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“But She’s on BBM”
It was one of those days… dull, grey and gloomy. The skies were threatening to repeat last night’s ‘explosive fireworks’. Adding to the nerve racking shivers and quivers, a chilly breeze roared in from over the dark and dim mountains perched on the northern edge of town.
She shuddered and trembled wishing that she had just sheltered indoors, cuddled, curled and coiled up in front of the old iron fireplace. It was definitely a warmer and a more cosy option …
Social Networks
Correspondence of Hazrat Moulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahimahullah)
Letter:
Respected Maulana, I have a question regarding Facebook and chat sites in general. What is the sharee‘ah perspective on a wife using Facebook to chat with friends from school and work, including non-Muslim male friends from her work-place?
The wife’s initial intention to get Facebook was to catch up with female friends from her school days.
The husband disapproved the use of Facebook due to the …
Turmeric: A spice for Health
Food, herbs and spices are increasingly analysed for hidden medicinal and nutritional benefits. This is an important development as such “medication” can be used cheaply, as part of a daily diet, without the inconvenience and expense of a doctor’s appointment.
One such spice is the well-known turmeric or arad, a colourant to make yellow rice. It’s somewhat strong, bitter taste blends wonderfully with curries, but it’s not palatable in raw form, particularly if you need larger amounts for pain relief. There’s an …
