Friday 10 July 2009
Thursday 9 July 2009
Wednesday 8 July 2009
RAMADAN
sent down as guidance for mankind with clear signs
containing guidance, and as the standard by which to
discern the true from the false.
Hence, whoever of you lives to see this month
shall fast through out it".
It was so named because it originally fell in the height of summer with days of intense heat.
Ramadan is derived from the Arabic verb ramad, which literally means to bake a sheep in its skin.
Similarly, the fasting person living the hot desert undergoes the sensations of burning in his stomach from the extreme thirst caused by the intense heat of the dessert.
In the same way, Muslims who fast are slowly burning away their sins.
The month of Ramadan gradually rotates backwards through all seasons and month.
The Muslim experience the discipline of fasting under all kinds of conditions in all seasons.
In winter the days are short and cold, making fasting easier.
While in summer the long hot days make fasting more difficult.
Autumn and spring bring an intermediate situation.
All Muslims who fast for a period of about thirty four years, in one place, will have fasted for the same amount of time, no matter where they live.
Short Chapters of the Holy Quran for Memorization
As it has been mentioned earlier, the performance of five-time prayers is obligatory. Reciting Al-Fatihah (the opening chapter of the Holy Quran) and some verses or a short surah (chapter) in Arabic is obligatory too. Learning the proper Arabic pronunciation of these verses and understanding their meanings is also essential.
However, there is no true substitute for a teacher. Therefore, it is advisable to have your recitation checked by a teacher of the Holy Quran at the first available chance.
Al-Fatihah, or the Opening Chapter
- Bismillah e errahman e erraheem
- Al humdo lil-lahi rab-bil al ala-meen.
- Arrahman i erraheem.
- Maliki yaum i eddeen.
- Iyyaka nabudu wa iyyaka nasta een.
- Ihdina assirata al mustaqeem.
- Sirata allazhina anamta alaihim, ghairil maghdubi alaihim, wa la adhdhaal leen. (Aameen)
- In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
- Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds;
- Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
- Master of the Day of Judgment.
- Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek.
- Show us the straight way, the way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray. (Amen)
Al-Asr, or Time Through the Ages
- Wal-asr
- Inna al insaana la fee khusr
- ella allazheena aamanu wa amilu ssalihati,
- wa tawasau bilhaqqi watawasau bi assabr.
- By (the token of) Time (through the ages)
- Verily Man is in loss;
- Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy.
Al-Kawthar, or Abundance
- Inna atainaka alkawthar
- Fasalli li rabbika wanhar
- Inna shaniaka huwa alabtar.
- To thee have We Granted the Fount (of Abundance)
- Therefore to thy Lord turn in prayer and sacrifice
- For he who hateth thee, He will be cut off (from future hope).
An-Nasr, or Help
- Izha ja a nasru Allah i wa alfath,
- Waraita annasa yadkhuloona fee deen e illahi afwaja
- Fa subbih bi hamdi rabbika wa estaghfirho, innahoo kana tawwaba.
- When comes the Help of Allah and Victory,
- And thou dost see the People enter Allah's Religion in crowds,
- Then Celebrate the Praises of thy Lord, and pray for his Forgiveness
- For He is Oft-Returning (in Grace and Mercy).
Al-Ikhlas, or Purity (of Faith)
- Qul, how Allah u ahad
- Allah u ssamad
- Lam yalid wa lam yoolad
- Wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan ahad.
- Say "He is Allah, The One and Only,
- "Allah. the Eternal, Absolute;
- "He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
- "And there is none like unto Him.
Al-Falaq or The Dawn
- Qul aoozhu bi rubbil falaq; min sharri ma khalaq
- Wa min sharri ghasiqin Izha waqub
- Wa min sharri ennaffathati fi el oqad
- Wa min sharri hasidin izha hasud.
- Say : "I seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn,
- "From the mischief of created things;
- "From the mischief of Darkness as it overspreads;
- "From the mischief of those who practice Secret Arts
- "And from the mischief of the envious one as he practices envy."
An-Nas, or The Mankind
- Qul aoozhu bi rubbi enaas
- Maliki ennaas
- Ilahi ennaas
- Min sharri elwaswasil khannaas
- Allazhi yuwasswiso fee sudoori ennaas
- Min aljinnati wa annaas.
- Say: "I seek refuge with the Lord and Cherisher of Mankind,
- "The King (or Ruler) of mankind,
- "The Lord (or Judge) of mankind,
- "From the mischief of the whisperer (of Evil), who withdraws (after his whisper)
- "(The same) who whispers into the hearts of Mankind,
- Among Jinns and among men."
Praying postures for Females
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Summary: Illustration of Prayer sequence
Instructions for Performing Prayers
Step 1
Maka a sincere intention to perform the prayers purely for the sake of Allah. Say to yourself (in any language) that you intend to offer this Salat (Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib or Isha), Fard, Sunnat or Witr, and the number of rakats (example- "I intend to offer two Rikat of Fard, Fajr prayer for Allah").This posture is called qiyam and it is assumed after having made the intention to pray. Raising both hands up to the ears (palms facing the Qiblah) "Allah u Akbar" ("Allah is the greatest") is said.
Step 2
Next this position is assumed by holding the left hand with the right hand on top and following prayers are recited: - Thana (or Sana)
"Subhanaka Allah humma wa bihamdika, wa tabaraka ismuka, wa ta'ala jadduka, wa la ilaha ghairuk"
"Praise and glory be to you O Allah. Blessed be Your Name, exalted be Your Majesty and Glory. There is no God but You"
- Ta'awadh
"Audu bi Allah i mina ashaitan i errajeem"
"I seek Allah's shelter from Satan, the condemned" - Tasmiah
"Bismillah i rrahman i erraheem"
"In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful." - Al-Fatihah, and any short surah or a few verses from the Holy Quran.
"Al humdo lil-lahi rab-bil al ala-meen. Arrahman i rraheem. Maliki yaum i eddeen. Iyyaka nabudu wa iyyaka nasta een. Ihdinas sirata almustaqeem. Siratal lazhina anamta alaihim, ghairil maghdubi alaihim, wa la adhdhaal leen. (Aameen)"
"Praise be to Allah, The Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds; Most Gracious, Most Merciful; Master of the Day of Judgment. Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek. Show us the straight way, the way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, Those whose (portion) is not wrath, And who go not astray."
- A short Sura or a few verses from the Holy Quran - examples are given in the last chapter of this guide.
Step 3
Saying "Allah u Akba"(the back & leg should be perpendicular to each other) this position is assumed as shown in the figure. This position is called ruku and the prayers as given are recited (three times)."Subhana rabbiya al azeem"
"Glorified is my Lord, the Great"
Step 4
While going back to qiyam position the first prayer, as given below, is said. Then having taken this position the second prayer is said: "Samia Allah u liman hamidah"
"Allah listens to him who praises Him"
"Rabbana wa laka al hamd"
"Our Lord, praise be for you only"
Step 5
This position is called sujood. Saying "Allah u Akbar" ("Allah is the greatest") one prostrates as shown and then the prayer below is said (three times).
"Glory to Allah, the Exalted".
Step 6
Saying "Allah u Akbar" ("Allah is the greatest") and rising from the Sujood position, this posture called Juloos is assumed and the prayer below is said: "'Rabbi eghfir lee wa rhamnee"
"O my Lord, forgive me and have Mercy on me"
Step 7
Saying "Allah u Akbar" ("Allah is the greatest") the sujood position is re-assumed and the prayer below is recited (three times)."Glory to Allah, the Exalted"
This completes one rakat.
Step 8
Saying "Allah u Akbar" ("Allah is the greatest") this position of qiyam is assumed once again to begin the second rakah, and the following prayers are recited:
- Al-Fatihah, and
- Any short surah or some verses of the Holy Quran.
Step 9
Saying "Allah u Akbar", this position is assumed as shown in the figure. This position is called ruku and the prayers as given are recited (three times)."Subhana rabbiya al azeem"
"Glorified is my Lord, the Great"
Step 10
While going back to qiyam position the first prayer, as given below, is said. Then having taken this position prayer the second is said: "Samia Allah u liman hamidah"
"Allah listens to him who praises Him"
"Rabbana wa laka al hamd"
"Our Lord, praise be for you only"
Step 11
This position is called sujood. Saying "Allah u Akbar" ("Allah is the greatest") one prostrates as shown and then the prayer below is said (three times).
"Glorified is my Lord, the Exalted"
Step 12
Saying "Allah u Akbar" ("Allah is the greatest") and rising from the sujood position, this posture is assumed and the prayer below is said:"Rabbi eghfir lee wa rhamnee"
"O my Lord, forgive me and have Mercy on me"
Step 13
Saying "Allah u Akbar" ("Allah is the greatest") the sujood position is re-assumed and the prayer below is said (three times).
"Glory to Allah, the Exalted"
Step 14
In this posture these prayers are to be recited:
- "Tashahud
"Attahiyat u lil Allah i wa assalawat u wa attaiyibat. Assalam u a'laika aiyoha annabiyyu wa rahmat u Allah i wa barakatuh. Assalam u a'laina wa a'la ebadi e llahi essaliheen.
(move your first finger up and down as shown while reciting the last part of Tashahud)
Ashehadu alla ilaha illa Allah u wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasooluh."All our oral, physical and monetary ways of worship are only for Allah. Peace, mercy and blessing of Allah be on you, O Prophet. May peace be upon us and on the devout slaves of Allah. I testify that there is no God but Allah and I testify that Muhammad is His slave and messenger".
- "Salat Ala An-nabi"
"Allah umma salli a'la Muhammadin wa ala aali Muhummadin, kama sallaita ala Ibraheema, wa ala aali Ibraheem, innaka hameedun majeed. Allah u mma barik a'la Muhammadin wa ala aali Muhummadin, kama barakta ala Ibraheema, wa ala aali Ibraheem, innaka h ameedun majeed".
"O God send your Mercy on Muhammad and his posterity as you sent Your mercy on Abraham and his posterity. You are the Most Praised, The Most Glorious. O God, send your Blessings on Muhammad and his posterity as you have blessed Abraham and his posterity. You are the Most praised, The Most Glorious".
- A short prayer
"Rubbana aatina fi uddunya hasanatun wa fi l aakherati hasah, waqina a'zabannar".
"Our Lord, grant us the good of this world and that of the Hereafter and save us from the torture of Hell.".
Step 15
Having said the above mentioned prayers, turning the face to the right. This following prayer is read: "Assalam u a'laikum wa rahmatu Allah".
"Peace and mercy of Allah be on you".
Note: This Salam (Prayer for Peace) is directed to the angels and the muslims to our right and to the left
Step 16
Then turning the face to the left, the prayer above is said again: "Assalam u a'laikum wa rahmatu Allah".
"Peace and mercy of Allah be on you".
This completes two rakat.
In order to perform a Three rakat Prayer, all the postures and the prayers are the same up to step 14.
But this time in this posture only the prayer of "Tashahud is recited from step 14,
and then the qiyam position, step 8, will be assumed to begin the third rakat.
This time only Al-Fatihah, (in step 8) alone will be recited without adding any surah of the Holy Quran.
Then all prayers and postures are the same as shown from step 9 - 16.
In order to perform a Four rakat Prayer,
Step 1 - 7 complete the first rakat,
then Step 8 - 14 complete the second rakat.
In Step 14 only the prayer of "Tashahud will be recited,
and the qiyam position, figure 8, will be resumed.
In position 8 only Al-Fatihah, alone will be recited without adding any surah.
Step 8 - 13, completes the third rakat
the qiyam position, figure 8, will be re-assumed.
In position 8 only Al-Fatihah, will be recited without adding any surah.
Step 8 - 16, completes the fourth rakat
Call to Prayers...
Call To Prayer
To assemble the Muslims for congregational prayer, "Adhan" , or the call to prayer is given. The caller (Muadh-dhin) stands facing Kabah (Qiblah), and raising his hands to his ears calls in a loud voice:
| ALLAHU AKBAR |
(Allah is the greatest) |
In Adhan for Fajr Salah, the following sentence is added after: HAYYA ALAL FALAH
| ASSALATU KHAYRUM MINAN NAUM |
(Salah is better than sleep) |
Dua After Adhan
On completion of the Adhan, muslims are recommended to recite:
| ALLAHUMMA RABBA HADHI-HID DAWA-TIT-TAM MATI-WA-SALATIL QAE-MATI |
(O Allah! Lord of this complete call and prayers of ours, by the blessing of it.) |
IQAMAH
After Adhan when the muslims are assembled at the place of worship, a second call (Iqamah) is recited by one of the group. This signals the start of the congregational salah. It is similar to adhan except that it is recited faster but in a lower tone and these sentences are recited after HAYYA ALAL FALAH:
| QAD QAMATIS SALAH |
(The prayer has begun.) |
Prayer Times & Rakats
PRAYER TIMES
There are five obligatory prayers in a day. Each Salat must be offered at or during its proper time.The Muslim should make a serious effort to pray each prayer at the beginning of its period.
- The Morning Prayer (SALAT-UL-FAJR)
It can be performed at any time between the breaking of the dawn till just before sunrise. - The Noon Prayer (SALAT-UL-ZUHR)
Its time begins after the sun declines from its zenith until it is about mid-afternoon. - The Afternoon Prayer (SALAT-UL-ASR)
Its time begins soon after the time for Zuhr prayer ends and extends to just before sunset. - The Evening Prayer (SALAT-UL-MAGHRIB)
Its time begins just after sunset and extends to a period of an hour and a half. - The Night Prayer (SALAT-UL-ISHA)
Its time begins about an hour and a half after sunset and extends to dawn.
RAKATS OF PRAYER
A RAKAT is a unit or section of the prayer.
The OBLIGATORY prayer (Fard):
Name of Salat Number of Rakats Method of reading
Fajr 2 Said loud
Zuhr 4 Said silent
Asr 4 Said silent
Maghrib 3 First 2 loud, last rakat silent
Isha 4 First 2 loud, last 2 silent
The NON-OBLIGATORY prayer (Sunnah):
Name of Salat Number of Rakats Number of Rakats
before Fard after Fard
Fajr 2 -
Zuhr 4 2
Asr (4)* -
Maghrib - 2
Isha - 2
The Prophet (pbuh) used to pray a certain number of rakats, before and/or after every obligatory prayer. These prayers are highly recommended by the Prophet, yet they are not obligatory, they are termed (as-soonan ar-rawatib) which means "regular Sunnah prayers".
* Most ahadith confirm atotal of 10-12 rakats, while these four before Asr, are not as strongly confirmed.
WITR prayer
It is the last prayer of the night and can be performed any time after the Isha prayer.It was strongly recommended by the Prophet (pbuh).
Witr literally means an odd number and is commonly prayed as three rakats, but can also be done in one, five, seven or nine rakats.
Preparing for Prayer
Before starting the prayer, a person is required to achieve cleanliness (Taharah) by ,
- Performing Wudu (ablution).
- Taking Bath (ghusul).
- Wearing clean clothes with Islamic requirements.
- Selecting a place of prayer facing Kabah
Types of Ablution:
- Partial Ablution or Wudu - Consists of cleaning parts of body that are exposed to dirt, dust or elements of nature.
- Complete Ablution - Consists of performing complete Bath followed by Wudu . During Bath, every part of the body is cleansed. It is required after intimate intercourse, after wet dreams or discharge or after the expiration of mensturation period for women.
- Tayammum (Dry Ablution) - Tayammum, in certain circumstances can be a substitute for a complete Bath & Wudu. It is done by touching on clean earth, sand or stone and then wiping the face and then both hands to the wrists, when water is not available or is not practical to make use of water.
Steps in performing Partial Ablution (Wudu).
- Declare the intention that the act is for the purpose of worship & purity.
Start by saying:Bismillah
"In the Name of Allah" - Wash the hands up to the wrists, three times.
- Rinse out the mouth with water, three times.
- Cleanse the nostrils by sniffing water
into them by the right hands & then eject the
water with left hand, three times.
- Wash the whole face three times with both hands,
from the top of the forehead to the bottom
of the chin and from ear to ear.
- Wash the right arm three times up to the forend of the elbow,
and then do the same with the left arm
- Wipe the whole head with a wet hand, once.
- Wipe the inner sides of the ears with the forefingers and
their outer sides with the thumb. This should be done with
wet fingers.
- Wash the two feet up to the ankles, three times, beginning
with the right foot and then the left foot.
The process ends with the recitation of the "Kalima-Shahadah"ASH-HADU ALLA ILAHA ILLALLAHU WA-ASH-HADU
AN-NA MUHAMMADAN ABDUHU-WA-RASULUH.
(I declare there is no god except Allah and I declare Mohammed is the messenger of Allah)
At this stage the partial ablution is completed and a person who has performed it in the prescribed manner is ready to start his prayer.
Note: Nullification of partial ablutionPartial ablution has to be repeated before performing prayers in cases of going to the bathroom. passing gas, vomiting or falling asleep.
DRESS
Before offering your salat make sure you are properly dressed. For men and boys, the dress should be such that it covers their body from the navel to the knees at least.
Women are required to cover themselves from head to foot, leaving only the face and hands uncovered. The dress for salat must be clean and free from all filth.
PLACE
Wherever a person might be, one can turn towards Allah in salat and in devotion.
The Prophet has said, "The (whole of the) earth has been rendered for me a mosque: pure and clean". Preferably salat is to be offered in jamaat - congregation.
Whenever possible, one should pray facing the Kabah, Makkah.
Simple Sinus Tips
- Check the pollen count. Allergens can be the worst sinus offenders. Be aware of the pollen count and plan your outdoor activities accordingly.
- Avoid irritants. Be aware of cigarette smoke and other air pollution- factors that may increase your risk of sinus complications.
- Recirculate air. When inside your house or car, close the windows and set the air conditioner or heater to the setting that recirculates the air.
- Avoid pressure. Changes in altitude can change how your sinuses act, so be aware of how activities such as flying, swimming, and diving can affect you.
- Clean sinus cavity. Nasal irrigation, or washing of the sinus cavity and nostrils with saline solution, can be done daily to help promote sinus health.
CHEW GUM, FIGHT HEARTBURN...
According to King's College London researchers, chewing gum can reduce heartburn- related symptoms by boosting production of Saliva, which is alkaline and helps neutralize stomach acid.
More saliva also means more swallowing which stimulates the muscle contractions that help digest food, researches say.
Stick to sugar less gum, they advise- and if you're not the gum chewing type, a sugar- free hard and or lozenge may have a similar effect.
Tuesday 7 July 2009
SAMBAL PETAI PRAWNS....
300 g petai
300g prawns
1 big onion
salt to taste
(A) POUND
8 small onions
4 cloves garlic
2 candlenuts
30 g belacan
(B)
3 tbsp chilli paste
2 tbsps sugar
METHOD
- Heat 3 tbsp of oil wok, stir fry (A) and (B) until fragrant.
- Add all the ingredients and stir fry until cooked. Serve with white rice.
COOKING TIPS....
Don't boil petai before stir fry, vitamin will be lost when boiling.
Stir Fried Curried Crab..
2 kg Crabs
Salt to taste
1 cup water
(A) Pounded
10 small onions
5 cloves garlic
(B)
2 stalks curry leaves
1/2 tbsp ground coriander seed
1/2 tsp fennel
1/2 tsp cumin
2 tbsps curry powder
1/2 tbsp chilli powder
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp sugar
METHOD
- Mix (A) and (B) to form a curry paste.
- Heat 4 tbsps of oil in wok, stir fry curry paste until fragrant.
- Add crabs. Stir fry evenly with 1 cup of water, cover and cook for 6 minutes. Remove and serve hot.
COOKING TIPS......
Crab will get bad smell first before died, and the legs will drop off from the body..
Tasty Taco Salad...
12 oz lean ground beef
2 cups tortilla chips
1/2 cup salsa
1 cup shredded lettuce
1cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 small tomato, diced
1/2 tsp oregano
- Cook ground beef in a skillet on medium heat for about 10 minutes until meat is no longer pink. Stir in frequently to break up the meat. Remove from heat and drain fat.
- Stir salsa and oregano into the meat and cover. Cook on medium heat for another 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Divide up tortilla chips onto serving plates or bowls. Scoop the meat mixture over top, and then add cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and extra salsa.
- Serve with raw veggies for munching.
Honey Glazed Drumsticks..
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp sesame seeds
10 chicken drumsticks
- Place the honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and sesame seeds in a flat container suitable for marinating.
- Add chicken drumsticks [ skin off if desired]. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for several hours.
- Place chicken on baking tray and pour marinade over.
- Cook at 180 c for approximately 40 minutes or until golden. Serve with salad or vegetables.
Sunday 5 July 2009
DON'T DRY YOUR EYES...
U may have dry eyes syndrome. It's caused by everything from contacts to rosacea, and can lead to impaired vision and eye infection.
How to ease the pain
- A person who ate tuna two or more times a week had decreased symptoms. Fish oil supplements also help.
- Rest your eyes at TV commercials Blinking produces tears, but when u stare at the screen, u blink less.
- Give up contacts until your Dr says it's OK.
- Get enough sleep As u snooze, the film coating your eyes is replenished. Skimping cheats your eyes of the process.
Saturday 4 July 2009
Makes Friends Easily...
Popular Sanguines innately for fun and games, and from time they are little, they are inquisitive and cheerful. Babies sanguine plays anything that they can find, laugh and coo, and love to be with people.
There are no strangers to Popular Sanguines, for on saying hello, they become your friends.While others hesitate or hold back, Popular Sanguines opens conversations with anyone available. As I stand in line at the checkout counter, invariably I start talking with someone. All I have to do is look in someone's basket, and I find topics to talk on.
Smart Love..(^_^)
- IF U HATE SOMEONE, U DON'T HAVE TIME TO HATE THEM...
- LOVE YOUR ENEMY'S...IT REALLY TICK THEM OFF...
- BE CAREFUL WHEN A GUY TELLS U THAT HE LOVES U FROM THE BOTTOM OF HIS HEART. FOR THIS MAY MEAN THAT THERE IS STILL ENOUGH SPACE FOR ANOTHER GIRL ON TOP....
- WHILE WAITING FOR THE RIGHT PERSON TO COME, PLAY AND HAVE FUN WITH THE WRONG ONE. BUT BE CAREFUL WITH WHO U PLAY WITH BECAUSE THAT PERSON MIGHT BE THE RIGHT ONE ALL ALONG....
- DON'T FROWN, YOU NEVER KNOW WHOSE FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOUR SMILE...
- WHEN U FINALLY FIND THE PERFECT GUY U THINK TO YOURSELF, WHY ISN'T HE TAKEN....
7 Ways To Implement Storytelling Today...
1. Keep notepad handy to jot down examples of "people caught doing things right," as David Armstrong refers to the success stories he tells.
2. Develop a catchy title for each story so as to grab people's attention at the very
beginning.
3. Incorporate stories in your regular communications, for example, memos, reports,
presentations, and meetings.
4. Set a date with your work team to identify stories that exemplify the value of your
collective contribution to corporate goals.
5. Share stories in your regularly schedule meetings.
6. Ask for feedback on your storytelling skills - or hire a coach - to hone your delivery.
7. Continually collect new stories so you always have fresh tales to supplement the
legends.
Friday 3 July 2009
GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST AND LIVE LONGER
EXPRESSING YOUR ANGER (in a positive way) can help you to live longer, according to recent research.
For couple where both people suppressed their anger, death rates were high: in 23% of such cases both partners died during the study period. That compares with double deaths in just 6% of couples who freely expressed their emotions.
Interestingly, the couples who lived the longest were those where the man expressed his anger and the wife held hers in.
LAUGH!
You know how when people say they've been abducted by aliens?
They always describe them as having a big head, black eyes. I wonder if they've really been abducted by pandas and are just too embarrassed to say.
FOR WHICH WE HAVE DETERMINED PHASES
[WHICH IT MUST TRAVERSE]
TILL IT BECOMES LIKE AN OLD DATE-STALK
DRIED UP AND CURVED."
THE PHASES OF THE MOON
The movement of the moon around the earth gives it different phases. As it moves, its shape changes gradually from a crescent to a full moon, and it wanes for the remainder of its course until it appears at the end of the month curved and pale like an old date-stalk from a palm tree..
THE BLESSINGS OF RAMADAN.....
ALL PRAISE IS DUE TO GOD ALONE, THE LORD OF ALL THE WORLDS.
PEACE AND PRAYERS BE UPON HIS FINAL PROPHET AND MESSENGER...
The journey of the sun determines the time during the day, the times of the daily prayers and the daily routine of fasting during Ramadan.
The Phases of the moon allow one to know about the month and its intervals. The Muslim calender follows the phases of the moon, more commonly known as the lunar calender. The months of the Ramadan fast and Hajj (pilgrimage) are based on the lunar calender.
The lunar months have a bearing on the ebb and flow of the ocean tides. It is also believed to affect humans physiology (especially the reproductive cycle) and the way humans behave. The world lunatic comes from the Latin 'Luna' meaning moon.
Say: 'they indicate the periods for [various doings of] mankind,
Including the pilgrimage.."
QUOTES
AND LOOK THOSE WHO LOOK ONLY TO THE PAST OR PRESENT
ARE CERTAIN TO MISS THE FUTURE....
A CHANGE WILL DO U GOOD......
NEVER DOUBT THAT A SMALL GROUP OF THOUGHTFUL,
COMMITTED CITIZENS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.
INDEED , IT IS THE ONLY THING THAT HAS...
IF U DON'T LIKE CHANGE, U'RE GOING TO LIKE IRRELEVANCE EVEN LESS.....
IF U WANT TO MAKE ENEMIES, TRY TO CHANGE SOMETHING....
LiFe...
THERE'S ONLY ONE YOU..
• what we're made of,
• who we really are,
• why we react as we do,
• our strengths & how to amplify them,
• our weaknesses & how to overcome them
When we know who we are & why we act the way we do, we can begin to understand our inner selves, improve our personalities & learn to get along with others.
We aren't going to try to imitate someone else, put on a brighter dress, a new tie, or cry over the kind of stone we're made from.
We're going to do the best we can with the new material available.....
( to be continued)
MAKE SENSE OF HOME HEALING
• TOUCH
• SEE
• BREATHE
• HEAR
• FEEL
TOUCH
Cozy Fabrics
Textiles researches have found that holding certain types of cloth can evoke powerful emotions.
SEE
Clean Surfaces
Clutter isn't just unpleasant to look at, it can also be distressing - especially when you have no control over it.
BREATHE
Floral and Food Scents
In a Rutgers University study, women who received bouquets reported positive feelings a few days later. Researches speculate that flowers contain certain compounds that improve well-being.
HEAR
Pleasant Sounds
Researches found that even low-level noise-like the sound of someone typing-may ramp up levels of the stress hormone epinephrine by 30%, compared with quieter situations.
FEEL
Ample Space
Some experts suggest that humans are hardwired to seek out spaciousness, harking back to our ancestor's need to flee predators. Studies show that mice in cramped conditions exhibit more signs of stress than ones with room to roam.
Tomato, bocconcini and lamb salad
2 (800g) lamb mini roast
2 medium (380g) tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
250g bocconcini cheese, sliced
1/2 cup (125ml) light olive oil
2 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoon olive paste
THE FUNDAMENTAL TRAITS OF HYPOCRITES
However, their understanding of the religion is a product of their errant rationale, rather than of the Quran. The basis of their perspective on religion is their ambition to reap personal benefits, and satisfy their own desires and intentions.
In concealing these intentions, hypocrites strive to take advantage of those benefits that emerge from positive environment, fostered among believers who live by morality of the Qur'an. They seek to profit personally from this bounty, abundance, beauty, peace, security, joy, unity,compassion, love and respect of Allah has granted the believers as blessings. However, they believe none recognizes their opportunism but that they can readily deceive the believers. Moreover, they believe they are successful, a good fortune they attribute to their intelligence.
However, though they think otherwise, hypocrites are truly deluded. For, to the true believer, even the slightest insincerity is apparent. Still, beyond that, Allah, who is aware of the innermost thoughts, knows the real intentions of these people. Consequently, those attributes of a believer they pretend outwardly have no validity whatsoever in Allah sight.
Allah relates this truth in the following verse,".....What they are doing [their worship] is purposeless." (Surah al-Araf, 139) Moreover, Allah knows of the hypocrites ' disingenuousness, and whatever else they think are able to conceal. Consequently, in the words of the Quran, through such insincerity,"... [hypocrites] deceive no one but themselves but they are not aware of it." (Surat al-Baqara,9)
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