November 26, 2011 -Islamic New Year!

Amun Jadeed.. Muharram 1,1433 A.H.
THE Muslim world celebrates on Saturday, November 26, the Islamic New Year called Amun Jadeed or Al-Hijra the first day of the month of Muharram, which is the first month of the lunar Hijrah calendar. It marks the Hijra (or Hegira) in 622 CE when the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) moved from Mecca to Medina, and set up the first Islamic state.

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Islamic Holidays 2012

Some dates may vary slightly as they are determined by the lunar calendar.

Date - Day - Festival

Feb 04, 2012 -Saturday -Milad Un Nabi (birthday Of The Prophet Muhammad)

Jun 16, 2012 -Saturday -Lailat Al Miraj

Jul 04, 2012 -Wednesday -Lailat Al Bara'ah

Jul 20, 2012 -Friday -Ramadan (start)

Aug 14, 2012 -Tuesday -Laylat Al Qadr

Aug 19, 2012 -Sunday -Eid-al-fitr (end Of Ramadan)

Oct 25, 2012 -Thursday -Waqf Al Arafa - Hajj

Oct 26, 2012 -Friday -Eid-al-adha

Nov 15, 2012 -Thursday -Hijra - Islamic New Year

Nov 24, 2012 -Saturday -Day Of Ashura

The names of the 12 months that comprise the Islamic year are:

1. Muharram
2. Safar
3. Rabi’ al-awwal (Rabi’ I)
4. Rabi’ al-thani (Rabi’ II)
5. Jumada al-awwal (Jumada I)
6. Jumada al-thani (Jumada II)
7. Rajab
8. Sha'ban
9. Ramadhan
10. Shawwal
11. Dhul'qaidah
12. Dhul'hajji

The Islamic calendar (or Hijri calendar) is a purely lunar calendar. It contains 12 months that are based on the motion of the moon, and because 12 synodic months is only 12 x 29.53=354.36 days, the Islamic calendar is consistently shorter than a tropical year, and therefore it shifts with respect to the Christian calendar.

The calendar is based on the Qur'an (Sura IX, 36-37) and its proper observance is a sacred duty for Muslims.

The Islamic calendar is the official calendar in countries around the Gulf, especially Saudi Arabia. But other Muslim countries use the Gregorian calendar for civil purposes and only turn to the Islamic calendar for religious purposes.

The Day of 'Ashurah'

Although Muharram is a sanctified month as a whole, yet, the 10th day of Muharram is the most sacred among all its days. The day is named 'Ashurah'. According to the Holy Companion Ibn 'Abbas, Radi-Allahu anhu. The Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, when migrated to Madinah, found that the Jews of Madinah used to fast on the 10th day of Muharram. They said that it was the day on which the Holy Prophet Musa (Moses), alayhis salam, and his followers crossed the Red Sea miraculously and the Pharaoh was drowned in its waters. On hearing this from the Jews, the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, said, "We are more closely rotated to Musa, alayhi salam, than you," and directed the Muslims to fast on the day of 'Ashura'. (Abu Dawood)

It is also reported in a number of authentic traditions that in the beginning, fasting on the day of 'Ashura' was obligatory for the Muslims. It was later that the fasts of Ramadan were made obligatory and the fast on the day of 'Ashura' was made optional. Sayyidina 'Aisha, Radi-Allahu anha, has said:

"When the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, came to Madinah, he fasted on the day of 'Ashura' and directed the people to fast. But when the fasts of Ramadan were made obligatory, the obligation of fasting was confined to Ramadan and the obligatory nature of the fast of 'Ashura' was abandoned. Whoever so desires should fast on it and any other who so likes can avoid fasting on it." (Sunan Abu Dawud)

However, the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, used to fast on the day of 'Ashura' even after the fasting in Ramadan was made obligatory. Abdullah ibn Musa, Radi-Allahu anhu, reports that the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, preferred the fast of 'Ashura' on the fasts of other days and preferred the fasts of Ramadhaan on the fast of 'Ashura'. (Bukhari and Muslim)

In short, it is established through a number of authentic ahadith that fasting on the day of 'Ashura' is Sunnah of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, and makes one entitled to a great reward.

According to another Hadith, it is more advisable that the fast of 'Ashura' should either be preceded or followed by another fast. It means that one should fast two days: the 9th and 10th of Muharram or the 10th and 11th. The reason of this additional fast as mentioned by the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, is that the Jews used to fast on the day of'Ashura alone, and the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, wanted to distinguish the Muslim way of fasting from that of Jews. Therefore, he advised the Muslims to add another fast to that of 'Ashura'.

Some traditions signify another feature of the day of 'Ashura. According to these traditions, one should be more generous to his family by providing more food to them on this day as compared to other days. These traditions are not very authentic according to the science of Hadith. Yet, some Scholars like Baihaqi and Ibn Hibban have accepted them as reliable.

What is mentioned above is all that is supported through authentic sources about Ashura.


Misconceptions and Baseless Traditions

However, there are some legends and misconceptions with regard to 'Ashura' that have managed to find their way into the minds of the ignorant, but have no support of authentic Islamic sources, some very common of them are these: This is the day on which Adam, alayhi salam, was created. This is the day when Ibrahim, alayhi salam, was born. This is the day when Allah accepted the repentance of Sayyidina Adam, alayhi salam. This is the day when Qiyaamah (doomsday) will take place. Whoever takes bath on the day of 'Ashura' will never get ill.

All these and other similar whims and fancies are totally baseless and the traditions referred to in this respect are not worthy of any credit.

Some people take it as Sunnah to prepare a particular type of meal on the day of 'Ashura'. This practice, too, has no basis in the authentic Islamic sources.

Some other people attribute the sanctity of 'Ashura' to the martyrdom of Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu, during his battle with the Syrian army. No doubt, the martyrdom of Sayyidina Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu, is one of the most tragic episodes of our history. Yet, the sanctity of 'Ashura' cannot be ascribed to this event for the simple reason that the sanctity of 'Ashura' was established during the days of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, much earlier than the birth of Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu.

On the contrary, it is one of the merits of Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu, that his martyrdom took place on the day of 'Ashura'.

Another misconception about the month of Muharram is that it is an evil or unlucky month, for Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu, was killed in it. It is for this misconception that people avoid holding marriage ceremonies in the month of Muharram. This is again a baseless concept, which is contrary to the express teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah. If the death of an eminent person on a particular day renders that day unlucky for all times to come, one can hardly find a day of the year free from this bad luck because every day is associated with the demise of some eminent person. The Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, have liberated us from such superstitious beliefs.

Lamentations and Mourning

Another wrong practice related to this month is to hold the lamentation and mouming ceremonies in the memory of martyrdom of Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu. As mentioned earlier, the event of Karbala is one of the most tragic events of our history, but the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, has forbidden us from holding the mourning ceremonies on the death of any person. The people of jahiliyyah (ignorance) used to mourn over their deceased through loud lamentations, by tearing their clothes and by beating their cheeks and chests. The Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, stopped the Muslims from doing all this and directed them to observe patience by saying "Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'oon". A number of authentic Ahaadith are available on the subject. To quote only one of them:

"He is not from our group who slaps his checks, tears his clothes and cries in the manner of the people of jahiliyyah." (Sahih Bukhari)

All the authentic jurists are unanimous on the point that the mourning of this type is impermissible. Even Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu, shortly before his demise, had advised his beloved sister Sayyidah Zainab, Radi-Allahu anha, at not to mourn over his death in this manner. He said, "My dear sister! I swear upon you that in case I die you shall not tear your clothes, nor scratch your face, nor curse anyone for me or pray for your death." (Al-Kamil, ibn al-Athir vol. 4 pg. 24)

It is evident from this advice of Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu, that this type of mourning is condemned even by the blessed person for the memory of whom these mourning ceremonies are held. Every Muslim should avoid this practice and abide by the teachings of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, and his beloved grand child Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu.

Muharram

Muharram is the month with which the Muslims begin their lunar Hijrah Calendar. It is one of the four sanctified months about which the Holy Quran says, "The number of the months according to Allah is twelve (mentioned) in the Book of Allah on the day He created heavens and the earth. Among these (twelve months) there are four sanctified."

These four months, according to the authentic traditions, are Dhul-Qa'dah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab. All the commentators of the Holy Quran are unanimous on this point, because the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, in his sermon on the occasion of his last Hajj, declared: "One year consists of twelve months, of which four are sanctified months, three of them are in sequence; Dhul-Qa'dah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram, and the fourth is Rajab."

The specific mention of these four months does not mean that any other month has no sanctity, because the month of Ramadan is admittedly the most sanctified month in the year. But these four months were specifically termed as sanctified months for the simple reason that their sanctity was accepted even by the pagans of Makkah.

In fact, every month, out of the twelve, is originally equal to the other, and there is no inherent sanctity that may be attributed to one of them in comparison to the other months. When Allah Almighty chooses a particular time for His special blessings, the same acquires sanctity out of His grace.

Thus, the sanctity of these four months was recognized right from the days of Sayyidina Ibrahim, alayhi salam. Since the Pagans of Makkah attributed themselves to Sayyidina Ibrahim, alayhi salam, they observed the sanctity of these four months and despite their frequent tribal battles, they held it unlawful to fight in these months.

In the Shariah of our Noble Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, the sanctity of these months was upheld and the Holy Quran referred to them as the "sanctified months".

Muharram has certain other characteristics special to it, which are specified below.

Fasting During the Month

The Noble Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, has said: 'The best fasts after the fasts of Ramadan are those of the month of Muharram."

Although the fasts of the month of Muharram are not obligatory, yet one who fasts in these days out of his own will is entitled to a great reward by Allah Almighty. The Hadith cited above signifies that the fasts of the month of Muharram are most rewardable ones among the Nafl or voluntary fasts.

The Hadith does not mean that the award promised for fasts of Muharram can be achieved only by fasting for the whole month. On the contrary, each fast during this month has merit. Therefore, one should avail of this opportunity as much as he can.

✦ REVIVE A SUNNAH ⇨ "WHEN GOING TO SLEEP" ✦

These following Sunnah can be fulfilled everytime we sleep, during the day and night. [Please Share !!!]

1 - Dust the bed: "... When one of you goes to bed, let him dust the bed because he does not know what comes into it before or after him." [Bukhari: 6320; Muslim: 2714]

2- Sleeping on Wudoo` and lie on right side.

The Prophet, sallAllahu 'alayhi wa salam told al-Baraa` bin 'Aazib, radiallahu 'anh, If you go to your bed, then do your wudoo` (ablution) as you would do it for prayer, then lie on your right side" [Agreed upon (Bukhari: 6311.Muslim: 2710)]

3 - Place the right hand under the right cheek.

"When the Prophet (sallAllahu alaih wasallam) retired to bed at night, he (sallalahu alaih wasallam) would put his hand under his (right) cheek and then say, "Allahumma bismika amutu wa ahya (O Allah, by Your Name I die and I live)" and when He (sallalahu alaih wasallam) got up (from sleep), he (saws) would say, "Al-Hamdu lil-lahi al-ladhi ahyana ba`da ma amatana, wa ilaihi an-nushur (Praise be to Allah Who gave us life after death, and to Him is the return." [Bukhari: 6314; Muslim: 5045]

4 - Recite Soorat Al-Kaafirun (109:1-6)

From its benefit: It frees the person from Shirk. [Aboo Dawood: 5055; At-Tirmidhee: 3403; Ahmad: 23807; Al-Hakeem: 2121]

5 - Reading Soorat al-Ikhlaas, al-Falaq and an-Naas before sleeping.

From 'Aishah radiallahu 'anha, the Messenger, sallAllahu 'alayhi wa salam used to recite "Qul huwallahu ahad", "Qul a'oothu birrabilfalaq" and "Qul a'oothu birrabinnaas" every night when he went to sleep, then wiped his face and whatever he was able from his body, beginning with his head and face, and what faces him from his body, three times". [al-Bukhaari: 5017]

6 - Recite 2 last ayat of Soorat Al-Baqarah (2:285-286)

"Whoever read them (i.e. the last two verses) at night they will be kafataa for him (sufficient for him regarding the night prayer, or/and also sufficient in protection from every evil, misfortune, and harm. [Bukhari: 5009]

7 - Recite ayah al-Kursee (Soorat Al-Baqarah 2: 255)

Benefit: For whoever reads it, there would remain a protection over him from Allaah and Shaytaan would not come close to him. [Bukhari: 5010]

8 - Doing takbeer and tasbeeh when going to sleep

'Ali, radiyAllahu 'anh narrates that the Messenger of Allah, sallAllahu 'alayhi wa salam said when Faatimah asked him for a servant, "Shall I not lead you to that which is better for you than a servant? If you go to your mattresses, or rest to sleep, then say Allahu Akbar thirty-four times, and say subhaan Allah thirty-three times, and say alhamdulilah thirty-three times, for they are better for you than having a servant" [Agreed upon (Bukhari & Muslim): 6318 & 6915]

9 - Supplicating when awoken from sleep

'Ubaadah bin as-Saamit, radiallahu 'anh narrates that the Prophet, sallallahu 'alayhi wa salam said: "Anyone awoken in the night and says: Laa ilaha illa Allah, wahdatu laa shareeka lah, lahul-mulku walahul hamd, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay`in qadeer, alhamdulilah was-subhaan Allah, wallahu akbar, wa laa hawla wa laa quwata illa billah , then said, Allahumma aghfirli or invoked Allah, he will be answered, and if he does ablution and prays, his prayer will be accepted" [al-Bukhaari: 1154]

10 - Supplicating once awake with the following supplication

Alhamdulilah alathee ahyaanaa ba'da maa amatana, wa ilayhin-nushoor (Praise be to Allah Who granted us life after death, and to Him we will be ressurected) [al-Bukhaari, 6312, from Huthayfah bin al-Yamaan, radiallahu 'anhu]

Hate the Sin, not the Sinner.

Our Prophet (saw) of course hated Shirk, but yet he never hated Abu Talib (his uncle), even though he was a non-muslim i.e. not following onto the footsteps of One True God, Allah.

We should always believe that one day inshaAllah one day the non-muslims you are dealing with will become Muslims because of Allah's Supreme Grace.

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HEALTHY TEA

MANGO TEA BREEZE

Ingredients:
1 lipton tea bag
40ml hot water
1 cup cold water
3tbs mango cubes
4tsp sugar
4pcs ice cubes

Directions:
First dunk the tea bag on a hot water.
Then, in a covered cup put the tea, cold water, mango cubes, sugar and ice.
Shake it well and serve.

This will surely tickle your taste buds. Have fun!

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BLACK TEA GULAMAN

Ingredients:
1 Lipton Yellow Label Tea
80ml hot water
80ml cold water
¼ vanilla syrup
3 teaspoon of honey
½ cup of crushed ice
¼ cup of black gulaman or sago

Preparation:
Dunk the Lipton yellow label tea in hot water for a minute.
Remove the tea bag and put the cold water on it.
Also put the Vanilla syrup and honey.
Put it on a shaker then add the crushed ice then shake it.
Put it on a glass then add the sago/black gulaman.
Serve it while cold.

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Orange-flavored SOYA milk tea (warm or cold)

Ingredients:
1 teabag of Lipton Yellow Label tea
½ cup of warm water (it depends on the glass size)
½ cup of plain-flavoured Soya milk (any brand)
1/8 Squeezed orange or 4 teaspoons of orange juice

Directions:
1) Put the Lipton Yellow Label tea bag into the warm water. Wait up to 3-5 minutes
2) Pour ½ cup of soya milk
3) Pour squeezed orange or orange juice into the glass
4) Put at least 2-3 teaspoons of sugar then stir it well.
5) Put some 2-3 ice cubes, if you want it cold. Have a HEALTEA DAY!

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Surah Al-Fatiha

Bismillahi rahmanil raheem
Alhamdulillahi Rabb Al-alameen
Al-Rahman Al-Raheem
Malik Yawm Al-Deen
Iyyaka naabudoo wa iyyaka nastaayeen
ihdina al-siraut al mustaqeem;
Siraut al-latheena an’aamta aalayhem;
ghayr al-maghdoobi alayhem;
wala al-dauleenAmeen..

Praise be to Allah,
the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds
The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful
Master of the day of judgement
You Alone we worship and You Alone we ask for help
Show us the straight path;
The path of those upon whom you have bestowed Your Grace;
Not the path of those who have earned Your anger;
Nor those who go astray

List of Surahs

1. Al-Fatihah (the Opening)
2. Al-Baqarah (the Cow)
3. Aali Imran (the Family of Imran)
4. An-Nisa’ (the Women)
5. Al-Ma’idah (the Table)
6. Al-An’am (the Cattle)
7. Al-A’raf (the Heights)
8. Al-Anfal (the Spoils of War)
9. At-Taubah (the Repentance)
10. Yunus (Yunus)
11. Hud (Hud)
12. Yusuf (Yusuf)
13. Ar-Ra’d (the Thunder)
14. Ibrahim (Ibrahim)
15. Al-Hijr (the Rocky Tract)
16. An-Nahl (the Bees)
17. Al-Isra’ (the Night Journey)
18. Al-Kahf (the Cave)
19. Maryam (Maryam)
20. Ta-Ha (Ta-Ha)
21. Al-Anbiya’ (the Prophets)
22. Al-Haj (the Pilgrimage)
23. Al-Mu’minun (the Believers)
24. An-Nur (the Light)
25. Al-Furqan (the Criterion)
26. Ash-Shu’ara’ (the Poets)
27. An-Naml (the Ants)
28. Al-Qasas (the Stories)
29. Al-Ankabut (the Spider)
30. Ar-Rum (the Romans)
31. Luqman (Luqman)
32. As-Sajdah (the Prostration)
33. Al-Ahzab (the Combined Forces)
34. Saba’ (the Sabeans)
35. Al-Fatir (the Originator)
36. Ya-Sin (Ya-Sin)
37. As-Saffah (Those Ranges in Ranks)
38. Sad (Sad)
39. Az-Zumar (the Groups)
40. Ghafar (the Forgiver)
41. Fusilat (Distinguished)
42. Ash-Shura (the Consultation)
43. Az-Zukhruf (the Gold)
44. Ad-Dukhan (the Smoke)
45. Al-Jathiyah (the Kneeling)
46. Al-Ahqaf (the Valley)
47. Muhammad (Muhammad)
48. Al-Fat’h (the Victory)
49. Al-Hujurat (the Dwellings)
50. Qaf (Qaf)
51. Adz-Dzariyah (the Scatterers)
52. At-Tur (the Mount)
53. An-Najm (the Star)
54. Al-Qamar (the Moon)
55. Ar-Rahman (the Most Gracious)
56. Al-Waqi’ah (the Event)
57. Al-Hadid (the Iron)
58. Al-Mujadilah (the Reasoning)
59. Al-Hashr (the Gathering)
60. Al-Mumtahanah (the Tested)
61. As-Saf (the Row)
62. Al-Jum’ah (Friday)
63. Al-Munafiqun (the Hypocrites)
64. At-Taghabun (the Loss & Gain)
65. At-Talaq (the Divorce)
66. At-Tahrim (the Prohibition)
67. Al-Mulk – (the Kingdom)
68. Al-Qalam (the Pen)
69. Al-Haqqah (the Inevitable)
70. Al-Ma’arij (the Elevated Passages)
71. Nuh (Nuh)
72. Al-Jinn (the Jinn)
73. Al-Muzammil (the Wrapped)
74. Al-Mudaththir (the Cloaked)
75. Al-Qiyamah (the Resurrection)
76. Al-Insan (the Human)
77. Al-Mursalat (Those Sent Forth)
78. An-Naba’ (the Great News)
79. An-Nazi’at (Those Who Pull Out)
80. ‘Abasa (He Frowned)
81. At-Takwir (the Overthrowing)
82. Al-Infitar (the Cleaving)
83. Al-Mutaffifin (Those Who Deal in Fraud)
84. Al-Inshiqaq (the Splitting Asunder)
85. Al-Buruj (the Stars)
86. At-Tariq (the Nightcomer)
87. Al-A’la (the Most High)
88. Al-Ghashiyah (the Overwhelming)
89. Al-Fajr (the Dawn)
90. Al-Balad (the City)
91. Ash-Shams (the Sun)
92. Al-Layl (the Night)
93. Adh-Dhuha (the Forenoon)
94. Al-Inshirah (the Opening Forth)
95. At-Tin (the Fig)
96. Al-‘Alaq (the Clot)
97. Al-Qadar (the Night of Decree)
98. Al-Bayinah (the Proof)
99. Az-Zalzalah (the Earthquake)
100. Al-‘Adiyah (the Runners)
101. Al-Qari’ah (the Striking Hour)
102. At-Takathur (the Piling Up)
103. Al-‘Asr (the Time)
104. Al-Humazah (the Slanderer)
105. Al-Fil (the Elephant)
106. Quraish (Quraish)
107. Al-Ma’un (the Assistance)
108. Al-Kauthar (the River of Abundance)
109. Al-Kafirun (the Disbelievers)
110. An-Nasr (the Help)
111. Al-Masad (the Palm Fiber)
112. Al-Ikhlas (the Sincerity)
113. Al-Falaq (the Daybreak)
114. An-Nas (Mankind)

Ayat al-Kursi is verse 255 of the second chapter (Surah) of the Holy Quran, Surat al-Baqarah (The Chapter of the Cow)

اللَّهُ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ لاَ تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلاَ نَوْمٌ لَهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الأَرْضِ مَنْ ذَا الَّذِي
يَشْفَعُ عِنْدَهُ إِلاَّ بِإِذْنِهِ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ وَلاَ يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلاَّ بِمَا شَاءَ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاو ;َاتِ وَالأَرْضَ وَلاَ يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيم


Allahu la ilaha illa Huwa, Al-Haiyul-Qaiyum La ta'khudhuhu sinatun wa la nawm, lahu ma fis-samawati wa ma fil-'ard Man dhal-ladhi yashfa'u 'indahu illa bi-idhnihi Ya'lamu ma baina aidihim wa ma khalfahum, wa la yuhituna bi shai'im-min 'ilmihi illa bima sha'a Wasi'a kursiyuhus-samawati wal ard, wa la ya'uduhu hifdhuhuma Wa Huwal 'Aliyul-Adheem


"Allah! There is no god but He - the Living, The Self-subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize Him Nor Sleep. His are all things In the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede In His presence except As he permitteth? He knoweth What (appeareth to His creatures As) Before or After or Behind them. Nor shall they compass Aught of his knowledge Except as He willeth. His throne doth extend Over the heavens And on earth, and He feeleth No fatigue in guarding And preserving them, For He is the Most High. The Supreme (in glory)."
[Surah al-Baqarah 2: 255]

10 things to protect oneself

1. Isti’adha – seek refuge in Allah (audhu billahi minash shaytaanir rajeem)
2. Surah Al-Fatihah (7x)
3. Surah Ikhlas, Falaq and An-Nas (3x each)
4. Ayatul Kursi
5. Surah Al-Baqarah
6. Last 2 verses of Surah Al-Baqarah
7. First 3 verses of Surah Ghaafir (chapter 40) and then Ayatul Kursi
8. Say ‘la ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharik alahu lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa
ala kulli shai’in qadeer’ (100x)
9. Make wudhu
10. Make dhikr

"If you guarantee me 6 things I shall guarantee you Paradise: Speak the truth when you talk, keep a promise when you make it, when you are trusted with something fulfill your trust, avoid sexual immorality, lower your gaze (in modesty) & restrain your hands from commiting injustice." - The Prophet Muhammed (S) [Al Tirmidhi, Hadith 1260]

problem... problem... problem...

Habang tayo ay nabubuhay, hindi natatapos ang pagtik-tik ng orasan. Kasabay ng pagdating ng mga problema at pagsubok sa buhay.
Harapin lang natin ito, huwag talikuran. Pag tinalikuran natin ito, mas lalong dadami pa ito. Harapin! Pag-isipang e-resolve. Labanan! At pag-tagumpayan..
Lagi natin tatandaan, ang patay lang ang hindi na nanganganak ng problema. So, let's thank God for the life He gave us. Enjoy life!

Herbal Medicine: Bawang, Bauang / Garlic (Allium sativum)

Bawang or Garlic (scientific name: Allium sativum) is one of the most widely used herbal medicine in the Philippines. The Philippine bawang variety is more pungent than the imported ones. It's medicinal properties has been known for a long time and has been specially proven during World War II. Because of Bawang's antibacterial compound known as Allicin, lives were saved by preventing wounds from having infection and later develop into gangrene when the juice of Bawang or garlic was applied to the wounds.
Bawang/garlic is known as nature's antibiotic. It's juices inhibits the growth of fungi and viruses thus prevents viral, yeast and viral infections. Preliminary test also shows some positive results in the treatment of AIDS.
Several clinical test and published studies have shown the efficacy of bawang in lowering cholesterol in the blood and is beneficial to the circulatory system of the body. Today as more research is done with bawang, more medicinal and therapeutic properties become more evident.
After thorough research and test, the Philippine Department of Health has endorsed bawang as one of the ten Philippine herbs with therapeutic value and recommends it's use as an alternative herbal medicine.

Benefits of Bawang:

• Good for the heart• Helps lower bad cholesterol levels (LDL)• Aids in lowering blood pressure• Remedy for arteriosclerosis• May help prevent certain types of cancer• Boosts immune system to fight infection• With antioxidant properties• Cough and cold remedy• Relives sore throat, toothache• Aids in the treatment of tuberculosis• With anticoagulant properties


Preparation of Bawang:

• For disinfecting wound, crush and juice the garlic bulb and apply. You may cover the afflicted area with a gauze and bandage. • For sore throat and toothache, peal the skin and chew. Swallow the juice.• Aside from being an herbal medicine for hypertension, arteriosclerosis and other ailments, garlic is also recommended for maintaining good health - eat raw garlic bulb, and include bawang regularly in the food you eat. It's healthy and taste good in a variety of dishes.

Eid'ul Adha "The Festival of Sacrifice"

What is Eid al-Adha?

At the end of the Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca), Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). In 2011, Eid al-Adha will begin on or around November 6th, and will last for three days.




What does Eid al-Adha commemorate?

During the Hajj, Muslims remember and commemorate the trials and triumphs of the Prophet Abraham. The Qur'an describes Abraham as follows:

"Surely Abraham was an example, obedient to Allah, by nature upright, and he was not of the polytheists. He was grateful for Our bounties. We chose him and guided him unto a right path. We gave him good in this world, and in the next he will most surely be among the righteous." (Qur'an 16:120-121)

One of Abraham's main trials was to face the command of Allah to kill his only son. Upon hearing this command, he prepared to submit to Allah's will. When he was all prepared to do it, Allah revealed to him that his "sacrifice" had already been fulfilled. He had shown that his love for his Lord superceded all others, that he would lay down his own life or the lives of those dear to him in order to submit to God.


Why do Muslims sacrifice an animal on this day?

During the celebration of Eid al-Adha, Muslims commemorate and remember Abraham's trials, by themselves slaughtering an animal such as a sheep, camel, or goat. This action is very often misunderstood by those outside the faith.

Allah has given us power over animals and allowed us to eat meat, but only if we pronounce His name at the solemn act of taking life. Muslims slaughter animals in the same way throughout the year. By saying the name of Allah at the time of slaughter, we are reminded that life is sacred.

The meat from the sacrifice of Eid al-Adha is mostly given away to others. One-third is eaten by immediate family and relatives, one-third is given away to friends, and one-third is donated to the poor. The act symbolizes our willingness to give up things that are of benefit to us or close to our hearts, in order to follow Allah's commands. It also symbolizes our willingness to give up some of our own bounties, in order to strengthen ties of friendship and help those who are in need. We recognize that all blessings come from Allah, and we should open our hearts and share with others.

It is very important to understand that the sacrifice itself, as practiced by Muslims, has nothing to do with atoning for our sins or using the blood to wash ourselves from sin. This is a misunderstanding by those of previous generations: "It is not their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah; it is your piety that reaches Him." (Qur'an 22:37)

The symbolism is in the attitude - a willingness to make sacrifices in our lives in order to stay on the Straight Path. Each of us makes small sacrifices, giving up things that are fun or important to us. A true Muslim, one who submits his or herself completely to the Lord, is willing to follow Allah's commands completely and obediently. It is this strength of heart, purity in faith, and willing obedience that our Lord desires from us.


What else do Muslims do to celebrate the holiday?

On the first morning of Eid al-Adha, Muslims around the world attend morning prayers at their local mosques. Prayers are followed by visits with family and friends, and the exchange of greetings and gifts. At some point, members of the family will visit a local farm or otherwise will make arrangements for the slaughter of an animal. The meat is distributed during the days of the holiday or shortly thereafter.

..from d' Blog of OgieDiaz

Pimple Making List...

"Put---ina naman, o! Kahit kailan, hindi kita kailangan, baket sulpot ka nang sulpot?! Nakakasira ka ng araw. Nakakasira ka ng diskarte. Mako-conscious na naman ako niyan, dahil nandiyan ka na naman, bwiset ka!"
Kung may buhay lang ang "taghiyawat" at nakakapagsalita rin, siguro, sinagot ka na niyan ng, "Gago ka? Pinagpuyatan mo 'ko, tapos, ieetsa-puwera mo lang ako? Okay ka lang?!"
Sino ba'ng gusto ng pimples?
Sa mga sanay nang tubuan nito, normal na lang ang dayalog na, "Ah, okay. Andiyan ka na naman. Favorite mo talaga ang mukha ko! Mawawala ka rin!" na pag nawawala nga, kaagad-agad, may kapalit na naman ito hanggang hindi mo namamalayan, wala ka na palang pimples. Na puwedeng mapaglagyan pa sa mukha mo.
Siguro, kung may mga paa lang ang pimples, palalagyan mo rin ng pinto ang mukha mo para hindi makapasok at pamahayan ng peste.
Kahit kelan ay hindi mo puwedeng sabihing weather-weather lang ang pagtubo ng pimples sa mukha mo. Kung minsan nga, hindi ka naman nagpupuyat, kumbakit paggising mo, andiyan na naman siya.
Na ang katwiran naman ng iba, "Tumutubo 'yan kasi isip ka nang isip, balisa ka, nagwo-worry ka, hindi ka mapakali!"
May mga nagkaka-pimples namang girls pag "meron." 'Yung isang kaibigan ko ngang girl, nabubuwisit, kasi nga, mga anim na pimples ang tutubo sa mukha niya pag "meron" siya.
Sey niya, "Juice ko, sana, kung saan na lang ako dinugo, du'n na lang tumubo ang pimples. Hindi pa kita."
Ako, nu'ng bagets pa ako--walang exaj, ha?--juice ko po, araw-araw, ang lulusog ng mga pimples na tumutubo sa mukha ko. Mapipintog at mabibilog. Na otomatik na 'yan, ipiprik ko talaga siya to death na magiging sugat, tapos, hahayaang mag-heal hanggang sa maging scar na.
Tapos, same procedure pag bumalik uli ang hayup na pimples.
Charo Santos-Conscious talaga kasi ako sa pimples, eh. Lalo na nu'ng araw na kung ano-ano na lang ang kapaniwalaan kong kayang sumugpo sa pimples ko.
Siyempre, kung ano-ano iisipin mo, lalo na't Poorita Mirasol lang kami nu'ng araw (wow, mayaman ka na, Ogie, gano'n?).
Nandiyang para akong gago na mamimitas ng dahon ng bayabas, ilalaga ko siya at 'yung pinakuluang sabaw no'n ang siyang ihihilamos ko.
Everytime ginagawa ko 'yon sa umaga, 'tang*na, feeling ko, parang "tit*ng bagong tule 'yung mukha ko na nilalanggas ko sa sabaw ng dahon ng bayabas.
Na pucha, baka mawala nga ang pimples ko, nangamatis naman ang mukha ko nito. Hahaha!
Pero honest? Kung me nangyari? Hehehe. Meron. Hindi naman nagbubuntis ang pimples, di ba? Pero nanganak siyang lalo, kalokah. So tanggal na sa listahan ko ang dahon ng bayabas.
Ang ginawa ko, dasal na lang ke St. Therese. Kilala n'yo ba si St. Therese? No, 'yung iniisip n'yo, Santo 'yon. Si St. Therese na kilala ko, 'yan 'yung ginagawa ko na lang sa pimples ko nu'ng araw, dahil walang pampagamot--Therese nang Therese.
Kaya nu'ng pumasok na 'ko sa showbiz, sabi ko sa sarili ko, kailangan, bongga na ang fez ko. Although mukha pa rin akong adik sa kapayatan nu'ng mga early 90s, keri lang.
Basta kahit chaka (read: pangit) ang face ko, ang importante, humupa lang ang tsunami ng pimples sa mukha ko.
Kung sino-sinong mga OPM (Oh, Promise Me!) na dermatologists na ang nakipagpambuno sa pimples ko, kung ano-anong gamot ang binili ko mismo sa clinic nila, 'yung iba, nagreseta pa at sa botika ko pa binili, wa pa rin talab.
Minsan nga, naisip ko, sa dami ng resetang nasa akin, ano kaya kung 'yung reseta na lang ang ipahid ko sa mukha ko, magkahimala kaya? Ganyan ako kadesperado noon.
Hanggang sa ma-meet ko si Dra. Vicki Belo na noon ay madalas mag-guest sa morning show kung saan kasama akong naglo-Locomotion. Alam ni Doc Belo, tinatakpan lang ng concealer ang mga bakas ng pimples sa mukha ko at minemeyk-apan.
Kaya nakakatuwa, isang araw, sabi niya sa akin, "You go to my clinic and I will do everything to get rid of that pimple scars!"
"Nako, baka mahal, Doc, hindi ko kaya."
"No, don't pay! Ako'ng bahala!"
Face ko ang kawawa, gano'n?
'Yun eh sa loob-loob ko lang, dahil sobrang gusto ko nang sumuko talaga. Iniisip ko na nga lang, good luck sa 'yo, Doc Belo. Hindi na 'ko masa-shock kung susuko ka rin.
So, the rest is history na. Alam kong hindi pa rin ako maganda, pero ang importante, humupa na ang salot sa mukha ko mula nang mapasakamay ako ng Belo Medical Group.
Ang nakakatuwa pa, ilang beses na 'kong nawalan ng tv show, pero si Doc Belo, walang pakialam kung wala akong show. "It's okay, Ogs. You've been loyal to us naman." Kaya lagi, pag me pagkakataon, pinasasalamatan ko si Dra. Belo at ang kanyang clinic pag may tv show ako. Kasi, alam ko, doon lang ako puwedeng bumawi.
Teka, baka isipin mo, kaya ko sinulat ang blog na ito para lang i-promote si Dra. Belo, ha? Hindi. Noon pa, lagi ko na siyang pinasasalamatan pag may pagkakataon, kasi siya at ang clinic niya ang himalang dumating sa buhay ko, lalo na at napatunayan ko kung paano makipagkaibigan si Doc. Kaya sobrang love ko 'yan.
Pero uulitin ko, ha? Hindi ko ineendorso si Dra. Belo sa iyo. Ikinukuwento ko lang ang history ng pimples ko.
Pero na-realize ko, alam mo. Eto, ha? Hindi naman ako doktor. Isa lang akong nilalang na punumpuno ng karanasan, este, ng pimples nu'ng araw. Bibigyan kita ng tips kung paano maiiwasang magka-pimples.
Alam kong depende pa rin sa type ng skin mo, sa habit o sa routine mo, sa mga kung anik-anik na inilalagay mo sa mukha mo o sa sabong gamit mo kaya ka nagkaka-pimples.
Pero base sa aking "pimple journey," eh ang dami kong na-realize.
Una, pag makinis na ang mukha mo o hindi ka tinutubuan ng pimples, kung ano 'yung routine mo sa mukha mo o sa life mo, 'yun ang i-maintain mo.
'Wag ka nang maging vain. 'Wag mo nang balaking magkutis-artista na gusto mong ma-achieve ang rosy cheeks. Baka mag-react lang ang skin mo sa ipapahid mong astringent o ointment o sa pinaiinom sa 'yong tabletas o capsules.
In short, 'wag kang umarte porke me panggastos ka. Lalo kang gagastos pag hindi mo na-achieve ang pangarap mong rosy cheeks.
Pangalawa, pag tinubuan ng isang pimple ang alinmang parte ng mukha mo, deadmahin mo. Wag mong papansinin. May isip ang pimples. Nang-iinis ang mga gagong 'yan.
Pag 'yung kaisa-isa ay tiniris mo, natural, magre-react 'yan. "Ah, gano'n, tiniris mo 'ko? Puwes, humanda ka, isusumbong kita sa mga kasamahan ko para lalo kang pamugaran ng aming angkan! Bwahahaha!"
Pero pag dinedma mo, mararamdaman ng pimple na 'yan na, "Ba't hindi mo 'ko tiniris? Pa'no ko manganganak nang marami, ayaw mong pisain? Ayaw mo 'kong pansinin?"
Alam n'yo naman ang mga pimples, para siyang multi-level marketing o 'yung tinatawag na "networking." Pag hindi gumana ang "upline," hindi siya makakakuha ng mga "downline."
Pangatlo, pag hindi ka makatiis at kating-kati ka nang tirisin ang unang pimple na tumubo sa mukha mo, hugasan mong maigi ang mga kamay mo bago mo ito tirisin. Tapos, kuha ka ng yelo ('wag 'yung nakadikit sa wall ng freezer, ha?). Idikit mo 'to sa apektadong area of responsibility for how many minutes.
Pang-apat, pag may tumubong pimple sa tungki o tuktok ng ilong mo, nako, please, 'wag na 'wag mong pakikialaman.
Juice ko, pimpolin ka na sa ibang bahagi, 'wag lang sa ilong, dahil sentro ang ilong, kahit anong kinis ng mukha mo, pag meron kang isang bonggang pimple sa tungki ng ilong o pimple scar (ang masaklap nito kung umaalsa ang scar o nagiging keloid), mapapansin pa rin 'yan ng mga fans mo (kung meron, ha?).
Ipagdasal mong sana, next time, sa loob na lang ng ilong tumubo kahit ang sakit.
Panglima, pag sa noo tinubuan ka, baka natutusok ng mga dulo ng bangs mo, kaya i-brush up mo o awatin mo ng headband o ng hairclips.
Pang-anim, 'wag kang conscious na harap ka nang harap sa salamin para silipin kung may pimple kang nag-"guest of honor."
Pag inisip mong baka tinubuan ka na kaya ka tumitingin sa salamin, baka sorpresahin ka ng pimples sa ibang araw, sige ka.
Pangpito, kung nandiyan na 'yan at nataymingan naman na mag-aaplay ka ng trabaho. Baka puwedeng ipasa mo muna ang resume mo na produkto na ng photoshop ang retrato mo. Du'n man lang sa litrato mo, kuminis ang mukha mo.
Pangwalo, kung bago mo nabasa ito eh huli na at marami ka nang pimples, i-sey mo na lang sa mga makakapansin, busy ka kamo at puyat palagi, kaya "bepimpled" ka. Para hindi na masyadong masakit sa damdamin.
Pero come to think of it, panlabas na anyo lang 'yan. Mas importante pa rin ang ugali mo sa iyong kapwa at sa sarili.
Hindi kailanman tinitighiyawat ang pagkatao ng isang tao. Kung hahayaan mong madungisan ang iyong pagkatao, saka mo ituring na taghiyawat 'yon.
Papaapekto ka ba sa pimples kung marami namang nagmamahal sa 'yo resulta ng pagiging isang mabuting tao mo?
Tandaan mo...
Balewala ang pimple kung marami namang natutuwa sa 'yong pipol.

Health tips

Certain precautions can often prevent pneumococcal bacteria from colonising your respiratory tracts:

= Cover your mouth and face when coughing.
= Wash your hands frequently.
= Get regular flu shots to protect yourself from influenza.
= Teach your children these healthy habits at an early age.

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It's time to edit and change, edit and change, edit and change :) Life is a never ending cycle of editing and changing :)

D' Brother..

Halloween Jokes!

Q. Why did the skeleton cross the road? A. To go to the body shop.

Q. What kind of makeup do ghosts wear? A. Mas-scare-a.

Q. What tops off a ghost's ice cream sundae? A. Whipped scream.

Q. Where do most werewolves live? A. In howllywood, California

Q. What do you call a little monsters parents A. mummy and deady

Q. What do ghosts eat for breakfast? A. Boo-Berries.

Q. What instrument do skeleton play? A: Trom-BONE.

Q. How does a girl vampire flirt? A. She bats her eyes.

Q. Why doesn't anybody like Dracula? A. He has a bat temper.

Q. 1ST PERSON: KNOCK,KNOCK
2ND PERSON: WHO'S THERE
1ST PERSON: PHILLIP
2ND PERSON: PHILLIP WHO ?
1ST PERSON: ÊFILL UP MY BAG WITH CANDY !!!
2ND PERSON: HA,HA,HA (LOL)