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THE OSTENTATIOUS MIND

Once Hadhrat Bayazeed Bustaami Rahmatullahi Alaih read Surah Taha later then finds in his account of good deeds that Surah Taha was written in its entirety, however one place was left empty. To this Hadhrat enquired from the Angels, ” Why has this particular verse been left out, whereas I …

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7 Benefits Of Oranges

When you think of the health benefits of oranges, the first thing that springs to mind is probably vitamin C. Citrus fruits are a terrific source, but oranges (with a medium-size orange coming in at about 62 calories) also provide a number of other protective nutrients. Here are seven reasons …

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Importance Of Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone that your adrenal glands, the endocrine glands on top of your kidneys, produce and release. Cortisol affects several aspects of your body and mainly helps regulate your body’s response to stress. What is cortisol? Cortisol is a glucocorticoid hormone that your adrenal glands produce and …

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The Kitchen Of Allah Ta’laa

Once someone asked Hadhrat Haatim Rahmatullahi Alaihi:” From whence do you eat?” He responded:” From such a kitchen of Allah Ta’aala in which there is no fear of reduction.” Then the man retorted :” You eat from the wealth of people, which you aquire by deception.” Hadrat Haatim said:” Did …

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7 Etiquettes Of Hajj

There are 7 etiquette of Hajj: 1. Seek a pious companion as well as pure, wholesome and halal wealth for the journey. Halal provisions will create nur (effulgence) in the heart, and a pious companion will encourage you to perform righteous actions and prevent you from evil. 2. Rove any …

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How To Make A Fire With Wood In A Fireplace

1. Clean Out the Ashes An important step to knowing how to work a fireplace is to make sure all ashes are cleaned out of the firebox before you start stacking wood for that first fireplace fire. Simply sweep or vacuum the cold ashes and dispose of them outside. But you may want to …

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Replying To A Sneeze

Lessons For Kids Imam Abu Dawood Rahimahullah and some people were once on board a ship. Another ship then passed by them. A man on the other ship sneezed and said Alhamdulillah. Imam Abu Dawood Rahimahullah could not manage to reply to his sneeze. So, he hired another small boat …

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What Is A Total Lunar Eclipse (Khusoof)

A lunar eclipse is referred to as Khusoof خسوف in Arabic and occurs when the earth blocks the sun’s light causing its shadow to fall on the moon and this only happens on a full moon day. During a lunar eclipse, the sun, the earth and the moon come in …

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