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I thought we can have some fun with this.

You buy clothes,furniture, based on their ability to be washed and their abil...]]>
I thought we can have some fun with this.

You buy clothes,furniture, based on their ability to be washed and their ability to hide the spills.

When you go out to treat yourself to something new for the first time in years, and come back with childrens clothes or toys.

When your baby stops crying and starts smiling when he sees your face in the morning.]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/parenting-28/you-know-you-a-mum-when/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:53:57 +0000 ummhussain http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/family-life-36/vaccines/
What are your thoughts on vaccinating your children? I am a new mom:) my baby just turned two months this past week and I ...]]>
What are your thoughts on vaccinating your children? I am a new mom:) my baby just turned two months this past week and I am just not sure whether to immunize him or not. For the sisters who live in the U.S. I would like to hear your opinions InshaaAllah.]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/family-life-36/vaccines/ Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:04:35 +0000 http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/announcements-updates-33/my-email/
I would just like to say that I am not going to be useing my other email now. Here is my the one I one I use incase a...]]>
I would just like to say that I am not going to be useing my other email now. Here is my the one I one I use incase anyone every wants to have it to and always feel free to contact me as well insha'allah.

ruqayyah2005@hotmail.com]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/announcements-updates-33/my-email/ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:04:16 +0000 Ruqayyah Warriner http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/reminders-47/free-authentic-hadith-sent-to-your-email-daily/
Here is a link for you sisters it is nice all you have to do is sigh up by giving them your email ...]]>
Here is a link for you sisters it is nice all you have to do is sigh up by giving them your email they send you an email wright away to confim by clicking on the link. Then you will get one authentic email eveyday its a really nice reminder and a way to learn about Islam in an easy way alhumdoliallah.


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Is it permissible for me to say to non-Musl...]]> ar - en - hi - fr - zh - id
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Is it permissible for me to say to non-Muslims “And the same to you” when they wish me a Happy New Year or say Best Wishes?.


Praise be to Allaah.

It is not permissible to greet or congratulate the kuffaar on the occasion of Christmas, New Year or any of their other holidays, and it is not permissible to respond to them when they greet us on those occasions, because they are not festivals that are prescribed in our religion, and returning their greeting is an affirmation and approval of them. The Muslim should be proud of his religion and its rulings, and he should be keen to call others and convey to them the religion of Allaah, may He be glorified and exalted.

Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked about the ruling on greeting the kuffaar on the occasion of Christmas and how we should respond when they greet us on this occasion. Is it permissible to go to the parties that they hold on this occasion?

Is a person sinning if he does any of the things mentioned without intending to, and he only does it to be nice, or because of or shyness or embarrassment or other reasons? Is it permissible to imitate them in that?

He replied:

Greeting the kuffaar on the occasion of Christmas or any of their other religious holidays is haraam according to scholarly consensus, as was stated by Ibn al-Qayyim in his book Ahkaam Ahl al-Dhimmah, where he says:

"Congratulating the kuffaar on the rituals that belong only to them is haraam by consensus, as is congratulating them on their festivals and fasts by saying ‘A happy festival to you’ or ‘May you enjoy your festival,’ and so on. If the one who says this has been saved from kufr, it is still forbidden. It is like congratulating someone for prostrating to the cross, or even worse than that. It is as great a sin as congratulating someone for drinking wine, or murdering someone, or having illicit sexual relations, and so on. Many of those who have no respect for their religion fall into this error; they do not realize the offensiveness of their actions. Whoever congratulates a person for his disobedience or bid’ah or kufr exposes himself to the wrath and anger of Allaah." End quote.

Congratulating the kuffaar on their religious festivals is haraam to the extent described by Ibn al-Qayyim because it implies that one accepts or approves of their rituals of kufr, even if one would not accept those things for oneself. But the Muslim should not accept the rituals of kufr or congratulate anyone else for them, because Allaah does not accept any of that at all, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):

"If you disbelieve, then verily, Allaah is not in need of you, He likes not disbelief for His slaves. And if you are grateful (by being believers), He is pleased therewith for you. .
[al-Zumar 39:7]

". . .

This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islaam as your religion . .

[al-Maa’idah 5:3]

So congratulating them is forbidden, whether they are one’s colleagues at work or otherwise.

If they greet us on the occasion of their festivals, we should not respond, because these are not our festivals, and because they are not festivals which are acceptable to Allaah. These festivals are innovations in their religions, and even those which may have been prescribed formerly have been abrogated by the religion of Islaam, with which Allaah sent Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) to the whole of mankind. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

"Whoever seeks a religion other than Islaam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers."

[Aal ‘Imraan 3:85]


It is haraam for a Muslim to accept invitations on such occasions, because this is worse than congratulating them as it implies taking part in their celebrations.

Similarly, Muslims are forbidden to imitate the kuffaar by having parties on such occasions, or exchanging gifts, or giving out sweets or food, or taking time off work, etc., because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Whoever imitates a people is one of them." Shaykh al-Islaam Ibn Taymiyah said in his book Iqtidaa’ al-Siraat al-Mustaqeem Mukhaalifat Ashaab al-Jaheem: "Imitating them in some of their festivals implies that one is pleased with their false beliefs and practices, and gives them the hope that they may have the opportunity to humiliate and mislead the weak

End quote from Majmoo’ Fataawa al-Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, 3/44.

And Allaah knows best.]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/advice-to-muslim-sisters-26/answering-somone-when-they-say-happy-new-years/ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:24:44 +0000 Ruqayyah Warriner http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/self-employed-30/gift-hampers-for-all-occasions/
Are you looking for the perfect gift..?

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Prices start from as low as £5...

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many more to come...]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/self-employed-30/gift-hampers-for-all-occasions/ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:05:06 +0000 Traveller http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/help-using-website-22/tag-line/ I was trying to edit my tagline that appears below my username and i clicked on clear, but now I can't figure out how to get it back...]]> I was trying to edit my tagline that appears below my username and i clicked on clear, but now I can't figure out how to get it back.
Can anayone help with this?
Jazaakillaahu khayran]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/help-using-website-22/tag-line/ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:48:22 +0000 niqaabi http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/sisters-requests-29/jazakallah-khair/
I am going through a hard time sisters and I would like you all to make dua for me that Allah guides me has mercy on ...]]>
I am going through a hard time sisters and I would like you all to make dua for me that Allah guides me has mercy on me ad lets me die as a Muslim thank you all so much.]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/sisters-requests-29/jazakallah-khair/ Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:01:15 +0000 Ruqayyah Warriner http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/ramadhan-and-eid-54/ramadhan-preparaion-programme/
What is your Ramadhan preparaion programme and do you have any tips for us. I will start.

Listen to lecture...]]>
What is your Ramadhan preparaion programme and do you have any tips for us. I will start.

Listen to lectures and read books about Ramadhan to remind yourself about the benefits of fasting.]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/ramadhan-and-eid-54/ramadhan-preparaion-programme/ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:09:32 +0000 ummhussain http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/parenting-28/when-you-are-a-mum-you-can-t/
Eat or drink ANYTHING without having to share it.

Have an uninterrupted adult conversations.

You ...]]>
Eat or drink ANYTHING without having to share it.

Have an uninterrupted adult conversations.

You can't have a lie in on the weekends or holidays.

Buy something for yourself with out feeling guilty.

Have a night out without planning for it like a military operation.

Leave the house without having to carry around a bag with everything you might need.

Make and a hot drink and actually drink it while it's still hot!

Feel free to add]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/parenting-28/when-you-are-a-mum-you-can-t/ Sat, 04 Jun 2011 21:35:38 +0000 ummhussain http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/news-current-affairs-20/saudi-woman-arrested-for-driving/ http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ml_saudi_women_driving
Asalaamu Alaykum sisters,
When I read the news in this article, I just couldn't help but wonder if wha...]]> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ml_saudi_women_driving
Asalaamu Alaykum sisters,
When I read the news in this article, I just couldn't help but wonder if what the Saudi government is doing is really Islamic? What do you ladies think? Forbidding women from driving, Islamic? I think not! and just think of the inconvenience! you must find someone to drive you everywhere. And of course this gives Muslims and Islam a bad image, and non-Muslims will jump at the chance of pointing out any negative thing about Muslims and blame it on Islam.

Share your opinions please. Especially sisters in Saudi now, how does it make you feel to not be able to drive when there are cars available to you?]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/news-current-affairs-20/saudi-woman-arrested-for-driving/ Sun, 22 May 2011 16:31:54 +0000 http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/announcements-updates-33/my-wedding/ Just wanted to let you know that I will be getting married on the 11th of june insha Allah.
Please pray for us, Thank you]]> Just wanted to let you know that I will be getting married on the 11th of june insha Allah.
Please pray for us, Thank you]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/announcements-updates-33/my-wedding/ Sat, 21 May 2011 09:06:52 +0000 abeeda http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/sisters-kitchen-23/creamy-chicken-tortilla-soup-2/ Prep: 10 mins
Total: 4 hrs 10 mins


Ingredients
1 small red pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 small tomato, diced (about 1/2 cup)
1...]]> Prep: 10 mins
Total: 4 hrs 10 mins


Ingredients
1 small red pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 small tomato, diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 can (8 3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1 1/2 cups water
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 can (about 4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/4 tsp. chopped jalapeno pepper (optional)
2 corn tortillas (6-inch), cut into strips
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves


Directions
1. Stir the pepper, tomato, corn and chicken in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.

2. Stir the soup, water, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, chili powder, chiles and jalapeno pepper, if desired, in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken mixture.

3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours* or until the chicken is cooked through.

4. Stir in the tortillas, cheese and cilantro. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Serve with additional cheese, if desired.

5. *Or on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/sisters-kitchen-23/creamy-chicken-tortilla-soup-2/ Sat, 21 May 2011 08:52:31 +0000 abeeda http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/sisterszone-lounge-21/10-foods-all-women-should-eat/ yet healthy eating can sometimes mean different things depending on your g...]]> yet healthy eating can sometimes mean different things depending on your gender.
While there are some foods we should all be eating more of, men and women also
have their own set of dietary requirements as well as their own unique health concerns.
Here are ten foods all women should eat

1) Butternut squash
Butternut squash — like many other yellow/orange fruit and vegetables — is packed with
carotenoids such as alpha-carotene and beta-carotene.
While carotenes should be included in everybody's diet for optimum health,
they may prove essential to women's health as a high-carotenoid diet has been linked to lowered risks of both breast and ovarian cancer

2) SalmonSalmon has a multitude of positive health benefits for women.
Not only is it rich in iron — which is integral to the diets of premenopausal women — but it is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, known for their mood-enhancing effects.
Studies have suggested that omega-3 can help beat depression
(something that affects twice as many women as men)
and prevent mood swings, while salmon can also boost babies' intelligence
when eaten during pregnancy

3) Flax SeedsFlax seeds are a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids and have been linked to reduced risk of breast cancer
and heart disease. The seeds' anti-inflammatory properties are also good for preventing arthritis,
while their digestive benefits can help irritable bowel syndrome; two painful conditions which are
more prevalent in women than men

4) Tomatoes
Another vibrant carotenoid beneficial for women's health is lycopene, a pigment found in tomatoes.
Studies have suggested that lycopene may be effective in preventing breast cancer.
Furthermore, there has been considerable evidence to suggest that the powerful antioxidant can help
reduce risk of heart disease — the leading cause of death in women in the US, Australia, England and Wales.

5) Cranberries
Various studies have suggested strong links between consuming cranberries and reduced risks of breast cancer
and heart disease. However, the most notorious benefit of cranberries is their ability to prevent and cure
urinary tract infections such as cystitis, which is eight times more likely to occur in women than men.
One study suggests that drinking two glasses of cranberry juice a day can prevent the symptoms of common UTIs in women

6) Spinach
Spinach is rich in many different vitamins and minerals, but one thing that makes it great for women is
its high content of magnesium. Research has shown that magnesium may be beneficial in reducing
many of the physical symptoms of PMS which plague women, including reduction of swelling, breast tenderness, bloating and weight gain

7) Figs
Figs are a great health food, containing many vital minerals and vitamins as well as contributing to your daily portions of fruit and veg. Two minerals found in figs that are particularly beneficial to women's health are iron, which is often deficient in menstruating women, and calcium, which is
important for post-menopausal women, who are more prone to osteoporosis.


8) MilkMilk is a great source of calcium, which is extremely beneficial to women's health, particularly when combined with vitamin D (found in some varieties of milk and many fortified milk products).
Consumption of the combined nutrients is not only good for warding off osteoporosis,but a study has suggested that a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D could ease, or even prevent, symptoms of PMS.

9) OatsOats are literally packed with health-boosting nutrients, many of which have great impacts on female health.
Oats are not only great for heart health, digestion and blood pressure levels
(with hypertension affecting many women over 50),
but they contain vitamin B6, which can help prevent PMS and mood swings, and folic acid, which is important for women to consume before and during pregnancy to prevent birth defects in babies

10) WalnutsWhile all nuts are great for our health, walnuts have many great individual benefits for women.
A study has recently found that walnuts, which are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytosterols, may help to reduce women's risk of developing breast cancer, while their high omega-3
content may also help bone health, arthritis pain and depression.
Walnuts also contain many nutrients essential for female health, such as calcium, magnesium and folic acid]]> http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/sisterszone-lounge-21/10-foods-all-women-should-eat/ Wed, 11 May 2011 17:34:33 +0000 abeeda http://www.sisterszone.com/forum/sisterszone-lounge-21/12-food-additives-to-avoid/ MSN Health & Fitness

Whoever coined the term food additives had it all wrong. Including something ...]]> MSN Health & Fitness

Whoever coined the term food additives had it all wrong. Including something new in a food doesn't always add up to more, at least when it comes to your health. Studies that test the safety of additives are based on animal trials. It is difficult to deduce whether the results of an animal study equate to human health, though many of these studies show that some additives could be cancer-causing.

1. Sodium nitrite
The list of the 12 most dangerous additives to red flag-until we know more-includes the preservative sodium nitrite, used to preserve, color, and flavor meat products. Sodium nitrite is commonly added to bacon, ham, hot dogs, luncheon meats, smoked fish, and corned beef to stabilize the red color and add flavor. The preservative prevents growth of bacteria, but studies have linked eating it to various types of cancer. "This would be at the top of my list of additives to cut from my diet," says Christine Gerbstadt, M.D., M.P.H., R.D., L.D.N., a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. "Under certain high-temperature cooking conditions such as grilling, it transforms into a reactive compound that has been shown to promote cancer."


2. BHA and BHT
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydrozyttoluene (BHT) are additional additives to red flag. They are antioxidants used to preserve common household foods by preventing them from oxidizing. Both keep fats and oils from going rancid and are found in cereals, chewing gum, potato chips, and vegetable oils, but there is concern that they may cause cancer. "The structure of BHA and BHT will change during this process [of preserving food], and may form a compound that reacts in the body," says Gerbstadt. "BHA and BHT are not stable or inert. They're not just hanging out and being excreted by the body." Gerbstadt says that they are obviously not added for the purpose of giving people cancer, but for some people, some of the time, there may be that risk.


3. Propyl gallate

Propyl gallate is another preservative to avoid. It's used to prevent fats and oils from spoiling and is often used in conjunction with BHA and BHT. This additive is sometimes found in meat products, chicken soup base, and chewing gum. Propyl gallate has not been proven to cause cancer, but studies done on animals have suggested that it could be linked to cancer, so it is an additive to be concerned about. "It's important to read the label," says Gerbstadt. "You really have to carry a cheat sheet around in the supermarket. I try to buy as few foods as possible containing preservatives."


4. Monosodium glutamate
Monosodium glutamate is an amino acid used as a flavor enhancer in soups, salad dressings, chips, frozen entrees, and restaurant food. It is commonly associated with Asian foods and flavorings. MSG can cause headaches and nausea in some people, and animal studies link it to damaging nerve cells in the brains of infant mice. Gerbstadt recommends replacing MSG with a small amount of salt when possible. "Why bother using MSG when you can live without it?" she says. "MSG can cause migraine-like headaches and create other adverse affects for certain people. It is a flavor enhancer, but you'd be better of putting in a few grains of salt."

5. Trans fats
Trans fat makes it onto our dirty dozen list because eating too much of it leads to heart disease. "Trans fats are proven to cause heart disease, and make conditions perfect for stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and limb loss due to vascular disease," says Gerbstadt. "It would be wonderful if they could be banned." Manufacturers have modified product ingredients lists to reduce the amount of trans fats, and are required to label trans fats amounts, but restaurant food, especially fast food chains, still serve foods laden with trans fats. Experts recommend we consume no more than two grams of trans fat per day, an amount easily accounted for if you eat meat and dairy.


6. Aspartame
Aspartame, also known by the brand names Nutrasweet and Equal, is an additive found in so-called diet foods such as low-calorie desserts, gelatins, drink mixes, and soft drinks. It also comes in individual packages used in place of sugar as a sweetener. The safety of aspartame, a combination of two amino acids and methanol, has been the focus of hundreds of scientific studies. Conclusions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the World Health Organization, the ADA, and the Food and Agriculture Organization indicated that the additive is safe. Conversely, the Center for Science in the Public Interest gave it their lowest ranking in a review of food additives, quoting animal studies in 1970 and in 2007, which suggest that there is a link between aspartame and cancer. Gerbstadt, spokesperson from the ADA-an organization that supports the general safety of aspartame-says that the additive might be unhealthy for some people-especially those with the disease phenylketonuria, an enzyme disorder-because it contains phenalalanine. "Some people may be sensitive to it, and it's easy to avoid," she says. *


7. Acesulfame-K
This is a relatively new artificial sweetener, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1998 for use in soft drinks. It is also found in baked goods, chewing gum, and gelatin desserts. Acesulfame-K-the "K" is the chemistry symbol for potassium-is considered 200 times sweeter than sugar. While Gerbstadt isn't specifically concerned about this sweetener when used in moderation, there is a general concern that testing on this product has been scant. Some studies showed the additive may cause cancer in rats, but the substance makes top 12 lists of additives to avoid because further study is needed to conclude whether or not acesulfame-K is harmful.


8. Food colorings: Blue 1, 2; Red 3; Green 3; and Yellow 6
You may think that all dangerous artificial food colorings were banned by the FDA long ago, but there are five still on the market that are linked with cancer in animal testing. "Always opt for the product without the color, if you have a choice," says Gerbstadt. "I'm not saying to avoid all coloring. Many are made from natural sources. But some specific dye colors do promote tumor formation, in the right combination and conditions." Blue 1 and 2, found in beverages, candy, baked goods and pet food, are considered low risk but have been linked to cancer in mice. Red 3, used to dye cherries, fruit cocktail, candy, and baked goods, has been shown to cause thyroid tumors in rats. Green 3, added to candy and beverages, though rarely used, has been linked to bladder cancer. Studies have linked the widely used yellow 6-added to beverages, sausage, gelatin, baked goods, and candy-to tumors of the adrenal gland and kidney.


9. Olestra
Olestra, a synthetic fat known as the brand name Olean and found in some brands of potato chips, prevents fat from getting absorbed in your digestive system. This often leads to severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and gas. "If you eat fat when taking Olestra, the fat is going to go right through you," says Gerbstadt. More significantly, though, Olestra inhibits healthy vitamin absorption from fat-soluble carotenoids that are found in fruits and vegetables and thought to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. "It blocks fat absorption, but it also blocks vitamin absorption," says Gerbstadt.


10. Potassium bromate
Potassium bromate is rare, but still legal in the U.S., and used as an additive to increase volume in white flour, breads, and rolls. Most bromate rapidly breaks down to an innocuous form, but it is known to cause cancer in animals-and even small amounts in bread can create a risk for humans. California requires a cancer warning on the product label if potassium bromate is an ingredient.


11. White sugar
Some foods, such as fruits and carrots, naturally contain sugar, but watch out for foods with added sugars, such as baked goods, cereals, crackers, even sauces and many other processed foods. Gerbstadt includes white sugar on the list of 12 because although it is non-toxic, large amounts are unsafe for our health and promote bad nutrition. "Simple sugars shouldn't take up more than about 10 percent of the total calories you consume daily," says Gerbstadt. Yet most Americans already are eating way over that amount, consuming 20, 30, or 40 percent of their calories from simple sugars, she says. Too much sugar not only leads to problems with weight control, tooth decay and blood sugar levels in diabetics; it also replaces good nutrition. "In addition to providing unnecessary calories, your body needs nutrients to metabolize sugar, so it robs your body of valuable vitamins and minerals," says Gerbstadt.


12. Sodium chloride

A dash of sodium chloride, more commonly known as salt, can certainly bring flavor to your meal. But salt is another hidden food additive that can lead to health issues. "Small amounts of salt are needed by the body and are beneficial in preserving food," says Gerbstadt. "Excessive amounts of salt can become dangerous for your health, affecting cardiovascular function, leading to high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure."




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