The beauty of gift giving is that it truly is more about the thought than the gift itself. It’s about showing how well you know a person by selecting Eid gifts you know they’ll love; whilst everything has a monetary value, it’s who you give it to that makes a gift special. The real value falls in the act of giving, rather than the gift itself.
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MBCO was founded with the Prophet ﷺ himself in mind; we try to embody and emulate his teachings and beliefs every day. And, as you know, personal hygiene was a huge part of this.
So, with all this in mind, we thought we’d put together some of our favourite Hadiths about cleanliness, grooming and personal hygiene for you to think on throughout your day.
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Tell us, guys, if you agree: there is nothing worse than not knowing what to make for dinner!
Whether you’re hoping to do something special for a loved one by cooking them dinner, or it’s just a regular old Tuesday night and you’re feeling uninspired, here’s our favourite kofta curry recipe for you to add to your list.
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Our thoughts on the group of Muslim men who have recently completed their Hajj - by cycling more than 4,000 miles, no less. Eid Mubarak from MBCO!
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It’s easy to think of charity as simply giving money to those less fortunate than ourselves, but this is a given. Excess wealth should be shared, but consider other acts you could undertake – they might not seem immediately like charity, but the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ saw them as such.
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There's nothing like a cold, refreshing drink on a hot day; with the UK's heatwave in full swing, try one of these delicious, alcohol-free mocktails and let us know how they came out!
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With many of us now in the depths of preparing for Hajj later on this year, we thought we would put together some interesting and lesser-known facts about this incredible time of year, whether you’re planning to make the journey in 2019 or some time in the future. It’s a proud tradition which should be celebrated for all of the spiritual virtues it offers us as Muslims to achieve – but did you know these five interesting facts?
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From online shopping to click and collecting, versus spending a day out at the shops - where do you sit on the shopper scale?
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When a store-bought gift just isn’t going to cut it, here are some crafty gift ideas for the special people in your life which go beyond a last-minute dash to the shops…
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It may seem a way off, but Hajj season isn’t one to be taken lightly – hence why we’re posting this now! If this is your year, here are some tips we’ve compiled to ensure your Hajj is as smooth and enriching as it can be.
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As directed by the Prophet ﷺ himself, wearing a beard is part and parcel to any Muslim man’s life. Around the world, the beard has historically been and still is a universal subject of much critique; as Muslims we’re taught from a young age to embrace our facial hair, keeping it clean and well groomed – but it didn’t start with us.
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We’ve all been there; the sudden realisation that you’ve forgotten a special occasion and are entirely without a gift - but never fear! Here are some ideas which may just get you out of a tight spot one day.
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The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Whoever fasts Ramadan then follows it with six days of Shawwal, it is as if he fasted for a lifetime.”
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Laylatul Qadr - the one night of the year better than a thousand months, a night to dedicate to quality worship and subsequently reap the rewards of devoting yourself – it’s important to make the most of these last blessed days.
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We all know the drill.
A special occasion is coming up for your husband, your wife, your sister, your Muslim friend and you scramble to find a suitable gift.
You spend hours on the high street and in malls browsing for something that will really make them feel special and appreciated only to come home with nothing. If you do get something, it's something you're not too proud to give them. Something generic, unsuitable or tasteless.
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So you're letting it grow..
If you have made the choice to 'grow a beard' or rather, just not shave and let the beardiful, beardtastic beard take over and make you more attractive, then you probably need to know some crucial information.
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