Ramadan Iftar Meal Plans 2015 (3)

Struggling with ideas on what to cook during Ramadan? This website has recipes for every day of the month which includes starters, mains and deserts.

Here is a sample of what you can look forward to this year.



Beef ministrone, aubergine salad, spinach and rocket lasagne, lamb pastry, maamoul tart, kunafe.

Enjoy!

Your Guide to a Good Jummah

time for a trim !! Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "On the day of Jummah, the angels stand at the entrance of that masjid in which Jumuah salat is to be offered. They write down the name of the person who enters the masjid first, and thereafter the name of the person who follows, and they continue doing this. The person who entered first will receive the reward of sacrificing a camel in the path of Allah; the one who followed him will get the reward of sacrificing a cow, thereafter a chicken, thereafter the reward of giving an egg as charity in the path of Allah.Once the khutbah commences, the angels close the register and begin listening to the khutbah." [Bukhari and Muslim] They say Friday is the best day of the week but for a Muslim we have far more to look forward to other than the weekend off work and school! Friday is a day of Allah's Generosity when it comes to whom He wishes to Forgive. The name Jummah is derived from the word Al-Jam' in Arabic which means to gather, as Muslims gather on this day every week, and Allah has commanded the believers to gather for His worship, "Oh you who believe! When the call is proclaimed for Jummah (Friday prayer), come fast to the remembrance of Allah." Jummah thus becomes a great reason for a get together and rush to receive the blessings from Allah. From one Jummah to the next, there is an expiation for whatever sins come in between, so long as one does not commit any major sin. (Muslim, 233) So before you head off to the masjid, here are some precious sunnah acts of Jummah to make your Friday that little bit more special (rewarding). Sunnah acts of Friday Get between those gaps! Sunnah & Acts of Jummah day: 1 - Bathing (Ghusl) on the day of Jumumah (Bukhari 1951) 2 - To wear nice clothes (Abu Dawood,) 3 - Use perfume, and use the Miswaak. (Ibn Majah) 4 - Going early to Jumuah Prayer (Bukhari 929 & Muslim 1964 ) 5 - Walking to Masjid for Jumuah Paryer (Al-Tirmidi, 496) The best reward is at the front row! 6 - Try to sit as close as possible to the Imam. (Majah, Tirmidhi) 7 - Listening attentively to Khutbah (Sermon) (Bukhari 934) 8 - Reading Surah tul Kahf (Before sun sets on Friday). [Saheeh al-Targheeb, 836] 9 - Visiting the Sick & Attending Muslims Funeral [Trimidhi] 10- Increase your Durood (example: Durood Ibrahim) "Recite Durood upon me in abundance on the day of Jummah since they are presented to me." (Ibn Majah) Salams upon the Prophet. Don't forget.. Ask the one who never refuses to answer Don't forget, after the Jummah prayer the good blessings don't stop there! The day of Jumu'ah includes an hour during which all supplications are accepted. Abu Hurayrah, narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), said: "On (the day of) Jumu'ah is an hour during which Allah gives to a Muslim servant standing in prayer whatever he asks for." [Bukhari and Muslim] So make sure you give yourself that much needed 'ME' time with Allah (between Asr and Magrib) and ask away!! Friday charity is more virtuous than any other day Last but in no way least; Giving your charity on Jummah carries more virtue than other days. Ka'b, narrated that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Charity given during the day of Jumu'ah is greater (in reward) than any other day." "The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity." - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 604 "Save yourself from hellfire by giving even half a date-fruit in charity." - Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 2, Hadith 498