Savor & Soul: Cooking with Islamic Wisdom

Surah Yusuf (13–18) — Translation 13. Jacob said, “It truly grieves me that you should take him away, and I fear that a wolf may eat him while you are careless of him.” 14. They said, “If a wolf were to eat him while we are a strong group, then surely we would be the losers.” 15. So when they took him away and agreed to put him at the bottom of a well, We inspired him: “You will surely inform them (one day) about this affair while they do not realize.” 16. And at night they came to their father weeping. 17. They said, “O our father! We went racing one another, and left Yusuf by our belongings, and the wolf ate him! But you will not believe us even though we speak the truth.” 18. And they brought his shirt with false blood. He said, “No! But your souls have made this matter seem fair to you. So patience is best. And Allah is the One whose help is sought against what you describe.” 🌿 🔹 Introduction These verses narrate the painful moment when Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) was taken aw...

Alif, Lam, Ra. These are the verses of the clear Book. Urdu: الف، لام، را۔ یہ روشن کتاب کی آیتیں ہیں۔ 2️⃣ Indeed, We have sent it down as an Arabic Qur’an so that you may understand. بے شک ہم نے اسے عربی قرآن اتارا تاکہ تم سمجھو۔ 3️⃣ We relate to you the best of stories through what We have revealed to you of this Qur’an, though before it you were among the unaware. ہم تمہیں اس قرآن کے ذریعے سب سے اچھا قصہ سناتے ہیں، حالانکہ تم اس سے پہلے بے خبر تھے۔ 4️⃣ When Yusuf said to his father, “O my father! I saw eleven stars, and the sun and the moon — I saw them bowing to me.” جب یوسف نے اپنے باپ سے کہا: ابا جان! میں نے خواب میں گیارہ ستارے، سورج اور چاند کو دیکھا کہ وہ مجھے سجدہ کر رہے ہیں۔ 5️⃣ He said, “O my dear son! Do not tell your dream to your brothers, or they may plot against you. Surely Satan is a clear enemy to man.” اس نے کہا: اے میرے بیٹے! اپنا خواب اپنے بھائیوں سے بیان نہ کرنا، ورنہ وہ تیرے خلاف سازش کریں گے۔ بے شک شیطان انسان کا کھلا دشمن ہے۔ 6️⃣ And so will ...

📖 Surah Yusuf – Verses 7–12 🔹 Arabic with English Translation: 7. Indeed, in the story of Yusuf and his brothers, there are signs for those who ask. 8. When they said, “Surely Yusuf and his brother are more loved by our father than we are, even though we are a strong group. Our father is clearly mistaken.” 9. “Kill Yusuf,” one of them said, “or cast him away to some (faraway) land so that our father’s attention will be only for you. After that, you may become righteous people.” 10. One of them said, “Do not kill Yusuf, but throw him into the bottom of a well; some travelers may pick him up—if you must do something.” 11. They said, “O our father! Why do you not trust us with Yusuf, though we wish him well?” 12. “Send him with us tomorrow so he may play and enjoy himself, and we will surely protect him.”  

The brain of a fly is even smaller than the tip of a needle. Our brain, on the other hand, is quite large. The brain of a fly is smaller than the tip of a needle and contains 130,000 cells. Yes, 130,000 cells and to connect them, there are 50 million fibers. Who is this Creator who is producing all this in a fly? ‎ ‎And on its tiny forehead, it has a hundred eyes. The human forehead and face are much larger, but the fly can see behind, in front, to the right, to the left, up, and down. So, no matter how you try to hit it from any direction, it’s gone because its brain has sensors. As soon as something approaches it, these sensors give commands to its front legs, not its back legs, but its front legs. They tell the front legs how to move and the back legs how to move, and in an instant, it jumps and flies away. ‎ ‎This is the science that Allah has given even to a fly. ‎ ‎ 🧠 Introduction Have you ever thought about how a tiny fly — smaller than the tip of a needle — holds a bra...

Surah Al-Mutaffifin (83:1–14) 📖 Translation (Verses 1–14) 1. Woe to those who give less [in measure and weight], 2. Who, when they take a measure from people, they take in full, 3. But when they give them by measure or by weight, they cause loss. 4. Do they not think that they will be resurrected, 5. For a tremendous Day – 6. The Day when mankind will stand before the Lord of the worlds? 7. No! Indeed, the record of the wicked is in Sijjeen. 8. And what can make you know what Sijjeen is? 9. A written register. 10. Woe that Day to the deniers, 11. Those who deny the Day of Judgment. 12. And none denies it except every sinful transgressor. 13. When Our verses are recited to him, he says, “Legends of the former peoples.” 14. Nay! But their hearts have been rusted over by what they used to earn. 📌 Summary These verses warn against cheating in business by giving less in measure or weight. Allah condemns such dishonesty and reminds that all humans will be resurrected for a...

🕋 Surah Al-Mutaffifin (Verses 1–14) English Translation (word by word & verse by verse) 1️⃣ Woe to those who give less [than due], 2️⃣ Who, when they take a measure from people,  take in full; 3️⃣ But when they give by measure or weight to them, they cause loss. 4️⃣ Do they not think that they will be resurrected, 5️⃣ For a tremendous Day – 6️⃣ The Day when mankind will stand before the Lord of the worlds? 7️⃣ No! Indeed, the record of the wicked is in Sijjeen. 8️⃣ And what can make you know what is Sijjeen? 9️⃣ It is a written record. 10️⃣ Woe, that Day, to the deniers, 11️⃣ Who deny the Day of Recompense. 12️⃣ And none deny it except every sinful transgressor. 13️⃣ When Our verses are recited to him, he says, “Legends of the former peoples.” 14️⃣ No! Rather, the stain has covered their hearts of that which they were earning. 🌙 Summary This Surah condemns those who cheat in trade and measurement. Allah warns that such dishonest people have forgotten the Day ...

Surah Al-Mutaffifin (83:1–14) 📖 Translation (Verses 1–14) 1. Woe to those who give less [in measure and weight], 2. Who, when they take a measure from people, they take in full, 3. But when they give them by measure or by weight, they cause loss. 4. Do they not think that they will be resurrected, 5. For a tremendous Day – 6. The Day when mankind will stand before the Lord of the worlds? 7. No! Indeed, the record of the wicked is in Sijjeen. 8. And what can make you know what Sijjeen is? 9. A written register. 10. Woe that Day to the deniers, 11. Those who deny the Day of Judgment. 12. And none denies it except every sinful transgressor. 13. When Our verses are recited to him, he says, “Legends of the former peoples.” 14. Nay! But their hearts have been rusted over by what they used to earn. 📌 Summary These verses warn against cheating in business by giving less in measure or weight. Allah condemns such dishonesty and reminds that all humans will be resurrected for a...