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Wednesday, 14 October 2026 / 3 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH

There are certain smells that can take us back in time. The aroma of freshly baked bread, a pot of food simmering on the stove, or the familiar spices used in a dish we grew up eating can transport us straight back to our childhood. Sometimes, all it takes is one bite of a familiar meal to remind us of a person, a place or a moment we thought we had forgotten...read more

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In an exclusive interview on Radio Islam International this morning, EFF’ s Commander in Chief, Mr Julius Malema, spoke to Ml Sulaimaan Ravat. The Economic Freedom Front has been putting forward their plans to fix South Africa by focusing on water, electricity, job creation, and restoring dignity in our communities...read more

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Sayyidina Ibn Abbas radiyallahu anhu says, “Whenever Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam drank water, he drank it in two breaths.”

Commentary: In this Hadith drinking water in two breaths is intended which apparently seems correct. Sayyidina Ibn Abbas radiyallahu anhu has stated in a Hadith of the Prophet sallallahu alaihe wasallam, “Do not drink water only in one breath, but drink it in two or three breaths.” The minimum number of sips one can take is mentioned in this Hadith. Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam at times drank water in two sips to show that this was the minimum amount of gulps one could take.

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O Allah, forgive our living and our dead, those present and those absent, our young and our old, our males and our females. O Allah, whom amongst us You keep alive, then let such a life be upon Islam, and whom amongst us You take unto Yourself, then let such a death be upon faith. O Allah, do not deprive us of his reward and do not let us stray after him. [Sunan Abi Dawud] (Aameen)

(October 2026)

FISH PARCELS

1 kg hake or any firm fish
2 tblsp garlic sauce
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tsp salt
1 tsp fish spice
1 tsp green masala
3 tblsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon pepper
5 tblsp olive oil
Fresh chopped parsley

Marinate fish with above ingredients, put on pieces of foil, top with sliced tomato, green pepper and onion rings, season with salt and pepper, put a blob of butter.
Close tightly and braai over hot coals. Serve with baked potatoes, rice or green salad.

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The employee stormed angrily into the cashier's office. "What's the meaning of this? I just counted my pay and it's a dollar short!"

The cashier examined the envelope, then checked his records. "Last week we paid you a dollar more. You didn't complain then, did you?"

"Look!" said the employee. "An occasional mistake I can overlook - but two in a row is too much!"

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