Marriage Matters with accordance to Islam Vs Culture

Video is in Malay Language. The speaker attained his Masters in Quranic Sciences and Prophetic Traditions (Sunnah & Hadith) from the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2005. He obtained his Bachelor Degree (Honors) in Syariah from Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia in 2000. Subsequently, he pursued his studies at LEE Community College in Singapore and obtained a diploma in Psychology Counseling.Currently, he is pursuing his PhD in Islamic Finance in UIAM Malaysia

 

The knowledge of Deen.. the more you have, the more it humbles you.

 

Ponder 19: Islam & the Concept of Friendship

Islam & the Concept of Friendship

Reference: http://www.missionislam.com/knowledge/Friendship.htm‏

Below you will find several articles relating to the concept of Friendship in Islam.

By Br. Isa Al-Bosnee
Humans have always been social creatures and in need of friends and companions. Much of our lives is spent in interaction with others. For us Muslims who are living in a society where we are clearly a minority, the issue of choosing the right companions is essential for preserving our Deen. Befriending righteous and virtuous Muslims is an essential means for staying on the Straight Path. Strong individuals, on the other hand, are the core of a strong community, something that Muslims should always strive for.
We all know that we were created for a specific purpose and that Allah the Most High has given us life in order to test us. None of us will deny that we are here for a relatively short period of time and that we shall meet Allah (swt) one Day. Once we know our purpose and our goal, we should seek ways to achieve them so as to benefit our own selves. All of us believe that Allah has sent us a Messenger (saws) and revealed to us the Qur’an, the Best Speech.
In an authentic Hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (saws) said: “A person is likely to follow the faith of his friend, so look whom you befriend.” (1).
The person most noble in character and dealings with fellow humans gave us a very clear message and advice in regard to friendship. We should choose the friend that is satisfied with our Deen and avoid the friend that is displeased with it. Whoever we see and are pleased with his Deen, we should befriend him and whoever we are displeased with his Deen and his manners, we ought to avoid him. There is no good in the companion who does not wish for us (from good) what he wishes for himself. There is also no good in the companion who wishes for us what he wishes for himself, if what he likes for his own soul is leading him towards destruction and Hellfire.
The bases for the actions of those who follow the evil ways are corrupt; their actions are built upon misguidance and deviation. Their deeds are worthless to them as Allah (swt) said: “And We will proceed to what they have done of deeds, so We shall render them to scattered floating dust.” Qur’an 25:23
Their actions, even if we regard them as righteous and noble are of no value to them, so how can they be of benefit to us? Friends are those who feel for their companions, in both happy and sad moments. If we share our feelings with the wrong-doers whose actions are worthless and based on corruption, then we are following the same ways and standards as they are. Affection which results from that friendship leads to love and closeness to other than the righteous believers, and this may even lead to avoiding those who are on the Straight Way. Mixing with followers of any way other than that of the Guidance also results in a change in one’s behavior, morals and conduct.
If we agree, follow and are pleased with such friends, then we inherit their habits, behaviors and even religion. Such a Muslim would find himself in a situation wherein he is willing to hide his Islam in front of those who despise it (those that he considers as friends) and to separate from the believers. When this situation occurs, a point is reached when there is a very slight difference between the Muslim and his wrong-doing companion. Such a companionship is the root of sickness of one’s heart and loss of one’s Deen.
Instead of making friends with the misguided ones we should befriend the righteous and treat the rest in a gracious and just manner. Staying at sufficient distance is necessary, yet treating everybody in a noble and kind manner is required.
In another Hadith, Prophet Muhammad (saws) said: “The example of a good companion and a bad companion is like that of the seller of musk, and the one who blows the blacksmith’s bellows.. So as for the seller of musk then either he will grant you some, or you buy some from him, or at least you enjoy a pleasant smell from him. As for the one who blows the blacksmith’s bellows then either he will burn your clothes or you will get an offensive smell from him.” (2)
In his commentary of this Hadith, Imam an-Nawawy said that the Prophet (saws) compared a good companion to a seller of musk and spoke of the virtue of having companions who are good, who have noble manners, piety, knowledge and good culture. Such are those who grant us from their virtue. And he (saws) forbade us to sit with those who do evil, commit a lot of sins and other bad deeds, as well as with innovators, backbiters, and so forth. Another scholar said: “keeping good company with the pious results in attainment of beneficial knowledge, noble manners and righteous actions, whereas keeping company with the wicked prevents all of that.” Many times a Muslim is encouraged by his friends to do evil and to forget his duties. The result is that Muslims themselves are often ashamed to leave them to perform prayer, their friends thus causing them to clearly deviate from the Right Path.
Allah the Exalted says in the Qur’an: “And (remember) the Day when the wrong-doer will bite his hands and say: Woe to me! Would that I had taken a path with the Messenger. Woe to me! If only I had not taken so- and-so as a friend! He has led me astray from this Reminder (the Qur’an) after it had come to me. And Satan is ever a deserter to man in the hour of need.” Qur’an 25:27-29
So take heed before the inevitable Day comes when we are called to account for our actions.
Allah, the All-Wise also says: “Friends on that Day will be enemies one to another, except al-Muttaqoon (i.e. those who have Taqwah).” Qur’an 43:67
Hafidh Ibn Katheer, commenting on this verse, relates a story on the authority of Ali Ibn Abi Talib (ra) and says that any friendship for other than Allah is turned into enmity, except what was in it for Allah the Mighty and Majestic: “Two who are friends for Allah’s sake; one of them dies and is given good news that he will be granted al-Jannah, so he remembered his friend and he supplicated for him, saying: ‘O Allah, my friend used to command me to obey You and to obey Your Prophet (saws) and used to command me to do good and to forbid me from doing evil. And he told me that I will meet You. O Allah, do not let him go astray after me, until you show him what you have just shown me, until You are satisfied with him, just like You are satisfied with me.’ So he is told: ‘Had you known what is (written) for you friend, would you have laughed a lot and cried a little.’ Then his friend dies and their souls are gathered, and both are asked to express their opinions about each other. So each one of them says to his friend: ‘You were the best brother, the best companion and the best friend.’ And when one of the two disbelieving friends dies, and he is given tidings of Hellfire, he remembered his friend and he said: ‘O Allah, my friend used to order me to disobey You and disobey Your Prophet, and commanded me to do evil, and forbade me from doing good, and told me that I would not meet You. O Allah, do not guide him after me, until you show him what you have just shown me and until you are dissatisfied with him just like You are dissatisfied with me.’ Then the other disbelieving friend dies, and their souls are gathered, and both are asked to give their opinions about each other. So each one says to his friend: ‘You were the worst brother, the worst companion and the worst friend.”
That is the end of those who do not have Taqwah and those who befriend for a sake other than that of Allah the Exalted. Allah has surely spoken the truth and we all should grasp what He has informed us of. It is through the good company that Allah, the Most High, saves those who are astray and guides the wicked. The benefit of mixing with the righteous is immense, and it will, insha’Allah, be even more obvious to us in the Hereafter. One of the early Muslims said that it is from Allah’s blessings upon a youth when he turns to worship that he is given brother who is a follower of the Sunnah encouraging him upon it.
Sealing a friendship for Allah’s sake will result in one’s receiving protection of Allah (swt). And as Ibn Abbas said: “No one may taste true faith except by this (i.e. building relationships for Allah’s sake), even if his prayers and fasts are many. People have come to build their relationship around the concerns of the world, but it will not benefit them in any way.” (3)
A scholar has said: “To seal a friendship for Allah’s sake indicates the obligation of establishing relationships of love and trust for His sake; this is a friendship for the sake of Allah. It also indicates that simple affection is not enough here; indeed what is meant is a love based upon alliance. This entails assistance, honor, and respect. It means being with those whom you love both in word and deed.” Loyalty for the sake of Allah really means to love Allah and to come to the assistance of His Deen; to love those who are obedient to Him and to come to their help. Moreover, the Shahadah “La Ilaha Illa Allah” requires us to ally ourselves for the sake of Allah, and it requires us to ally ourselves to the Muslims wherever we find them.
In two other authentic narration’s of the Prophet (saws) we were commanded to keep company with a believer only (3), and told that a person will be with those he loves (4). So if we love and associate ourselves with those who are misguided, we should fear for our fate. The wise person is the one who prepares himself for the Hereafter, not the one who neglects his faith and falls into the trap of Satan who tells him that he will be forgiven and that he can do whatever he wishes. If we truly believe that the best speech is the Speech of Allah and that he best guidance is the guidance of Prophet Muhammad (saws), we should act in accordance with them, lest we build a proof against ourselves.
Ali (raa) said: “Mix with the noble people, you become one of them; and keep away from evil people to protect yourself from their evils.” (4)
If we are truly concerned about our fate, we must come to this realisation: those who take us away from remembering Allah, from obeying Him and His Prophet (saws), those who fail to remind us of our daily prayers and those who do not give us sincere advice in regard to our Deen; such are really our foes and not our friends. On the other side, “a believer is the mirror of his brother” (5), and if he sees any faults in the other believer, he draws his attention to it, helps him to give it up and helps him wipe away any evil that he may have.
Ibn Hazm said: “Anyone who criticises you cares about your friendship. Anyone who makes light of your faults cares nothing about you.” (5)
How can we expect sincere advice and exhortation in regard to our religion from those who are displeased with our Deen or are simply indifferent? Are they going to help us achieve the purpose of our life, or will they take us away from it? Will they desire for us Allah’s pleasure or is that Completely irrelevant to them and not their concern at all? Are they leading us to al-Jannah or to the Hellfire? These are the questions we have to ask ourselves, lest we wake up after we die.
“O you who believe! Take care of your own selves. If you follow the right guidance and enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong no hurt can come to you from those who are in error. The return of you all is to Allah, then He will inform you about (all) that which you used to do.” Qur’an 5:105
We ask Allah to make us of the righteous ones and give us companions that will take us away from His Wrath and lead us to His Pleasure and Paradise.

References:

1 Abu Dawood and at-Tirmithi
2 Al-Bukhari and Muslim
3 Abu Dawood and at-Tirmithi
4 Al-Bukhari and Muslim
5 Abu Dawood, Hasan Hadith

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REMINDERS FOR TAKING THE KUFAR AS FRIENDS

Author Unknown
1. Befriending and liking them. Allaah says interpretation of the meaning):You will not find any people who believe in Allaah and the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allaah and His Messenger; [al-Mujaadilah 58:22]
2. Inclining towards them, relying upon them and taking them as a support. Allaah says interpretation of the meaning): And incline not towards those who do wrong, lest the Fire should touch you[Hood 11:113]
3. Helping and supporting them against the Muslims. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): The believers, men and women, are awliya (helpers, supporters, friends, protectors) of one another [al-Tawbah 9:71].
He also says of the kuffaar that they are but awliya(helpers, supporters, friends, protectors) to one another [al-Maaidah 5:51]. And He says(interpretation of the meaning): And if any amongst you takes them as awliya, then surely he is one of them. [al-Maaidah 5:51].
4. Bringing their laws and rules to the Muslim countries. Allaah says(interpretation of the meaning): Do they then seek the judgement of the Days of Ignorance? [al-Maaidah 5:50]
5. Taking them as friends in general terms, taking them as helpers and supporters, and throwing in ones lot with them. Allaah forbids all this, as He says (interpretation of the meaning): O you who believe! Take not the Jews and the Christians as awliya (friends, protectors, helpers, etc.), they are but awliya to one another [al-Maaidah 5:51].
6. Compromising with them and being nice to them at the expense of ones religion. Allaah says(interpretation of the meaning): They wish that you should compromise (in religion out of courtesy) with them, so that they (too) would compromise with you. [al-Qalam 68:9]. This includes sitting with them and entering upon them at the time when they are making fun of the Signs of Allaah. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): And it has already been revealed to you in the Book that when you hear the Verses of Allaah being denied and mocked at, then sit not with them, until they engage in a talk other than that; (but if you stayed with them), certainly in that case you would be like them [al-Nisa 4:140]
7. Trusting them and taking them as advisors and consultants instead of the believers. Allaah says(interpretation of the meaning): O you who believe! Take not as (your) bitaanah (advisors, consultants, protectors, helpers, friends, etc.)those outside your religion (pagans, Jews, Christians, and hypocrites) since they will not fail to do their best to corrupt you. They desire to harm you severely. Hatred has already appeared from their mouths, but what their breasts conceal is far worse. Indeed We have made clear to you the aayaat (proofs, evidence, verses), if you understand. Lo! You are the ones who love them but they love you not, and you believe in all the Scriptures [i.e., you believe in the Tawraat and the Injeel, while they disbelieve in your Book (the Quraan)]. And when they meet you, they say, We believe. But when they are alone, they bite the tips of their fingers at you in rage. Say: Perish in your rage. Certainly Allaah knows what is in the breasts (all the secrets). If a good befalls you, it grieves them, but some evil overtakes you, they rejoice at it [Aal Imran 3:118-120].

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THE MANNERS OF COMPANIONSHIP
Shaykh Badrud-Deen al-Ghazzee (d.984H) [1]
The Shaykh – rahimahullaah – said, [2]
Know O pious brother – may Allaah make our affairs good – that the manners of companionship and good relationships are of various types, of which I will explain, such as will show the person of intellect the manners of the Believers and the Pious; and come to know that Allaah the Most Perfect, the Most High has made them a mercy and helpers towards each other, which is why the Messenger of Allaah (saws) said, ‘‘The example of the Believers, in their mutual love and mercy is like the example of a body, if one part feels pain, then all of the body suffers in sleeplessness and fever.’’ [3]
And he (saws) said, ‘‘The Believer to the Believer is like a solid building, one part supporting the other.’’ [4] The Prophet (saws) also said, ‘‘The souls are arrayed armies, so those who knew each one another before, will be friendly…’’ [5] So if Allaah intends good for His servants, He grants them companionship of the people of the Sunnah, righteousness and adherence to the Religion; and keeps him free from the companionship of the people of innovations. The Prophet (saws) said, “A person is upon the religion of his friend, so let every one of you look to whom he keeps as a friend.’’ [6]
About a person, do not ask, but ask about his companion; Since every companion follows his friends.’
From the manners of companionship:
GOOD MANNERS:
Good manners with the brothers, peers and companions, following the Messenger of Allaah (saws) as he said, when it was said to him, ‘What is the best of what a person is given?’ So he replied, ‘‘Good manners.’’ [7]
MAKING ONE’S OPINION GOOD:
From the manners of companionship is behaving well regarding the faults that he sees of his companions, since Ibn Maazin said, ‘The Believer seeks excuses for his brothers, whilst the hypocrite seeks out their faults.’ And Hamdoon al-Qassaar said, ‘If one of your brothers commits an error, then seek ninety excuses for him, and if not, then you are the blameworthy one.’
COMPANIONSHIP WITH THE BELIEVERS:
To keep companionship with one whose Religion you trust and who is trustworthy, both inwardly and outwardly. Allaah the – Most High – says, “You will not find anyone who believes in Allaah and the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allaah and His Messenger, even though they were their fathers, sons, brothers or their relatives. For such He has written eemaan (faith) in their hearts, and strengthened them with a spirit (proofs, light and guidance) from Himself. And We will admit them into gardens underneath which rivers flow, to dwell therein forever. Allaah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him. They are the Party of Allaah, indeed it is the Party of Allaah that will be successful.’’ [Sooratul-Mujaadilah 58:22]
FORMS OF COMPANIONSHIP:
For the Shaykhs and elders: with respect to service and to carry out their needs. For those of the same peer group and those of the ‘middle rank’: with sincere advice, giving what you have and being prepared to carry out their wishes. For the students and younger ones: by guidance, teaching of manners, carrying out what knowledge demands, guidance to the manners of the Sunnah, rulings concerning the matters of the heart, and to guide them to develop good manners.
OVERLOOKING MISTAKES:
From the manners of companionship is overlooking mistakes of the brothers and not reprimanding them. So al-Fudayl Ibn ’Iyaad (d.187H) said, ‘Chivalry is to overlook the mistakes of the brothers.’ Ibnul-A’raabee (d.231H) said, ‘Forgetting the harms caused by the brothers, causes you love of them to persist.’ So it is binding upon the Believer, that he avoids seekers of this world, since they will bring him down to the level of seeking it, and this will distance him from his salvation and it will distance him from remaining alert and being aware of it. Rather, he must strive hard in attaining the companionship of the good and the seekers of the Hereafter. Therefore, Dhun-Noon (d.245H) said to the one whom he advised, ‘Accompany the one whom you will be safe from outwardly, and whom – when you see him – it helps you in doing good and reminds you of your Lord.’
AGREEMENT WITH THE BROTHERS:
And from them is: not to differ much with the brothers, but continue agreeing with the brothers in those things allowed by knowledge and the Sharee’ah. Aboo ’Uthmaan said, ‘Agreeing with the brothers is better than showing compassion for them.’
LEAVING OF ENVY:
That he does not envy the signs of Allaah’s bounty upon them. Rather, he should be happy for that and praise Allaah for it, just as he would praise Allaah if it were seen upon him. Allaah – the Most High – censures the envious one, ‘‘Or do they envy men for what Allaah has given them from His bounty.’’ [Sooratun-Nisaa‘ 4:94]
The Prophet (saws) said, ‘‘Do not envy one another.’’ [8]
TO KEEP A FEELING OF MODESTY:
That he has hayaa‘ (modesty and shame) at all times, as he (saws) said, ‘‘Faith (eemaan) has sixty or seventy odd branches, the most excellent of them is witnessing that none has the right to be worshipped besides Allaah, and the lowest branch is removing something harmful from the road, and hayaa‘ is from eemaan.’’ [9] (saws) also said, ‘‘Hayaa‘ is from eemaan, and eemaan is from Paradise. Speaking obscenely is from coarseness and coarseness is from the Fire.’’ [10]
COMPANIONSHIP OF THE DIGNIFIED:
To accompany the one who he has a feeling of respect for, so that this prevents from acting contrary to the Sharee’ah. ’Alee (raa) said, ‘‘Enliven your feeling of hayaa‘ (shame), by sitting before those whom you feel shame. Ahmad Ibn Hanbal (d.241H) – rahimahullaah – said, ‘‘I have not been led into calamity except by accompanying those before whom I do not feel shame.’’
SHOWING HAPPINESS:
To have cheerfulness of the face, kindness of the tongue, largeness of the heart, outspreading the hands, withholding anger, leaving off pride, keeping people’s honor in mind and showing happiness at their companionship and brotherhood.
COMPANIONSHIP OF THE WISE SCHOLAR:
From good companionship is that he does not accompany except a Scholar, of a person who is mild, intelligent and has knowledge. Dhun-Noon – rahimahullaah – said, ‘Allaah has not disrobed any one of His servants or a robe better than intellect, and has not adorned him with a necklace better than knowledge, nor adorned him with anything better than mildness. And the completeness of that is taqwaa (fear of Allaah).’
GIVING SINCERE ADVICE:
Having a clean heart with regards to the brothers and advising them, as Allaah – the Most High – said, “Except he who comes to Allaah with a clean heart.’’ [Sooratush-Shu’araa 26:89]
Saree as-Saqatee (d.257H) – rahimahullaah – said, ‘One of the best manners of righteousness is having a good heart as regards the brothers and to give them sincere advice.’
NOT BREAKING PROMISES:
Since this is from hypocrisy, and he (saws) said, ‘‘The signs of the hypocrite are three: When he speaks he lies, when he makes a promise he breaks it and when he is entrusted he acts deceptively.’’ [11] Sufyaan ath-Thawree (d.164H) – rahimahullaah – said, ‘‘Do not make a promise to your brother and then break it, so that love turns to hate.’
Footnotes:
[1] He is the muftee and faqeeh, Abul-Barakaat Badrud-Deen al-Ghazzee. For his biography, refer to Shadharaatudh-Dhahab (8/403-406) of Ibnul-’Imaad and al-A’laam (7/59) of az-Ziriklee.
[2] From Aadaabul-’Ishrah wa Dhikrus-Suhbah wal-Ukhuwwah (p. 9-20) with the checking and authentication of hadeeth based upon that of Shaykh ’Alee Hasan al-Halabee and also Shaykh Mashhoor Hasan Salmaan.
[3] Related by al-Bukhaaree (no. 6011) and Muslim (no. 2586), from an-Nu’maan Ibn Basheer (raa).
[4] Related by al-Bukhaaree (no. 481) and Muslim (no. 2585), from Aboo Moosaa al-Ash’aree (raa).
[5] Saheeh: Related by al-Bukhaaree (6/369) with ta’leeq (suspension), from ’Aa‘ishah (raa). It was connected by Aboo Ya’laa in al-Musnad (no. 4381) with an isnaad whose narrators are from as-Saheeh – as occurs in al-Majma’ (8/88) of al-Haythamee.
[6] Hasan: Related by Ahmad (2/303), Aboo Daawood (no. 4812) and at-Tirmidhee (no. 2484), from Aboo Hurayrah (raa). It was authenticated by Imaam an-Nawawee in Riyaadus-Saaliheen (no. 174).
[7] Saheeh: Related by Wakee’ in az-Zuhd (no. 423), Ibn Hibbaan (1/427) and at-Tabaraanee in al-Kabeer (1/147), from Usaamah Ibn Shareek (raa). It was authenticated by al-Haafidh al-’Iraaqee in Takhreejul-Ihyaa‘ (2/157).
[8] Related by al-Bukhaaree (10/484) and Muslim (no. 2564), from Aboo Hurayrah (raa).
[9] Related by al-Bukhaaree (1/44) and Muslim (1/46)
[10] Saheeh: Related by Ahmad (2/501) and at-Tirmidhee (no. 2077) with a saheeh isnaad, from Aboo Hurayrah (raa).
[11] Related by al-Bukhaaree (5/289) and Muslim (1/76)

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Islam is a comprehensive Religion

“…it is the true driver, the soul purpose of being. Never separate them in our daily lives.” — Ustaz Noor Deros of Syajarah 14:24

 

The End Of KTM Ride On 30th June

Documentary of KTM
For some, it is just another railway station but to others, it marks a history in their life.

Untuk Renungan:-
Kalau pun roboh stesen kereta – api,
Lambang kepada bangsa Nusantara ini,
Namun anak bangsa yang menyedari diri,
Yang jiwanya tidak rela dijajah,atau dikuasai,
Melainkan kepada Allah,dan Rasul-Nya demi agama yang suci,
Ikhlas dan sabar mengabdi diri,
Mereka tidak akan merasa takut dan sedih kerana menyedari,
Ujian Allah pasti akan terjadi,
Untuk memisahkan mereka yang palsu daripada yang hakiki
Antara yang munafik dari yang benar mengimani,
Antara yang jujur daripada mereka yang mengkhiyanati,
.

Hapusnya bekas mungkin terjadi,
Namun hapusnya ingatan itu lebih besar trajedi,
Malapetaka paling malang yang sedang kita hadapi,
Pabila Islam, sejarah, bahasa dan budi,
Di rosak, di ketepi, di abai dan di ingkari,
Oleh yang mengaku konon dari ummat ini.
Tetapi jiwa mereka sanggup di lacuri,
Demi mengejar pangkat, setiap penguasa di ampui,
Membantu menghakis sejarah bangsa sendiri.

Ingatlah, kita manusia mempunyai ingatan,
Adat, budaya, sejarah dan ajaran,
Teruslah di ajar, disebar di semarakkan,
Disemai, dipelihara, dikobar-kobar dan di abadikan,
Dalam setiap jiwa,, kalbu dan ingatan,
Yang Allah tidak akan merobahkan,
Selagi kita bershukur atas segala pemberian,
Walau pun berupa ujian.dan cabaran.
Selagi iman dan Islam, ikhlas diperjuangkan.

Daripada Ustaz Zhulkeflee Bin Haji Ismail ( Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1107231855)

 

Ponder 18: Awaken

We were given so many prizes
We changed the desert into oasis
We built buildings of different lengths and sizes
And we felt so very satisfied
We bought and bought
We couldn’t stop buying
We gave charity to the poor ’cause
We couldn’t stand their crying
We thought we paid our dues
But in fact
To ourselves we’re just lying
Oh

I’m walking with my head lowered in shame from my place
I’m walking with my head lowered from my race
Yes it’s easy to blame everything on the west
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

We were told what to buy and we’d bought
We went to London, Paris and
We made show we were seen in the most exlusive shops
Yes we felt so very satisfied

We felt our money gave us infinite power
We forgot to teach our children about history and honor
We didn’t have any time to lose
When we were.. (were)
So busy feeling so satisfied

I’m walking with my head lowered in shame from my place
I’m walking with my head lowered from my race
Yes it’s easy to blame everything on the west
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

We became the visuals without a soul
despite the heat
Our homes felt so empty and cold
To fill the emptiness
We bought and bought
Maybe all the fancy cars
And bling will make us feel satisfied

My dear brother and sister
It’s time to change inside
Open your eyes
Don’t throw away what’s right aside
Before the day comes
When there’s nowhere to run and hide
Now ask yourself ’cause Allah’s watching you

Is He satisfied?
Is Allah satisfied?
Is Allah satisfied?
Is Allah satisfied?

Oh
I’m walking with my head lowered in shame from my place
I’m walking with my head lowered from my race
Yes it’s easy to blame everything on the west
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

 

 

The Unsinkable

For the full Video, visit : http://www.beunsinkable.com/videosonia.html

Very inspiring bestselling author Sonia Ricotti went through a NASTY phase in her life.

* A potentially deadly blood clot shattered her health
* Financial devastation stole her lifestyle and home out from under her
* An important relationship ended (which, to make matters worse, involved an alcoholic)
…all of it hitting her AT ONCE.

Losing her home, her health, and her love all at once!

Something like that could destroy most people, but Sonia knew what to do and did it in style.

She became “Unsinkable” in mind, body and spirit.

She bounced back on a grand scale…and rebuilt a thriving business and a beautiful life.

 

World IPV6 Day? Find Out & Don’t Miss It!

About World IPv6 Day

On 8 June, 2011, Google, Facebook, Yahoo!, Akamai and Limelight Networks will be amongst some of the major organisations that will offer their content over IPv6 for a 24-hour “test flight”. The goal of the Test Flight Day is to motivate organizations across the industry – Internet service providers, hardware makers, operating system vendors and web companies – to prepare their services for IPv6 to ensure a successful transition as IPv4 addresses run out.

Please join us for this test drive and help accelerate the momentum of IPv6 deployment.

How To Take Part

Interested in joining the other organisations that are taking part in this initiative? Select your type of organisation below and you’ll find everything you need to participate in World IPv6 Day:

• Website Owners
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Please contact us to indicate your interest in participating in World IPv6 Day and to have your company added to the list of participating organisations.

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A Film On The Life Of Holy Prophet Mohammed (P.B.U.H) Movie: The Message

A great and meaningful film.

 

The Butterfly Effect II : “Can a butterfly that flutters its wings cause a terrifying Hurricane?”

How does the Butterfly Effect also know as the Chaos Theory apply to our lives?

Can implementing these principles improve personal and organizational performance?

Most people have heard of Chaos Theory and the Butterfly Effect, the idea that a butterfly flapping its wings over the Atlantic can cause hurricanes in Florida. A huge, dynamic system, like the weather, is influenced by innumerable tiny factors. These are practically impossible to predict and may seem innocuous at the time, but they can have severe repercussions.

The Butterfly Effect: Ripples and Consequences

The Butterfly Effect can influence human interaction together, and it is built around the idea that any action you take starts a reaction that will reverberate and grow, having an impact further down the line. Whenever you make a choice in life, try to think about the potential repercussions, because every action you take will have a consequence.

To give an example of the Butterfly Effect in action, imagine a manager who is having a stressful, busy day. She takes her anger out on one of her supervisors; shouting at him and making him feel very uncomfortable. This places him in a bad mood and he proceeds to be very abrupt with his staff, and they become tense and on edge, becoming less pleasant to customers.

The manager’s stress cascaded down the chain, increasing in intensity and in the number of people it affected at each stage, potentially costing the company money and increasing the chance that disillusioned staff will leave the company or even worse, become less productive and negatively influence others around them.

Use the Butterfly Effect as a Force for Positive Change

Luckily, the idea of the cascade Butterfly Effect can also be used to your advantage. Imagine that the above manager kept her stress to herself and instead praised her supervisor for working well under pressure. He will pass this goodwill onto his staff and they, in turn, will interact with customers much better. This principle lies at the core of harnessing the Butterfly Effect to improve productivity.

Although we often have to think on our feet and have to react to situations quickly, there is always time to think about the consequences of our actions. Most organizations are built around a hierarchy, and clear vision, drive and simple kindness at the top will soon filter down throughout the organization. While we are all governed by emotion, an effective manager is cool and calm under pressure, aware that any they action they take can have serious repercussions.

The Butterfly Effect can also be used on a personal level, as a way to organize and, most importantly, plan ahead. Small changes to a business plan or an operational procedure can have far-reaching effects that may not be apparent immediately but reap dividends in the long term. In a business environment where “short-termism” dominates far too often, thinking ahead and making the small decisions for the future is a great way to get ahead.

Putting the Butterfly Effect in Practice

1. Small Actions, Big Gains: Concentrate on the small actions that can create long-term effects. For example, taking a few minutes in a morning to brief staff on what is expected for the day gives them a clear goal and direction. This will greatly improve efficiency and cut down on wasted time. – A Daily Morning Huddle is practiced in top MNC like IBM (International Business Machine) and also in local business school like JBS (Jamiyah Business School).
Be open to change, and make a list of actions you will commit to take on a daily basis that will lead to long term positive results.
For example, list the areas of your life in which you want to make a change, then commit to one action or change in each area:
A) Worklife and career
B) Relationship and family
C) Health
D) Finances
E) Recreational / vacation
F) Home

2. Long Term Goals: When you are clear about your vision, and mission, values, and goals, your actions and decisions will be clear. With the Butterfly Effect, you may not always see results immediately and the reaping the rewards of your actions can take months or even years.
As an example, most businesses have staff training procedures in place, but the time that is supposed to be devoted to it always seems to be disappear when you are busy. When you have a mission to create the best organization with well-trained staff, finding a few minutes a day for training can have huge long-term repercussions: Infused with confidence, your staff will perform better and, perhaps, a previously overlooked member of staff might show that they have what it takes to become a great supervisor or manager. Using the Butterfly Effect is all about long-term investment.

3. Invisible Effects: In some cases, you may not even see the results at all.
For example, imagine that you revitalize your health and safety procedures and invest in better protective equipment. If you hadn’t upgraded, an employee could have had an easily avoidable accident and sued you. This costs the business time and money, causes you stress, and potentially ends up with you having to cut costs in other areas, lowering production. Making a small investment now, can prevent a future bad consequence.

4. The Butterfly Effect & Relationships: Consider that each interaction with another person will have longer term implications. You can also apply the Butterfly Effect outside work, improving your family life and also your work life.
For instance, ensuring that you devote a few hours for spending with the family strengthens relationships and also helps you to unwind and relax. Failing to do this can result in stress-related illness or relationship difficulties, with the associated devastation to your family life and to your career. Behave and interact in a way that results in the best long term effects.

5. No Guarantee of Success: Looked at individually, not every small change you make to your working practices will ultimately bear fruit. Sometimes, the effects are invisible, or the change might not have the impact you imagined. However, looking holistically, you will notice that all of these small changes added together have a positive effect, overall, and using the Butterfly Effect will change work practices and increase productivity, gradually and organically.

The Butterfly Effect: Organic Growth

The Butterfly Effect is not a quick fix and they will not improve productivity overnight. However, this principle provides a good framework for long-term success, gradually improving all aspects of your business and strengthening every single level. Identifying and committing to small changes you can make does not require a lot of time or resources, so it is a very low-risk strategy to implement and adapt.

Whether you work for a company or you are self-employed, harnessing the potential of the Butterfly Effect is a good route to success. Just making a few small changes can help you to build stronger foundations for the future.

The term “butterfly effect” is attributed to Edward Norton Lorenz, a mathematician and meteorologist who was one of the first proponents of Chaos Theory.A dynamical system displays sensitive dependence on initial conditions if points arbitrarily close together separate over time at an exponential rate. The definition is not topological, but essentially metrical.

If M is the state space for the map f^t, then f^t displays sensitive dependence to initial conditions if for any x in M and any δ>0, there are y in M, with 0 < d(x,y) < δ such that

d(f^τ(x),f^τ(y)) > exp(aτ)d(x,y).

The definition does not require that all points from a neighborhood separate from the base point x, but it requires one positive Lyapunov exponent.
More information about the Butterfly Effect:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly_effect

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-butterfly-effect.htm

 

The Opening

The Précis of Al-Fatihah     

The honorable Surah Al-Fatihah contains seven Ayat including the praise and thanks of Allah, glorifying Him and praising Him by mentioning His most Beautiful Names and most high Attributes. It also mentions the Hereafter, which is the Day of Resurrection, and directs Allah’s servants to ask of Him, invoking Him and declaring that all power and strength comes from Him. It also calls to the sincerity of the worship of Allah alone, singling Him out in His divinity, believing in His perfection, being free from the need of any partners, having no rivals nor equals. Al-Fatihah directs the believers to invoke Allah to guide them to the straight path, which is the true religion, and to help them remain on that path in this life, and to pass over the actual Sirat (bridge over hell that everyone must pass over) on the Day of Judgment. On that Day, the believers will be directed to the gardens of comfort in the company of the Prophets, the truthful ones, the martyrs and the righteous. Al-Fatihah also encourages performing good deeds, so that the believers will be in the company of the good-doers on the Day of Resurrection. The Surah also warns against following the paths of misguidance, so that one does not end up being gathered with those who indulge in sin, on the Day of Resurrection, including those who have earned the anger and those who were led astray.

 

An Egyptian Sand of Love

I  am dedicating these beautiful masterpieces to someone

close and dear to me…

As these sands of Egypt being swept by the wind,

a pyramid was built without you realising…

 

 

And I think to myself . . .

What a Wonderful World . . .

 

 

 

 

A Small Gift from Heaven

Bismillahirahmanirahim.
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatuallahi Wa Barakatuhu,

Insha’Allah this message finds you in the best of Health and Imaan. Amin.

We want to say a big thank you and jazakallahu khayran to everyone who is viewing this video to share their duas with us on behalf of this very young Iranian boy which is like a gift from Heaven. May you have your generations like this very young boy, Umit Hussein Nejad, reciting the Quran like Qari Abdul Basit.

May this boy and all of us share the barakah from hearing this beautiful Quran recitation.

MashaAllah.

 

HOT News HEADLINE: King of Pop, Michael Jackson converts to Islam! MJ = “Mikael”

 

LATEST NEWS HEADLINES
According to reports in the Middle East, the King of Pop has officially converted to Islam.
The Arab-Israeli newspaper Panorama claims M.J announced the move and revealed plans to move to Bahrain, where he has bought property.
Brother Jermaine today claimed the Thriller Hitmaker had taken interest in the religion since he converted in 1989 – and had been considering converting himself following his acquittal on child abuse charges in 2005.
Jermaine said, “When I came back from Mecca I got him (Michael) a lot of books and he asked me lots of things about my religion and I told him that it’s peaceful and beautiful.
“He read everything and he was proud of me that I found something that would give me inner strength and peace.
“I think it is most probable that Michael will convert to Islam.

“He could do so much, just like I am trying to do. Michael and I and the word of God, we could do so much.”
Michael Jackson has become a Muslim — and changed his name to Mikaeel.
The skint superstar, 50, donned Islamic garb to pledge allegiance to the Koran in a ceremony at a pal’s mansion in Los Angeles, The Sun can reveal.
Jacko sat on the floor wearing a tiny hat after an Imam was summoned to officiate — days before the singer is due to appear at London’s High Court where he is being sued by an Arab sheik.
A source told last night how Jacko, brought up as a Jehovah’s Witness, decided to convert as he used a studio at the home of his chum to record a new album.

The star — whose hits include The Way You Make Me Feel — was spotted looking “a bit down” by a producer and a songwriter who had both embraced Islam.

“Michael Jackson – The Way You Make Me Feel and Man in the Mirror (Live,Grammys)
A MUST See Talent!”

The source said: “They began talking to him about their beliefs, and how they thought they had become better people after they converted. Michael soon began warming to the idea.
“An Imam was summoned from the mosque and Michael went through the shahada, which is the Muslim declaration of belief.” Mikaeel is the name of one of Allah’s angels.
“Jacko rejected an alternative name, Mustafa — meaning “the chosen one”.
Brit singer Yousef Islam, 60 — who was called Cat Stevens until he famously converted — turned up to help Jacko celebrate.

A TRIBUTE TO MICHEAL JACKSON

Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29, 1958) is an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group. Referred to as the “King of Pop” in subsequent years, five of his solo studio albums have become some of the world’s best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995).

— A deep and meaning song: Earth Song by MJ — Love and Treasure Your World. An eye opener.—

— Dedicating to the Entire Human Race: Heal the World by MJ — We seek Peace and Harmony. This video features the Great Wars, sufferings, polutions and the innocent creations who suffered —

In the early 1980s, he became a dominant figure in popular music and the first African-American entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV. The popularity of his music videos airing on MTV, such as “Beat It“, “Billie Jean” and Thriller—credited for transforming the music video into an art form and a promotional tool—helped bring the relatively new channel to fame. Videos such as “Black or White” and “Scream” kept Jackson as a staple on MTV into the 1990s.

With stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced numerous hip hop, pop and contemporary R&B artists.

 

Michael Jackson – Remember The Time

Uniquely Eqyptian

Michael Jackson’s Remember The Time music video was set in ancient Egypt, it featured groundbreaking visual effects and appearances by Eddie Murphy, Iman, and Magic Johnson.

Jackson has donated and raised millions of dollars for beneficial causes through his Dangerous World Tour, charity singles and support of 39 charities. However, other aspects of his personal life—including his changing appearance and eccentric behavior—generated significant controversy which damaged his public image. Though he was accused of child sexual abuse in 1993, the criminal investigation was closed due to lack of evidence and Jackson was not charged. He then married twice and fathered three children, all of which caused further controversy. The singer has experienced health concerns since the early 1990s and conflicting reports regarding the state of his finances since the late 1990s. In 2005, Jackson was tried and acquitted of further sexual abuse allegations and several other charges.

One of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records—including one for Thriller as the world’s best-selling album—13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles in his solo career—more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era—and the sale of over 750 million units worldwide. Jackson’s highly publicized personal life, coupled with his successful career, has made him a part of popular culture for almost four decades. He has been cited as one of the world’s most famous men.

Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal (Live, New York 1988)

Michael Jackson – Beat It (Live, Auckland 1996)

MJacko Special Compilations – Moonwalking, Live Shows, Moves

Let us all pray for his Imaan and Health. May you Brother Mikael Jackson be blessed with all the Love from God and the World.

Amin.

 

Truth Over Fear: Propaganda or Reality? The Counter of Islamophobia in America

Truth Over Fear: Countering Islamophobia

A short video about the crisis of Islamophobia in America. A Must See Video.

What are your views? Is this just a propaganda? Or is this the truth on what is actually happening across the world? Is this one of the signs of armageddon? ['Qiyamah'- (Kiamat)] like what is stated in the Quran.

Something for you to ponder. You be the judge.

 

A Journey to Hajj (Pilgrimage) Part I: Dedicating this to my Dearest Mother and to my Beloved Auntie, Family members & ALL Brothers Sisters in the World

 

A History of Hajj (Pilgrimage

Bismillahirahmanirahim.
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatuallahi Wa Barakatuhu,

Insha’Allah this message finds you in the best of Health and Imaan. Amin.

All us here from Singapore want to send our prayers, blessings and we wish to say a big thank you. Jazakallahu khayran to each of my dear family members who had made their sincere and loveable overseas calls before their blessful journey to Tanah Suci (Holy Land) Mecca. Every tear, each of you had shed from across the borders will be a doa for you, all of us here and your loved ones. May you have a safe and peaceful trip in Mecca. As one of my favourite Auntie had landed in Jeddah safely today at 4.30pm, our hearts cheer for your 45 days fulfiling completion of Hajj. May you achieve Haji Mabrur inshaAllah. We love you!

- Noraini Haripen -

Hajj literally means ‘to set out for a place’. Islamically however it refers to the annual pilgrimage that Muslims make to Makkah with the intention of performing certain religious rites in accordance with the method prescribed by the Prophet Muhammad (saws).  

 

 

 

Hajj and its rites were first ordained by Allaah in the time of the Prophet lbraaheem [Abraham] (AS) and he was the one who was entrusted by Allaah to build the Ka’ba – the House of Allaah – along with his son Ismaa’eel [Ishmael] at Makkah. Allaah described the Ka’ba and its building as follows:

“And remember when We showed Ibraaheem the site of the [Sacred] House [saying]: Associate not anything [in worshipi with Me and purify My House for those who circumambulate it [i.e. perform tawaaf] and those who stand up for prayer and those who bow down and make prostration [in prayer etc.].”
[Surah Al-Hajj 22:26]

After building the Ka’ba, Ibraaheem (AS) would come to Makkah to perform Hajj every year, and after his death, this practice was continued by his son. However, gradually with the passage of time, both the form and the goal of the Hajj rites were changed. As idolatry spread throughout Arabia, the Ka’ba lost its purity and idols were placed inside it. Its walls became covered with poems and paintings, including one of Jesus and his mother Maryam and eventually over 360 idols came to be placed around the Ka’ba.

During the Hajj period itself, the atmosphere around the sacred precincts of the Ka’ba was like a circus. Men and women would go round the Ka’ba naked, arguing that they should present themselves before Allaah in the same condition they were born. Their prayer became devoid of all sincere remembrance of Allaah and was instead reduced to a series of hand clapping, whistling and the blowing of horns. Even the talbeeyah [1] was distorted by them with the following additions: ‘No one is Your partner except one who is permitted by you. You are his Master and the Master of what he possesses’.

Sacrifices were also made in the name of God. However, the blood of the sacrificed animals was poured onto the walls of the Ka’ba and the flesh was hung from pillars around the Ka’ba, in the belief that Allaah demanded the flesh and blood of these animals.

Singing, drinking, adultery and other acts of immorality was rife amongst the pilgrims and the poetry competitions, which were held, were a major part of the whole Hajj event. In these competitions, poets would praise the bravery and splendour of their own tribesmen and tell exaggerated tales of the cowardice and miserliness of other tribes. Competitions in generosity were also staged where the chief of each tribe would set up huge cauldrons and feed the pilgrims, only so that they could become well-known for their extreme generosity.

Thus the people had totally abandoned the teachings of their forefather and leader Ibraaheem (AS). The House that he had made pure for the worship of Allaah alone, had been totally desecrated by the pagans and the rites which he had established were completely distorted by them. This sad state of affairs continued for nearly two and a half thousand years. But then after this long period, the time came for the supplication of Ibraaheem to be answered:

“Our Lord! Send amongst them a Messenger of their own, who shall recite unto them your aayaat (verses) and instruct them in the book and the Wisdom and sanctify them. Verily you are the ‘Azeezul-Hakeem [the All-Mighty, the All-Wise].”
[Surah Al-Baqarah 2:129]

Sure enough, a man by the name of Muhammad ibn ‘Abdullaah (SAWS) was born in the very city that Ibraaheem (AS) had made this supplication centuries earlier. For twenty-three years, the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) spread the message of Tawheed [true monotheism] – the same message that Ibraaheem and alI the other Prophets came with – and established the law of Allaah upon the land. He expended every effort into making the word of Allaah supreme and his victory over falsehood culminated in the smashing of the idols inside the Ka’ba which once again became the universal centre for the worshippers of the one True God.

Not only did the Prophet rid the Ka’ba of all its impurities, but he also reinstated all the rites of Hajj which were established by Allaah’s Permission, in the time of Ibraaheem (AS). Specific injunctions in the Qur’aan were revealed in order to eliminate all the false rites which had become rampant in the pre-Islamic period. All indecent and shameful acts were strictly banned in Allaah’s statement:

“There is to be no lewdness nor wrangles during Hajj.”
[Surah al-Baqarah 2:197]

Competitions among poets in the exaltations of their forefathers and their tribesmen’s’ achievements were all stopped. Instead, Allaah told them:

“And when you have completed your rites [of Hajj] then remember Allah as you remember your forefathers; nay with a more vigorous remembrance.”
[Surah al-Baqarah 2:200]

Competitions in generosity were also prohibited. Of course, the feeding of the poor pilgrims was still encouraged as this was done in the time of Ibraaheem (AS) but Allaah commanded that the slaughtering of the animals which was done for this purpose should be done seeking the pleasure of Allaah rather than fame and the praise of the people. He said:

“So mention the name of Allaah over these animals when they are drawn up in lines. Then, when they are drawn on their sides [after the slaughter], eat thereof and feed the beggar who does not ask, and the beggar who asks.”
[Surah al-Hajj 22:36]

As for the deplorable practice of spattering blood of the sacrificed animals on the walls of the Ka’ba and hanging their flesh on alters, then Allaah clearly informed them that:

“It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allaah, but it is Taqwaa (piety) from you that reaches Him.”
[Surah al-Hajj 22:37]

The Prophet (SAWS) also put a stop to the practice of circling the Ka’ba in a state of nudity and the argument that the pagans put forward to justify this ritual was sharply rebutted in Allaah’s question:

“Say: Who has forbidden the adornment [i.e. clothes] given by Allaah which He has produced for His Slaves?”
[Surah al-A'raaf 7:32]

Another custom which was prohibited through the Qur’aan was that of setting off for Hajj without taking any provisions for the journey. In the pre-Islamic period, some people who claimed to be mutawakkiloon (those having complete trust in Allaah) would travel to perform Hajj begging food the whole journey. They considered this form of behaviour a sign of piety and an indication of how much faith they had in Allaah. However Allaah told mankind that to have sufficient provisions for the journey was one of the preconditions for making Hajj. He said:

“And take a provision [with you] for the journey, but the best provision is at-Taqwaa (piety).”
[Surah al-Baqarah 2:197]

In this way, all the pre-Islamic practices, which were based in ignorance, were abolished and Hajj was once more made a model of piety, fear of Allaah, purity, simplicity and austerity. Now, when the pilgrims reached the Ka’ba, they no longer found the carnivals and the frolic and frivolity that had once occupied the minds of the pilgrims there before. Now, there was the remembrance of Allaah at every step and every action and every sacrifice was devoted to Him alone. It was this kind of Hajj that was worthy of the reward of paradise, as the Prophet (SAWS) said: “The reward for an accepted Hajj is nothing less than paradise.” [2]

May Allaah grant us all the ability to visit His House and perform the Hajj in the manner of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS). Aameen.

Footnotes

1 Labbaik Allaahumma labbaik… (Here I am present, O’ Allaah, I am present…) This is the chant which the pilgrims say when they are going around the Ka’ba.
2 Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (Eng. trans. Vol. 3 p. 1 no 1)

 

“    When the ocean of Mercy begins to foam,

even stones drink the water of life.

The face of earth becomes lush green,

the dead wood springs to life,

the lamb and the wolf together play,

the despairing becomes valiant and strong. “ 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From “The Bounty of Allah,” translated by Aneela Khalid Arshed. Copyright 1999. All rights reserved. Used with permission of The Crossroad Publishing Company, New York.

-Rumi, “Mathnawi”

 

A Journey to Hajj (Pilgrimage) Part II: Hajj 100 years Ago

Have you ever thought of how Pilgrimage to Mecca looks like 100 years ago?

[Pictorials of Hajj 100 Years Ago]

1.     Bab – e – Safa in Haram Makki

2.     Jeddah Port

3.     Kabba Shareef in 1320H

4.     Friday Prayer in Hram Makki (1320H)

5.     Kabba During Prayer Time in Hajj Days

6.     Janat ul Moallah in 1320H

7.     Layout of Prophet’s House & Birth Place in Makkah

8.     Layout of Haram Makki in 1320H

9.     Hajis in Arafat During Hajj 1320H

10.  View of Jabal – e – Arafat During Hajj 1320H

11.  Hajjis are coming Back to Muna from Arafat

12.  Rammi Jamarat During Hajj 1320H

13.  General View of Madina Munawara

14.  Bab Anbaria in Madina Munawara

15.  Bab Salam in Madina Shareef

16.  West Side of Masjid Nabwi

17.  View of Green Tomb from Masjid Nabwi

18.  Layout of Masjid Nabwi

19.  Layout of Prophet Tomb & Syeda Ayesha House

20.  Janat Al Baqeh

21.  Madina During Hajj

22.  Currency in 1327H

 

A Journey to Hajj (Pilgrimage) Part III: Past, Present and now… The Future. 21st Century Mecca?

Curious to know how our Kaabah in Holy Mecca looks like in our near future ?

May all the great efforts be successful and may all the ‘charity’ from the people who helped to make these holy architectural possible be blessed with great health, wealth and barakahs in their life. Amin.

Sayings of Muhammad (S.A.W.)

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The following sayings are taken from A Brief History of the Fourteen Infallibles, Ansariyan Publications: Iran.

Charity
A man giving in alms one piece of silver in his lifetime is better for him than giving one hundred when about to die.

To meet friends cheerfully and invite them to a feast are charitable acts.

To extend consideration towards neighbors and send them presents are charitable acts.

_________________________________________________________________________

On the authority of Abu Hurairah, who said: The messenger of Allah said :“Each person’s every joint must perform a charity every day the sun comes up : to act justly between two people is a charity; to help a man with his mount, lifting him onto it or hoistingd up his belongings onto it is a charity: a good word is a charity, every step you take to prayers is a charity and removing a harmful thing from the road is a charity.”

related by Bukhari and Muslim.

 

” The Last Lecture “- An Inspirational, Poignantly Moving Speech by Dr Randy Pausch

GREAT FOR EDUCATORS, PARENTS, STUDENTS, PATIENTS, DREAMERS & ANYONE WHO ALWAYS THINK WITH THEIR CHILDHOOD DREAMS…

Bismillahirahmanirahim.

May Peace be Upon you.
Let us together offer our prayers for

Professor Dr Randy Pausch.

Al-Fatihah.

Insha’Allah this message finds you in the best of Health and Imaan. Amin. In remembrance and dedicating this specially to Mama and Papa who had persevere all their beautiful lives in Educating and Education for their children and themselves. Inspiringly loving couples who always have strong faith and principles. Yes, they NEVER had the word ‘give up’ in their life dictionary in home,work or play, hence, this very moving seminar had quickly prompt us to contribute and share with all of you dear Educators, Lovely Parents, Future Parents, Students, Patients, Dreamers and anyone who wants to achieve something in life for themselves and also, helping others to achieve their dreams. Trust me, after this, you will treat flu or cough as peanuts. You will feel the rush of fresh new air that aspire you to cherish every minute of your life.

Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch (October 23, 1960 – July 25, 2008) gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving presentation, “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams,” Pausch talked about his lessons learned and gave advice to students on how to achieve their own career and personal goals. For more, visit http://www.cmu.edu/randyslecture

Professor Dr. Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams

We want to say a big thank you and jazakallahu khayran to everyone who is viewing this video to share their duas for this admirable professor,

His emphasize were on:

·          The POWER of ENTHUSIASM, PERSEVERANCE, EARNEST and FOCUS about what you want out of life from the time you were a kid. Quoted from Dr Randy –“When something that sticks to you from young, will always be apart of you even when you grow old.”

·          Something Dr Randy Pausch had said for you to ponder upon: “Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted.”

·          “When you are angry at someone, you are just not giving them enough time…” – Let us ponder on Level of Patience, Analyzing and Tolerance

Inspirational Speech by Dr. Randy Pausch on the Oprah Winfrey Show:

The Last Lecture by Dr. Pausch Passed Away On July 25, 2008

Book by Randy Pausch – “The Last Lecture”

Randy Pausch, a terminally-ill Carnegie Mellon computer science professor, became a national celebrity last year after he delivered a celebrated lecture on how to live your life, which was viewed by millions on YouTube, and wrote “The Last Lecture,” which became a runaway bestseller. 

‘We cannot change the cards we are dealt with,

just how we play the hand.’

 He said you have to play the cards you are dealt in life. How you play those cards is your only choice. It was about the importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, of seizing every moment (because “time is all you have…and you may find one day that you have less than you think”). It was a summation of everything Randy had come to believe. It was about living.

In this book, Randy Pausch has combined the humour, inspiration and intelligence that made his lecture such a phenomenon and given it an indelible form. It is a book that will be shared for generations to come.

References:

http://www.newsweek.com/related.aspx?subject=YouTube+LLC

University SIM Student Portal

Carnegie Mellon University

http://youtube.com

http://www.cmu.edu/randyslecture 

*The Last Lecture has been at the top of Life!’s non-fiction bestsellers’ list since May.*

May Allah place you in Heaven with all the beautiful souls in the World. Ameen.

( Professor Dr Randy Pausch 23 October 1960 – 25 July 2008 )

 

The Magical Nigella Sativa 1001 Cures Except Death

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

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ll praise is for Allah, the Exalted. May Allah’s peace and blessings be on Muhammad, on his family, and on his Companions. Through years of undying research works of my Dearest Mother, who is a firm true believer that “for every sickness has its right cure. One has to find the roots of the illness in order to cure it. You have to believe and leave the rest to Allah SWT . A true practitioner of organic traditional remedies. This article is a summary of one of her research work. Dedicating this to my air and soul in life.  You inspire me. I love you. Kupersembahahkan artikel ini juga kepada meraka yang menerangi sarwajagat ini dengan ilmu dan nur Tuhannya.  -  Noraini Haripen -

 

The Magical Nigella Sativa 1001 Cures Except Death

Hidden Secrets of the Organic Nigella Sativa Oil

Hadis – Hadis sahih no. 857, Imam Ahmad, Ibnu Majah, Al-Bukhari & Muslim reported that 1400 years ago, the Prophet Muhammed SAW (peace and blessings of God be upon him) said:

“Take this al-Habbah al-Sawda’ (black seed) for verily in it is a cure for every disease except ‘al-Sam’. Al-Sam is death”

 

Knowing Al-Habbah Al-Sawda’

 

With reference from the Dictionary “ al-Mu’jam al-Wasit”, Al-Habbah al-Sawda’ has several names as it comes from different regions of the globe. Here is some of their name: al-Habbah al-Mubarakah in Mesir , al-Habbah al-Barakah in Syam, al-Syuniz in Iran, Sanuj in Algeria, BasBas in Morocco, Majsatoh in Yaman, Graine Cumin Noire/ Nigella Cultivee Noire in France, Black Nigella, Cumin in English and Jintan Hitam in Malaya.

 

Al-Habbah Al-Sawda’ which is in the category of Ramun Culaceae herbs, Habbatul Sawda’, Black Seed, Black Cumin or scientifically known as Nigella Sativa.

 

Tiny and hairy, being no more than 3mm in length, Black Seed originates from the common fennel flower plant (Nigella Sativa) of the buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family. Nigella Sativa is sometimes mistakenly confused with the fennel herb plant (Foeniculum vulgare).The plant reproduces with itself and black seed forms a fruit capsule which consists of many white trigonal seeds. Once the fruit capsule has matured, it opens up and the seeds contained within are exposed to the air, becoming black in color (black seeds). According to Ustaz Dr. Jamaluddin Husain Mahran, a Medicinal Specialist (apoteker) from Universiti Cairo, stated in his book, “al-Habbah al-Sawda’” pg 217, – it is a kind of creepers with colourful flowers and leaves that split in between, grows near the white middle sea. The black seeds have a sweet fragrance and taste good.

 

Black cumin is grown through out Indian subcontinent and Arabia. It has many healing benefits. Traditionally consumed as a herbal life. This medicinal herb is mentioned in the Bible as well as in the words of the Prophet Mohammed.

 

PROVEN RESEARCH WORKS

Some of the famous remarkably proven and tested research works of Al-Habbah Al-Sawda’ done by:

1)       Doctor Abu Ali al-Husain Bin Abdullah bin Sina – ‘Ibn Sina’, Father of Medicine

2)       Ustaz Doctor Rabi’ al- Zawahiri, medical specialist at University ‘Ain Syams

3)       Ustaz Doctor al-Dokhokhiniy, medical specialist at University Iskandariyah

4)       Ustaz Doctor Mahfuzh, medical specialist at University Iskandariyah

 

Besides a proven 100% remedy for asthma, the first major study of Nigella Sativa in cancer prevention was performed by scientists at Cancer Immuno-Biology Laboratory of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. They concluded that a healthy immune system will detect and destroy cancer cells before the cancer endangers the patient. The immune system does this by supporting increased production of immune cells, bone marrow cells, and B-cells that produce antibodies. Black cumin stimulates neutrophil activity. These are the short-lived immune cells that are normally found in bone marrow but mobilized into action when there is a bacterial infection.

 

Al-Habbah Al-Sawda’; Black seed provides nutritional support for the body’s defense system. In 1959, the active ingredient in black seed, crystalline Nigellone, was first isolated and identified as providing many health benefits. Clinical trials have validated the efficacy of black seed in promoting health and wellness.

 

The most pertinent point to be made about is that it should be regarded as part of an overall holistic approach to health and ideally should be incorporated into one’s everyday lifestyle. In this way, the many nutritional and healing properties contained in the seed can help build the body’s immune system over time, supplying it with the optimum resources it needs to help prevent and fight illness.

 

USING Al-Habbah Al-Sawda’

 

Al-Habbah Al-Sawda’ as a daily health supplement

 

Most medicines work best when given a chance to run their full course, and this too, is the case with black seed. In cognizance of its substantial nutritional components, as well as its specific medicinal properties, the body’s ability to maintain health and promote healing of a lasting nature is best increased through regular use of Al-Habbah Al-Sawda’.

 

Al-Habbah Al-Sawda’ as an energy source

 

Doctor Abu Ali al-Husain Bin Abdullah bin Sina – ‘Ibn Sina’ (980-1037), in describing the black seed as that which “stimulates the body’s energy and helps recovery from fatigue or dispiritedness,” still holds true for Tibb (Islamic Medicine) health practitioners today. The rich nutritional value contained in black seed as outlined by scientific analysis of black seed, also points to it as a great source of energy.

 

From the Tibb health perspective, the black seed has an ability to maintain and restore body heat. Our Western diet, predominantly made up of cold foods — ice in our drinks, yogurt, pizza, cheese — all deplete the innate heat our body requires in order to optimally function. Tibb holds the view that a reduced metabolic rate (innate heat) is the cause of most illnesses. The body, in losing energy, also loses its ability to fight off toxins, resulting in a greater chance of contracting illness.

 

Al-Habbah Al-Sawda’ and other medication

 

Al-Habbah Al-Sawda’; Black seed may be used in conjunction with conventional or other forms of natural medicine. It is not recommended that black seed be used exclusively in the treatment of serious medical complaints which may require more immediate action. For example, conditions like bronchitis sometimes require conventional antibiotics to prevent the condition from becoming more severe. However, black seed may be used as a therapeutic aid together with this and other forms of treatment to help counteract any side effects experienced from the use of antibiotics or other potent, chemically based medicines. It is  great for ladies as it works for slimming, removing of pimples and moles, excess air in the body, and many more.

 

Pregnancy and lactation

 

Al-Habbah Al-Sawda’; The black seed is not recommended during pregnancy, however during lactation. It is an excellent form of added nutrition for both mother and the growing child while its immune system boosting properties serve as a natural, safe way to build resistance against illness. In addition, as studies have shown, black seed helps increase milk production during breastfeeding.

 

Initial trials have shown that black seed may have an ability to increase the male sperm count.

 

Babies and toddlers

 

In addition to its many nutritional components, black seed contains carotene, which is essential for infant growth. During the toddler years, black seed provides children with all the energy they require for this active stage of life. Regular usage of black seed, which increases its immune system strengthening effect on the body, will decrease the length and severity of natural childhood illnesses, particularly during winter when children are most susceptible to contracting colds and flu.

  

Black seed for the elderly person

 

Which its rich nutritional, energy-giving value, in combination with immune system strengthening properties, black seed is an ideal health supplement for the elderly person. It helps to cleanse the stomach, helps to run a smooth bladder system, open up breathing passageways and many more.

 

HOW DOES Al-Habbah Al-Sawda’ BENEFIT ?

 

The majority of our health problems have the same causes- infection by micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. When using clinical (allopathic medicines) each symptom is treated individually and usually with synthetic chemically manufactured medicines that contain alcohol and other harmful ingredients.

 

Al-Habbah Al-Sawda’ is effective at treating the body as a whole and fights the actual cause of the symptoms.

 

Al-Habbah Al-Sawda’; Black seed regulates too weak or too strong reactions of the immune system, is excellent for treating chronic, allergic and hormonal diseases, black seed support metabolism, improve digestion, helps to lowers blood sugar levels. It is used to dispel worms and parasites from intestinal track. It is useful in soothing bronchitis and coughs, increase body tone, stimulates menstrual periods, increases the flow of breast milk, provides quick energy, increases sperm count, calms the nervous system, encourages hair growth and retards hair fall out, and prevents skin wrinkling.

 

 

HABBATUL SAWDA’ MAIN CHARACTERICTICS

 

Habbatul Sawda’ is rich in glucose monosaccharide, xylos sdb. unsaturated essential fatty acids (EFA). EFA could not be produced by our body. The main source for it, comes from essential amino acids which produce the carotene protein i.e. Vitamin A, Calcium, Iron, Sodium and Potassium.

 

Habbatul Sawda’ contains eight of the nine essential amino acids, which is high in carotene, calcium, iron, sodium and potassium which our body needs. It is also rich in linoleic and linolenic acid, anti-pyretic, a tonic and anti-bacterial.

  

IMMUNIZATION FACTOR

 

A number of studies in Saudi Arabia have shown Habbatul Sawda’ to increase the ratio between helper and suppressor T-cells and to increase the functionality of NK cell activity. Habbatul Sawda’ contains 67 active ingredients that helps to cure most regular and chronic diseases.

 

References: Based on Hadis. References from Doctor Abdullah Abdurraziq Mas’ud Al-Sa’id. Translated in Malay/Bahasa Indonesia by Mohd Sofwan Amrullah & Mohd Roihan Hasbullah

 

A Refreshing Beginning to Year 2009! A Blissful Ma’al Hijrah 1430! HNY!

As we start a new Hijrah Year together with the dearest people in our lives, it means a lot to us for attending the Maal Hijrah Celebration @ the Singapore EXPO – with Ustaz Fahrurazi and Ustaz Hassan Din… The Event which was filled with Barakah, Simplicity, Peace, Sincerity and Love bonded and touches our hearts.

 

The Hijrah Calendar marks a fresh new page to our life for us to consistently improve and analyse.

As he prayed, “ …moga kita berada diantara 7 golongan dibawah naungan Allah bila di Padang Masyhar…”

Masha’Allah. Amin.

 

As Allah SWT waters His creations, He will always sprinkle His Blessings over you and your family on this Ma’al Hijrah 1430! A very Happy New Year to ALL of you Brothers and Sisters! Let us embrace 2009 with new positive resolutions that will cultivate all our spiritual, physical and emotional into a more refined proviso that will enhance our youthful growth in an aura full of developed and developing aspirations lillahi ta’ala.

 

 

Warmest Regards,

A.Rahmat & Noraini H.

 

 

“The number of months In the sight of Allah Is twelve (in a year)-So ordained by Him The day He created The Heavens and the Earth; Of them four are sacred: That is the straigth usage. So wrong not yourselves Therein, and fight the Pagans. All together as they Fight you all together. But know that Allah Is with those who restrain themselves.”

…..Qur’an (Surah 9 Verse 36)

 

  If you are one of those who believe that Hijrah of Rasulullah SAW to Madinah occurred on the 1st of Muharram then read on. This article will enlighten you on how this Islamic Calendar began…

 

Introduction

 

 Islamic calendar is a purely lunar, as apposed to solar or luni-solar, the Muslim (Hijrah) year. It  is shorter than the Gregorian year by about 11 days, and months in the Islamic (Hijrah) year are not related to seasons, which are fundamentally related to the solar cycle.  This means that important Muslim festivals, which always fall in the same Hijrah month, may occur in different seasons.  For example, the Hajj and Ramadhan can take place in the summer as well as the winter.  It is only over a 33 year cycle that lunar months take a complete turn and fall during the same season.

 

The Meaning of Hijrah

 

‘Maal Hijrah” literally means ‘with Hijrah’ . However in the Arabic language usage this would mean beginning of Hijrah. What then does Hijrah mean. The word Hijrah mean to discard or migrate. Thus it carries the following meanings:

 

1. Recognition of the plot;

2. Migration from the plot;

3. Leaving witnesses for the plot so that the future generations can learn of and recognize the conspiracy against the faith.

 

The Islamic calendar is reckoned from the time of migration (Hijrah) of Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) from Mecca to Madina. Rasulullah’s decision to migrate from Mecca came after several years of inhuman treatment of the faithful by the powerful tribes who were united despite all their feuds to stop the spread of Islam.

 

The process of Hijrah actually occured  in the 13 th year of  Prophethood when Rasulullah was 53 years old. Prophet Mohammad’s decision to leave Mecca coincided with the Qureshies’ plan to assassinate him. In 622 AD, the Quresh tribesmen held a meeting and decided that a band of young men, one from each tribe, should  assassinate Prophet Mohammad collectively so that their responsibility for the murder could not be placed on any particular tribe.

 

On the eventful night on the 1st of Rabiul Awwal, the Prophet asked his cousin Ali bin Abu Talib to take his place in bed to make the Meccans think that he was asleep. The Prophet himself came out unobserved along with his loyal companion Abu Bakar r.a  (who was chosen as the first Caliph after the wafat of the prophet). They secretly made their way to a cave named Thur, not far from Mecca and lay staying hidden there for a day or two until Abu Bakar’s son reported that the search for him had been given up. Then the two set out from Madina on camel back. They reached Quba, on the edge of the Madina oasis, on 12th Rabiul Awwal. With Mohammad’s arrival in Quba a new phase of his career and glory of Islam started.

 

However the decision to make Hijrah as the beginning of the Islamic Calendar came much later. At that time though the 12 months of the Arabic months were already there, the beginning of the years were marked by different  memorable events which had  occurred earlier. The years of the Elephant, which is the years Rasulullah was born, was then widely used to mark the beginning  of the calendar.  This was the year when Abrahah’s army of Elephants marching to destroy Kaabah was crushed by the birds sent by Allah s.w.t. Another event that was used to mark the beginning of the Calendar was the war of Fijaar that occurred in when Rasulullah was 20 years old.

 

The decision to fix the beginning of the Islamic era was proposed and decided during the era of Omar bin Al-Khattab the second Caliph of Islam, 16 years after the hijrah event occurred. According to early Moslem scholars, Abu Musa Al Shari drew attention of Omar  r.a. to an improperly dated debenture or IOU which was payable in the month of Shaaban but it was not clear which Shaaban was actually meant, the present one or the coming one. Omar r.a. called the dignitaries for consultation  and a decision to create a calendar that represented an Islamic rule was made.

 

They made several suggestions to begin the Islamic calendar. Among  the dates suggested were  the year Rasulullah’s birth , wafat, nubuwwat, and the opening of Makkah . Finally the year of Hijrah, which was suggested b Saidina  Ali  bin Abi Talib r.a. was accepted. Thus in  the years 638 AD, Saidina Omar decided that Hijrah-which occurred on 622 AD- was to  became the the first year of the Islamic Calendar of Hijrah.

 

 Though the Rasulullah’s migration  happened in the month of Rabiul Awwal there were a few reasons why Muharram was taken as the beginning of the Calendar. The main reason was that the Muslim’s of Makkah had already started migrating  since the month of Muharram. the other reason was that there were many memorable event in Islam which has occurred in this month.

 

This migration has a special significance in the history of Islam. It ended the Meccan period of humiliation and torture and began the era of success. In Madina the power of Islamic nation enhanced day by day. Here, the Rasulullah  was not only the religious leader but took the role of a politician and statesman too. Prophet Muhammad expired ten years after his migration to Madina but only in one decade he changed the course of human history.

 

 

الدعاء لاهل غزة – Pray for the People of GAZA – الشيخ خالد الراشد – Holocaust of Life Destruction – In support of MAS Freedom –

 

Zionist terrorism against children and women in Gaza. With our Prayers for the people of Gaza, insha’Allah Justice will Prevail.

جرائم الصهاينة في غزة مع دعاء الشيخ خالد الراشد

 

 

This video shows how the children in Gaza are dying for no reason while the armies in Israel are having fun in writing their names on the rockets sent to Gaza. What did the children of Gaza ever do to the Jews to deserve to die!! Don’t they deserve to live life and feel secure, instead of fearing that they will die any second!?

 Astaghfirullahala’zim.

Israel ‘admits’ using white Phosphorus munitions – It is a chemical which is banned from using in Wars.

JERUSALEM – Human Rights Watch said Sunday that Israel’s military has fired artillery shells with the incendiary agent white phosphorus into Gaza and a doctor there said the chemical was suspected in the case of 10 burn victims who had skin peeling off their faces and bodies.

Researchers in Israel from the rights group witnessed hours of artillery bombardments that sent trails of burning smoke indicating white phosphorus over the Jebaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza. But they could not confirm injuries on the ground because they have been barred from entering the territory.

The Israeli newspaper Ma’ariv reported that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) had privately admitted using phosphorus bombs and that the Judge Advocate General’s Office and Southern Command were investigating.

The Times first accused Israeli forces of using white phosphorus on January 5, but the IDF has denied the charge repeatedly. Phosphorus bombs can be used to create smoke screens, but their use as weapons of war in civilian areas is banned by the Geneva Conventions.

Yesterday reports emerged from Gaza about the killing of five members of the Halima family, when a single white phosphorus shell dropped on their house in the town of Atatra on January 3. Two others were in a coma and three were seriously wounded, according to doctors and survivors.

Nafiz Abu Shahbah, a doctor who trained in Britain and America, said he was sure white phosphorus was responsible. Her wounds at first appeared superficial “but it eats at the flesh, it digs deeper and gets to the bone…The whole body becomes toxic,” he said.

 

VIEW VIDEO AND THANK JON STEWARD HERE http://www.thankyoujonstewart.com/

 On The Daily Show’s January 5 “Strip Maul” segment, Jon Stewart did what few American television personalities have dared to do: he criticized Israel’s campaign against Gaza, making it clear that bombing will not bring peace for Israelis or Palestinians. He mocked the one-sided response of U.S. politicians by calling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict the “Mobius strip of issues because there’s only one side!” He’s sure to get thousands of complaints, so send Jon a letter of appreciation and then ask all your friends to watch this segment.Mahdi Bray – Muslim American Society, Pro Gaza Rally in Washington DC Jan 10, 2009

 

  

 

“WE all seek for World Peace”

 

Word History: Totality of destruction has been central to the meaning of holocaust since it first appeared in Middle English in the 14th century, used in reference to the biblical sacrifice in which a male animal was wholly burnt on the altar in worship of God. Holocaust comes from Greek holokauston (“that which is completely burnt”), which was a translation of Hebrew ‘ōlâ (literally “that which goes up,” that is, in smoke). In this sense of “burnt sacrifice,” holocaust is still used in some versions of the Bible. In the 17th century the meaning of holocaust broadened to “something totally consumed by fire,” and the word eventually was applied to fires of extreme destructiveness. In the 20th century holocaust has taken on a variety of figurative meanings, summarizing the effects of war, rioting, storms, epidemic diseases, and even economic failures. Most of these usages arose after World War II, but it is unclear whether they permitted or resulted from the use of holocaust in reference to the mass murder of European Jews and others by the Nazis. This application of the word occurred as early as 1942, but the phrase the Holocaust did not become established until the late 1950s. Here it parallels and may have been influenced by another Hebrew word, šô’â (“catastrophe,” in English, Shoah). In the Bible šô’â has a range of meanings including “personal ruin or devastation” and “a wasteland or desert.” Šô’â was first used to refer to the Nazi slaughter of Jews in 1939, but the phrase haš-šô’â (“the catastrophe”) became established only after World War II. Holocaust has also been used to translate ḥurbān (“destruction”), another Hebrew word used to summarize the genocide of Jews by the Nazis.    

 

 

 

Beautifully Crafted Soul

Ahmed Bukhatir – Zawjati – My wife
- Inspiring Nasheed, Masha’Allah -
TRANSLATION- Zawjati (My wife)
(as given in the album Da’ani)

I love you the way you are,
I love you the way you were,
No matter what did or will happen,
You are and will be my darling.

You’re my rightful wife, I care not about
Those who like to reproach and irritate me.
It is our destiny to be
Together eternally.

In my heart you instilled love
With grace and good deeds.
Happiness vanishes when you disappear,
Life brightens when you’re there.

Hard is my day
Until you return home.
Sadness disappears
When you smile.

Life turns black
When you’re upset,
So I work hard
To make your wish come true.

You’re my happiness.
May you be happy forever.
Our souls are united
Like soil and plants.

You’re my hope, my peace
My good company and inspiration.
Life is good, no matter how hard it is,
When you’re fine

 

6 Major Projects Development Around The Haram Mosque In Makkah

 

 

Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul-Aziz, the Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard launched six major development projects worth SR35 billion around the Haram Mosque in Makkah.

The projects, including expansion of the mosque’s northern courtyard and construction of residential towers, are aimed at providing more housing and prayer facilities for pilgrims.

The projects include the SR12 billion Jabal Omar residential towers, one of the largest ventures aimed at developing areas surrounding the Holy Haram. Spread over an area of 230,000 square meters, the project includes five-star hotels, commercial centers and prayer facilities for 200,000 worshippers.

Other projects dedicated by the Crown Prince were: Development of Ajyad General Hospital, which is located close to the mosque, and construction of another road to Haram parallel to the existing road from the Jeddah-Makkah Expressway. The new five-km road, to be named after King Abdul-Aziz, is designed to benefit pilgrims.

Crown Prince Abdullah earlier inspected the development plans set out by the Makkah Development Authority including those for the development of Shamiya, Jabal Khandama and Jabal Al-Kaaba areas around the Haram.

The new projects come as part of the government’s efforts to enhance housing and prayer facilities for the millions of pilgrims who come for Hajj and Umrah from all over the world.

The projects are also aimed at developing areas in the central region of the holy city after removing old and dilapidated buildings. They will also provide secure transport systems and reduce traffic congestions in the city.

The total area to be developed is estimated at 587,250 square meters, with 90 percent being old buildings. The expansion of the mosque’s northern courtyard itself will cover an area of 1.2 million square meters between the mosque and the second ring road to the north, Masjid Al-Haram Street to the east and Jabal Al-Kaaba Street to the west.

Abdul Rahman Faqeeh, Chairman of Makkah Construction Company, said the Jabal Omar project would provide more than 25,000 jobs for Saudis. Jabal Omar offers residential facilities for 100,000 people, air-conditioned prayer facilities for 100,000 and open prayer space for 120,000, he added.

Efforts are under way to establish a joint stock firm named Jabal Omar Development Company to implement the project.

The company will have a capital of SR3.5 billion including SR1.1 billion as shares of real estate owners in the area. Part of its shares worth SR850 million will be floated for public subscription. The value of real estate to be acquired for the project is estimated at SR4.3 billion.

Referring to the construction of a new road parallel to the road linking the Jeddah-Makkah Expressway with Haram, Faqeeh said it would start from the end of the first ring road behind the Makkah Construction Company’s residential-cum-commercial complex, pass through Jabal Omar to reach the road parallel to Um Al-Qura Road to join the expressway.

The new road will have a 1,000-meter-long tunnel and will pass by Mawarika, Tandbawe, Jabal Ghurab, Rusaifa and Zahareen.

Crown Prince Abdullah launched the projects worth SR30 billion in Makkah, including expansion of the Haram Mosque’s courtyard, development of Ajyad Hospital and construction of new residential towers in Jabal Omar and Shamiya.

Crown Prince Abdullah inspected the 50-year development plan for Makkah prepared by the Makkah Development Authority and laid the foundation stone for the SR12 billion Jabal Omar project.

He launched new residential and commercial projects in Jabal Khandama and Jabal Kaaba. Work has already been started on some of these projects while the remaining will be carried out within a timeframe, Al-Riyadh Arabic daily said quoting informed sources.

The new projects come as part of the government’s efforts to enhance facilities for the welfare and security of millions of pilgrims who come for Hajj and Umrah from all over the world.
(source: www.darul-ishaat.co.uk)

Location: Saudi Arabia

LATEST CONTINUATION UPDATE from our previous article : A Journey to Hajj (Pilgrimage) Part III: Past, Present and now… The Future. 21st Century Mecca?

 

A Virtual Walking Tour: The Al-Haram Al-Sharif

Al-Haram Al-Sharif is the Nobel Sanctuary located in Jerusalem which is the 3rd holy site after Makkah.

This tour also includes : The Alhambra and The Suleymaniye Mosque.

You may find it on the below link:

http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200901/al-haram/alltours.htm

http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200901/al-haram/tour.htm

 

Weekends Entertainment -All times Kids-Adults’ Favourite- Featuring Alvin & the Chipmunks

Give it up for …

Alvin & the CHIPMUNKS

Diana King – L – L – Lies (Chipmunk Remix)

 

Go TEADORE AND ALVIN!

Chipmunks – Don’t Stop The Music

Apologize by Timbaland feat. One Republic Chipmunked

Gimme That by Chris Brown Chipmunked

Chipmunks – Gimme That

 

Simon and the Chipmunks sing “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson.

A MUST Listen…Cuteness.

 

The Chipmunks – “Smooth Criminal” Michael Jackson

Alvin and the Chipmunks perform “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson.

Creepily Hilarious!

M.R. Bombastic by Shaggy Chipmunked

Alvin & the Chipmunks-ed – Stayin’ Alive by Bee GEES 

Low by Flo Rida and T-Pain chipmunked

Chipmunks – Low

Alvin and The Chipmunks – “Bad”

The Chipmunks sing “Bad” by Michael Jackson.

Apologize by Timbaland feat. One Republic Chipmunked

Alvin and The Chipmunks – “Dirty Diana” Michael Jackson

The Chipmunks sing “Dirty Diana” from Michael Jackson’s album “Bad”.

Temperature by Sean Paul chipmunked

Chipmunks – Temperature

 

 

The Beauty of HOW to Maximise the Power of Your Brain!!! – Tony Buzan MIND MAPPING

Had a fun-filled  jaw-and-ear-breaking sessions with the Chipmunks? You have to play hard and study smart remember?

HOW???

Ok now for some serious business.

Pay extra careful attention to the above video and analyse the mindmap closely.

CONNECTION —> ASSOCIATION —> MEMORY —> THINK

APPLYING TO UNICORE MODULE:

LEARNING TO LEARN by TONY BUZAN

Cool? Applicable to almost anything? Can’t wait to try? K Go! Apply and put to Practise!

 

Weekends Entertainment II – Lets Watch the Unexpected

‘Pie Jesu’

This kid is Incredibly Mind-Blowing!

‘Nachna Onda Ni’

Audience entertainment!

‘Over the Rainbow’

Such a Sweetheart!

Britain‘s Got Talent is a British television show on ITV (also on TV3 in Ireland). Presented by Ant & Dec, the talent show premiered on 9 June 2007, and was broadcast daily with a live final on 17 June 2007. It is a search for Britain’s next best amateur talent act, featuring singers, dancers, comedians, variety acts, and other talents of all ages. Anyone who believed they have talent was encouraged to audition. The winner of the show received £100,000 and performed at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the Queen and members of the Royal Family at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool.

 

Inspiring Pearls of ‘HIKMAH’

“I am a traveler seeking the truth, a human searching for the meaning of humanity and a citizen seeking dignity, freedom, stability and welfare under the shade of Islam. I am a free man who is aware of the purpose of his existence and who proclaims: “Truly, my prayer and my sacrifice, my living and my dying are all for Allah, the Lord of the worlds; no partner has He. This, am I commanded and I am of those who submit to His Will.” This is who I am. Who are you?”

(Hassan Al-Banna)

“Aku mencintaimu kerana agama yang ada padamu, jika kau hilangkan agama dalam dirimu, hilanglah cintaku padamu.”

“I love you for the religion in you, if you lose that religion, there goes my love for you.”

(Imam Nawawi)

“Membiarkan orang lain sahaja yang bermotivasi dalam memperolehi pahala bukanlah sifat orang beriman. Jangan biarkan kata-kata negatif orang terhadap sesuatu yang baik untuk akhirat anda, membantutkan semangat. Jadikan ia pendorong dan motivasi…”

(Ust Hj Zaharuddin Hj Abd Rahman)

 

Ponder 1: Beauty of Tasawuf/Sufism in the Spiritual Current of Islam

 

Ponder 2: The Beauty of Asmaul Husna & Munajat

 

Breaking NEWS: The Healing World Cries for you. Micheal Jackson bid farewell forever.

MICHEAL JACKSON LIVED AND RESTED IN PEACE AS AN ORIGINAL AND AS A MUSLIM.

May his soul be placed together with the righteous souls and be blessed with rahmah and sakina.

Bismillahirahmanirahim. Al-Fatihah.

 

Salam Marhaban Yaa Ramadan – World Fast for Faith

Beauty of Ramadan

Some Selections Worldwide Recitations of- Al-Quranul Kareem

EQYPT

INDONESIA

PAKISTAN

KARACHI

SOUTH KOREA with Translation in Bahasa Indonesia

 

Don’t Give Up – Allah SWT Is Always There For You

Inspirational and Inspired

 

“Boys listen with their EYES…not to our words but our actions!…Girls listens with their HEARTS…not to the words but by our TONES!”

 

For Tourists or Locals:-Various Musollah Locations found in Singapore

Below is the link:-

http://www.islamicevents.sg/musollah.php

 

LabaikAllahuma Labaik – (“Here I am, oh God! Here i am!”)

Allah Most High has assigned a great reward for Al-Hajj Al-mabrur, as evidenced by the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) “…There is no reward for Al-Hajj Al-mabrur except Paradise.” (Al-Bukhari)

The meaning of “birr” (from which the word mabrur is derived) involves the following:

1. Demonstrating good behavior towards people, fulfilling one’s duties towards others, and giving them their rights. In a hadith: “Al-Birr is good behavior.” (Muslim) In the Musnad, from Jabir, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked: “What makes Hajj mabrur, Messenger of Allah?” He said, [Providing food to people and spreading (the greeting of) salam.] (Fath al-Bari, 4/446)

2. Doing much worship and having the trait of taqwa (piety, righteousness, and fear of Allah), as opposed to sinfulness. Allah Most High says: [Enjoin ye righteousness (al-birr) upon mankind while ye yourselves forget (to practise it)?] (Al-Baqarah 2:44).

To someone very close to heart and to ALL my brothers and sisters in the World who are going to or fulfilling your duty to Allah SWT, may you achieve Haji Mabrur! – “Successful Hajj”, insha’Allah.

 

The Story Of A Pretty Woman

A man was walking through the marketplace one afternoon when, just as the muathin began the prayer, his eye fell on…a woman’s back.

She was strangely attractive, though dressed in fulsome black, a veil over head and face…and she now turned to him as if somehow conscious of his over-lingering regard…
and gave him a slight but meaningful nod before she rounded the corner into the lane of silk sellers.

Watch to find out what happens next…

 

Incredible Scientific Miracle of the Kaaba, Mecca & Islam

 

Ponder 3: The Secret to YOU!

The Secret team has created a visualization tool, “The Secret to You”, which you can download for free and play every day.

“The Secret to You” has been especially created to harness all the power of The Secret to transform your life into happiness, prosperity, health, love and joy.

To experience maximum power from the visualization tool, read the words and feel them with all your heart. From all at The Secret, we celebrate you, we give thanks for you and we wish you a life beyond your wildest dreams.

To experience “The Secret to You” visualization tool The Secret to You at

http://thesecret.tv/secret-to-you

 

Ponder 4: Ask, Believe & YOU shall Receive

Children or teenagers or even adults, if you ever had a dream, a secret ambition, a passionate desire or goal, but had no idea how to make it real, then The Secret to Teen Power is for you.

Ask, Believe and YOU shall Receive!

 

Ponder 5: Ever Wonder IF a Person’s Handwriting Tells a Story?

Graphology is the study and analysis of handwriting especially in relation to human psychology. In the medical field, it can be used to refer to the study of handwriting as an aid in diagnosis and tracking of diseases of the brain and nervous system. The term is sometimes incorrectly used to refer to forensic document examination. 

 

Graphology is based upon the following basic assertions: 

• When we write, the ego is active but it is not always active to the same degree. Its activity waxes and wanes; being at its highest level when an effort has to be made by the writer and at its lowest level when the motion of the writing organ has gained momentum and is driven by it.

• When the action of writing is comparatively difficult, the writer uses those forms of letters which are simpler or more familiar.

• The muscular movements involved in writing are controlled by the central nervous system. The form of the resultant writing movement is modified further by the flexibly assembled coordinative structures in the hand, arm, and shoulder; which follow the principles of dynamical systems. The specific writing organ (mouth, foot, hand, crook of elbow) is irrelevant if it functions normally and is sufficiently adapted to its function.

• The neurophysiological mechanisms which contribute to the written movement are related to conditions within the central nervous system and vary in accordance with them. The written strokes, therefore, reflect both transitory and long term changes in the central nervous system such as Parkinson’s disease, or alcohol usage.

• The movements and corresponding levels of muscular tension in writing are mostly outside of conscious control and subject to the ideomotor effect. Emotion, mental state, and biomechanical factors such as muscle stiffness and elasticity are reflected in a person’s handwriting.

• One must examine the handwriting or drawing movements by considering them as movements organized by the central nervous system and produced under biomechanical and dynamical constraints. Given these considerations, graphologists proceed to evaluate the pattern, form, movement, rhythm, quality, and consistency of the graphic stroke in terms of psychological interpretations. Such interpretations vary according to the graphological theory applied by the analyst.

• Most schools of thought in graphology concur that a single graphological element can be a component of many different clusters, with each cluster having a different psychological interpretation. The significance of the cluster can be assessed accurately by tracing each component of the cluster back to their origins and adapting the meaning of the latter to the conditions of the milieu in which the form appears.

Your Degree of Slant

The main function of emotional expressiveness is how someone processes their feelings. The main clue or indicating factor is the size of the handwriting and the slant. 

Left Slant Handwriting means?

Leftward Slant: 60 to 70% of the strokes will end up at an angle to the left of 90 degrees. People with this trait may have a hard time expressing their feelings and connecting with other people. There is a lack of trust. 

Right Slant Handwriting means?

Right Slant: A heart ruled person. They will be impulsive and let their emotions rule their life more so than the emotionally withdrawn person (leftward slant). 

What does small handwritings means?

Concentration: Very intense, focused individuals. (Engineers, fighter pilots, scientists) the tiny writing will sometimes confuse the analysis based on the slant. There are traits that will offset other traits and diminish the meaning, even though it is still accurate. 

 

What does this ambivert handwriting means?Ambivert: Middle of the road, not extrovert, not introvert, but ambidextrous. This person relates to both left & right slants. They will be more conservative in a lot of their decisions. Does a handwriting tells a Personality?

Does a handwriting tells a Character?

Wait for more upcoming information on each alphabets written by different individuals that showcases more individuality…

 

 

Ponder 6: An X-Ray Vision that Unlocks the Insights of a Person

Andrea McNichol, one of the world’s leading handwriting experts, has now made it possible for you to have the same complete course on handwriting analysis which she has taught to thousands of students at eight University of California campuses. She is also one of the leading forensic graphologists and examiners of questioned documents in the United States, and a highly respected researcher in the field.

The graphologist studies doodles, drawings, sculptures, and paintings in order to gain insight into the physical, mental, and emotional states of the writer or artist. Communicating through written symbols is a uniquely human endeavour. Of the millions of species of life on earth, only Homo sapiens has the ability to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, build the Great Pyramids and Sphinx in Egypt and design the graceful span of the Golden Gate Bridge. We are also the only species that can use graphic symbols to communicate long after we are dead, through art, books, wills, music, and so on. Although all graphic movement can be analyzed, handwriting is the most accessible for analysis because we teach the subject in our schools and most people can write.

“Handwriting” Without a Hand

Can you produce “handwriting” without a hand? Well, try a little experiment. Put a pen in your mouth, between your teeth. On a piece of scratch paper, sign your name. Did you try to do it? If not, please, do try it before you go on. Now, whose handwriting were you trying to imitate when you tried to sign your name? Mine? Your neighbour’s? Of course not! You were trying to imitate your own handwriting. And if you were really forced to learn to write this way, after enough practice you would eventually produce the same “handwriting” with your mouth that you currently produce with your hand. Studies of thousands of people who have lost the use of their hands and have had to learn to write with the pen in their mouths or between their toes show that they eventually produce their own unique “handwriting,” the same handwriting they had when they could use their hands. The point is, it’s not the hand or mouth or toes that decide which way we’ll slant our writing or how big we’ll write. Those decisions actually come from our brain.So when we produce any graphic movement, such as handwriting, we are actually “brainwriting” and leaving our “brain prints” behind on the paper.

What do our “Brain Prints” reveal?

Our brain prints reveal who we are and how we think, feel, and behave. They are an X-ray of our mind. And, like fingerprints, they remain uniquely our own forever. No two people ever have the exact same brain prints. When we look at your handwriting, nearly everything about your physical, intellectual and emotional states is revealed.

“No one can get out of his own skin. We act as our psychological past, i.e., as our cerebral organization dictates. For this reason, we are bound to expose ourselves in the association experiment in exactly the same way as we do in our own handwriting.”
–C.G. Jung, 1906

 

 

2010: A Blessing Fruity Year of Wonders

2010 is your best year ever… and it can be your best ever once you decide that this is the year you are going to achieve those goals, make those changes, get things done and be the best possible person you can.

The year goes by very quickly and now is the time to stop putting off your success, take charge of your life and get things done.

So create beliefs that allow you to succeed.

Fill your mind up with positive thoughts.

Focus on your past and present success.

It doesn’t matter if things haven’t worked out in the past.

It doesn’t matter if you haven’t achieved all that you wanted.

You are at a new point in your life and starting today, January 1st 2010 you must decide right here and now to believe in yourself and believe that you can succeed… because the truth is you can do and be anything you want… but only if you believe in yourself.

Start by making a simple commitment to be the best that you can be this year.

· Be the best husband/wife/son/daughter.

· Be the best employee or boss.

· Be the best partner.

· Be the best friend.

· Be the best person a stranger could meet

· Be the best human being you can.

Believe in yourself and you will succeed.

Dismiss the negative thinking and limiting beliefs that say you can’t.

Don’t believe that you’re no good – you’re better than you think.

Fill your mind and subconscious mind with possibilities and positive messages everyday.

5 steps to successful New Year’s resolutions

It’s time for our annual ritual of absolution and control – otherwise known as the New Year’s Resolution. If you’re like most Americans, your resolution will be the same one you made last year. And again this year it’ll last until Valentine’s Day.

But some resolutions work – about 20% make it to the two-year point. To give your resolution the best possible chance, learn from the winners.

Here are five things that successful resolutions have in common.

(1) A Specific, Actionable Plan Brave but vague goals fail. One of the reasons we’re attracted to the notion of New Year’s Resolutions is because we know deep down we get overwhelmed by day-to-day temptations. It’s easier to control our behavior if we have a plan that takes daily decision making out of play. Planning also requires thought, and the more we think about something the greater our emotional investment and consequently our commitment.

(2) Do, Do, Do With the notable exception of exercise, most resolutions involve not doing something. Eating, drinking, smoking, shopping and spending, Internet usage, the list is long. When it comes to maintaining motivation, “not doing” is always harder than “doing.” “Not doing” has been known to result in obsessing and ruminating – the opposite of where you want your mind to be when you’re trying not to indulge.

The key is to replace time spent eating, drinking or dawdling on the Internet with something else. Keeping a log or journal has a strong success rate with habit-breakers partially for that reason. In fact nearly every successful self-help program has activities built in. Whether it’s bowling to replace smoking or a book club to replace the Internet, be sure to fill the time that would have been spent on an unwanted activity with something else.

(3) Shake it Up While you’re reorganizing your life remember that habits are linked to cues. Anyone who has quit smoking knows it helps to avoid the coffee or bar ritual that cues the urge to smoke. Similarly, if you can’t resist a bargain don’t go shopping and if you always overeat at the movies switch to DVDs at home. In other words – shake up your routine and your environment. This is more than avoiding temptation, it’s rewiring brain circuitry.

New Year’s resolutions have a giant advantage – a lot of social support. January and February are the least hedonistic months of the year, and coming after the gluttony of the holidays austerity can seem almost pleasant. For two months society reinforces several of our most popular resolutions. Carpe diem.

(4) Tangible, Visual Cues, Barriers and Rewards Sometimes a few seconds of thought or momentary reminder of the big picture is all we really need to push aside temptation. Put physical barriers and cues in front of tempting situations – tape your credit card balance to your wallet each day or hang a favorite too-small outfit in your kitchen.

Tangible evidence of success is also motivating. Most resolutions have been attempted before and previous failure lurks in the back the mind. It’s part of the allure of starting programs on January 1st – we mentally forgive the failures of the past year and start with a clean slate. Evidence that we’ve been (and therefore will be) successful is essential, especially when we’ve failed in the past. Jan, 39, found simulated fat in 5 pound rubber blobs on the Internet. For every five pounds lost, a new blob is displayed in her bathroom. “It’s exciting to see what I’ve done and I can’t wait to put the next blob out.”

Alcoholics Anonymous chips are prized by those in recovery. Progress graphs, rewards, tokens are other “gold stars” (or fat blobs) encapsulate pride, affirm capabilities and refuel commitment.

(5) Mastery of Mental Sabotage The #1 slayer of resolutions is our mind. Mental games have more to do with unsuccessful resolutions than willpower or self-control. Here are three mental fallacies that spell failure:

Perfectionism – setting unrealistic goals feels virtuous on January 1st but guarantees failure. Flexibility and mini-goals rather than Herculean conquests are the tools of permanent change.

All or Nothing – setbacks should be expected and even planned for. Slip-ups are human but many give up or give in after the first slip, labeling themselves failures.

Blame – when it comes to resolutions it’s all about personal accountability. There are always others and circumstances to blame. Success depends on responsibility. Which is another reason why it’s truly great to have the support of others, but you have to have your own goal.

Beside every single dream, beside every hope and aspiration that you could ever have, almost with tears of old-repentant blood, you’ll penned the following lie:

“I don’t have enough TIME”

Listen, let me be frank and honest with you and cut to the chase right here. Whatever is missing in your life, I can assure you that you are making the painfully inaccurate excuse that you don’t have enough time.

Ibn Umar narrates: one day I was with the Messenger of Allah (Sal Allahu Alayhi wa Sallam). He then turned to me, held my shoulders with both of his blessed hands, and said: “Be in this life like a stranger or a traveler.”

And whenever Ibn Umar narrated this to his students he would add: “If you reach the evening, do not await (to be alive) by dawn, And if you reach dawn, do not await (to be alive) by evening. Take advantage of your Health before you fall sick. And take advantage of your life, before you die.” – Bukhari

I want you to know that this year, 2010 you are going to do everything you can to help yourself achieve your goals and live the life you want and deserve, so that you enjoy happiness, success and greater joy in every area of your life with Iman and Taqwa.

What are your waiting for? Affirm them & Have your Daily Deliberate Actions on your wheels!

Best wishes in 2010!

Marha Marha!

 

Ponder 7: Beautifully Poetic Islamic Nasheed

Ya Imam ar-Rusli Ya Sanadi

 

Qasidah Yaa Imamarusli Yaa Sanadi- Hadrah Syababun Baalawi

Ya Taiba نشيدة جميلة جدا

 

Rejuvenating Scenic Sounds of Nature

 

1001 Inventions Exhibition London – Science Museum

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The 1001 Inventions exhibition opened at London’s Science Museum on January 21st 2010. Since that time it has become one of the most popular exhibition’s that this prestigious venue has ever hosted.

An average of 3,000 visitors a day are visiting the exhibition, and the feedback from the audience has been overwhelmingly positive.

This video gives a brief introduction to the exhibition’s current residency. 1001 Inventions will be at the Science Museum in London from 21st January to 30th June 2010 (with a short closure from 25th Feb to 12th March).

See it now before it goes on it’s global voyage to major cities around the world!

1001 Inventions is a global educational initiative that promotes awareness of the scientific and cultural achievements of Muslim civilisation, during the thousand year period from the 7th century onwards, and how those contributions helped build the foundations of our modern world.

Working with the world’s leading academics, 1001 Inventions engages with the public through educational media and interactive global exhibitions, in order to highlight the shared cultural and technological inheritance of humanity.

Since it launched in March 2006, 1001 Inventions has successfully educated more than a million people, promoted cross-cultural understanding and strengthened social cohesion.

1001 Inventions was created by the academic Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation (FSTC) with support from the British Government.

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SNEAKED PREVIEW ON:

Come and also enjoy the movie in full widescreen and surround sound at the Science Museum in London (until the 30th June 2010). Featuring:

Three school children visit a dusty library to research the story of ‘The Dark Ages’. What they find changes their world view dramatically as ingenious inventors and pioneers of science and culture are vividly brought to life.

Starring Oscar-winning legend Sir Ben Kingsley in the role of The Librarian, this astounding movie provides an eye-opening introduction to the 1001 Inventions initiative and is the centrepiece for the global touring exhibition.

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2010 HIGHLIGHTS

 

President Barack Obama’s Speech about Muslim Civilisation, Peace & Democracy

President Barack Obama, addresses Cairo University audience:

“As a student of history, I also know civilisation’s debt to Islam. It was Islam at places like Al-Azhar University that carried the light of learning through so many centuries, paving the way for Europe’s Renaissance and Enlightenment.

It was innovation in Muslim communities that developed the order of Algebra; our magnetic compass and tools of navigation; our mastery of pens and printing; our understanding of how disease spreads and how it can be healed. Islamic culture has given us majestic arches and soaring spires; timeless poetry and cherished music; elegant calligraphy and places of peaceful contemplation.

And throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.”

 

Ponder 8: The Millionaire Who Went To Heaven

The Millionaire Who Went To Jannah

” Saying Alhamdulilllah. Is Sadakah. Saying Subhanallah. Is Sadakah.”

MashaAllah. May God bless this Lecturer Muhammad Alshareef with tonnes of barakah and rewards for this meaningful and very islamic insightful lecture at Toronto.

What’s it about? It’s based on a motto Lecturer Muhammad Alshareef  have:
“You either master money, or you become it’s slave”

It’s about “How can the path to making more money become a spiritual one?” How can making more money bring you closer to Allah?

 

Weekends Entertainment III – Let’s Watch the Unexpected 2

The very common English idiom “Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover” is a metaphorical phrase which means “don’t determine the worth of something based on its appearance”. It is probably the most common expression used in English to convey vanity. It is often used in modern culture, and has become a problem for people that don’t seem to fit in. Watch these:

Remember Susan Boyle the contestant and 2nd place winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2009?

Ok now, let’s listen to Taiwanese Lin Yu Chun sings now on Taiwanese talent show Super Star Avenue 2010, giving his all for the $1 Million prize.

STUNNINGLY AWESOME!

Now you know what exactly the English saying’s means.

 

Alkhalqa

 

“The Goodly Life” – Hayaatan Tayyibah

An extremely beautiful clip from one of the most amazing scholars of our time, Sheikh Muhammad Mukhtar Ash-Shinqitee, from the holy city of Madinah.

A translated extract from his lecture “Al Hayaat At-Tayyibah” (“The Goodly Life”), in which he discusses the realities of the life of this temporary world and man’s relationship with it, and most importantly his relationship with his Creator.

What my Dearest mother had recently shared with me about “Time”, which was quoted from Dr. Datok Sri Tun Mahathir Mohamad, “Many people can buy very expensive watches but not many know how to manage time.” When I watched this clip, it also reminded me of ”Time” from the statement of Al-Hasan AlBasri, “I have met people for whom TIME was more precious to them than how preciously you people covet coins of gold and silver.”

And Al-Hasan AlBasri, may Allah have mercy on him, also said, “There is not a day that the sun rises upon except that it calls out, ‘O Son of Adam, I am today: a new creation and your actions I am witnessing. Use me wisely for I shall never return to you until the Day of Judgement.’“

Time is the first step you must master towards becoming a leader.

 

Ponder 9: Looking Out for any Signs to Diminish Uncertainties

How someone uncertain finally embraces Islam…SubhanAllah!

Ruben – Abu Bakr shares his findings…

 

Arabic 1: Bedtime Lullaby

 

Tribute To All Mothers Out There

 

Ponder 10: When was the last time you hug your Mother?

Watch this six minute clip above. If you do not get teary, it’s time to re-examine your heart. If your heart isn’t touched, make sure it hasn’t hardened.

The connection a mother feels with her unborn child is not imagined, but real. Knowing the essence of the Akhirah and the Mercy of Allah (swt) is what brings the coolness to the eyes and the pleasure to the heart.

 

Do you know? Revolutionary Technology vs Human Capital

VERSUS

Did you know?

How Technology influences and is influenced by Human Capital Management.

Amazing research on the development and evolution from the industrial age to the information age and globalization.

Make an enquiry at http://www.PeopleStreme.com for a Facts Sheet.

You will be amazed at how all these evolve your life!

 

Ponder 11: The Boy & the Cookie

Can you stop yourself from shedding a tear?

Inspirational.

 

MUST SEE! What is the Nothing Box? Mars VS Venus

Hilariously nothing but just pure truth! These are facts! WATCH!

Man’s Brain VS Woman’s Brain

 

Ponder 12: An Eye Opener

Subhanallah. This guy who is an ex-marine disarmed two Israeli commandos bare handed on the Marmara. When captured he demanded to be deported to Gaza saying that he is a Palestinian citizen! He even has a Palestinian passport! He was beaten up by the Zionist army. This guy is a hero! This shows how the plight of the Palestinians is also about humanity and justice – non-Muslims who dare open up their eyes will see that the Palestinians are on the side of the truth and will gladly join them! Why are some Muslims still apologetic?

 

Ponder 13: Worldwide Condemnation- Injustice to The Freedom Flotilla

Israeli commandos armed with guns attacked the lead ship of a flotilla of aid-carrying vessels bound for Gaza on Monday, leaving several of the pro-Palestinian activists on board dead and many more injured.

The Freedom Flotilla, a convoy of six ships carrying hundreds of activists, political leaders and journalists from around the world, was trying to deliver about 10,000 tonnes of basic aid including food, medicines, and construction material, in an attempt to break the Israeli blockade on Gaza.

While Israel has said activists were the first to attack the troops with bats and knives when they boarded the ship, the flotilla’s organisers said that Israeli forces were the ones to open fire first.

Al Jazeera’s Ayman Moyheldin reports from Jerusalem.

Worldwide condemnation has been flooding in since Monday when Israeli Defense Forces boarded a ship in the Mediterranean, setting off a melee that left nine activist’s dead and dozens wounded.The Pro-Palestinian activists intended on breaking a three year blockade of the Hamas ran Gaza strip. Cynthia Mckinney a former US Presidential candidate says that Pro-Israel lobbying has bought congress and the executive branch, which is why the US will not take action.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/07/egypt-gaza-blockade-a-fai_n_602705.html

Subhanallah! Egypt is coming to its senses and is lifting the blockade to Gaza! The lives lost on the Marmara is never in vain. The pressure on Israel must continue.

 

FIFA World Cup Fever 2010@ Exotic South Africa!

Let’s get UNITED, put the differences and enjoy the game.. Ole!Ole!Ole!

 

Ponder 14: Waking up for Fajr is for soldiers? – Prepare yourself with good ‘niat’

 

Ponder 15: Will Israel still be holding Immunity Idol like in Survivor after this?

 

A Tribute to Papa

A tribute to my strength, my courage, my true inspiration.

Papa always said, ” Buang yang keruh, ambil yang jernih” – Baru teguh peribadi.

means ” Throw away any tainted water and only take in pure water” – That is how you develop a pure character.

A touching and meanigful commercial on fatherly love. He never gets tired of loving his children.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=WB81ZscSQoI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=WB81ZscSQoI&feature=related

 

For the Females

For you to ponder and reflect. The wrong and right perception of hijab.
Its not just about covering but its about your ‘akhlak’- behaviour.

 

Light Hearted Artzie

 

Official launch of Dinar and Dirham in the state of Kelantan will be held in its capital, Kota Bharu, on 12 August 2010

Alhamdulillah,state of Kelantan in Malaysia Launches Dinar And Dirham on this Ramadhan,12th August 2010.Today, 600 shops in Kelantan says “We accept Dinar &amp; Dirham”.

Let’s pray for their success! More details as in the link below.

http://wakalanusantara.com/detilurl/Kelantan.Launches.Dinar.And.Dirham.on.12th.August.2010/423/en

 This is the first time in the last 100 years, since the fall of the Ottoman Caliphate, when a Muslim government introduces Shariah Currency. Indeed there has been four generations of Muslims who have not seen Gold Dinar and Silver Dirham; four generations of Muslims who have been divided into little national reservations and sentenced to permanent robbery first by local, then by international Masters of Riba; four generations of Muslims who haven’t known what is their Deen. The introduction of Gold Dinar and Silver Dirham in the state of Kelantan is not a new idea or experiment, it is the return to the medium of exchange that has been known for 1400 years throughout Dar al-Islam as Money of Shariah taking its legislation from Allah’s Revelation and Rasul’s Sunnah.

 

Ponder 16: The Month we are Waiting For…

The month that we are waiting for..”Ramadhan” Is Near.. here is what we always encounter during the holy month that you might familiar in the video.. May Allah grant us to meet with Ramadhan..Ameen!

 

Law in Entertainments

(Topics in Discussion is in Malay Language)

Soalan: Assalamualaikum Dr Asri, saya kebelakangan ini mula minat dengan agama. Saya teringin menjadi seorang muslim yang baik. Cumanya masalah saya ialah saya terlalu gemar menyanyi. Kawan saya seorang yang kuat agama selalu menegur saya, katanya nyanyian adalah muzik syaitan. Saya cuba mengubah, tetapi kadang-kala saya menyanyi juga sebab terbiasa. Saya rasa susah nak buang tabiat ini, apa nasihat Dr kepada saya?

Jawapan Dr MAZA: Saudara, Islam bukanlah satu agama yang mengharamkan segala bentuk kegembiraan dan hiburan dalam hidup manusia. Allah Yang Maha Mencipta mengetahui bahawa manusia melalui dalam hidup mereka berbagai suasana dan keadaan. Ada kala manusia perlukan hiburan atau perlu dihiburkan. Hiburan wujud dalam berbagai bentuk. Islam datang bukan untuk mengharamkan, tetapi untuk member garis panduan. Untuk soalan saudara, saya sentuh perkara-perkara berikut;

 

 

Esplanade (Singapore) Presents: “A Tapestry of Sacred Music.”

May you enjoy the soothing Qashidah

 

Breaking CNN HEADLINES: Pastor Hosting ‘International Burn A Quran Day’:

On September 11, 2010, the extremist evangelical Dove World Church — whose pastor, Terry Jones, has written a book called “Islam Is Of The Devil” — plans to host “International Burn A Quran Day,” when it will burn Muslims’ sacred text and encourage others across the world to do so as well. Churchmember Wayne Sapp has even posted an instructional video that explains how and why to burn the Islamic text.

CNN host Rick Sanchez invited Jones on his show yesterday to ask him about the inflammatory action. When Sanchez pressed Jones about why he would try to anger the world’s Muslims by burning their sacred text, the evangelical pastor replied, “Well, for one thing, to us, the book is not sacred,” provoking laughter from the CNN host.

Jones later went on to explain, “What we are also doing by the burning of the Quran, we’re saying stop, stop to Islam, stop to Islamic law, stop to brutality. We have nothing against Muslims, they are welcome in our country.” When Sanchez asked him how he would feel if Muslims burned the Bible, Jones admitted he wouldn’t like it but emphasized that it was his “right” to burn the Islamic text because “we live in America”:

SANCHEZ: Do you know how many Muslims there are in the world?

JONES: I think there are 1.5 billion.

SANCHEZ: Yeah. I ask you that because that’s a very big number. Why would you want to do this to 1.5 billion people by burning their most sacred book? That’s crazy.

JONES: Well, for one thing, to us, the book is not sacred.

SANCHEZ: But it is to them, it’s sacred to them. [...]

JONES: What we’re also doing by the burning of the Quran on 9/11 is we’re saying stop. Stop to Islam. Stop to Islamic law. Stop to brutality. We have nothing against Muslims, they are welcome in our country. [...]

SANCHEZ: How would you feel if a Muslim said to you, what you just said to them? I have no problem with you Mr. Christian, you’re welcome in my country, but I’m burning your Bible.

JONES: I would not like it. But it’s our right. We live in America!

Watch it:

The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), the nation’s largest body of evangelicals, put out a statement yesterday condemning Dove World’s actions. Quoting Thessalonians, NAE President Leith Anderson invoked the Bible’s teachings that Christians should “always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.”

The Dove World Church has made a name for itself by engaging in a host of attention-seeking tactics to preach their hate. In the past, the congregation compelled children to wear t-shirts that bore the slogan “Islam is of the devil.” Earlier this year, they held an unsuccessful campaign to stop the election of Gainesville’s first openly gay mayor by posting a “No homo mayor” sign. Despite their failure to stop the mayor’s election, they plan to hold a protest on the steps of City Hall in August.

Salam Dearest Muslim Brothers and Sisters,

Inallah maásobirin. Astaghfirullaha’la’zim.

Stay calm and continue your duá that justice will definitely prevails. InshaÁllah.

 

A Touch of Ramadan in Singapore 2010

 

Many Muslims do not really Fast by Ustaz Abdul Halim Abdul Karim

Every Ramadhan we are reminded of the Hadith of RasulullLah s.a.w. that there are those who fast (sawm) in vain, gaining nothing. Abu Huraira related that RasululLah s.a.w. said, “Many people who fast get nothing from their fast except hunger and thirst, and many people who pray at night get nothing from it except wakefulness”.

Don’t we not understand the importance and dire implications of this Hadith? Don’t we not see that all the talks, khutbahs and seminars about fasting, all the hullabaloo about abstaining from eating and drinking, the buzz of Ramadhan activities, the iftar events, the campaigns for healthy diets and quitting from smoking in Ramadhan, the anticipation of collecting porridge foriftar complete with schedules with when and where to collect them… All of these may just be distractions leading us to gain nothing out of our fasting except hunger and thirst?

Maybe, we should fast from all these artificially contrived buzz of Ramadhan complete with launches of new flashy websites on Ramadhan and newly conceived Ramadhan activities. Instead of deeper and more comprehensive abstention of the desires and senses; Instead of intensifying our fard ibadah and increasing the nawafil; Instead of increasing in the reading and recitation of our scriptures and contemplation of Allah’s words; Instead of a greater awareness of God-consciousness through fasting, we are indulging in more of “everything” that distracts from the important things Ramadhan represents.

Am I absolutely against all of these buzz? Is not a new flashy website on Ramadhan with all the information accessible and updated a good thing? Of course! Can I not think of anything positive out of all these Ramadhan buzz and activities? Of course I can! Anybody can! In general, I have nothing against all of these per se but to illustrate my point about “distractions”, we need to revisit what Prof. S.M. Naquib Al-Attas says about ad-dunya . Dunya in his analysis is something that is brought near. Dunya, this place where we live our lives and carry out our ibadah including fasting, is really a symbol, it really represents what is encapsulated in the phrase AyatulLah, a Sign of God for which there is meaning to be sought and understood by thinking men and women. Ironically, ad-dunya is brought near to us to better enable us to read its meaning because the created is really a symbol that points to the Creator. But Prof. Al-Attas also says that the nearness of dunya to us also serves to distract us away from it’s meaning – just as dunya is “brought near”, akhirah seems far. Dunya thus distracts us from the inevitability and certainty of akhirah. This gives us some insight as to how we receive Ramadhan because today more than ever, the blessed month of Ramadhan comes with great distractions of ad-dunya. It is this that I think we need to remind ourselves of.

So, maybe, we should fast from having such “Ramadhan activities” and get back to basics! Why exactly are we fasting? Indeed, are we really fasting? No, the question, “Are we really fasting?” is not out of place nor unfair. Sadly Ramadhan has become a month of much hypocrisy. Astaghfirullah! But how would you describe a Muslim who avowedly fasts during the day and yet spends like crazy and buy more food than he can eat at the bazaars right before Maghrib thereby causing untold wastage of food? How would you describe a Muslim who in effect simply change the time of his meals from daylight to night-time whereby the total intake of food is actually more during Ramadhan than during other months? How would you describe a Muslim who spends more on food sometimes triple the amount, during Ramadhan than during any other month? How would you describe the situation whereby instead of having simple meals for iftar as RasulullLah s.a.w. used to have, we arrange for elaborate meals during both iftar and sahur? How would you describe the situation whereby Ramadhan has become an excuse for eating extra sumptuous, extra delicious, in extra helpings and quantities, in the month we claim to be fasting for Allah s.w.t.? Subhanallah! May Allah s.w.t. help and guide us!

Are we really fasting when we do not stop with the lies and the fitnah? Are we really fasting when for hours we are still glued onto the Internet anticipating the latest Facebook status update about what our FB friends are doing? Are we really fasting as we while-away time shopping for clothes and trinkets and figuring out what food to buy and eat for iftar? Are we really fasting when we are still busy with grand plans to make money out of Ramadhan? We should be reminded of a Hadith whereby the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. declares: “Allah does not accept the fasting of those who do not restrain themselves from telling falsehood or from doing false deeds.” “Telling falsehood” is easy enough to understand but “false deeds” should set you to think, for indeed, what are you doing in the month of Ramadhan? This is an important question because reflecting on what we do in terms of‘amal in Ramadhan, we can more clearly see if we are in fact distracted by the glitter commercialisation and drive to satisfy our desire for nice clothes, food and trinkets during Ramadhan and come Syawal.

Some might ask, “Distracted from what?”. Well, the answer to that question lies in another question; What is the true purpose of fasting? Arguably the most oft-quoted verse of the Qur’an on fasting is in Surah al-Baqarah, ayat 183 which says, “O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint”. The translated term “self-restraint” while correct, may be more accurately understood when a look at the Arabic phrase “La a’lakum tataqun”. This clearly refers to Taqwa – the phrase can be translated as “so that you learn (aquire) taqwa” . The purpose of fasting is thus to learn to be God-conscious i.e. to train the self to be conscious of the presence of Allah s.w.t. Indeed, fasting does that because fasting comes with the realisation that only Allah s.w.t. and the one who fasts are truly aware if he/she is fasting. So when I speak of distractions here, it is about being distracted from attaining the true purpose of fasting i.e. Taqwa. Indeed, how are we to be God-conscious when while fasting we are still caught up with shopping for clothes, paraphernalia and what food to eat at iftar?

As written by Ibn Arabi, An-Nasa’i related that Abu Umama said, “I came to the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and said, ‘Give me something that I can take from you.’ He said, ‘You must fast. There is nothing like it.” So Fasting is not like any of the acts of worship which are prescribed for the servants of Allah s.w.t.. Why then do we allow ourselves to be distracted away from truly fasting? Indeed, all of the early ulama affirm that fasting is a special ibadah even if many of us do not understand and much less appreciate why. Imam Muslim transmitted in the Sahih that Abu Hurayra reported from RasululLah s.a.w. that Allah s.w.t. said, “Every action of the son of Adam belongs to him except the fast. It is Mine, and I repay him for it”. The significance of this Hadith demands our contemplation and appreciation. It is not surprising then that Ibn Arabi says, “The fast belongs to Allah, and yet you are the one dying of hunger, so know (contemplate) that!”.

Fasting is much more than abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. It is about subduing our will and desires and submitting to the will of Allah s.w.t. Indeed is not submitting to the will of Allah s.w.t. the very meaning of Islam itself?

All Praises be to Allah s.w.t. the Lord of the worlds and salutations to his Messenger, our beloved Muhammad RasulullLah s.a.w and his family. May Allah s.w.t. give us the grace and the strength to subdue our wills and desires thereby submitting our will to His in this blessed month so that we would truly fast (sawm) in this Ramadhan just as it is narrated that RasululLah s.a.w. said that for a good Muslim his today is better than his yesterday and his tomorrow is better than his today, therefore oh Allah, we beseech You make it so that our fast this Ramadhan is better than our fasts in all previous Ramadhans! Salutations to Muhammad RasululLah s.a.w., his family and his companions and All Praises be to Allah s.w.t. befitting a praise that only He could give Himself! Amin Ya Rabb al-‘alamin!

 

Ramadan Day 1: Taraweeh Truffle

Each day in Ramadan 2010, Muhammad Alshareef shares with you a “sweet” reflection on one of the verses recited that night. Tune in daily for these “sweet” reflections.

RAMADAN DAY 1

InshaAllah, may we together benefit and achieve hidayah from it.

~Listen, Reflect and Apply~

 

Ramadan Day 2: Taraweeh Truffle II

Each day in Ramadan 2010, Muhammad Alshareef shares with you a “sweet” reflection on one of the verses recited that night. Tune in daily for these “sweet” reflections.

RAMADAN DAY 2

We look at verses that speak about making dua and we ask a question: Is it permissible to make dua for BLING?

InshaAllah, may we together benefit and achieve hidayah from it.

~Listen, Reflect and Apply~

 

Ramadan Day 3: Fasting Makes Me Stronger!

(This series has been uploaded with permission by Islam Channel!)

This is a series where Muhammad AlShareef guides us through everyday of Ramadan with his very own Heart Wheel Journal. The journal (which can be downloaded at http://www.heartwheeljournal.com ) aims to make this Ramadan a Ramadan you won’t forget! The show appears on the Iftar Bites Program on Islam Channel.

Today’s Topic is:
Day 3 Fasting Makes Me Stronger!

Some GEMS to take away and implement from this session:

• People will focus on their goals but they’re too tired to go out and achieve their goals.
• Fasting is designed to make you stronger!
• If Allah has prescribed it, then its only going to benefit you.
• For Iftar, don’t stuff yourself! If you stuff yourself, you’re gonna spend Ramadan sleeping.
• Do not skip Suhoor, or else you’ll be knocked out by Tarawih prayer.

Each day in Ramadan 2010, Muhammad Alshareef shares with you a “sweet” reflection on one of the verses recited that night. Tune in daily for these “sweet” reflections.

RAMADAN DAY 3

InshaAllah, may we together benefit and achieve hidayah from it.

~Listen, Reflect and Apply~

 

Ramadan Day 4: Perfection

(This series has been uploaded with permission by Islam Channel!)

This is a series where Muhammad AlShareef guides us through everyday of Ramadan with his very own Heart Wheel Journal. The journal (which can be downloaded at http://www.heartwheeljournal.com )
aims to make this Ramadan a Ramadan you won’t forget! The show appears on the Iftar Bites Program on Islam Channel.

Today’s topic is:
Day 4 Perfection

Some GEMS to take away and implement from this session:

• If you want to be perfect, then you have low standards. Perfection is impossible.
• Perfection belongs to Allah azza wa jal alone.
• Dont aim to be perfect, aim to be outstanding in what you do.
• Aim for excellence in your worship of Allah.
• We will all make mistakes. When e make them, we should repent to Allah asking for forgiveness
• Even if you miss days in your Heart Wheel Journal, just skip it. The journals worth it even if you do a day of it.

Each day in Ramadan 2010, Muhammad Alshareef shares with you a “sweet” reflection on one of the verses recited that night. Tune in daily for these “sweet” reflections.

RAMADAN DAY 4

Pray ON!

InshaAllah, may we together benefit and achieve hidayah from it.

~Listen, Reflect and Apply~

 

Ramadan Day 5: Paradise is a Place on Earth

(This series has been uploaded with permission by Islam Channel!)

This is a series where Muhammad AlShareef guides us through everyday of Ramadan with his very own Heart Wheel Journal. The journal (which can be downloaded at http://www.heartwheeljournal.com )
aims to make this Ramadan a Ramadan you won’t forget! The show appears on the Iftar Bites Program on Islam Channel.

Today’s topic is:
Day 5 Paradise is a Place on Earth

Some GEMS to take away and implement from this session:

What is your aim and goal in life?

• A persons primary destination and aim in life should be Jannatul Firdous. This is what they should focus on reaching.
• That man can have nothing but what he strives for. That (the fruit of) his striving will soon come in sight. (53 An-Najm v.39-40)
• If youre aiming for the dunya, then youll only get from the dunya. If youre aiming for the akhirah, then youll get the dunya and the akhirah.
• All your actions will be judged by their intentions.
• If you aim for Jannah, that quality of striving for excellence will show in all the other work that you do.

 

Ponder 17: Each of us is accompanied by a Qarin – A visualisation of how it appears

 

Oh iPad,you will do anything to unlock it but could you identify the MasterKey to unlock iJannah?

 

The Prophet SAW said: Islam began as something strange and will return as something strange, so give glad tidings to the strangers. [Tree in Paradise]

 

Prophet Muhammad’s PBUH Teachings for 21st Century

 

Umrah Dedication (23rd Mar-4th Apr 2011)

A Special dedication to our dear best friend who have gone for Umrah with a strong sincerity, will, patience and sacrifice to perform worship and visit populated places in the holy land of Mecca. May you find peace, endurance and answers in your holy trip. Ameen.

Virtual 3D Umrah Tour

 

Beautifully Crafted 2011

 

It takes only one person to make a Difference. It is YOU!

 

Ponder 12: Positive Alliances & Empowering Minds

 

Minister Mentor Lee’s latest statement on Malay Integration during an interview by Charlie Rose on 28 march 2011

Informing what he meant by “stand corrected” = stand corrected, but was not wrong (or will never be wrong)
Find out more…
Interview with Charlie Rose, 28 March 2011:
At 31:57 mins of the video:
…
MM Lee: “I said in that book (“Hard Truths”) that I think that the Malays, that Muslims should be relaxed and eat together with the others.”

Charlie Rose: “And it created a firestorm and your son said, the Prime Minister, differed with you.”

MM Lee: “That’s right.”

Charlie Rose: “So, were you right or was your son right?”

MM Lee: *laughs*

MM Lee: “He has to be right because he is the Prime Minister.”

Charlie Rose: “But … but?”

MM Lee: “But you ask the average person in the street whether what I’ve said is true.”

Charlie Rose: “And they would say?”

MM Lee: “You ask them.”

Click on the above text for the full video interview.For uninterrupted viewing,wait for it to download fully.

 

Life At Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah

A 3 parts series below in Malay language:-

 

Morning Coffee Inspiration – How to have FUN @ Work

4 Secrets to Liking Your Work

How to have fun & enjoy your work – Motivational Forum in malay language by Dr Fadhilah Kamsah

 

Keeping your Pace with Technology

IMPORTANTANCE OF LEARNING IN AN ORGANIZATION

NEVER STOP LEARNING = KNOWLEDGE = CHANGES = EDUCATION

A Century of Achievements that changed the World.
International Business Machine (IBM)

ONLY FOR ENTERTAINMENT: How Adolf Hitler would be if he is still in today’s Technology

 

Singapore General Election 2011 Part I

Voting starts in 7 hours time (now 0100 hrs GMT+8)

Hard Truth From Real Singaporeans,Away From The Mainstream Media:-

Hard Truths To Keep Singapore Going Interview – Hot-button Topics

 

Singapore General Election 2011 Part II – The Results

SINGAPORE : Singaporeans had went to the polls on May 7.

President SR Nathan dissolved Parliament on Tuesday, with Nomination Day slated for next Wednesday, April 27.

Polling Day, which falls on a Saturday, has been declared a public holiday.

The news came a day after the announcement of two committees of prominent Singaporeans to certify minority candidates for the election.

Some 2.35 million voters are eligible to vote in the coming polls – the 14th in Singapore’s history.

There will be 87 wards, carved out into 12 Single Member Constituencies (SMC) and 15 Group Representation Constituencies (GRC).

The election deposit for each candidate standing for election will be S$16,000 and nomination papers can be filed from 11am to noon on April 27.
There will be nine nomination centres for the coming General Election (GE).

SINGAPORE: The Elections Department has released the final tally of votes for the general election.

Even after factoring in overseas votes which were counted on Wednesday afternoon, the margin for Potong Pasir remains at 114 votes or 0.72 per cent. There were 19 votes for the People’s Action Party and 19 for the Singapore People’s Party.

On May 7, 2,683 overseas Singaporeans cast their votes at nine polling stations in five countries, namely Australia, China, Japan, the UK and the US. This, out of the 3,453 who registered as overseas voters from the 26 contested constituencies.

Their votes were counted at ITE College Central and the process was observed by candidates who contested in the General Election.

The ruling People’s Action Party saw a marginal increase in vote share in one GRC and five SMCs. The constituencies are Sembawang GRC and the Bukit Panjang, Hougang, Joo Chiat, Punggol East and Sengkang West SMCs.

The largest increase was 0.03 per cent in Sengkang West.

The PAP however saw a fall in vote share in six GRCs (Aljunied, Bishan-Toa Payoh, Marine Parade, Moulmein-Kallang, Nee Soon and Holland-Bukit Timah) and four SMCs (Radin Mas, Whampoa, Yuhua and Mountbatten).

In the opposition-claimed Aljunied GRC, PAP’s vote share fell by 0.01 per cent. In Holland-Bukit Timah GRC and Mounbatten SMC, PAP’s vote share fell by 0.02 per cent and 0.03 per cent respectively.

Overall, the margin remains unchanged in seven GRCs, which are Ang Mo Kio, Chua Chu Kang, East Coast, Jurong, Pasir Ris-Punggol, Tampines and West Coast.

The margin also remains unchanged in 3 SMCs, including the closely-watched Potong Pasir.
Percentage of valid votes and changes after adding overseas votes:
GRCs
Aljunied – PAP 45.28% (-0.01%)
Ang Mo Kio – PAP 69.33% (unchanged)
Bishan-Toa Payoh – PAP 56.93% (-0.01%)
Chua Chu Kang – PAP 61.2% (unchanged)
East Coast – PAP 54.83% (unchanged)
Holland-Bukit Timah – PAP 60.08% (-0.02%)
Jurong – unchanged
Marine Parade – PAP 56.64% (-0.01%)
Moulmein-Kallang – PAP 58.55% (-0.01%)
Nee Soon – PAP 58.40% (-0.01%)
Pasir Ris-Punggol – 64.79% (unchanged)
Sembawang – PAP 63.90% (+0.01%)
Tampines – PAP 57.22% (unchanged)
West Coast – PAP 66.57% (unchanged)

SMCs
Bukit Panjang – PAP 66.27% (+0.01%)
Hong Kah – PAP 70.61% (unchanged)
Hougang – PAP 64.80% (+0.01%)
Joo Chiat – PAP 51.02% (+0.01%)
Mountbatten – PAP 58.62% (-0.03%)
Pioneer – PAP 60.73% (unchanged)
Potong Pasir – PAP 50.36% (unchanged)
Punggol East – PAP 54.54% (+0.01%), WP 41.01% (-0.01%), SDA 4.45% (unchanged)
Radin Mas – PAP 67.10% (-0.01%)
Sengkang West – PAP 58.11% (+0.03%)
Whampoa – PAP 66.10% (-0.01%)
Yuhua – PAP 66.86% (-0.01%)

Workers Party(WP) manage to retain Hougang SMC. PAP retains most of the seats. Left the most watched over Area, Aljunied GRC( West Coast Group Representation Constituency) lead by Foreign Minister George Yeo of PAP.

Will PAP win this or the Opposition(WP) make history?

PAP won the Elections, retains the majority vote but lost Aljunied GRC to the Opposition,”Workers Party” with 72,165 votes, out of a total of 133,685 votes. Workers Party obtained 54.71 per cent of the votes. 1,788 votes were rejected votes. A real shocking outcome but a heartfelt gratitudes to Foreign Minister George Yeo who has lead for more than 23 years of great leadership, commitment and dedications for Singapore.

Let us listen to Foreign Minister George Yeo giving a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singapore, May 10th 2011. During the conference he outlined his views on his recent electoral loss, and talked about his future plans.

In conclusion, we Singaporeans still have faith and full trust in PAP ruling party:)

There are also alternate voices to be heard in the parliament for the differences to be brought upon. This will maintain a healthy competitive balance in governance.

Stay Tuned in 2016 for next Singapore General Elections.

For Now, the History has been made remembered. Forget our differences, let us focus on bringing in positive committed mission, full spirited developments, risk protected visions, realistic changes and fruitful improvements to deliver the best for our country, economy and nation.

Majulah Singapura!

 

Ponder 16: Finish Strong

So many times it’s not what you say, but how you say it that turns the switch from “off” to “on”.

This 3 minute movie and the message is guaranteed to turn the switch “on” for you. How do I know? Just ask the hundreds of people who wrote letters and emails to us about the way this three minute movie inspired them to be the best that they can be!
So prepare to be inspired. Just click here to watch.
Make sure to pay it forward, by sharing this e-mail with friends, family, and co-workers. They’ll thank you for it!

All the Best,

Mac Anderson
Founder, Simple Truths

If you never failed, you never lived. Its a secret to success.

 

Ponder 17: The Power of Giving & True Happiness

Happiness is a journey. It is not a destination.

Happiness is to be savoured and enjoyed. Nourished your soul and spirit.

Achieving Life Balance.  (Watch the clip to understand)

1. Nourish your Body, Mind and Soul
2. Doing more of important matters than of urgent matters
3. Slow down is fast, less down is more. 
4. There is no success without balance

 

Happiness is not yesterday, tmrw or the upcoming year.

Happiness is NOW, each day, everyday.

Awaken your spirituality. Life is full of abundant joy. Life is short.

Live your life giving and expect nothing in return because life is automatically a cycle. When you give more, the return is more. The return will aways be from the Al-Mighty, God.

When you give, power of giving becomes instantaneous, continuous and eternal within you. Giving flows through you! As you are giving, you are creating.

” When the cow stops giving milk, the cow cannot get more milk. When the sheep stops giving wool, the sheep cannot get more wool. When a tree has a fruit and nobody takes it, the fruit rots and falls down. When the river stops flowing, it stagnants. When you stop the flow of giving, you stop the flow of receiving. When you give flow of abundance, only then abundance will flow through you ”

The difference you make to people comes with you, that’s what really matters.

” What is the legacy you are leaving? “

 

Weekends Entertainment – ☆Scarborough Fair☆ by an English 18th Century ‘Unknown Writer’

Scarborough Fair – The History behind Lyrics

Are you going to Scarborough Fair?

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme,

Remember me to one who lives there,

He (she) once was a true love of mine.

Tell him (her) to make me a cambric shirt,

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme,

Without a seam or needle work,

Then (s)he’ll be a true love of mine.

Tell him (her) to wash it in yonder dry well

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme,

Where water ne’er sprang, nor drop of rain fell

Then (s)he’ll be a true love of mine.

Tell him (her) to dry it on yonder grey thorn

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme,

Which ne’er bore blossom since Adam was born

Then (s)he’ll be a true love of mine.

Tell him (her) to find me an acre of land

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme,

Between the salt water and the sea strand

Then (s)he’ll be a true love of mine

Plow the land with the horn of a lamb

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme,

Then sow some seeds from the north of the dam

Then (s)he’ll be a true love of mine

Tell him (her) to reap it with a sickle of leather

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme,

And tie up the sheaves with a rope made of heather

Then (s)he’ll be a true love of mine

If (s)he tells me (s)he can’t I’ll reply

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme,

“Let me know that at least you will try;”

Then (s)he’ll be a true love of mine

“Love imposes impossible tasks,”

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme,

“Though never more than your own heart asks,

And I must know you’re a true love of mine”

Are you going to Scarborough Fair?

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme,

Remember me to one who lives there,

He (she) once was a true love of mine.

Scarborough Fair – Chinese Instrumental Soothing Version

Scarborough Fair – Celtic Lady

Scarborough Fair – Instrumental with Beautiful English Sceneries

 

 

The Butterfly Effect

 

The Butterfly Effect, in scientific communities, states that it is possible for a butterfly flapping its wings to cause a chain reaction that culminates in a hurricane across the world. How can this principle be applied to people and interactions? Watch this short inspirational video to see what we mean.

I can count on one hand the times in my life when I heard a story and…could not stop thinking about it!

The Butterfly Effect story was one of those times. In a word, it’s AMAZING!

Andy Andrews, in my opinion, is one of the most talented writers. His books have sold millions of copies. In fact, he’s had four different books on the New York Times best-sellers list. But as a speaker…he’s one of the best I’ve ever heard.

When he speaks, he usually closes with his favorite story (He says:- “it’s the one that every client remembers”)…

Andy Andrews – 50 Famous Parental Sayings

Let us side track here and share abit on the funny famous parental sayings/moments recalled by Andy Andrews. Recall what your parents used to say to you during the disciplinary moments. Agree or disagree? For me to know and for you to find out and select among which is the most appropriate