MR's Blog » Food http://www.mujahideenryder.net Not the average Muslim blog... Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:29:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Edible Arrangements is owned by 2 Muslim Brothers, Tariq and Kamran Farid http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/09/18/edible-arrangements-is-owned-by-2-muslim-brothers-tariq-and-kamran-farid/ http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/09/18/edible-arrangements-is-owned-by-2-muslim-brothers-tariq-and-kamran-farid/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:13:12 +0000 MR http://www.mujahideenryder.net/?p=3232 Related posts:]]> Amazing story.

At age 17, Tariq Farid borrowed $5,000 from his parents to buy a flower shop in East Haven, Connecticut, and within two years, he was running four flourishing stores. But after seven years as a florist, he came up with a new idea–bouquets you can eat. He and his brother Kamran opened their first Edible Arrangements store in 1999, creating, selling and delivering bouquets of fresh fruit sculpted to look like flowers.

Edible Arrangements began franchising in 2001. In 2006, they launched an add-on concept, Frutation, which gives franchisees the opportunity to offer fruit salads, smoothies and juices to go, alongside their fruit bouquets.

I went to their website and saw they had a nice Ramadan Kareem gift here.

More about Bro. Tariq:

Tariq Farid was born in Pakistan in 1969 and immigrated to the United States at age 11. He grew up in West Haven, Connecticut and became a U.S. citizen in 1986. He developed the Salma K Farid Academy, a non-profit learning and community center, to honor the wishes of his late mother whom he credits as the inspiration for his success, and the Salma K Farid Foundation to provide for those in need

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Bro. Tariq/Kamran Farid- If you read this, mabrook on your success. May Allah increase it so that you can help those in need inshaAllah. Ameen!

I am going to support Edible Arrangements more now (although it’s kind of expensive).

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]]> http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/09/18/edible-arrangements-is-owned-by-2-muslim-brothers-tariq-and-kamran-farid/feed/ 1 Aman Ali’s and Bassam Tariq’s “30 Mosques in 30 Days” http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/08/27/aman-alis-and-bassam-tariqs-30-mosques-in-30-days/ http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/08/27/aman-alis-and-bassam-tariqs-30-mosques-in-30-days/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:58:39 +0000 MR http://www.mujahideenryder.net/?p=3162 Related posts:]]> Aman Ali and Bassam Tariq are currently going to a different masjid (or mosque) in the NYC area. They are documenting their journey here.

They should also do 30 taraweeh’s. Split it up evenely, half 20s and half 8s. :-D

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]]> http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/08/27/aman-alis-and-bassam-tariqs-30-mosques-in-30-days/feed/ 5 Ramadan: The Month of the Best Food of the Year! http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/08/21/ramadan-the-month-of-the-best-food-of-the-year/ http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/08/21/ramadan-the-month-of-the-best-food-of-the-year/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:27:54 +0000 MR http://www.mujahideenryder.net/?p=3122 Related posts:]]> Ramadan is here, and our stomachs are empty. The kitchens are working extra hours this month. Many Muslims will be cooking up a feast almost every day especially the weekends. Probably the most widespread and agreed upon un-official trademark of Ramadan is that the best food of any culture or ethnic Muslim group comes out.

This month is so blessed that even the kitchens are blessed. The food is extra tasty and fulfills our desires after a long day of fasting better than eating your favorite desert outside of Ramadan. In many Muslim countries, everything shuts down during the day but at night, everything is alive, and all the restaurants are packed and dinner tables at homes are full to the max.

This is probably the greatest fitna that effects almost every single Muslim no matter where they live. This is not what Ramadan is for and it is not the way of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Many of us have heard lectures probably every Ramadan about this issue, but I haven’t heard much solutions. So based on my experience of the past Ramadans, I have come up with some ways I do to change my feasting to moderate eating.

Breaking the Fast:

Water or milk and dates. Seriously that’s it. Don’t go after the palorie, samosa, sambosa, channa, etc.

After Maghrib

There are two options:

  1. Iftar with family/friends or at the Masjid – Delay the main course and eat 3-4 samosa/sambosa/palorie/dates/etc. Once many people are eating you go get your food. Fill half your plate up only (if it’s a normal sized plate). If it’s slightly smaller than normal than fill it 3/4.
  2. If with just immediate family, use a smaller size plate to put your food on. If you don’t have smaller plates (or they are way too small) fill your normal sized plate with only half of it full.

After Tarweeh Snack (Optional):

This is optional and recommended for those who have high metabolism. I do not because in general I’m pretty skinny so I need to keep my weight stable. I usually have cereal, but if can also have a sandwich or 3-5 samosas/sambosas. If it’s the big samosa, then 1 is enough.

Sahur:

Cereal is pretty much what I eat, since that is what I eat normally for breakfast. Honey Bunches of Oats is highly recommended.

What are some of your ways to eat moderately but still enjoy the good stuff?

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]]> http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/08/21/ramadan-the-month-of-the-best-food-of-the-year/feed/ 12 Merriam-Webster adds “Haram” to the dictionary http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/07/16/merriam-webster-adds-haram-to-the-dictionary/ http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/07/16/merriam-webster-adds-haram-to-the-dictionary/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:05:13 +0000 MR http://www.mujahideenryder.net/?p=2938 Related posts:]]> I wouldn’t be surprised if some Islam haters start complaining about how “sharia has invaded the English language”. Hahaha.

The irresistible power of the digital revolution to transform everything in its path has been confirmed, lest anyone still doubts it, by one of the arbitors of the English language itself.

Merriam-Webster, the revered publishing house known for its texts on American English, released today a sample of more than 100 new words it has granted entry into its Collegiate dictionary this year. Fully a fifth of them relate to technological innovation.

The entry:

Haram
Items, usually foods, forbidden under Islamic law

Source (via ChillYoIslamYo)

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]]> http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/07/16/merriam-webster-adds-haram-to-the-dictionary/feed/ 13 Olives, Hummus, Pita and some Cheese are a threat to the Security of Israel http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/06/29/olives-hummus-pita-and-some-chees-are-a-threat-to-the-security-of-israel/ http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/06/29/olives-hummus-pita-and-some-chees-are-a-threat-to-the-security-of-israel/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:59:24 +0000 MR http://www.mujahideenryder.net/?p=2825 Related posts:]]> Hummus can be very dangerous to Israelis. They are afraid of its killer taste.

A West Bank checkpoint managed by a private security company is not allowing Palestinians to pass through with large water bottles and some food items, Haaretz has learned.

…

The security company also dictates the quantity of items allowed: Five pitas, one container of hummus and canned tuna, one small bottle or can of beverage, one or two slices of cheese, a few spoonfuls of sugar, and 5 to 10 olives. Workers are also not allowed to carry cooking utensils and work tools.

Eat more here.

May God bring justice to the innocent people under an oppressive regime unchecked by “Free and Democratic” world.

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]]> http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/06/29/olives-hummus-pita-and-some-chees-are-a-threat-to-the-security-of-israel/feed/ 3 The Cheescake Factory – Some cheesecakes use beef gelatin http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/05/16/the-cheescake-factory-some-cheesecakes-use-beef-gelatin/ http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/05/16/the-cheescake-factory-some-cheesecakes-use-beef-gelatin/#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 01:45:27 +0000 MR http://www.mujahideenryder.net/?p=2564 Related posts:]]> Got this in an email:

Thank you for your interest in The Cheesecake Factory. About half of our cheesecakes contain beef gelatin. None of our desserts that we serve in our restaurants contain pork gelatin. The following cheesecakes contain beef gelatin:

Original Cheesecake
Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake
30th Anniversary Chocolate Cake Cheesecake
Brownie Sundae Cheesecake
Godiva Cheesecake
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Kahlua Cocoa Coffee Cheesecake
Key Lime Cheesecake
Dulce De Leche Caramel Cheesecake
Low Carb Cheesecake
Dutch Apple Caramel Streusel

The rest of our cheesecakes do not contain any gelatin. If you have any further questions, please let us know at your earliest convenience. I hope that you will visit us soon and enjoy some of our wonderful cheesecake!

Sincerely,

Valarie Newell
Guest Services Coordinator

So for the Muslim meat only eaters, the above cheesecakes can’t be in your stomach, but if you take the “AK” way (eating from the ahlul kitab aka people of the book) then continue to enjoy your cheesecakes.

I love cheesecake!

EDIT: For those who don’t know of the two opinions, please see it here.

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]]> http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/05/16/the-cheescake-factory-some-cheesecakes-use-beef-gelatin/feed/ 16 Frito Lay releases list of products with no Pork Enzymes http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/04/13/frito-lay-releases-list-of-products-with-no-pork-enzymes/ http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/04/13/frito-lay-releases-list-of-products-with-no-pork-enzymes/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:06:27 +0000 MR http://www.mujahideenryder.net/?p=2320 Related posts:]]> Enjoy and eat (but not during the day in Ramadan!):

BAKED! CHEETOS® Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks
BAKED! LAY’S® Barbecue Flavored Potato Crisps
BAKED! LAY’S® Southwestern Ranch Flavored Potato Crisps
CHEETOS® Asteroids 100 Calorie Mini Bites Cheese Flavored Snacks
CHEETOS® Asteroids Mini Bites Cheese Flavored Snacks
CHEETOS® Chile Limon Flavored Snacks
CHEETOS® Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks
CHEETOS® Crunchy Cheesy Cheddar BBQ Cheese Flavored Snacks
CHEETOS® Crunchy Mozzarella Cheese Flavored Snacks
CHEETOS® Crunchy Wild White Cheddar Cheese Flavored Snacks
CHEETOS® Crunchy Salsa Roja Cheese Flavored Snacks
CHEETOS® Giant Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks
CHEETOS® Giant Puffs Flamin’ Hot Cheese Flavored Snacks
CHEETOS® Natural White Cheddar Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks
CHEETOS® Puffs Cheese Flavored Snacks
CHEETOS® Twisted Cheese Flavored Snacks
DORITOS® Collisions Hot Wings and Blue Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips
DORITOS® Collisions Pizza Cravers & Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips
DORITOS® Collisions Zesty Taco and Chipotle Ranch Flavored Tortilla Chips
DORITOS® COOL RANCH® Flavored Tortilla Chips
DORITOS® Diablo Flavored Tortilla Chips
DORITOS® Jalapeno Cheese! on Golden Toast Flavored Crackers
DORITOS® Salsa Verde Flavored Tortilla Chips
DORITOS® Spicy Sweet Chili Flavored Tortilla Chips
DORITOS® Toro Habanero Flavored Tortilla Chips
FLAT EARTH® Tangy Tomato Ranch Flavored Baked Veggie Crisps
FRITO-LAY® BBQ Sunflower Seeds
FRITO-LAY® Flamin’ Hot Sunflower Seeds
FRITO-LAY® French Onion Dip
FRITO-LAY® Sunflower Seeds
FRITOS® Bar-B-Q Flavored Corn Chips
FRITOS® Bean Dip
FRITOS® Chili Cheese Flavored Corn Chips
FRITOS® Flavor Twists Honey BBQ Flavored Corn Chips
FRITOS® Hot Bean Dip with Jalapeno Peppers
FRITOS® Mild Cheddar Flavor Cheese Dip
FRITOS® Spicy Jalapeno Flavored Corn Chips
FUNYUNS® Flamin Hot
FUNYUNS® Onion Flavored Rings
LAY’S® Barbecue Flavor Potato Chips
LAY’S® Cheddar & Sour Cream Artificially Flavored Potato Chips
LAY’S® Chile Limon Potato Chips
LAY’S® Cracker Crisps Zesty Herb & Parmesan Flavored Baked Snack Crackers
LAY’S® Flamin’ Hot Flavor Potato Chips
LAY’S® French Onion Flavored Dip
LAY’S® Hot & Spicy Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips
LAY’S® Kettle Cooked Jalapeno Potato Chips
LAY’S® Kettle Cooked Mesquite BBQ Potato Chips
LAY’S® Kettle Cooked Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips
LAY’S® Kettle Cooked Sweet Chili & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips
LAY’S® Limon Flavored Potato Chips
LAY’S® Natural Country BBQ Thick Cut Potato Chips
LAY’S® Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips
LAY’S® Sour Cream & Onion Artificially Flavored Potato Chips
LAY’S® STAX® Hot’n Spicy Barbecue Flavored Potato Crisps
LAY’S® STAX® Mesquite Barbecue Flavored Potato Crisps
LAY’S® STAX® Ranch Flavored Potato Crisps
LAY’S® STAX® Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Crisps
LAY’S® STAX® Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Crisps
LAY’S® Wavy Hickory BBQ Flavored Potato Chips
LAY’S® Wavy Ranch Flavored Potato Chips
MAUI Style Onion Flavored Potato Chips
MAUI Style Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips
MISS VICKIE’S® Country Onion with 3 Cheeses Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
MISS VICKIE’S® Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Kettle Cooked Flavored Potato Chips
MISS VICKIE’S® Hand Picked Jalapeno Kettle Cooked Flavored Potato Chips
MISS VICKIE’S® Salty Sweet Kettle Corn
MISS VICKIE’S® Sea Salt & Vinegar Kettle Cooked Flavored Potato Chips
MISS VICKIE’S® Smokehouse BBQ Kettle Cooked Flavored Potato Chips
ROLD GOLD® Butter Flavored Checkers Pretzels
ROLD GOLD® Cinnamon Braided Twists
ROLD GOLD® Garlic Braided Twists
ROLD GOLD® Honey Mustard Tiny Twist Pretzels
ROLD GOLD® Honey Wheat Braided Twists
RUFFLES® Authentic Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips
RUFFLES® Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips
RUFFLES® Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
SABRITAS® Chile Piquin Flavored Potato Chips
SABRITAS® Habanero Limon Flavored Potato Chips
SABRITAS® Picante Peanuts
SABRITAS® Salt & Lime Peanuts
SABRITONES® Chile & Lime Puffed Wheat Snacks
SMARTFOOD® White Cheddar Cheese Flavored Popcorn
SUNCHIPS® French Onion Flavor Multigrain Snacks
SUNCHIPS® Spicy Chipotle Flavor Multigrain Snacks
TOSTITOS® All Natural Hot Chunky Salsa
TOSTITOS® All Natural Medium Chunky Salsa
TOSTITOS® All Natural Mild Chunky Salsa
TOSTITOS® All Natural Medium Black Bean & Corn Salsa
TOSTITOS® All Natural Medium Picante Sauce
TOSTITOS® All Natural Mild Picante Sauce
TOSTITOS® All Natural Medium Pineapple & Peach Salsa
TOSTITOS® Creamy Salsa
TOSTITOS® Creamy Southwestern Ranch Dip
TOSTITOS® Creamy Spinach Flavored Dip
TOSTITOS® Flour Tortilla Chips
TOSTITOS® Monterey Jack Queso Dip
TOSTITOS® Restaurant Style with a Hint of Lime Tortilla Chips
TOSTITOS® Spicy Nacho Dip
TRUE NORTH® Almonds Pistachios Walnuts Pecans

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:-D

I agree with what Umar said in his last post here with letting Sh. Hamza speak for himself.

So to celebrate my agreement withim, this post is dedicated to my brother in Islam whom I love for the sake of Allah aza wa jall.   May Allah bless you.  May Allah forgive you.  May Allah protect you.  May Allah give you what is best in this world and in the next.  May Allah shower his mercy on you and your family.  May Allah make it easy for you and your family to live comfortable in this world.  May Allah accept your and your families duas.  May Allah allow reunite you with your loved ones in jannah.

Ameen!

Now let’s all focus on tomorrow!

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]]> http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2009/01/21/may-allah-bless-umar-lee/feed/ 22 Precious Provisions: Fiqh of Food and Clothing – Sh. Yasir Qadhi – NJ – Jan 9 to 11, 2009 http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2008/12/16/precious-provisions-fiqh-of-food-and-clothing-sh-yasir-qadhi-nj-jan-9-to-11-2009/ http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2008/12/16/precious-provisions-fiqh-of-food-and-clothing-sh-yasir-qadhi-nj-jan-9-to-11-2009/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:19:07 +0000 MR http://www.mujahideenryder.net/?p=1575 Related posts:]]> precious-provisions-food-clothing-fiqh-yasir-qadhiHave you ever heard this before:

“What is wrong with a Big Mac?
If it’s not pork, Alhamdulillah!!!”

or

“Don’t you know that’s haram? It has gelatin!”
“No brother, I called the company they said it ‘beef’ gelatin.”
“Really, does that mean the gelatin in Skittles is halal to eat?”

The above was taken from a short snippet of the class description that can be found here on the Al-Maghrib Institute website. Al-Maghrib really knows how to grab the readers attention. Most of the quotes above and on their website is exactly what I hear many times over and over in almost every discussion of eating zabihah vs. eating ahl-al-kitab or for short “ak”. I think this class is unique and ground breaking. It’s rare to relate the fiqh of food with the fiqh of clothing.

This class looks to be a tasty and fashionable ilm-filled weekend. Click here to register for the class.

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]]> http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2008/12/16/precious-provisions-fiqh-of-food-and-clothing-sh-yasir-qadhi-nj-jan-9-to-11-2009/feed/ 3 ONE Sabbath or ONE Iftar http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2008/09/16/one-sabbath-or-one-iftar/ http://www.mujahideenryder.net/2008/09/16/one-sabbath-or-one-iftar/#comments Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:06:40 +0000 MR http://www.mujahideenryder.net/?p=1266 Related posts:]]> This is a promo video of the organization called ONE which is trying to put an end to worldwide hunger and poverty. They are reaching out to the various faiths in trying to mobilize each religious community to join and help the fight against hunger and poverty through out the world. The sad reality is that many of these poverty stricken people are Muslims but yet there is a lack of Muslim help on such a large scale like ONE. Imam Johari Abdul Malik and Native Deen’s, Naeem Muhammad, are featured in the video.

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