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[29 Oct 2006 | No Comment | ]

Assalam alaikum,
Hey… What is this Chinka [Asian in Indian subcontinent lingo] doing up here? For God sake, it’s marriage between a Gujju and a Hydro [The groom is from Gujarat and the bride is from Hyderabad].
Well calm down. You will know in a moment.
In the meantime, just treat me as your daisi bhai [Your fellow countryman].
Inna alhamda lillah… [Khutbah Al-Hajjah, the speech opening by the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Prayers Be Upon Him)]
I’ve been practicing for tonight for quite some time.
Not my speech, but practicing how to eat Indian spicy …

Life »

[29 Oct 2006 | 4 Comments | ]

Show No. 1
Tags: Khuda Hafiz, Allah Hafiz, Assalam Alakum, Islamic greetings, Celebrity, USC, Football fans, Eid SMS, Text Messaging, Culture, Customers, Muslims, Islam, DJ, Halal, Radio Show

Food, Health »

[27 Oct 2006 | 2 Comments | ]

This post is based on a tip from a Muslim sister who was transiting with her family through Hong Kong International Airport.
Guess what she found?
I have something to say. While I was in the Hong Kong airport, I was surprised to see a Popeyes Chicken with a “Halal Food” sign and certification from the Islamic Center of Hong Kong. So I enjoyed a Cajun meal consisting of fried chicken, popcorn shrimp and fries.
I think that you should have a section on your Web site for halal stores and restaurants that …

Deen, Islam »

[24 Oct 2006 | No Comment | ]

Shahadah Most basic form:
ash-hadu an la (pronounced together as “al-la”) ilaha illa-llah wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan rasoolu-llah
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Longer form:
ash-hadu an la (pronounced together as “al-la”) ilaha illa-llah wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasooluh
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Deen, Hajj »

[20 Oct 2006 | No Comment | ]
Supplication of Sacrifice

In the name of Allah,
and Allah is the greatest
O Allah, indeed, this is from you and for you
O Allah, accept from me

Alhamdulillah, it’s Eid Adha time again, and one of the best deed to do in this season is …. EATING… Yes, as the prophet (SAW) said, “These days (Eid and the following three days) are days for eating and drinking.” So enjoy your feast (but don’t over eat!)
Tags: Eid Adha, Hajj, Qurban, Qurbani, Kurban, Udhiya, Udhiyah, Odhiya, Sacrifice, Festival of Sacrifice, prophet Ibrahim (AS) willingness to sacrifice his son, …