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  • 10 Halal Restaurants Available For Delivery In Singapore So You Don't Have To Leave the House.

    10 Halal Restaurants Available For Delivery In Singapore So You Don't Have To Leave the House.

    2020 has been a difficult year with the presence of COVID-19 which not only affects health but also livelihoods. Some of our readers may be working from home or on Stay-Home Notice (SHN) or Leave of Absence (LOA) due to the COVID-19 outbreak. While working from home or serving the SHN or LOA, here are 10 places where you can get halal food delivered to your doorstep so you no longer have to worry about what to eat for your next meal.  via GIPHY 1. Fatty Bom Bom Sizzle Credit Image: Fatty Bom Bom on EatBook If you are craving for some awesome, mouth-watering western food, look no further, Fatty Bom Bom Sizzle is the place to order from! With their melty cheese on burgers to their creamy pasta selection, you will definitely fill your tummy with lots of oozing goodness.  Fatty Bom Bom Sizzle’s Jerry’s Burger is a must try as the melty cheese will leave you wanting more. On top of that, the fries is richly seasoned with paprika with is just the perfect match with that melty cheese (goodness).  Fatty Bom Bom Sizzle has various outlets across Singapore. To check if they deliver to your place or not, visit their Facebook page here. You can order from Fatty Bom Bom Sizzle via food panda and GrabFood.  2. Kenny Rogers Credit Image Kenny Rogers Singapore on Picuki  If you live near Novena, Great World City or JEM, then you are in luck for some crispy chicken to be delivered to you. If you are at home with your family members, be sure to order the Outrageous Mouthwatering Guiltless (OMG) (yes, that is what Kenny Rogers calls their menu of 5 pieces chicken, 9 pieces nuggets, sides and soup). You can place your orders from Kenny Rogers via deliveroo or food panda. Don't miss out on this delicious, crispy and juicy fried chicken! 3. Srisun Express Credit Image: Srisun Express on Facebook Oh Srisun, why does every single thing on your menu have to be oh-so-perfect? From Crispy plain prata to Maggi Goreng, Srisun never fails to impress. Don't forget to try their delicious coin prata. For the Coffee Lovers out there (big shout-out to you, homies!), the Bru Coffee from Srisun is to die-for. For all those staying in Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Batok, Serangoon Garden and Tampines (also lucky people), you are in luck! You could order directly from Srisun Express or utilise food panda, deliveroo or even GrabFood to get this awesome Indian Food delivered right to your doorstep! Srisun also offers some western food choices which you could check out if you are craving for western food. Be sure to place your orders quick. You wouldn't want to miss out on this awesome Indian food. Website | Facebook | Instagram 4. Penang Culture Credit Image: Penang Culture Craving for some good wok-style cooking? Penang Culture is your perfect solution. Dedicated to serving the most finest and authentic Penang Hawker Food, we assure you that you'll feel as though you've been transported back in time in the streets of Penang as you taste some of their original and authentic dishes. We definitely recommend the Premium Crab Meat & Salted Eggs Fried Kway Teow (well, we were trapped at Salted Eggs). Just look at the picture for further mouth-watering experience (why choose to just look at the picture?).  Credit Image: Penang Culture On top of wok-style cooking, Penang Culture offers a wide variety of food selection such as Penang Tze Char, BBQ platters, Nasi Lemak, Western Food and desserts like Penang Cendol (yum). Best news yet, they deliver islandwide! You could send your order directly to Penang Culture's website here.  Website | Facebook | Instagram 5. 4Fingers  Credit Image: 4Fingers on Facebook In Korean dramas, there is always that one scene where the actor would crispy fried chicken that would make our stomach grumble. I don't know about you but I always crave for some crispy fried chicken right after that. Well, you could also eat some of that tasty crispy chicken like those in the Korean dramas by getting them delivered from 4Fingers. Our personal favourite from the menu is the Wingettes & Drumettes in mixed hot and soy garlic sauce. You could check foodpanda, deliveroo and GrabFood for details on areas for delivery. While you're at it, why not eat some fried chicken while watching Korean dramas during your work break at home?    Website | Facebook | Instagram 6. Ayam Penyet President  Credit Image: Ayam Penyet President on Facebook Who doesn't love Ayam Penyet? Ayam Penyet from Ayam Penyet President will make you lick every finger especially when you order the Grilled Chicken set that comes with mind blowing belacan sauce (sambal belacan). We highly recommend you to order the Tahu Telor too so that you can experience the full authentic Indonesian taste. On top of that, Ayam Penyet President offers a variety of soup to fill your tummy with some warm feelings amidst this down time. Try the oxtail soup (sup buntut), one of Indonesian's famous local delicacy. We promise you won't regret it! If you're some who is not really a fan of chicken, they also offer Beef, Seafood and Fish choices to go with the rice sets. You can place your order on GrabFood or foodpanda. Key in your address to check whether they could deliver to your area. One thing for sure, we know that the Tampines (told you, they are the lucky ones) would be able to get their hands on the tasty food from Ayam Penyet President!  Website | Facebook | Instagram  7. Arnold's Fried Chicken Credit Image: Arnold's Fried Chicken on Facebook Arnold’s Fried Chicken is simply part of everybody’s childhood. Do you remember begging your parents to buy some good old chicken from Arnold’s as the best fried chicken has got to be from Arnold’s? If you yearn for some good fried chicken for lunch while you're working from home, you can get Arnold’s fried chicken delivered right to your doorstep when you order from Deliveroo, foodpanda and GrabFood. While browsing, check whether they are able to deliver to your area first so that you won't be disappointed after choosing the tasty chicken only to find out that that they don't deliver to your area. Have fun diving in to that tasty fried chicken!  Website | Facebook  8. Tang Tea House Since travelling is no longer a viable option right now, you won't be able to go to Hong Kong to get authentic dim sum for the time being. However, fret not as you can get the authentic taste of Hong Kong dim sum over at Tang Tea House! They have a great selection of dim sum to choose from but our personal favourite is the Red Chilli Dumpling. This dumpling will tease your taste buds as it has a combination of hotness, sweetness and juiciness that will make your heart beat faster.  Moreover, Tang Tea has wonderful noodles selection to choose from. Every single bowl of noodles on the menu tastes great but we definitely recommend the Beef Horfun. After eating the Beef Horfun, you would realise that sometimes, money can buy happiness. Sweetest deal is that they deliver islandwide! Visit their website to order, here.  Website | Facebook | Instagram  9. EPIKebabs Credit Image: EPIKebabs Who would have thought that you could get Kebabs delivered right to your doorstep? Well, even better, any doorstep since EPIKebabs delivers islandwide! Try their best seller Kebab Roll (you could choose Beef, Chicken, Mixed and even Veg!) or get a little funky by trying their tasty Indomeeat which fuses Indo Maggi with Beef or Chicken or vegetarian. We definitely think that EPIKebabs is perfect for all you adventurous souls! Order online here. Website | Facebook | Instagram 10. Love, Tingkat!  Credit Image: FattyDaddy FattyMummy on Facebook If you feel like eating healthier food, Love, Tingkat! has exactly what you are looking for. Their food is guaranteed to have less salt, less oil, zero MSG, zero canned food and no processed food. They offer hassle-free service depending on the number of days packages whereby you do not need to crack your brains thinking of what to eat. They would do the thinking for you and ensure that everyday, your food comes with nourishing soup. You could send your enquiry to them and send your dinner (dinner only) orders in advance so that you could focus your time on your work (for those working from home).  Website | Facebook | Instagram   via GIPHY  There you have it, 10 Halal Restaurants that are available for delivery so that you don't have to worry about what to have for your meals while working from home or serving the LOA or SHN. Given the situation currently, we are encouraged to stay home as much as possible and avoid going to crowded areas outside. Let us do our part as a community by staying home as much as possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19! That's it from us, take care and stay safe!  via GIPHY ...

  • 10 Meaningful Activities You Can Do At Home During COVID-19

    10 Meaningful Activities You Can Do At Home During COVID-19

    Looking for activity ideas here while having a self-isolation at home? You have come to the right place. via GIPHY Before we get into it, to Muslim readers all around the world, may Allah protect you and your families from illnesses and harm. Amin. Countries all over the world are facing the same situation up till this day, fighting against the Coronavirus, known as COVID-19. It is indeed a really unfortunate event, but we must keep our lives going and believe that this only comes temporarily and that the situation will eventually be back to normal. Here, we must appreciate our Governments’ effort to do their best to overcome this unfortunate situation. One of their efforts to deal with the global pandemic is their order to “Stay-at-Home”. Furthermore, most schools and universities now have their classes online. Most companies have also implemented the work from home policy, where employees now work online to encourage people to stay at hyome and avoid going out of their homes unless there is an emergency or unavoidable matters to attend to.  This stay-at-home order has divided us into two groups; namely some of us might enjoy it and some of us who might be struggling with it. However, in this crucial time, our cooperation and commitment to stay at home to prevent the spread of the virus further is essential.  For those of you struggling or having a hard time adjusting to spending most of your time at home, believe this, staying at home can be fun and meaningful! We finally have the time to do the things that we have been procrastinating about back then. So, how could we make this “Stay-at-Home” order fun and meaningful? Here are 10 meaningful activity ideas for you to try!  via GIPHY    1. Read the Quran Credit Image: Masjid Pogung Dalangan on Unsplash Reading the Al-Quran is a stress reliever and can ease our anxiety. In this particular time, it is important for us to take care of our mental health and one way to do so is to recite the Al-Quran and put our hopes and trust back to Allah SWT, our source of strength. In this time, let us surrender to His power and draw ourselves closer to God. Perhaps, in the past some of us had little time to Khatam Al-Quran. Well now, we have all the time to do it! InsyaAllah it will be very meaningful for you and also for the world. 2. Salah Sunnah Credit Image: Aamiraimer on Pixabay صَلاَةُ المَرْءِ فِى بَيْتِهِ نُوْرٌ فَنَوِّرُوْا بُيُوْتَكُمْ“A person has a light in his home if he does Salah, so decorate your homes with it.” (Syarh Al-Bukhari, Ibnu Baththal, 5:191, Asy-Syamilah) During this period, we can also perform Salah Sunnah at home and draw ourselves closer to Allah SWT. Performing Wudhu immediately makes us feel more energetic and enlightened, helping us to get through the day better. Let us pray for healing and protection during this tough period. Let there be a light in your homes, Amin. 3. Do a Spring Cleaning Credit Image: CDC on Unsplash  Now that you've got some energy and determination after performing Salah, why not get up and moving and do a spring cleaning? You can always start with your own rooms. By tidying up your rooms, it will look neater and cleaner. Make sure to wipe away all that dust and dirt. Most importantly, remember to wash your hands and take a thorough shower after that! And if you are up for more challenges, go one step further and redecorate your homes. Since you have the time now, there's nothing to lose! You can try redecorating your room for a change and maybe this can be a source of motivation for you! 4. Exercise Credit Image: Jonathan Borba on Unsplash  Let’s get pumped up and work towards that healthy body! Now that you have ample time, you can get that toned abs you've always dreamt of by exercising at home. Just to assure you, you don't exactly need a lot of equipment to do your daily exercise or workout. In fact, there are a tons of online videos and mobile applications available to be downloaded for free that teaches you how to maintain fitness without any equipment. All you need is just an exercise mat. These videos will show you how to do simple workout moves like planks, push-ups, sit-ups and many more. Make sure you choose the most appropriate workout videos for yourself. Let’s get fit and healthy, everybody! 5. Read Books Credit Image: aranprime on Unsplash Remember those books you had bought a couple of months ago but didn't have the time to start reading? Now's the time to look for those books and start on them! Even better, why not challenge yourself and see how many chapters you can reach each day? Or how about making a cup of tea or coffee while diving into the most interesting novel? Such a great idea, right?  For those of you hungry to read even more books, you can place your orders online on websites like Book Depository, Better World Books and many more. They offer free worldwide shipping! Or simply purchase e-books where you can read them from your laptop, smartphone, or on Kindle. Have fun reading fellow bookworms! 6. Reach Out to Your Family and Friends Credit Image: Steinar Engeland on Unsplash This is a tough period for all of us all over the world. While we may have different ways of dealing with this outbreak, be sure to check up on our loved ones and ask them how they're coping with COVID-19 as well as their stay-at-home experience. You can even share your own experiences on how you're dealing with this situation. Remember, sharing is caring; keep your family members and friends updated by sharing your daily experiences and stories. While you're at home, spend more time with your family members, sit down and have a chat about anything under the sun. For those of you living alone, you can always do a group Video Call with your family or friends. Trust me, having a group video call with your friends can just be as exciting as meeting them in person! During this period, you can also connect with those you have not kept in touch for a while. Let's stay connected! 7. Listen to Podcasts Credit Image: Austin Distel on Unsplash Find yourself having a lot of free time? You prefer to take things slow and do activities that are more relaxed and less strenuous? Well, you've come to the right place. Let's start listening to podcasts! There is a wide variety of podcasts that you can listen to; some of the content covered include History, Technology, Religion and Spirituality, TV and Film, to name a few. If you are interested in Islamic or educational podcasts, you can listen to TMV, Salam Girl!, Radiolab, Revolution Health Radio and many more. There are a lot of podcast platforms and mobile applications that you can stream or download podcast content for free. You can listen to any podcasts to get insights, learn some fun facts or discover new knowledge to satisfy your curiosity about the world. Have fun listening to them! 8. Enhance Your Skills and Hobby Credit Image: Mayur on Unsplash  What to not love about all of these free time, because now you can actually start and commit to a hobby, as well as enhance your skills! Do you like singing? Writing? Dancing? Painting? Or maybe cooking? Well now, one of the most meaningful things to do for your well-being at home is to enhance your skills. If you have a skill or hobby that you have neglected for a while because you were busy with school, college or work, now is the perfect time to get on to it and dive in into your creativity realm. If you have always dreamt of becoming a barista, wanting to try out new coffee recipes and mix but never had the time to, why not try making the viral Dalgona Coffee in your kitchen? Snap a picture or two once you're done making it and share your achievement with your family or friends. And if you like writing, maybe you should write a journal or poetry to express yourselves. You can either write it for yourself to see or upload it online! No harm showing off that hidden writing skills right? Time to get those creative juices flowing, peeps! 9. Learn A New Skill Credit Image: Dan Gold on Unsplash Now that you have enhanced your skills and hobby, picking up a new skill can be as interesting and meaningful. Like learning a new language for example! I heard that French is pretty fun to learn, or maybe you could try learning Spanish? Mandarin? Or Arabic? The best part about learning a language is that you are no longer limited to language textbooks or guidebooks as there are many online materials for you to choose from. You can download online applications and learn languages for free or you even watch language lessons online on YouTube. Isn't technology amazing?  Learning something new could keep you productive and challenge your mind. Picking up a new skill isn't only limited to learning a new language - you can also acquire new skills in the Arts, such as handicraft, music or dancing. We assure you that there are a lot of online platforms and mobile applications available to be downloaded for free to help you acquire these new skills. Never stop learning!  10. Plan a Future Trip Credit Image: oxana v on Unsplash  Last but not least, why not plan a future trip while you're at home? Being self-isolated must have made you feel really thirsty for travelling, especially if you are a travel junkie. Now that you have the time, you can arrange and plan a future trip with your family or friends. Planning a perfect trip requires great preparation and research. With the situation right now, it so happened that you have all the time in the world to do proper research and planning for your next destination. If you are planning a trip with your friends after this whole situation gets better, video call them and share travel itinerary. Isn't planning for a trip one of the best part about travelling? Try reading HalalTrip’s Trips-pirations to get insights on travel trends of 2020 and plan your future trip with us!    That’s all from us, the top 10 meaningful activities you can do at home during the COVID-19 situation. Stay safe and stay at home, travelers! via GIPHY We hope that the situation improves soon, and may Allah SWT protect, forgive and guide us to get through this COVID-19 situation. Let us have a moment to perform a dua: “ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبَرَصِ وَالْجُنُونِ وَالْجُذَامِ وَمِنْ سَيِّئِ الأَسْقَامِ‏” “ALLAHUMMA INNI AUDHUBIKA MINAL BARSI, WAL JUNOONI, WALJUZAAMI, WA MIN SAYYIL ASQAAM.” Meaning: “Oh Allah, I seek refuge in Thee from leprosy, madness, elephantiasis, and evil diseases.” —Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith 1554 Amin ya rabbal ‘alamin....

  • Shop For Groceries Online With These 10 Online Grocery Delivery Services in Indonesia

    Shop For Groceries Online With These 10 Online Grocery Delivery Services in Indonesia

    In light of the COVID-19 outbreak that has continue to plague the world, including the Southeast Asian region, the public has been advised to stay at home and practice social distancing as much as possible to reduce the spread of the virus. In a situation where most people are not allowed to gather in big groups outside and are advised to avoid crowded places as much as possible, online grocery delivery services has become a good alternative to shop for groceries and get basic necessities without stepping out of the house. Through the online grocery delivery services, consumers no longer need to step out of their house to go to the supermarket to get their groceries as it will be delivered right to their doorstep. Convenient, isn't it?  via GIPHY Here are 10 online delivery services that Indonesians can get their Halal groceries from. These recommendations work not only for Indonesians but also other expatriate living in Indonesia currently.  via GIPHY 1. HappyFresh Credit Image: HappyFresh Personal shoppers at HappyFresh will pick the best choice of your daily needs. HappyFresh pops out right away when talking about online grocery shopping in Indonesia. Their personal shopper is very professional and won't let you down. HappyFresh is connected to 17 well-known supermarket like Lottemart, Ranch Market, Giant, Transmart Carrefour, Grand Lucky and many more. They also linked with specific outlets if you have any request that cannot be found in conventional supermarkets, like Kiddobaby that provides the best baby and mom products, or Prima Freshmart that provides poultry and frozen meat. Simply create an account with HappyFresh and you're ready to shop for your groceries. For more promotions and discounts, you may download the app on Google Play or App Store or visit their website for more information here. 2. RegoPantes Credit Image: 8 Villagers RegoPantes This app will help you to get your daily groceries with reasonable prices. RegoPantes is a combination of two Javanese words; “Rego” which means price and “Pantes” which means appropriate. RegoPantes is dedicated in providing quality and fresh agricultural products with reasonable prices that are directly sourced from farmers. Fresh fruits, vegetables, rice and herbs are some of the grocery items consumers can purchase online. With every transaction and purchases made with RegoPantes, consumers are also contributing to the income and livelihood of these farmers. Amazing isn't it? What's even more amazing is that there are various discounts and promotions when you order your groceries from RegoPantes. It will also be delivered right to your doorstep so you don't have to step out of the house.  Convinced? Download the app on Google Play or App Store to place your orders or you can visit the website here.  3. Brambang Credit Image: Brambang Brambang is an online supemarket that offers fresh and good quality food products. Brambang offers a wide range of food products such as meat, seafood, fruits and vegetables, as well as other kinds of groceries. You wouldn't want to miss this online supermarket especially with the discounts offered on selected food items. Brambang also has several good reviews from satisfied customers, so we're sure you won't regret getting your groceries online with Brambang. Also, if you spend more about RP 600.000 every month, you will be automatically become a Star Member. As a Star Member, you will automatically be eligible for a 5% discount for selected products. Isn't that amazing?   Don't wait no more, download the app on Google Play to place your orders or visit the website now for more information here.   4. GoMart Credit Image: GoMart on GoJek GoMart is part of Indonesia’s giant ride hailing, GoJek. To use GoMart, first launch the GoJek application and then proceed to search for the GoMart icon which can be found in the GoJek application. Now you're all set to shop online for your groceries. At GoMart, you can find instant food, rice, beverages, snacks, household essentials and many more. Be sure to look out for discounts and promotions available daily.  Now, all you have to do is sit back, relax and wait for your groceries to be delivered. Convenient isn't it? Download the app on Google Play or App Store to shopping for groceries or visit the website for more information here.  5. SayurBox Credit Image: SayurBox on Facebook If you are a big fan of healthy produce, this app is the perfect choice for you. Sayurbox offers you fresh fruits and vegetables that comes from local farmers in Indonesia. You can place your orders for any agricultural produce of your choice and SayurBox farmers will receive your orders two days in advance to give them ample time to prepare for harvest based on your orders. This will be delivered right to your doorstep within 24 hours of the harvest day.  What is so special about SayurBox is that all your produce comes directly from the Indonesian farmers, straight from harvest, indicating that it is fresh. Also, SayurBox provides the opportunity for you to get to know the farmers growing your food by having the farmer's profiles listed on the website. Other than that, by placing orders with SayurBox, you're also helping to improve the livelihood and income of the local Indonesian farmers.  Ready to place your orders? Download the app on Google Play or App Store or visit the website for more information here. 6. SeroyaMart Credit Image: Seroyamart on Facebook Seroyamart is an online mart, made in Indonesia for Indonesians, which sells products like gourmet food products, household care, personal care and other daily essentials. This online mart is perfect for you to get your daily groceries as Seroyamart brings you the best and healthiest products, delivered to the comfort of your own home. Simply visit their website and place your orders once you have set up your own account. You are also given the option to choose the delivery schedule. Convenient isn't it? Now you no longer have to step out of your house and stand behind long queues to get your groceries. By purchasing your groceries online with Seroyamart, you're also helping to reduce traffic on the road which lessens congestion and pollution.   What are you waiting for? Place your orders online now by downloading the app on Google Play or visit their website for more information here. 7. Dropezy Credit Image: Dropezy on Facebook Imagine how easy your life is when you wake up in the morning, open your door and find your groceries already delivered silently. Dropezy is an online delivery service designed to deliver your groceries daily before 7:00AM silently. What's great about this service is that there are no minimum orders and free deliveries available. Household needs like milk, bread, eggs, vegetables and many more can be purchased online without the hassle of going to the supermarket every morning. Dropezy is definitely a useful service in times like this during the Covid-19 outbreak where you are encouraged to practice social distancing and stay at home as much as possible.  Simply drop a WhatsApp message with your personal details to Dropezy to register and you can start ordering your items over WhatsApp before 9:00PM. Visit the website for more information on how to place your orders here. 8. Green Valleys Jakarta Credit Image: Green Valleys Jakarta on Facebook Green Valleys Jakarta offers a wide range of household products such as fish, egg, fruits and vegetables, and many more. You can even find organic herbs and spices on this on online store. To start shopping for groceries, you will have to create an account with Green Valleys Jakarta. Don't miss out on this easy-to-use and convenient online grocery delivery service!  Visit the website for more information here 9. KeSupermarket.com If you are looking into premium quality products, this online grocery store is the right solution for you. KeSupermarket is an online supermarket that is linked to the two best premium supermarkets in Indonesia – Ranch Market and Farmers Market. Here, you can find a range of products; frozen food, meat and seafood, fruit and vegetables and many more. Shopping online on KeSupermarket feels like you are shopping for groceries at the supermarket except that this time, you're doing it at the comfort of your own home. To start shopping online, simply choose a city that you live in and choose the supermarket near your home. Check out special discounts on selected items offered by KeSupermarket. Skip the queue and the traffic, and start purchasing your groceries online with KeSupermarket. Download the app on Google Play or App Store. Visit the website for more information here. 10. Hypermart Online Store Credit Image: Hypermart Online Store The Hypermart Online Store is another online grocery store that offers the same experience as when you're shopping for groceries in the supermarket. The products that the Hypermart Online Store offers is almost the same as the ones you can find at the Hypermart physical store. With your groceries delivered right to your doorstep, you can save time as you no longer need to make your way to the supermarket to get your groceries. Getting your groceries online becomes a greater alternative, looking at the Covid-19 situation.  Simply select your province, your city and your area, and you're all set to shop for groceries online. Download the app on Google Play or App Store or visit the website for more information here. There you have it, 10 Online Grocery Delivery Services in Indonesia that you can use to shop for your groceries. This way, you can save time and shop at the comfort of your home. Most importantly, you can avoid the crowd and spend most of your time at home to protect yourselves from the COVID-19 virus. Hopefully, these recommendations will be helpful for those of you living in Indonesia. Remember to take care of yourselves by avoiding large gathering, keeping a healthy lifestyle and staying at home as much as possible.  via GIPHY...

  • Travel In The Future: Travel Trends You Should Look Out For In 2020

    Travel In The Future: Travel Trends You Should Look Out For In 2020

    Halal tourism is a booming market, expanding rapidly in the global trend. The demand is speculated to increase in years to come as the Muslim population around the world is growing. We have seen how some destinations have embraced the Halal tourism trend by ensuring they are Muslim friendly, providing Halal cuisine and the information needed for one to consider when traveling. Let's have a look at some of the travel trends that you should look out for in 2020! via GIPHY 1. The "Muslim Social Impact Travel" Spirit Credit Image: Annie Spratt on Unsplash  Islam has taught us to foster good relations with our society. We are taught to care for the less fortunate, extending help and charity as much as possible. Leading a balanced life and being eco-friendly without causing harm to nature is also in tune with Islamic beliefs. The younger generation seeks to make more cultural and social impact when travelling instead of just travelling for leisure. Apart from having a fun trip, they want a trip that adds values and make meaningful experiences. These trips enable them to give back to society, making a positive impact and minimize harm to the environment.Opting to buy from local businesses over large corporations is an example of keeping this spirit alive. In this manner, the skills and livelihood of locals are recognized and valued. Combining travel with volunteering has been made possible too. An organization like WWOOF (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms) links volunteers to farmers in building a sustainable community. How else can you attain an enjoyable yet fulfilling trip with incredible learning experiences?  With the rise of this travel spirit, service providers that implement travel packages that align with social values are more likely to attract a greater pool of audiences.  2. Catering Off-track Destinations to Muslim Travelers Credit Image: Andreas Wagner on Unsplash Over-tourism can be a factor for popular destinations to lose its hype. More and more travelers are searching for the less-traveled destinations, away from tourist hotspots. These destinations are less crowded and often provides a more authentic experience. The fact that it is untainted by tourists may be attractive to Muslim travelers as they are more attracted to a unique and exotic experience before they become mainstream. However, the setback of travelling to these destinations lies in certain travel considerations of a Muslim traveler, like the ability to find Halal food.  An example of an off-track destination is Brunei. Brunei receives approximately 259,000 visitors annually, which makes it a less-traveled destination. Brunei will be a perfect destination for a Muslim traveler as they cater to the Muslim travel needs. With these consumer preferences in mind, destinations may have to embrace the diverse needs of travellers in order to continue attracting them, which includes catering to the faith-based needs of Muslim travellers. 3. Overcoming Islamophobia  Credit Image: T. Chick McClure on Unsplash The issue of Islamophobia is no longer foreign to most of us. We have seen how it has elevated to hate crime in certain parts of the world. It might be a concern for a Muslim traveler to consider going on a trip to destinations where Islamophobia is widespread. Like any other travelers, safety and security are a priority for Muslim travelers.  As we enter Halal Travel 2.0 with technology as an important driver, we find that more Muslim travelers are able to make meticulous decisions with regards to their next destination. This is attributed to the increase in digital tools as well as the effect of technology in making the world more interconnected. We can get information within seconds with official news channels and social media. The unlimited information obtained through social media and official news sites thus assures both current and future travelers when making informed decisions for their next destination. This becomes important as destinations continue to provide more Muslim-friendly services and are dedicated to improving the local climate for travelers.  4. The Global Travel Wallet Credit Image: Jonas Leupe on Unsplash As mentioned earlier, technology continues to influence our daily life. Advanced security in face recognition and thumbprint technology makes e-wallet and mobile payment possible. It has gained popularity amongst travelers, providing ease while guaranteeing safety. More merchants are making digital payment methods available, promising efficiency, security, and convenience for travelers.Muslim travelers can thus enjoy digital transactions without worries as FinTech companies offer value-added service. Traditional banks understand the need for e-commerce payment transactions for their Muslim clients, thus motivating them to introduce financial services to facilitate travel needs.  5. Drivers of Muslim Female Travelers Growth Credit Image: Noorulabdeen Ahmad on Unsplash With almost 45% of the Muslim travel market comprising of Muslim women, we can expect to see more activities caterred to this group of travelers. According to another report by Crescentrating published last year, two-thirds of the women travelers are below the age of 40. And half of them use social media to arrange for accommodation and dining. The influence of social media also shapes the activities engaged by these group of travelers.A small travel company, Intrepid Travel offers tours that cater to women only. Although the choices are currently limited, female travelers can experience the culture and traditions that another country has to offer.We hope that with more initiatives driven by a company, it will inspire more companies to run similar or better initiatives to provide such inclusive services that cater to the female Muslim travelers. This will capture the market of female Muslim travelers with more services like these in place.  6. The Rise Of Halal Gastronomy   Credit Image: Fabrizio Magoni on Unsplash With the growth of Muslim travelers around the world, destinations have seen the need to expand the Halal food industry. More services and operators are redesigning their culinary activities to include Muslim-friendly gastronomy tours and activities. Muslim travelers are also keen in participating in food tours and festivals as an experience to immerse in different cultural experiences. This would impact the food industry and lead to new developments to diversify and include the Halal culinary.  Taking Japan as an example, it has embraced the Halal gastronomy and has been organizing Halal Expo every year since 2014. As of last year, there has been a growth in vendors that offers culinary ranging from Halal to Muslim-friendly food and beverages. 7. The Daud Kim Effect Credit Image: Kushagra Kevat on Unsplash Daud Kim is a former Korean singer turn popular vlogger, who now brings his viewers with him through his journey into Islam. With massive subscribers in his Youtube channel, it is no doubt that young Muslims find him relatable and enjoy his content.His videos have been inspirational as he shares with the viewers the faith-based needs of a Muslim. His simple yet unique style videos doesn't only cater to Muslims, but also non-Muslims. Apart from promoting a Muslim-friendly environment and sharing travel needs to the world, the Daud Kim Effect also continue to play a significant role in reducing stereotypes and changing preconceived perceptions of Muslim travelers. Through creating a positive impact, this trend will help in shaping a better travel market for Muslim travelers. 8. The Ertugrul Phenomenon Credit Image: Krists Luhaers on Unsplash It is no surprise that dramas and movies can influence one's decision to travel. Movies like Lord of The Rings had travelers flock to New Zealand. Meanwhile, the Korean Wave, which saw the spread of K-dramas and K-pop all over the world, has made South Korea a popular tourist destination. Resurrection Ertugrul, a Turkish television drama series inspired by Islamic history and heritage, is one of those well-produced shows that has made Sorgut, the town where this series was shot at, a popular tourist destination.Apart from its entertainment value, these shows have effectively revived the interest of Muslims to learn more about these past figures and history. The increasing popularity of these shows will continue to impact the travel market as it piques the travelers' curiousity. via GIPHY There you have it, the travel trends that you should look out for in 2020. We've seen how there's a rise in the Halal tourism trend as many countries are adopting more Muslim-friendly services. With these travel trends increasingly catered to the Muslim community, Muslim travellers can be rest assured and plan their next destination with ease. ...

  • Manners & Dua Series | Prophetic (SAW) Practices, Azkar and Dua For When You Wake Up In The Morning

    Manners & Dua Series | Prophetic (SAW) Practices, Azkar and Dua For When You Wake Up In The Morning

    بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ As we continue to face challenging times, we need to strengthen our relationship and remembrance of Allah (SWT) in everything we do.  Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) has taught us not just Azkar and Dua(s) but also the practices for almost every occasion of our daily life. Being consistent in reciting these Azkar and following his (SAW) sunnah will greatly benefit us in this world and the hereafter.   At HalalTrip, we are starting this new series of posts on the essential Azkar/Dua and manners that all of us should strive to practise, memorize, understand it’s meaning, internalize and be consistent in implementing them in our daily lives. The first post will be on the very first thing we do to start our day, i.e. wake up in the morning. We wake up because Allah (SWT) through his mercy has returned the soul to our body. Should we not be grateful for that? So here are some of the practices of the Prophet (SAW) and the Azkar he recited as he woke up.  The Three Knots Image credit: Manuel Sardo on Unsplash Narrated Abu Huraira (RA): Allah's Messenger (SAW) said, "Satan puts three knots at the back of the head of any of you if he is asleep. On every knot he reads and exhales the following words, 'The night is long, so stay asleep.' When one wakes up and remembers Allah, one knot is undone; and when one performs ablution, the second knot is undone, and when one prays the third knot is undone and one gets up energetic with a good heart in the morning; otherwise one gets up lazy and with a mischievous heart." (Sahih al-Bukhari) "If You Are Straight, We Are Straight" Image credit: Masjid Pogung Dalangan on Unsplash Narrated Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri (RA): That the Prophet (SAW) said, "When the son of Adam wakes up in the morning, all of his body parts bow to the tongue and say: 'Fear Allah regarding us, we are only part of you. If you are straight we are straight and if you are crooked we are crooked." (Jami`at-Tirmidhi) Wash Your Hands Image Credit: Geetanjal Khanna on Unsplash Narrated from Salim from his father (RA): The Messenger of Allah said: "When anyone of you wakes up from sleep, he should not put his hand into the vessel until he has washed it." (Sunan Ibn Majah) Narrated Abu Huraira (RA): When anyone amongst you wakes up from sleep, he must not put his hand in the utensil till he has washed it three times, for he does not know where his hand was during the night.   (Sahih Muslim) The Morning Routine of the Prophet (SAW) Image credit: Ali Hegazy on Unsplash Narrated Ibn Abbas (RA): I stayed overnight in the house of my aunt Maimuna (RA). Allah's Messenger (SAW) talked with his wife for a while and then went to bed. When it was the last third of the night, he got up and looked towards the sky and said: ‏إِنَّ فِي خَلْقِ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ وَاخْتِلاَفِ اللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ لآيَاتٍ لأُولِي الأَلْبَابِ‏  "Verily! In the creation of the Heavens and the Earth and in the alteration of night and day, there are indeed signs for men of understanding." (Qur’an 3.190). Then he stood up, performed ablution, brushed his teeth with a Siwak, and then prayed eleven rak'at. Then Bilal pronounced the Adhan. The Prophet (SAW) then offered two rak'at (Sunna) prayer and went out (to the Mosque) and offered the Fajr prayer. (Sahih al-Bukhari) Narrated Ibn Abbas (RA): Once I passed the night in the house of Maimuna (RA). I slept across the bed while Allah's Apostle and his wife slept length-wise. The Prophet (SAW) slept till midnight or nearly so and woke up rubbing his face and recited ten verses from Surat "Al-`Imran." Allah's Messenger (SAW) went towards a leather skin and performed ablution in the most perfect way and then stood for the prayer. I did the same and stood beside him. The Prophet (SAW) put his right hand on my head, twisted my ear and then prayed two rak'at five times and then ended his prayer with witr. He laid down till the Mu'zzin came, then he stood up and offered two rak'at (Sunnah of Fajr prayer) and then went out and offered the Fajr prayer.  (Sahih al-Bukhari) Narrated Hudhaifa (RA): When the Prophet (SAW) went to bed, he would say:  ‏ بِاسْمِكَ أَمُوتُ وَأَحْيَا (Bismika amutu wa ahya) “In Your name, O Allah I live and I die”  and when he got up he would say: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ (Al-hamdu li l-lahil-ladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana wa ilaihin-nushur) “Praise be to Allah, Who has given us life-after causing us to die, and to him is the Resurrection” (Sahih al-Bukhari) "If You Take My Soul" Image credit: Becca Schultz on Unsplash Narrated Abu Hurairah (RA): The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: “When one of you leaves his bed then returns to it, then let him brush it off with the edge of his ¹Izar three times, for indeed, he does not know what succeeded him upon it after him. When he lies down, let him say: بِاسْمِكَ رَبِّي وَضَعْتُ جَنْبِي وَبِكَ أَرْفَعُهُ فَإِنْ أَمْسَكْتَ نَفْسِي فَارْحَمْهَا وَإِنْ أَرْسَلْتَهَا فَاحْفَظْهَا بِمَا تَحْفَظُ بِهِ عِبَادَكَ الصَّالِحِينَ (Bismika rabbī waḍa`tu janbī wa bika arfa`uhu, fa’in amsakta nafsī farḥamhā wa in arsaltahā faḥfaẓhā bimā taḥfaẓu bihī `ibādakaṣ-ṣāliḥīn) “In Your Name, my Lord, I lay my side down, and in Your Name I raise it. And if You take my soul, then have mercy upon it, and if You release it, then protect it with that which You protect Your righteous worshipers” And when he awakens, let him say:  الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي عَافَانِي فِي جَسَدِي وَرَدَّ عَلَىَّ رُوحِي وَأَذِنَ لِي بِذِكْرِهِ (Al-ḥamdulillāh alladhī `āfānī fī jasadī wa radda `alayya rūḥī wa adhina lī bidhikrih). “All praise is due to Allah, Who healed me in my body, and returned to me my soul, and permitted me to remember Him” (Jami'at-Tirmidhi)  1. Izar: a voluminous outer garment that covers the whole body. The Prayers of the Prophet (SAW) Upon Waking Up Image credit: Falaq Lazuardi on Unsplash Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin (RA): Shariq al-Hawzani and I came to Aisha (RA) and asked her: By which (prayer) the Messenger of Allah (SAW) began when he woke up at night? She replied: You asked me about a thing which no one asked me before. When he woke up at night, he uttered: الله أكبر "Allah is Most Great" 10 times,  ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ‎  and uttered "Praise be to Allah" 10 times, سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ and said "Glory be to Allah and all praise is due to him" 10 times سُبْحَانَ الْمَلِكِ الْقُدُّوسِ and said: "Glory be to the King, the Most Holy" 10 times,  أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ‎ and asked Allah's pardon 10 times, لآ اِلَهَ اِلّا اللّهُ and said: "There is no god but Allah" 10 times, اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ ضِيقِ الدُّنْيَا وَضِيقِ يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ and then said: "O Allah! I seek refuge in Thee from the distress of this world and the distress of the Day of Resurrection" 10 times. He then began the prayer. ‏(Sunan Abi Dawud)   “None Has the Right to be Worshiped but Allah Alone" Image Credit: Rumman Amin on Unsplash Ubadah bin As-Samit (RA) said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Whomever wakes up in the morning and says upon waking:   لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ الْعَلِيِّ الْعَظِيمِ  (La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa Huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in Qadir; Subhan-Allah walhamdu lillahi, wa la ilaha illallahu, wa Allahu Akbar, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahil-‘Aliyil-‘Azim)  “None has the right to be worshiped but Allah alone, with no partner or associate. His is the dominion and all praise is to Him, and He is Able to do all things. Glory is to Allah, praise is to Allah, none has the right to be worshiped but Allah, Allah is the Most Great, and there is no power and no strength except with Allah, then he supplicates Rabbighfirli رَبِّ اغْفِرْ ل (O Lord, forgive me), he will be forgiven.’    Walid said: “Or he said: then if he supplicated, it will be answered for him then if he stood up and performed ablution and then performed prayer, his prayer would be accepted.” (Sunan Ibn Majah) Let’s memorize these Azkar and bring these practices to our daily lives....

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