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FUNERALS - MAYYITS
16.03.07 - Mayyit of: Hassan Booley, (father of Mohammed Taqi and Ismail Booley) - WILL LEAVE FROM: 202 Bushdove Str Riverlea - Time: 15:00 - QABRASTAAN: Newclare - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural
16.03.07 - Mayyit of: Zubeida Sileiman (wife of Gaffoor Suleimen) - WILL LEAVE FROM: Delmas - Time: 10:00 - QABRASTAAN: Bakerton Springs - CAUSE OF DEATH: Natural

HADITH, SAYINGS/TRADITIONS OF MUHAMMAD SAW
Abud-Darda RA reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Seek among your weak ones, for you are given provision and help only because of the weak amongst you.'' [Abu Dawud]

Commentary: This Hadith mentions the reason for the acceptance of the prayers of the weak and poor. Since their hearts are free from the worldly vices and are gifted with greater sincerity and fear of Allah, their prayers are more acceptable to Him. This point has been mentioned more explicitly in Nasa'i which says: "Almighty Allah helps the Ummah because of the prayers, worship and devotion of its weak people". (Aun-ul-Ma`bud, Vol. No. 2, chapter Al-Jihad).

THE MESSAGE
Self-refinement
Khutbah by Sh Abdul-Muhsin Al-Qaasim, Imam of Haram
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Allah has perfected the religion for us, completed His favour upon us and has chosen for us Islam as our religion. Islam is a religion that has its basics and principles deeply rooted and strongly fortified. It enjoins all noble traits and forbids all corrupt deeds. It teaches that man’s elevation lies in religiosity and good conduct. Self-refinement enlivens hearts and leads to commendable characters. Characters have limits that, if overstepped, become hostilities and if they fall short of it they become shame and defect. read more

DUA/PRAYER
Leaving the Home
The Messenger of Allah said: Whoever says - upon going out of his home: Bismillãh, tawakkaltu `alã 'allãh, lã hawla wa lã quwwata 'illã bil-lãhi ta`ãla.

I put my trust in Allah; there is neither might nor strength, except by Allah, the Most High. It is said to him: You have been sufficed, protected, and guided, and the Shaytaan would move aside from him, then say to another Shaytaan: What access do you have to a man that has been guided, sufficed, and protected?"

MUSLIM NAMES
MALES
Aamir: Variant of Amir: Populous. Full. Prosperous. Amply settled. Civilized. Also used to refer to a prince or ruler.
Bahaudin: Variant of Bahaudeen: The magnificent of the Faith.
Dawood: Variant of Daud: The Biblical David is the English language equivalent. A Prophet's name.

FEMALES
'Aamira: Variant of Amira: Well populated.
Badra: Full moon.
Fae'iqa: Superb. Excellent.

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PERSONALITY
Abu Ubaydah ibn Al-Jarrah RA
His appearance was striking. He was slim and tall. His face was bright and he had a sparse beard. It was pleasing to look at him and refreshing to meet him. He was extremely courteous and humble and quite shy. Yet in a tough situation he would become strikingly serious and alert, resembling the flashing blade of a sword in his severity and sharpness.

He was described as the "Amin" or Custodian of Muhammad's community. His full name was Aamir ibn Abdullah ibn al-Jarrah. He was known as Abu Ubaydah. Of him Abdullah ibn Umar, one of the companions of the Prophet, said: "Three persons in the tribe of Quraysh were most prominent, had the best character and were the most modest. If they spoke to you, they would not deceive you and if you spoke to them, they would not accuse you of Lying: Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, Uthman ibn Affan and Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah."

Abu Ubaydah was one of the first persons to accept Islam. He became a Muslim one day after Abu Bakr RA. In fact, it was through Abu Bakr RA that he became a Muslim. Abu Bakr RA took him, Abdur Rahman ibn Auf, Uthman ibn Maz'un and al-Arqam ibn abi al Arqam to the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam and together they declared their acceptance of the Truth. They were thus the first pillars on which the great edifice of Islam was built.

Abu Ubaydah lived through the harsh experience, which the Muslims went through in Makkah, from beginning to end. With the early Muslims, he endured the insults and the violence, the pain and the sorrow of that experience. In every trial and test he remained firm and constant in his belief in Allah and His prophet.

On the day of Uhud when the Muslims were being routed, one of the Mushrikeen started to shout, "Show me Muhammad, and show me Muhammad." Abu Ubaydah was one of a group of ten Muslims who had encircled the Prophet to protect him against the spears of the Mushrikeen.

Abu Ubaydah continued to be fully involved in all the momentous events during the Prophet's lifetime. After the demise of the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam he continued to be a close adviser to Abu Bakr RA and his strong supporter in the cause of truth and goodness. Then came the caliphate of Umar and Abu Ubaydah also gave him his support and obedience. He did not disobey him in any matter.

As death hung over him, he spoke to his army: "Let me give you some advice which will cause you to be on the path of goodness always. "Establish Prayer. Fast the month of Ramadan. Give Sadaqah. Perform the Hajj and Umrah. Remain united and support one another. Be sincere to your commanders and do not conceal anything from them. Don't let the world destroy you for even if man were to live a thousand years he would still end up with this fate that you see me in."

SALAAH TIMES
Zawaal: (12:17 - 12:22 JHB) - (12:05 - 12:10 DBN) - (12:55 - 13:00 CT)
Asr: (16:41 JHB) - (16:29 DBN) - (17:19 CT)
Maghrib: (18:27 JHB) - (18:16 DBN) - (19:04 CT)
Esha: (19:41 JHB) - (19:33 DBN) - (20:28 CT)
Sehri Ends/Fajr begins: (4.52am JHB) - (4:37am DBN) - (5.22am CT)
Sunrise (Tomorrow): (6.09am JHB) - (5:57am DBN) - (6.46am CT)

FINANCIALS
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Rand/Indian Rupee - 0.16
Gold Ounce - $647.25
Silver - R3.88 per gram
Rand/Riyal - R1.95
Pakistan Ruppee - 0.12
Rand/Bangladeshi Taka - R 0.10
Oil - $60.98
Mahr Fatimi: R5033.14
Minimum Mahr: R118.98
Zakaah Nisaab: R2379.79
Krugerrand: R5949.49

NEWS
New UN arms and financials sanctions are to be imposed on Iran. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was asked to address the U.N. Security Council on the issue.

Representatives from 57 countries of the Organization of Islamic Conference have formed the Washington forum. It is aimed at creating a link for the Muslim world and the United States.

The president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe has all those criticise him to go and hang themselves.

Analyst say they a concerned about the confession of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed regarding the September 11, 2001 disaster. With no outside witnesses or media coverage of the military hearing at Guantanamo Bay, there are many unanswered questions.

The US military announced the deaths of another five US soldiers. The latest deaths brought to 3,205 the US military's losses in Iraq since the March 2003 invasion, according to a count based on US figures.

The Matlosana Council has declared a local state of disaster in the North West town of Klerksdorp. This comes after the freak cyclone that hit the town earlier this month.

Cash in Transit robber have struck again. Heavily armed gangs raided three cash vans in and around Johannesburg yesterday.

Two new public toilets have been opened in down town Johannesburg. The bright yellow and purple structures were opened on Wednesday. They are being described as the “best seat in town”.

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11h30: Dua for the ill and Nikah Announcements
12:00: Live Jumuah
14h00: Iqra (Dawah Programme)
14h30: Quran Translation
14h45: Islamic History
16h05: Actuality
19h15: Youth/Doc PC
20h05: Alternative Radio - Chavez & Bush S America tour, Democracy now.
21h05: Spiritual Advises

RECIPE
RISSOLES
Ingredients
1kg Mince (chicken or mutton) - 1 onion (Chopped finely) - 1 carrot (Chopped finely) - 1 Pepper (Chopped finely) - Garlic Salt – Pepper – 1 tsps each - 1 egg - Green masala.

Method
Mix all ingredients together, Make patties and grill. Once they are grilled put into a pot and make mushroom sauce separately.

Sauce
1 punnet mushrooms washed and cut. Salt and Pepper garlic & butter. Cook till water burns out. Add 250ml fresh cream and leave to boil till thick. Add grated cheese to sauce and pour over patties and serve.

HANDY HINT
The quickest way in the world to dry herbs: just lay a sheet of newspaper on the seat of your car, arrange the herbs in a single layer, then roll up the windows and close the doors. Your herbs will be quickly dried to perfection. What's more, your car will smell great.

A THOUGHT
Man looks at outward appearance, but the Lord looks within.

THE SMILE
Things Your Mother Wouldn't Say…
“Don't bother wearing a jacket--it's quite warm out.”
“Let me smell that shirt--yeah, it's good for another week.”
“I think a cluttered bedroom is a sign of creativity.”
“Yeah, I used to skip school, too.”
“Just leave all the lights on... it makes the house more cheery.”
“I don't have a tissue with me--just use your sleeve.”
“You kids don't mind if we skip dinner.”

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