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Humble before the Husband
(Ummu Kulthoom, the daughter of Faatimah [radhiyallahu ‘anhuma] – Part Three)
Ummu Kulthoom (radhiyallahu ‘anha) once sent perfume, drinking utensils and small vanity cases with a messenger to the Queen of Rome (without the knowledge of ‘Umar [radhiyallahu ‘anhu]). On receiving the gifts, the Queen gathered the women of her court and announced, “These gifts are from the Queen of the Arabs who is the daughter of their Prophet (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam).” She then replied to the gesture …
White Chocolate Ice-Cream
2 cup cream
2 tbsp. sugar
¾ cup milk
Pinch of salt
Heat the above but do not boil.
Whisk together 5 yolks and 2 tbsp. sugar
Whisk +/- ¼ cup hot milk mixture into the yolks.
Pour it back into the pot and mix.
Cook over medium heat till it thickens (it will cling to a metal spoon when you dip it in).
Strain mixture into a bowl.
Add 1 ¼ cup …
United in Purpose
A household is made up of not one but many members. In order for the household to progress and be productive, it is important for them to be united in purpose – all working towards and assisting each other to reach a common goal.
Thus if the husband is on Deen but does not have the support of his wife and children as they are not on Deen, he will definitely find it difficult and face challenges to remain firm …
