the care of none other than Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). The circumstances which led to this was as follows:
Before Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was blessed with prophethood, there was a period during which the Quraish and the other inhabitants of Makkah Mukarramah suffered a severe drought. During this difficult period, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) noticed that his …
Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes
Tasty and fun no matter how old you are.
Beat the following ingredients until they form crumbs:
70g butter
210g flour
250g castor sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
Whisk together the following:
210ml milk
2 eggs
40g strawberry Nesquik
Add the milk mixture to the flour crumbs and beat till combined and smooth.
Fill cupcake cases ¾ full. Bake on 180°C for 15 minutes.
Ice when cool.
