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Birthdays
Question:
What is the ruling regarding birthdays? Our muslims greet one another on this day and feel insulted if one does not greet them. Another issue is regarding birthday cakes, gifts and parties. Please advise.
Answer:
Bismihi Ta‘ala
Haamidan wa Musalliyan
Respected Sister in Islam
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
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When Last Did I Thank?
In many cases, married life has boiled down to moaning, groaning, demanding and complaining. Every wife should ask herself: “When last did I sincerely say a heartfelt ‘Jazaakallah’ to my husband?” If one cannot recall when last one did this, the question is: “Why can’t I remember? Should this not have been a regular aspect?”
Unfortunately, many of us have largely forgotten the lesson of gratitude. Often, if our husband says or does just one thing against our wish or desire, …
Pecan & Cinnamon Ring
Pecan & Cinnamon Ring
Ingredients:
125g butter
1 cup castor sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 eggs
1 x 250ml tub sour cream
1 ½ cups flour
½ cup self rising flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 cup pecan nuts, finely chopped
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup sugar
2 tsp cinnamon powder
Method:
Preheat oven to 180
Grease and line a 23cm ring pan Cream butter, castor sugar and vanilla essence until light and fluffy
Beat eggs one at a time until well combined
Sift flour
Self rising flour and bicarbonate of soda and leave aside
Add sour cream to the butter and …
