Zakkiya Suleman on the topic of midlife crisis

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 12 March 2026 5-minute read Already over halfway through the blessed month of Ramadhaan, while our spiritual focus remains strong, many of us may be feeling the physical effects of fasting. Energy levels dip, routines shift,...

Salwaas Date Loaf

This is a must have in our home for Eid! Makes 2 dates loaves. Ingredients: 500g pitted dates 1 level tsp bicarbonate of soda Enough boiling water to cover the dates 2 large eggs 500g self-raising flour 1 cup soft brown sugar 200g salted butter ¾ cup sunflower oil 1 ½...

Shortbread Biscuits

250g butter Half cup icing sugar Half cup maizena Flour as required Make rolls and roll in sugar Leave in fridge to set Slice and bake @ammarah_moola

When Busyness Becomes A Badge Of Honour

Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 04 March 2026 6-minute read Why do women feel guilty when they rest? Why does being “busy” feel like a badge of honour? From juggling careers and homes to being the emotional anchors for everyone around us, many women live in...

Dodhi Halwa

Ingredients ½ cup butter 1 tblsp ghee ½ cup taystee wheat 3 cups processed dodhi 1 can ideal milk ½ tsp ground elachi 3 egg yolks Green food coloring 1 can condense milk 1 can cream Place the butter, ghee and taystee wheat in a thick based pot. Braise for 5 minutes...

Pineapple Dessert

250ml sour cream 250ml fresh cream ¾ tin condensed milk 1 * 410g tin crushed pineapple 1 small tin granadilla Pulp (optional) 1 level tsp ghas powder 1 tblsp sugar Method: Mix together ghaas powder with hot water. Boil granadilla pulp with sugar. Add ghaas...