Savor & Soul: Cooking with Islamic Wisdom

  🌙 Introduction “And whoever turns away from My Reminder will certainly have a miserable life, and We will raise him blind on the Day of Judgment.” — Surah Taha, 20:124 This powerful verse is a serious warning from Allah. A person may have wealth, success, comfort, and everything the world can offer, yet turning away from Allah’s remembrance and guidance can leave the heart empty and life without true peace. 💭 Explanation Allah warns that whoever deliberately turns away from His Dhikr (remembrance), guidance, and revelation will face a “miserable life” (ma‘ishatan dankan). This does not necessarily mean that every person who turns away from Allah will have a life without money or worldly success. Rather, it points to a life lacking the inner peace, spiritual contentment, and tranquility that come from living with Allah’s guidance. The verse then gives an even more frightening warning: on the Day of Judgment, such a person will be raised blind. The following verses explain...

🌿 Introduction “Surely, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find peace.” — Surah Ar-Ra’d 13:28 This beautiful verse reminds us that true and lasting peace does not come from wealth, possessions, fame, or worldly success. A heart connected to Allah finds comfort even during difficult times. When we remember Allah through Salah, Qur’an, Dhikr, Dua, Istighfar, and Tawakkul, our hearts become calmer and our faith becomes stronger. 💖 Explanation Allah tells us that hearts find true tranquility in His remembrance. Life can bring fear, sadness, stress, disappointment, and uncertainty. We may search for peace in people or worldly things, but these can only provide temporary comfort. Dhikr means remembering Allah—mentioning His names, praising Him, seeking His forgiveness, reciting the Qur’an, making Dua, and keeping our hearts conscious of Him. This verse teaches us that when the heart turns sincerely toward Allah, it receives a special kind of Sakīnah (tranquility). It does not nece...

  🌟 Introduction Chicken Tikka Dum Biryani is a delicious fusion of smoky, spicy chicken tikka and fragrant, long-grain basmati rice, slow-cooked together on dum. The juicy, flavorful tikka pieces add a beautiful smoky taste to every bite, while the perfectly seasoned rice creates the ultimate biryani experience. This is a perfect recipe for family gatherings, dinner parties, Eid, special occasions, or whenever you are craving a truly delicious homemade biryani! 🍗 Description Looking for a biryani that is spicy, smoky, aromatic, and absolutely irresistible? Try this delicious Chicken Tikka Dum Biryani! Tender chicken tikka pieces are marinated with flavorful spices, cooked until beautifully charred, and then layered with fragrant basmati rice, tomatoes, chilies, herbs, and aromatic spices. Everything is sealed and cooked on dum, allowing the smoky chicken flavors to infuse into every grain of rice. The result is a mouthwatering biryani with fluffy rice, juicy chicken, incred...

  🌶️ Introduction Discover how to make **the best homemade spicy chicken salami** right in your own kitchen! This easy homemade recipe gives you deliciously spicy, juicy and flavorful chicken salami without relying on store-bought versions. Perfect for sandwiches, pizza, burgers, pasta, breakfast, snacks, and lunchboxes. ### 🍗 Description Make your own **Spicy Chicken Salami at Home** with simple ingredients and an easy method! This homemade chicken salami is flavorful, tender, perfectly spiced, and incredibly versatile. Use it in **pizza, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, pasta, omelettes, or breakfast recipes**. Homemade salami is a great way to control the ingredients and customise the spice level according to your taste. If you love homemade chicken recipes, don't forget to **Like 👍, Share ❤️, and Subscribe 🔔 to Asian Cuisine By Farzana** for more delicious recipes! ### 🧂 Ingredients * Chicken mince * Garlic * Ginger * Red chilli flakes * Red chilli powder * Black pepper ...

  Surah Maryam (19:63–67) English Translation (Verse by Verse) Verse 63 That is the Paradise which We will give as an inheritance to those of Our servants who are mindful of Allah. Verse 64 (The angels say:) “We do not descend except by the command of your Lord. To Him belongs whatever is before us, whatever is behind us, and whatever is between them. And your Lord is never forgetful.” Verse 65 He is the Lord of the heavens and the earth and everything between them. So worship Him and remain steadfast in His worship. Do you know of anyone equal or comparable to Him? Verse 66 Yet man says, “When I have died, will I really be brought forth alive again?” Verse 67 Does man not remember that We created him before, when he was nothing? Introduction These verses of Surah Maryam remind believers of the reward awaiting the righteous, affirm Allah's absolute authority over the universe, call humanity to sincere worship, and answer those who doubt the Resurrection. Allah reminds ...

 The Ant's Du'a That Brought Rain | Prophet Sulaiman (AS) Introduction This beautiful narration highlights the mercy of Allah and the power of sincere supplication. While Prophet Sulaiman (peace be upon him), the Messenger and Caliph of Allah, went out with his people to perform Salat al-Istisqa (the prayer for rain), he witnessed an extraordinary scene—an ant raising its tiny legs toward the sky, humbly begging Allah for rain. Seeing this, Prophet Sulaiman (AS) informed his people that Allah had already accepted the ant's supplication. Explanation According to the narration, Prophet Sulaiman (AS) and his people went out to pray for rain during a time of drought. Before the prayer began, he noticed an ant lifting its legs toward the heavens in complete humility, asking Allah for rain. Recognizing that Allah had already accepted this sincere prayer, Prophet Sulaiman (AS) said: "Return, for you have been granted rain because of the supplication of someone else." Thi...

  Do you really think that after your death, your children, relatives, brothers, and sisters will recite the Qur'an and earn forgiveness for you? The very children who do not pray despite your advice… The relatives and friends who mock your reminders about Islam… Do you think they will sincerely pray for your forgiveness after you are gone? Not necessarily. Your Hereafter is your own responsibility. Prepare for it while you are alive. Strengthen your faith, perform righteous deeds, seek Allah's forgiveness, and build a relationship with Him today—before it is too late. The best preparation for the Hereafter is the one you make yourself. Introduction Many people believe that after they die, their children, relatives, or friends will pray enough for their forgiveness. While sincere duʿā' from loved ones is a great blessing, Islam teaches that every person is primarily responsible for preparing for their own Hereafter through faith, righteous deeds, repentance, and obe...