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Newsletter/Tue
18 Jumaadul Ulaa 1428/05 June 2007
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MAYYITS (FUNERALS)
04.06.07 - Mayyit of: Yaseen Fredrick - WILL LEAVE FROM: 21 Diamond street old Eldo's - Time: 20:15 - QABRASTAAN: Lenz - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

04.06.07 - Mayyit of: Zubeida Singh - WILL LEAVE FROM: 32 Bentum Road Robersham - Time: 10:30 - QABRASTAAN: Nuclare - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

SUNNAH, PRACTISES OF MUHAMMAD SAW
THE SUNNATS OF COMING TO AND LEAVING THE HOME
When leaving home to go to Masjid or elsewhere, read the following du'aa with concern: Bismillaahi, tawakkaltu alallaahi, walaa haula walaa quwwata illaa billah - I have come out in the Name of Allah. I have put my trust in Allah. There is no power to refrain from sins and no strength to worship Him without the Help of Allah. It is stated in a Hadeeth that whoever reads this du'aa upon leaving the home, Shaytaan abstains from misleading or inflicting harm to him.

THE MESSAGE
Taqleel-e-Kalaam (Reducing Speech)
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Man's conversation apparently falls into three categories:
a. Beneficial. lit such speech is some worldly or Deeni benefit.
b. Harmful. In such speech is some worldly or Deeni harm.
c. Neither beneficial nor harmful.

The Hadith describes this third category of speech as laa-ya'ni (futile, useless). On closer examination it will be realized that this third class of speech belongs also to the second category, viz., harmful talk. If SUBHAANALLAAH was uttered once during a time which was squandered in futile talk, then half the pan in the Scale of Aml (deeds) would be filled. If some advantageous or righteous act was done during the time spent in futile conversation, it would have become an expiation for sin and a medium of salvation in the Aakhirah, If not this, then at least such time idly spent could have been expended in some worldly benefit.

Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: "A sign of one's Islam being healthy is one's shunning of futile acts and futile talks."

In lhyaa-ul Uloom it is mentioned that a reckoning will be taken (in Aakhirat) of laa-ya'ni (futile) speech. There is therefore no certainty that one will be saved from something which will be submitted to reckoning. The Mujaahidah of reducing conversation is more difficult than the Mujaahidah of reducing food and reducing sleep. In eating, preparation to a certain extent is involved, moreover, there is a limit to food consumption. lndigestion due to excessive eating will in itself compel one to reduce eating. Similarly, there is a limit to sleeping. On the contrary, conversation requires no effort and no difficulty is experienced in maintaining the tongue in operation.

Man resorts to pleasures so as to experience delight and joy. Besides conversation, all other pleasures (Huzooz) decrease in enjoyment with greater indulgence. Eating with a filled stomach does not bring about any enjoyment in the food. Excessive sleep too is not enjoyable. But, the enjoyment derived from speaking is limitless, In fact, pleasure increases the more one speaks.

Hence, Taqleel-e-Kalaam (reducing conversation) is the most difficult. Inspite of this difficulty, freedom in it (i.e. in speech) has not been granted because of the evils involved in abundant speech. One becomes greatly involved in sin because of speaking much. Reducing speech has therefore been stipulated as a Rukn (fundamental) of Mujaahidah.

Reducing speech does not mean reduction in such talk which is necessary. But, it means shunning nonsensical or futile conversation even if such talk happens to be lawful. If this habit is inculcated then abstention from haraam talks such as falsehood, scandalizing, slandering, etc. will be automatic. Abstaining from unlawful discussion comes within the scope of true Mujaahidah - Mujaahidah which is compulsory.

If one becomes accustomed to refrain from idle (although it may be lawful) talk which falls within the scope of secondary Mujaahidah then to a far greater degree will one practise true Mujaahidah (i.e., compulsory striving against haraam talk, It is not permissible to shun talk which is necessary since this will result in problems or cause inconvenience and difficulty to the audience.

Explanation of "Necessary"
"Necessary" here means such a need which if refrained from will result in harm. Therefore, if by refraining from a certain conversation the result is some worldly or Deeni harm, then such talk will be necessary. Example of necessary talk is the conversation that a trader has with customers in order to promote his sales. As long as his talk is in the interests of his trade it will be regarded as necessary. Refraining from such talk will result in worldly loss, hence the Shariat gives permission for such discussion. Such necessary conversation has absolutely no detrimental effect of the heart. The heart does not darken the slightest by such necessary talk.

The illustrious Auliyaa have experienced that even a full day spent in necessary talk will not adversely affect the heart. An auctioneer can spend the entire day in selling by means of talking, but such talking will not darken the heart one iota because such talk is regarded as necessary. On the other hand, a single statement spoken un-necessarily will darken the heart.

The Shariat's prescription of reducing speech does not mean sealing the mouth, but it envisages that the tongue be kept occupied with the Tilaawah (recitation) of the Qur'aan Majeed or in Zikr (remembrance) of Allah Ta'ala. In this way the Mujaahidah of speech reduction will be most beneficial. By means of this Mujaahidah of speech reduction will be most beneficial. By means of this Mujaahidah the tongue remains detached from sin; the habit of nonsensical discussion is reduced (or eliminated), and along with it limitless thawaab (spiritual reward) is obtained. By constantly engaging the tongue in Zikr such benefit is acquired, which is unobtainable by maintaining silence.

The Remedy
Prior to speaking, ponder for a few moments. Endeavor to understand whether Allah Ta'ala Who is the Hearer and the Seer; will be pleased or displeased with what you are about to speak. If this method of contemplation is adopted before speaking, then, Inshaa 'Allah, sinful talk will not emerge from your lips. If after adopting such contemplation, the nafs urges one to indulge in sinful or nonsensical talk, then confront it with courage and suppress the urge. If any unbecoming talk was spoken then compensate immediately for it by making taubah (repenting). If the talk involved abuse to anyone, mockery of anyone, scandalizing or gossiping about anyone, then after taubah obtain the pardon of the person concemed as well. If for some reason it is difficult to obtain the necessary pardon (e.g. the person concerned may. be away or may have died) then make Istighfaar (seeking Allah’s Forgiveness) for the person concerned as well as for oneself. Such forgiveness could be asked in the following way: "O Allah forgive us and forgive him."

Shaikh Fareeduddin Attaar (Rahmatullah Alayh) explains most beautifully, perfectly and comprehensively the benefits of maintaining silence.

He says: "In my mind does not enter any topic nobler than silence. Silence contains so many benefits that they cannot be explained. Silence makes breasts the treasure house pearls of wisdom. I learnt this hidden secret from the oyster's shell."

The drop of water enclosed in the oyster's shell is transformed into a pearl. Similarly, man's breast becomes a treasure-house for pearls of wisdom by means of closure of the lips.

AND FOR THE KIDDIES
Prophet Ishaq AS
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Quranic commentators mention that when Ebrahim AS felt that his life was drawing to a close, he wished to see Ishaq married. He did not want Ishaq to marry one of the Canaanites, who were pagans, so he sent a trustworthy servant to Haran in Iraq to choose a bride for Ishaq.

The servant's choice fell upon Rebekah Bint Bethuel, Ibn Nahor (who was a brother of Ebraham AS). Ishaq married her and she gave birth to a set of twins, Esau (Al Eis) and Jacob (Yaqub).

Ill feelings developed between the two brothers when they grew into manhood. Esau disliked the fact that Jacob (Yaqub) was favoured by his father and by Allah with prophethood. This ill feeling became so searious that Esau threatened to kill his brother. Fearing for his life, Jacob (Yaqub) fled the country.

The People of the Book said that when Ishaq AS was forty years old, he married Rebekah Bint Bethuel, during his father's life. They said she was sterile, so Ishaq AS prayed to Allah and then she became pregnant. She gave birth to twin boys. The first one was called Esau whom the Arabs called Al-Eis. He became the father of Rum. The second one was called Jacob (Yaqub), which means Isreal, (belonging to the people of Israel).

Ishaq AS's Death
Jacob (Yaqub) came to his father Ishaq and settled with him in the village of Hebron which lies in the land of Canaan where Ebraham AS had lived. Then Ishaq fell ill and died when he was one hundred eighty years old. His sons Esau and Jacob buried him with his father Ebraham Al Khalil in a cave which he had bought. It was said that Ebraham AS died at the age of one hundred seventy five.

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NEWS
The South African government has harshly criticised Israel for its breaking of international law. Deputy foreign minister Aziz Pahad says no country in the world has been able to flout international law as much as Israel in the last 40 years.

Eskom has warned of power cuts unless South Africans start saving electricity. Electricity demand - particularly in peak periods - has significantly increased because of the cold weather.

US military judges have thrown out cases against two Guantanamo prisoners, Omar Khadr, a Canadian, and Salim Ahmed Hamdan, a Yemeni,.

Israeli troops and tanks invaded the South of Gaza yesterday. Soldiers took over two buildings and military bulldozers demolished roads around the town of Rafah. The Israeli Army detained a number of Palestinians for questioning.

Judge Jan Hugo is expected to pass judgment in the Jacob Zuma case today at the Durban High Court.

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe could face trial for crimes against humanity like ex-Liberian President Charles Taylor. The announcement was made by British politician David Triesman.

American President George Bush is to fly to Europe to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin over the missile defense base being built on the borders of Russia.

Tonight at midnight all grades of petrol go up by 23c a litre. The Minerals and Energy Department says the most used 95 grade will climb by 3,28% to a new record high of R7,24 a litre in central Gauteng. This is the fourth month in a row that petrol price has been increased.

The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) has come out in support of the public servants strike. TAC members have come out along with other public servants for a 12 percent wage increase.

A group of protesting teachers from Soweto attacked a Primary school principal in Ennerdale, south of Johannesburg. Principal Clare Lucas at St George’s Primary says about ten men armed with sticks and sjamboks ransacked the school.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
06h45: Yaseen
08h30: Islamic discussions
09h05: At Taajir - Islamic Business
10h30: JUZ/PARA A DAY – DAILY QURAN
11h45: Health
12h45: Community News
13h05: Thuhr Athaan & Ath Thikrul Hakeem
14h30: Quran Translation
14h45: Islamic History
15h15: Hadith
16h05: Actuality
18h05: Labour Law
19h20: Ml E Adam
20h05: Quiz Master
20h30: Q & A with Mufti Elias

RECIPE
Chicken & Thyme Stir Fry
Ingredients
Little olive oil - 2 onions chopped - 4 cups cooked chicken - (skinned and diced) - 1 green pepper finely chopped - 4 Baby marrows thinly sliced - 2 cups cabbage - thinly shredded - 2 cups grated apple - 2-3 tsps grated fresh ginger - 2 tblsp fresh parsely - 1 tblsp frech thyme - Juice of one lemon - Salt and pepper to taste.

In a wok, or large frying pan or a shallow pot, fry the onions in the oil until lightly browned. Add all the ingredients and stir fry with a wooden spatula until the vegetables are just tender but still crunchy. Serve piping hot with hot bread rolls or on pancakes.

COOKING TIP
For fresh ghee take a slab of unsalted butter place in a heavy bottomed pan and mlet on very slow flame. Remove the froth as it forms with a slotted spoon. Dont let it burn. When the oil is clear and stops frothing add a few methi (fenugreek) seeds to it and switch off the flame.

A THOUGHT
"I understand you."
People become closer and enjoy each other more if they feel the other person accepts and understands them. Letting your spouse know in so many little ways that you understand them is one of the most powerful tools for healing your relationship.

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