food

Wouldn't it be great to give charity as a family? You can do this in a systematic way by setting up a family Sadaqa box in a particular spot of the house. Then, convince each person to put a portion of their allowance or salary in this box.

Do cows eat meat? Knowing what's in the carefully selected 'Halal' meat you've been buying for years will not only make your stomach turn- it can literally make you sick- if it doesn't kill you.

Mad cow disease, animals fed animals, hormones and chemicals: all of this is frustrating for anyone trying to maintain a Halal and healthy diet for themselves and their families. But don't give up! 

It is up to the Muslim community in Illinois at this point to urge their scholars and Imams to reach a consensus on the definition of Halal so that Muslim consumers can confidently consume food labeled Halal, without confusion, miscommunication or deception.

This green bean dish combines garlic and sesame seed paste (tahini) giving it a very unique taste. This dish is quick and easy and accompanies any food. It's light in taste, but at the same time full in flavor.

This menu in Eid food,  includes dishes from the Arab world in general, as well as those specifically from Jordan, Syria and Iraq.You'll find a mix of meat and sweet dishes, as well as two types of dessert.

Eid recipes includes dishes from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. You'll find a mix of appetizers, rice, meat and vegetable dishes, as well as two types of dessert.