Desert Photos: Handaqooq Tea

Shaay Handaqooq

(aka Shaahee Handagug)

Interesting looking brew.

More photos… 

Saudi Arabian Food Glossary

From Wikia Lifestyle: Finding the ingredients for a Saudi ‘Arabian recipe is not so easy when you do not know the names of the ingredients. Saudi Arabian Food Glossary

Khaltah Roomi – What is that?

Khaltah Roomi

 

 

 

There are tons of herbs and natural remedies here in the Kingdom that I have yet to discover. One night I was doing some window shopping at a local herb store and overheard a woman ask for “Khaltatush Shaykh Roomi,” (some simply call it Khaltah Roomi).

“What in the world is that?”

 

I paid a visit to an old herbalist/business associate of mine and inquired about it. It’s a mixture of Sidr (Lotus), Henna, and Shabbah (Alum) said to cure one suffering from the effects of the “Evil Eye,” if Allaah wills.

 

Herbalist Instructions: Mix the Sidr, Henna, and Shubbah with water then, pour it over the patient’s head and body once a day for seven days (straight) after ‘Asr prayer.

 

Is it from the Sunnah to wait until after ‘Asr prayer to perform this?

 

I don’t know. I’m waiting for a reply from a scholar. If anyone knows in the meantime please direct me to sound proofs. I’d be most appreciative.

 

There is a special form of washing…

 

Excerpt from the Permanent Council of Scientific Research and Fataawaa, Saudi Arabia: The Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) used to tell people what to do to treat Al Ain: The person who has done ain should do a special form of ablution and pour the water of that ablution on the person who has been struck by the evil eye. As mentioned in a hadeeth that ‘Amir bin Rabia saw Sahl bin Hunayf doing a ghusl and said, ‘I have not seen the like of what I see today, not even the skin of a maiden who has never been out of doors.’ Sahl fell to the ground. The Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam), was approached and it was said to him, ‘Messenger of Allaah, can you do anything about Sahl ibn Hunayf? By Allaah, he can not raise his head.’ He said, ‘Do you suspect anyone of it?’ They said, ‘We suspect Amir ibn Rabia.’

 

The Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam), summoned Amir and was furious with him and said, ‘Why does one of you kill his brother? Why did you not say, “May Allah bless you?” Do ghusl for it.’ Amir washed his face, hands, elbows, knees, the end of his feet, and inside his lower garment in a vessel. Then he poured it over him, and Sahl went off with the people, and there was nothing wrong with him.

 

{Al Muwatta}

Ibn al Qayyim (rahimahullaah) said that this illness - Al Ain – can be cured by reciting Al Falaq, An Naas, Al Faatihah, aayatul Kursi and Prophetic supplications.

 

Free Henna (Yemeni & Egyptian)

Free Henna

 I have five bags of unsifted Yemeni henna weighing one kilo each on hand if anyone’s interested. One bag per person (you can have all five if no one else wants any). This will come in handy if you’re an aspiring henna artisan in need of henna to practice with or if you just want to have fun with your girls. I think I have a few Gharmooz Stones and dried Tamarind to toss in as well (natural henna enhancers).

Don’t like henna tattoos? Henna is medicinal – see Ibn al Qayyim’s “At Tibb an Nabiyy” - and can be used as an all-over exfoliant leaving you with a subtle glow. Men can use henna to dye their beards, cool their noggins and treat calluses amongst other things.

I also have a box of red Egyptian Princess Herbal Hair Henna (exact weight unknown…I used some…smiles).

I have lots of free items (new and slightly used), so keep an eye on the “Save a SAR” thread.

Haneefah

 

First Come First Serve ~ No Reserves

Pick-ups Only (Hayy as Salaamah) ~ No Drops-offs or Shipments

Arabic Names of Common Herbs, Supplements & Vitamins Part 2

Yes, you can find common herbs and supplements in Saudi. GNC has them. If you’re looking for things like fresh Lavender or Hibiscus then, check the sooq. I only know GNC to carry pills and liquid extracts, Wallaahu Aa’lam. The ‘Arabs call GNC “Armaal.”

 

Call to find one near you (KSA): 800 – 124 – 8444

 

Haneefah

 

 Arabic Names of Common Herbs, Supplements & Vitamins

Part 2

 

Beta Carotene - بيتا كروتين

 

Burdock Root -  أرقطيون

 

Calcium - الكالسيوم

 

Dandelion - أنياب الأسد – هندباء

 

Echinacea - إكناسيا – حشيشة القنفذ 

 

Flax Seed Oil - زيت الكتان

 

Folic Acid - حامض الفولك

 

Ginseng - الجنسنغ – الجنسنج (I’ve seen it spelled both ways, Allaahu Aa’lam.)

 

Hawthorne - الزعرور البري

 

Iron - الحديد

 

Nettle - القراص

 

Magnesium - ماغنسيوم

 

Potassium - بوتاسيوم

 

Red Clover - نفل المروج

 

Soy - الصويا

 

Vitamin A - فيتامين أ

 

Vitamin B1 - فيتامين ب ا  (Use ‘Arabic numbers for the rest of the “B’s”, like B5 = ب ه etc.)

 

Vitamin C - فيتامين ج

 

Vitamin D - فيتامين د

 

Zinc - زنك