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A Golden Guarantee
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) has mentioned, “Whoever guarantees me (that he will safeguard and protect) that which is between his jaws and that which is between his legs, I will guarantee him Jannah.” (Saheeh Bukhaari #6474)
Safeguarding that which is between one’s jaws refers to two things. It refers to one being cautious in his speech i.e. abstaining from backbiting, lying, vulgar speech, speaking of things that are futile, etc., and it also refers to one ensuring that he only …
“Even if I Die Trying”
Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) owned a slave who would work and earn an income for Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu).
One night, the slave presented Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) with some food that he had earned. As soon as the food was placed before him, Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) picked up a morsel and began to eat. Seeing this, the slave was surprised and asked, “What is the matter? You normally ask me every night (as to how …
Sweet Chilli Bean Salad
Great as a side for braais or as a main on a hot day.
Drain – 2 tins chickpeas and 1 tin of mixed beans.
Boil and cube 1 potato.
Dice – 1 green pepper, ½ a cucumber, 1 onion, 2 carrots and 1 pineapple.
Chop ½ cup of spring onion.
Combine the above in a big salad bowl.
Whisk together – 8 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 ½ Tbsp Maggi chilli sauce, 4 Tbsp mayonnaise, …
