Savor & Soul: Cooking with Islamic Wisdom

Surah Yusuf (67–70) — English Translation (Verse by Verse) ﴿67﴾ He said, “O my sons! Do not enter (the city) by one gate; rather enter through different gates. I cannot avail you against Allah at all. The command belongs to none but Allah. Upon Him I rely, and upon Him should the reliant rely.” ﴿68﴾ And when they entered the city in the way their father instructed, it did not protect them from anything Allah had decreed; except that it fulfilled a desire in Jacob’s heart. Indeed, he was a man of knowledge, because We had taught him, but most people do not know. ﴿69﴾ And when they entered in the presence of Joseph, he took his brother (Benjamin) to himself and said, “Indeed, I am your brother, so do not be distressed over what they used to do.” ﴿70﴾ Then, when he had furnished them with their supplies, he placed the king’s cup in his brother’s bag. Then a caller cried out, “O caravan! You are surely thieves!” 🔍 Summary These verses describe Prophet Yaqub’s wise advice to his ...

 English Translation (64–66) Verse 64: He (Yaqub عليه السلام) said, “Should I entrust him to you as I entrusted his brother to you before? But Allah is the Best Protector, and He is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy.” Verse 65: When they opened their luggage, they found that their money had been returned to them. They said, “O our father! What more can we ask for? Here is our money returned to us. We will get supplies for our family, protect our brother, and gain an extra camel-load of grain. That is an easy deal!” Verse 66: He said, *“I will not send him with you unless you give me a firm oath in the name of Allah that you will bring him back to me, unless you are completely helpless.” When they gave him their oath, he said, “Allah is a Witness over what we speak.” 📖 Short Story Summary Yusuf’s brothers return to Palestine with grain. They insist on taking Binyamin (Yusuf’s real brother) to Egypt to receive more supplies. Yaqub (عليه السلام), heartbroken by losing...

 English Translation (Surah An-Nahl 58–59) Verse 58: And when one of them is given the glad tidings of a daughter, his face becomes darkened (with shame), and he is filled with grief. Verse 59: He hides himself from the people because of the shame of the news he has received. (He wonders) should he keep her in humiliation or bury her in the dust? Indeed, evil is their judgment. 📖 Summary These verses expose the ignorance and emotional cruelty of pre-Islamic Arab culture where the birth of a daughter was considered a disgrace. Men felt shame, anger, and even went as far as burying their daughters alive. Allah condemns this mindset as evil and unjust. Islam honored daughters, giving them rights, dignity, and making their upbringing a path to Jannah. 📜 Description: A powerful reminder from Surah An-Nahl (58–59) highlighting how Islam transformed society’s mindset about daughters. In the era of ignorance, daughters were seen as shame, leading to grief, social hiding, and even...

English Translation: And the reward of the Hereafter is better for those who believe and are conscious of Allah (i.e., do righteous deeds And the brothers of Joseph came, and they entered upon him; and he recognized them, but they did not recognize him. And when he had furnished them with their provision, he said: “Bring me a brother of yours from your father. Do you not see that I give full measure, and that I am the best of hosts?” But if you do not bring him to me, there will be no measure for you from me, nor will you come near me. They said: “We will try to persuade his father about him, and indeed, we will do it.” And he instructed his servants: “Place their merchandise in their saddlebags, perhaps they will recognize it when they return to their people, and maybe they will come back.” So when they returned to their father, they said, “O our father! We were forbidden (from receiving) measure, so send with us our brother, and we will give you our merchandise; and we will ce...

Surah Al-Kausar – Translation (English + Urdu) Arabic بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ إِنَّا أَعْطَيْنَاكَ الْكَوْثَرَ فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَانْحَرْ إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ الْأَبْتَرُ English Translation In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Indeed, We have granted you abundant goodness. So pray to your Lord and sacrifice. Indeed, it is your enemy who will be cut off (from all goodness).  

 Introduction Surah Yusuf (52–57) reveals one of the most powerful moments in the life of Prophet Yusuf (A.S.)—the moment when Allah’s plan begins to unfold. These verses show Yusuf A.S.’s innocence, his steadfastness in the face of trials, his rise to honor, and the fulfillment of Allah’s promise. They teach us that purity, patience, and trust in Allah eventually lead to victory and elevation. 🌟 Summary of Surah Yusuf 52–57 Yusuf A.S. clarifies his innocence in the matter of the minister’s wife. The wife herself admits that Yusuf A.S. was truthful and sincere. The King becomes impressed by Yusuf A.S.’s honesty and wisdom. Yusuf A.S. proposes a solution to the upcoming drought and asks to be appointed as the keeper of the treasury. The King grants him authority over Egypt’s resources. Allah tells us that He rewards those who do good, and Yusuf A.S.’s position is a sign of Allah’s perfect plan. These verses show how Allah elevates His chosen servants from prison to power. ...

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught the world that kindness must extend to every living creature. His teachings emphasised mercy, protection, and compassion toward animals. Authentic hadiths show how the Prophet ﷺ praised those who cared for animals and warned against cruelty. From comforting a crying camel to protecting a mother bird, his life is filled with beautiful examples of love and gentleness toward all creatures. When Animals Fell in Love with the Prophet ﷺ — Heart-Melting True Stories” “Miracles of Mercy: How Animals Recognised the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ” “The Prophet ﷺ and Animals — Stories That Will Touch Your Heart” Below is a complete, clean, SEO-friendly package about “Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s Love and Mercy Toward Animals” —including summary, introduction, hadiths, SEO description, viral titles, tags, and hashtags. ⭐ SUMMARY Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught the world that kindness must extend to every living creature. His teachings emphasised mercy, protection, and compassion toward anim...