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Pining for Paradise
Sayyiduna Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that before the Battle of Badr, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had sent Sayyiduna Busaisah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) as a spy to gather information on the caravan of Abu Sufyaan. After Sayyiduna Busaisah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) returned and reported the whereabouts and activities of the caravan, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) emerged from his home and announced, “We have something to pursue. Whoever has his conveyance prepared should ride with us.”
Hearing this, some Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum), in their …
Best Chocolate Brownies
These brownies are easy to make and have a perfect almost marshmallow texture and deep chocolate flavour.
Melt together – 310g of dark chocolate, 225g butter and 1 tsp espresso powder/instant coffee.
Mix in – 1 ½ cup white sugar and ½ cup brown sugar.
Mix in till just combined – 5 eggs and 2 tsp vanilla essence.
Sprinkle over – 1 ½ cup flour and 2 Tbsp cocoa powder.
Fold the flour and cocoa into the mixture. …
Musaafahah – Rulings and Etiquettes
1. Musaafahah refers to clasping the hands.
2. It is sunnah to make musaafahah after making salaam. Hence, one should not merely make musaafahah without making salaam.
3. Musaafahah should be made with two hands.
4. Musaafahah should be made on arrival and on departure.
5. Musaafahah should not be accompanied by any other unfounded practice e.g. kissing cheeks, twisting thumbs, etc.
6. If a person is carrying something, suffice on making salaam and do not inconvenience the …
