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Newsletter - Wed
11 Jumaadul Ukhra 1428/27 June 2007
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FUNERALS - MAYYITS
27.06.07 - Mayyit of: Mohammed Cassim - WILL LEAVE FROM: 4 Buchan Street Valhalla - Time: 11:00 - QABRASTAAN: Laudium - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

27.06.07 - Mayyit of: Farouk Essop - WILL LEAVE FROM: 15 Galani Street Roshnee - Time: 13:30 - QABRASTAAN: Roshnee - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

FIQH (ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE)
Q. What is the correct option when reading Tasbeeh on the fingers; should one use only the right hand or can you use both hands?

A. One is allowed to use both hands, although some books mention preference for using the right hand only. In practice let us do both at different times.

THE MESSAGE
Convert a lemon into a sweet drink
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An intelligent and skillful person transforms losses into profits; whereas, the unskilled person aggravates his own predicament, often making two disasters out of one.

Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam was compelled to leave Makkah, but rather than quit his mission, he continued it in Madeenah - the city that took its place in history with lightning speed.

Imam Ahmad ibn Hambal RA was severely tortured and flogged, and yet he emerged triumphant from that ordeal, becoming the Imam of the Sunnah. Imam Ibnu Taymiyah was put into prison; he later came out an even more accomplished scholar than he was before. Imam As-Sarakhsi was held as a prisoner, kept at the bottom of an unused well; he managed therein to produce twenty volumes on Islamic jurisprudence. Ibn Atheer became crippled, after which he wrote Jami al-Usool and An-Nihayah, two of the most famous books in the Science of Hadith. Imam Ibn al-Jawzi RA was banished from Baghdad. Then, through his travels, he became proficient in the seven recitations of the Qur'an. Maalik ibn ar-Rayb was on his deathbed when he recited his most famous and beautiful poem, which is appreciated until this day. When Abi Dhu 'aib al-Hadhali's children died before him, he eulogized them with a poem that the world listened to and admired.

Therefore, if you are afflicted with a misfortune, look on the bright side. If someone were to hand you a glass full of squeezed lemons, add to it a handful of sugar. And if someone gives you a snake as a gift, keep its precious skin and leave the rest. “It may be that you dislike a thing that is good for you...” (Qur'an 2: 216)

Before its violent revolution, France imprisoned two brilliant poets: one an optimist, the other a pessimist. They both squeezed their heads through the bars of their cell windows. The optimist then stared at the stars and laughed, while the pessimist looked at the dirt of a neighbouring road and wept. Look at the other side of a tragedy circumstance of pure evil does not exist, and in all situations one can find goodness and profit and reward from Allah Taa’la.

DUA (PRAYER)
THE EVIL EYE
The Messenger of Allah used to solicit protection for Al-Hasan and Al-Hussein, May Allah be pleased with them [saying]: 'U`eethukumã bikalimãtil-lãhi 'at-tãmmati min kulli shaytãnin wa hãmmatin, wa min kulli `eynin lãmmatin… I solicit the protection of the two of you in the perfect, and complete Words of Allah from every Shaytaan and venomous reptile, and from every evil eye.

MUSLIM NAMES
MALES
Tariq: Nightcomer. Morning star.
Yaawar: Variant of Yawar: Adjutant. Aid-de camp.
Aamil: Variant of Amil: Worker. Effective.

FEMALES
Wahida: Variant of Wahidah: Sole. Single.
Zahra': White. Radiant.
Aatifa. Ateefa: Variant of Atifa: Affection. Sympathy.

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SALAAH TIMES
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NEWS
Gordon Brown will officially be sworn in as Prime Minster of Britain today. This comes after the stepping down of former Prime Minister Tony Blair.

A fire in the Kwazulu Natal Midlands has affected at least 50 000 residents in the howick region. Officials described the area as disastrous.

The CIA has released hundreds of pages of internal reports detailing assassination plots against foreign leaders such as Cuba's Fidel Castro.

Sahuc has released the list for accredited Hajee’s for this year’s upcoming Hajj. The list was released last night.

Winter came home to roost last night as snow fell over many areas of the country including Gauteng.

A searing heat wave has killed at least 44 people across southern Europe. In Britain torrential rain claimed three lives and forced hundreds to flee a creaking dam.

The ANC policy conference is set to begin today in Midrand. Major decision regarding the future of the party and as a result the country will be discussed. Amongst the issues to be discussed could be whether President Thabo Mbeki leads the party for a third term.

Trade union leaders will meet in Centurion today to discuss ending the strike. They have 21 days to accept or reject the 7,5% proposal offered by government.

Members of the so-called Middle East Quartet have met in Jerusalem. It is believed they will discuss claims that Britain's outgoing prime minister Tony Blair will be its new Middle East envoy.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
06h45: Yaseen
08h30: Islamic discussions
09h05: World of Angels
10h30: JUZ/PARA A DAY – DAILY QURAN
11h45: In Touch
12h45: Community News
13h05: Thuhr Athaan & Ath Thikrul Hakeem
14h30: Quran Translation
14h45: Islamic History
15h15: Arabic
16h05: Actuality
18h15: Crime
19h20: Ml E Adam
20h30: Medical

RECIPE
To make soft Puris and Chappatis, the dough should be mixed properly and rested for at least 20 minutes. Measure 1 cup atta to 1/2 cup boiling water. In a shallow dish, pour 1/2 cup water and 2-3 drops of oil and salt to taste. Sprinkle the atta over it, stirring gently with the end of a ladle or serving spoon, till a mass is formed. After a minute, knead with your hand to make a soft ball. Cover for 20 minutes, then use as required.

HANDY HINT
STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Steps
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STROKE IDENTIFICATION: During a Braai, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm, Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the Braai. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some? Don’t die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this...

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps, STR. Read and Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK, to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently: It is sunny out today.)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

{NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue... if the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke}

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call for an ambulance immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher."

A THOUGHT
He who washes his hands off life; says whatever he has in his heart.

THE SMILE
Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

Jim and Edna were both patients in a mental hospital. One day while they were walking past the hospital swimming pool, Jim suddenly jumped into the deep end. He sank to the bottom of the pool and stayed there. Edna promptly jumped in to save him. She swam to the bottom and pulled Jim out.

When the Head Nurse Director became aware of Edna's heroic act, she immediately ordered her to be discharged from the hospital, as she now considered her to be mentally stable. When she went to tell Edna the news she said, "Edna, I have good news and bad news. The good news is you're being discharged; since you were able to rationally respond to a crisis by jumping in and saving the life of another patient, I have concluded that your act displays sound mindedness. The bad news is, Jim, the patient you saved, hanged himself in the bathroom with his bathrobe belt right after you saved him. I am so sorry, but he's dead."

Edna replied, "He didn't hang himself, I put him there to dry.

How soon can I go home?"

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