Sooji (Semolina) Halwa

Sooji (Semolina) Halwa

Halwa has to be one of my favourite desserts. It can be made with such a variety of ingredients and the best thing is that…

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A note about Dar El Salam

A note about Dar El Salam

I would first like to clarify that I am not being compensated in any way by Dar El Salam for this review. We had heard…

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Masjid al Nabwi; under the green dome lies the original mosque of the Prophet (pbuh). The umbrellas provide shade in the courtyard.
(Photo credit: Adam Khan)

Madina

The city of the Prophet (pbuh), the oasis city of Madina! You are very fortunate if you landed in Madina and not Jeddah. Madina Airport…

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How will I know if my hajj was accepted by Allah?

How will I know if my hajj was accepted by Allah?

This question crosses every haji’s mind. After going through this experience, that is still the most important consideration. There are two things to consider here….

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Hajj Days 4, 5 & 6

Hajj Days 4, 5 & 6

11th, 12th & 13th Dhul Hijjah: Mina For each successive day that you stay in Mina, (you should stay for at least 2 and up…

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Hajj Day Three

Hajj Day Three

10th Dhul Hijjah: Eid-al-Adha Four important acts are to be performed. First and foremost is rami. The rest may be done in any order: Sacrifice…

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Hajj Day Two

Hajj Day Two

9th Dhul Hijjah: Going from Mina to Arafat in the morning Going to Muzdalifah by nightfall This is absolutely the most important day of…

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Hajj Day One

Hajj Day One

8th Dhul Hijjah: Going from Mecca to Mina Pilgrims will enter the state of ihram and make the intention for hajj: Labbayk Allahuma hajjan. (Oh…

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Nafal tawaf and other tips

Nafal tawaf and other tips

You are done with umrah. Depending on when you arrived in Mecca, you may have a few days between now and the start of hajj….

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