As-salaamu-alaikum, 　　I come from a Jewish family in New York. My mother was from S. A. but also Jewish. She never was comfortable with anyone knowing that. When my father died, she remarried a Catholic and became one herself. And that is how she brought us up. From the age... More

　　By: Nakata Khaula 　　When I returned to Islam, the religion of our inborn nature, a fierce debate raged about girls observing the hijab at schools in France. It still does. The majority, it seemed, thought that wearing the head-scarf was contrary to the principle that public -that is state-funded -... More

　　This is a traditional dish for Muslims in Pakistan, eaten in almost every home, cooked in various ways on Ramadan and Eed day. 　　 Recipe (Ingredients): • Half package of roasted vermicelli (31 /2oz).• 2qts full cream milk   • 1/2 tsp crushed cardamom seeds (optional) • cup sugar (or to... More

　　July 4, 1997. 　　Assalaamu alaykum, beloved family. 　　"There is no god but Allah, and Muhammed is his messenger." 　　These are the words of the Shahadah oath, I believe. 　　The Creator is known by many names. His wisdom is always recognizable, and his presence made manifest in the love, tolerance and... More

　　Melbourne, Australia 　　In the Name of Allah, The Benificent, The Merciful 　　October, 1998 　　Often when people ask me ‘How did you come to Islam?’, I take a deep breath and try and tell them the ‘short version’. I don’t think that Islam is something that I came to suddenly, even... More

　　Food and the way it is prepared reflect the taste and the cultural make up of society. This article features a number of food recipes from different Muslim countries. 　　The dietary of the Muslim World includes a variety of dishes that, typically, are rich taste and nutrition. It is uncommon... More

　　In this kind of Baklava, heavy cream been used instead of nuts which makes it lighter than the one with the nuts, but in the same time you can not save it for the next day, because of the cream the crust will be soft and no longer crunchy as... More

　　Ingredients: 　　1 kilogram lamb meat on the bone, 　　12 cups water, 　　2 garlic bulbs, 　　2 inch piece ginger cut into pieces, 　　3 small onion sliced, 　　8 cloves, 　　1 teaspoon black pepper, 　　1 inch piece cinnamon stick, 　　1 teaspoon coriander seeds crushed, 　　5 large cardamom, 　　2 bay leaves, 　　2 teaspoon salt,... More

　　(from Amirah :) 　　2 tablespoons sesame oil 　　Lemon juice water 　　1 clove garlic, crushed 　　1 tablespoon chopped parsley salt 　　1 hard-boiled egg 　　Put the oil in a salad bowl and add lemon juice drop by drop - the quantity depends on how astringent you want it. Thin with a little... More

　　God works in mysterious ways 　　I suppose we have all heard stories of converts before. They are, praise be to God, becoming very common, and growing in their number every day. But still, I can never forget how it feels to know that another human being whom you know personally... More

　　This recipe is from my friend Pat. 　　Serves 4-6. 　　2 tablespoons olive oil 　　1 large onion, minced 　　3 large cloves garlic, chopped 　　2 tablespoons best-quality curry powder 　　1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 　　2 large lamb shoulder blade chops, cubed 　　1 medium tomato, chopped 　　2 cups beef broth 　　1 14-oz. can chickpeas... More

　　by Sr. Asiya Abd-az-Zahra 　　Taken from Noor Magazine- Aug-Sept 97 　　Islam has been described as being the religion of Fitrah, the innate nature of all humans. It is not surprising therefore when we discover that Islam is being accepted as the only pure way of life a person can follow... More

　　I saw her radiant face in a mosque that is located on a hill in a small American state, reciting a translation of the Noble Quran. I greeted her and she returned the greeting warmly and cheerfully; we got talking and became good friends in no time. One night, we... More

　　This side dish is well-known in India and Pakistan. It's a simple dish and easy to prepare. It is usually made with potato, but you can substitute that with eggplant, zucchini, or onions. 　　 Recipe (Ingredients): • I cup besan (gram flour) • 1 cup water • l tsp baking... More

　　This recipe is from my friend Patricia, a fellow revert and great cook! 　　3 cups all-purpose flour 　　2 cups sugar 　　1 1/3 cups oil (I used vegetable oil, worked fine) 　　1 teaspoon baking soda 　　1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup nuts (chopped toasted pecans works well) 　　1 teaspoon ground... More

　　From Amirah 　　This thick, stew like soup is eaten in many countries of the Middle East, often forming the centerpiece of simple peasant meals. Salads, olives, bread, and yogurt dishes are served on the side. Although soaked chickpeas are generally tender enough to eat after an hour of cooking, it... More

　　Ingredients 　　5 cups sesame seeds 　　1 1/2 cups olive oil or vegetable oil 　　Method 　　1. Preheat oven to 350 C. 　　2. Toast sesame seeds for 5-10 minutes, shaking the seeds frequently with a spatula. Do not allow to brown. 　　3. Cool for 20 minutes. 　　4. Pour sesame seeds into food... More

　　(Al-Motubug) 　　from Amirah 　　6 cups flour 　　2 eggs beaten with 1/2 cup corn oil 　　2 bundles green onions (medium sized) 　　1 teaspoon ground black pepper 　　1 1/2 lbs ground beef water 　　3 eggs (beaten) salt 　　3 onions (finely chopped) 　　Sift flour, add the water and salt a little at a... More

　　This dish comes from Saudi Arabia. It's a healthy snack made from wheat flour, drizzled with syrup, for a delicious bite after dinner, or a snack with Arabic coffee. 　　 Recipe (Ingredients): • 2cups wheat flour • l cup warm milk •1 egg • 1-2tbs oil • 2 tbs. yeast... More

　　Islam is being subjected to a fierce attack internally as well as externally with accusations of terrorism, regression and barbarism constantly directed at it. Also, the enemies' attacks are directed to the Muslim woman and her Hijab, which indicates her identity and the degree of her commitment to the orders... More