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In a small glass bowl, combine raisins, orange juice and rum.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to plump the raisins.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Grease and flour muffin tin.
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In a medium-size bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
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Set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine beaten eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin.
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Add dry ingredients to the egg mixture and stir just until moistened.
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Drain off 1/4 cup of the liquid from the plumped raisins (and maybe save it for the chef to enjoy!), and fold in remaining raisin mixture into the batter.
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Fill muffin cups full, and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until done.
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Remove muffins from tin and cool on rack.