Archive for December, 2014

To Forgive or Not to Forgive: That is the Question

Posted on December 22nd, 2014 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

The law of retaliation or qisas refers to a particular set of crimes that may be lawfully punished in the same way and to the same degree. Islam is a.. read more

Satay – Grilled Meat On Bamboo Skewers

Posted on December 21st, 2014 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

Satay, the South East Asian equivalent of the kebab in Turkey or yakitori in Japan can be found virtually everywhere on the shores of South East Asian countries. Originated in.. read more

For Ladies: Have a Good Day, the Islamic Way

Posted on December 20th, 2014 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

A Blessed Morning Wake up in the morning with gratitude in your heart. Express gratitude that all your limbs and faculties are intact and that Allah has blessed you with.. read more

Ice Kacang – Colourful Mountain of Ice

Posted on December 19th, 2014 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

A mountain of shaved ice sits precariously upon a bowl seemingly too small for its majestic ego with bright crimson red, green and brown liquids drizzled upon it. Famously called.. read more

Mangosteen – The Queen Of Fruits

Posted on December 19th, 2014 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

Juicy like an orange,  sweet and tangy in its own unique way and full of vitamin C, the mangosteen is a fruit that is most remembered by mothers telling their.. read more

Simple 30-Minute Workout, No Gym Required

Posted on December 18th, 2014 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

1. Feel the burn Who has time to burn megacalories? You do! This speedy workout from Equinox instructor Lashaun Dale, based on her popular Cardio Bootcamp & Sculpt class, will.. read more

Dealing with Stress in Islam: Why Me?

Posted on December 17th, 2014 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

There is relief in knowing that although we may be stressed and unhappy we know that it’s part of God’s plan. Everyone feels stressed at times. But there are periods.. read more

Healthy Eating For A Healthier Life

Posted on December 16th, 2014 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

Easy Tips for Planning a Healthy Diet and Sticking to It Healthy eating is not about strict dietary limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love… read more

Hard-Boiled Egg & Banana Healthy Breakfast

Posted on December 15th, 2014 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

For a quick and tasty breakfast, peel a banana and a hard-boiled egg, and enjoy. If you want to brighten up your morning, the sunny yellow of eggs and bananas.. read more

Love Yourself … in Moderation (Islam)

Posted on December 14th, 2014 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

Thousands of our habits and thought processes are a result of our instinctive love of self. Those habits help to keep us from harm. My small son fell ill for.. read more