Moroccan Mint Tea

Morocco is a country that is famous for its historical downtowns, traditional handicrafts, and herbal infusions. You can not call yourself a true tea-lover if you have never tried a properly steeped Moroccan tea. Ono Teas brings you the authentic taste of Moroccan Mint Tea which perfectly combines the rich culture of Morocco and freshness of mint. So, without further ado. Let’s explore the rich history and traditions of this herbal infusion.  Moroccan Mint Tea We can attribute the history and origins of Moroccan tea to several sources because no one exactly knows…

The power of duah

Dua is one of the most important tools handed by Allah to humanity, an immensely personal means for us to communicate and connect with the Almighty. The Qur’an is the word of Allah, revealed by our beloved Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him) as guidance for humanity. It is permanent and unchanging, its words permanently etched into eternity. A dua is our conversation with our Creator, the relay of our thoughts and words to Him. We can use any words, ask for anything, for good in this…

Surah  Yaseen, is the 36th Surah. Surah Yaseen is the heart of the Quran as it mentions all six articles or root beliefs of Islam, including belief in only one God, belief in prophethood, and belief in after-life and resurrection, among others. Surah Yaseen is one of the most loved Surah of the Holy Quran. Its recitation and memorization hold high importance. And it is a source of great reward too. The recitation of Surah Yaseen helps us in attaining Allah’s forgiveness too. Indeed, every letter of the Holy Quran is…

Yawm Arafah (Day of Arafah)

Yawm Arafah (يوم عرفة,), is an Islamic holiday that falls on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic Calendar. It is the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage and is followed by the holiday of Eid al-Adha.  At dawn of this day, Muslim pilgrims will make their way from Mina to a nearby hillside and plain called Mount Arafat and the Plain of Arafat. It was from this site that the Islamic prophet Muhammad gave one of his last sermons in the final year of his life. Some Muslims hold that part of the Quranic verse announcing that the religion of Islam…

Hajj (الحج)

Hajj (حَج), is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims. Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and of supporting their family during their absence from home. In Islamic terminology, Hajj is a pilgrimage made to the Kaaba, the “House of Allah”, in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, alongside Shahadah (oath to Allah & Muhammad “The messenger of…

22 Powerful benefits of Surah Baqarah | Lessons & Importance

The Quran is a religious manual for Muslims. It is full of advice and guidance for people from all walks of life. It is a source of support for Muslims in all corners of the world. It also contains guidance for those who wish to follow the right path. The Quran is a book of wisdom for mankind. Surah Baqarah is the longest surah of the Holy Quran. It is the second surah in the Holy Quran and has 286 verses. It was revealed after Hijrat to Madinah. It was the…

salat

Salah or salat,(صَلَاة ) also known as namāz ( نماز), are prayers performed by Muslims. Facing the qibla, the direction of the Kaaba with respect to those praying, many to most Muslims pray first standing and later kneeling or sitting on the ground, reciting prescribed prayers and phrases from the Quran as they bow and prostrate themselves in between. Salah is composed of prescribed repetitive cycles of bows and prostrations, called rakat. The number of rak’ahs, varies from prayer to prayer. Ritual purity and wudu are prerequisites for performing the prayers. Salah can be performed either in solitude, or collectively (jama’ah). When performed in jama’ah, worshippers…

Fresh decadent almond tarts by Salma Haya

Dear Readers, Today we are going to share with you a recipe by Salma Haya. So without wasting time go to her Facebook page SALMA HAYA and like her page to enjoy many delicious recipes. #Salmah’s ‎سلمى Kitchen by Salma Haya #qualityfood #creativefood #foodmadewithlove #customizedfood Salmah’s ‎سلمى Kitchen by Salma Haya Fresh decadent almond tarts topped with a fresh almond raspberry icing and chopped almonds Are the Perfect Dessert or perfect for tea time. Finally made this decadent almond tart this evening. INGREDIENTS  Shells ⅓cup granulated sugar 1 ¾cups all purpose…

Surah Kahf

Surah Kahf is the 18th surah of the Holy Quran that comprises 110 verses. This is the Makki surah and is positioned in 15-16th para. The title of this surah means ‘the cave.’ The prime theme of this surah revolves around 4 stories that link to each other. The stories are about the people of the cave, the companion of two gardens, Musa & Kidhar, & Dhul Qarnayn. All these incidents mentioned in Surah Kahf  highlight the traits of temptation (Fitnah) that one must avoid for living a better life. This…

Salmah’s سلمى closet by Salma Haya

Dear readers, Salma Haya has some amazing closet for you all. Hurry up, go to her Facebook page SALMA HAYA and grab yours. Below are some details which may be helpful to you. Salmah’s سلمى closet by Salma Haya After Eid Sale Peekaboo Abaya with hidden lace sleeves. This was in style last year in Mecca & Media during our Hajj trip. It inspired me to redesign this for my Studio & our tailors recreated. Just a few Peekaboo pieces left from my samples . Regular price Rs3000 been reduced to…