There is Ramadan, there is iftar and then there is chat masala- a spicy, tangy concoction of household spices that is used mainly for garnishing and adding in more flavor or spice. A staple of the iftar feast, no traditional savory is complete without this pinch of color and flavor, be it chana chat (traditional […]
What touched my heart today!
Unlike the common media (racist) perception, Masjids aka mosques are not places of extremism. Okay may be some are, but most are not. We talk more about donations, charity, matrimonial issues and “where did you get this dress from?” then about “Lets kill some non Muslim” or “Lets blow ourselves” I myself try to avoid […]
Of Hilals and sightings
I just read on Facebook: Quote: “It is haraam to fast on Eid, yet half of the Muslims are fasting today. It is a major sin to leave a Farz Roza(fast) and yet half of the Muslims are celebrating Eid. Who is answerable for this?” Ramadan this year started without much of a confusion. Muslims […]
Oh Karachi!
They say a picture speaks a thousand words.. But this one right here left me speechless….. I live in Canada. And the moment I say “Canada”, snow and cold is the first word that comes to mind. We have extreme temperatures here about 9 months a year and even in those three months that we […]
