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MAYYITS (FUNERALS)
01.03.07 - Mayyit of: Hawaboo Mangera (sister of Dr. Ismail Minthi) - WILL LEAVE FROM: -1436 Milkwood Estate Ormonde of Northern Park Way - Time: 14:30- QABRASTAAN: Newclare CAUSE OF DEATH: Illness

HADITH, SAYINGS/TRADITIONS OF MUHAMMAD SAW
Abu Shuraih Khuwailid bin Amr Al-Khuza`i RA reported: The Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, "O Allah, I declare inviolable the rights of two weak ones: the orphans and women". [An-Nasa'i]

Commentary: The poor are generally treated callously in human society. Women and orphans are regular victims of this cruelty. They are deprived of their share in property to which they are entitled under the Islamic law. In some cases their properties are usurped and they are maltreated at the hands of usurpers. The Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam has threatened with serious consequences to prevent Muslims from committing such injustice. The attitude of Muslims and the teachings of Islam in this matter are two different things. How can Islam be blamed for the attitude of Muslims? It is time Muslims should understand that Islam is getting a bad name because of their bad conduct. As a result of this they are committing a double crime. On the one hand, they are guilty of usurping others of their legitimate rights and perpetrating cruelties, and on the other, disgracing their religion. In other words, rather than preaching Islam they are creating obstacles in the way of people joining the fold of Islam. May Allah grant us guidance to follow the right path. Amen!

THE MESSAGE
Short-Lived – Romance
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Today many couples go through the western un-Islamic concept of a premarital courtship. They regard this Haraam association as an essential trial period for a lasting relationship. However, reality seems to indicate otherwise. Neither courtship nor romance is a guaranteed for a lasting happy married life. In fact, it would be true to say that many couples exchange marriage vows while they are deeply infatuated. Not long after, they are divorced. Short-term whirlwind romances also offer no guarantee for a happy ending. In short, premarital relationship removes the joy and ecstasy from the nuptial bed.

Divorces becoming common
Broken marriages and divorces in Muslim homes are as common as the housefly. There is trauma and grief in almost every family. The children beat the brunt of the agony. The parents and grandparents too become submerged in the depths of sorrow. The estranged mother suffers from a lack of financial means to support her or the children if they are in her custody. The father, usually frolicking somewhere else, fails to provide the adequate maintenance. The parents and the family of the daughter grieve over her hardship. In other cases, they are stricken with worry over the divorced daughter. Looking after her is just as difficult as looking after a teenage daughter.

The causes of divorce are many, beginning with a loss of chastity due to a history of past affairs of either spouse, of infidelity, alcoholism, drugs and interference by the in-laws. The only solution lies in adopting the laws of Deen in totality. A lasting marriage requires faithfulness from both partners and adherence to the injunctions of Allah Ta’aala.

DUA/PRAYER
WHEN ONE SEES SOMEONE IN PAIN AND ILLNESS
To be recited silently to one's heart
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ALHAMDULILLAH ALLATHEE AAFAANY MIMMABTALAAKA BIHI WA FADHALANY ALAA KATHEERIM MIMAN KHALAQA TAFDHEELAA. “All praise is due to Allah who has given me comfort from that which He has involved you in and He has given me virtue over His creation.”

BENEFIT: If one recites this Dua then one will be protected from the illness the other person is afflicted with.

MUSLIM NAMES
MALES
Naa'ib: Variant of Na'ib: Delegate. Substitute.
Qaa'id: Variant of Qa'id: Steersman. Leader.
Raaqeem: Variant of Raqim: Writer. Recorder.

FEMALES
Naa'ila: Variant of Na'ila: Winner.
Raanee: Variant of Rani: The queen.
Saadiqa: Variant of Sadiqa: Truthful. Sincere.

PERSONALITY
Abu Musa Al-Ashari RA
When he went to Basra as governor of the city, he called the inhabitants to a meeting and addressed them: "The Amir al-Muminin, Umar, has sent me to you to teach you the Book of your Lord and the Sunnah of His Prophet and to clean your streets for you."

People were taken aback when they heard these words. They could easily understand that one of the responsibilities of a Muslim ruler was to instruct people in their religion. However, that one of his duties should be to clean streets was something new and surprising to them.

Who was this governor of whom the Prophet's grandson, al-Hasan RA: "There was no rider who came to Basra who was better for its people than he."

His real name was Abdullah ibn Qays but he was and continues to be known as Abu Musa al-Ashari. He left his native land, the Yemen, for Makkah immediately after hearing that a Prophet had appeared there who was a man of rare insight, who called people to the worship of One God and who insisted on the highest standards of morality.

At Makkah, he stayed in the company of the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam and gained knowledge and guidance. He returned to his country to propagate the word of Allah and spread the mission of the noble Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam. Just after the end of the Khaibar expedition he came to the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam in Madinah. His arrival there coincided with that of Jaffar ibn Abi Talib and other Muslims from Abyssinia and the Prophet welcomed them all with joy and happiness.

This time Abu Musa did not come alone. He came with more than fifty persons from the Yemen all of whom had accepted Islam. Among them were his two brothers, Abu Ruhm and Abu Burdah. The Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam often praised the group for their soft and tender-hearted nature and held them up to the rest of his companions as a high example of good behaviour.

Abu Musa soon became highly esteemed in the Muslim community. He had many great qualities. He was a Faqih endowed with intelligence and sound judgement and was ranked as one of the leading judges in the early Muslim community. People used to say: "The judges in this Ummah are four: Umar, Ali, Abu Musa and Zayd ibn Thabit."

Abu Musa had a natural, uncomplicated disposition. He was by nature a trusting person and expected people to deal with him on the basis of trust and sincerity. In the field of jihad, he was a warrior of great courage and endurance and skill. The Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said of him: "The master of horsemen is Abu Musa."

"Abu Musa's insight and the soundness of his judgment did not allow him to be deceived by an enemy in battle. In battle conditions he saw situations with complete clarity and executed his actions with a firm resolve.

In spite of the fact that Abu Musa was a strong and powerful warrior, he often left the battlefield transformed into a penitent, weeping person. At such times, he would read the Quran in a voice that profoundly stirred the souls of all who listened to him. Concerning his moving and melodious recitation of the Quran the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, had said: "Abu Musa has indeed been given one of the flutes of the people of David."

SALAAH TIMES
Zawaal: (12:20 - 12:25 JHB) - (12:09 - 12:14 DBN) - (12:59 - 13:00 CT)
Asr: (16:52 JHB) - (16:42 DBN) - (17:34 CT)
Maghrib: (18:42 JHB) - (18:33 DBN) - (19:24 CT)
Esha: (19:58 JHB) - (19:52 DBN) - (20:50 CT)
Sehri Ends/Fajr begins: (4.43am JHB) - (4:20am DBN) - (5.07am CT)
Sunrise: (6.01am JHB) - (5:47am DBN) - (6.33am CT)

FINANCIALS
Rand/Dollar - R7.24
Rand/British pound - R14.17
Rand/Euro - R9.55
Rand/Indian Rupee - 0.16
Gold Ounce - $673.25
Silver - R4.13 per gram
Rand/Riyal - R1.88
Pakistan Ruppee - 0.11
Rand/Bangladeshi Taka - R 0.10
Oil - $61.61
Mah'r Fatimi: R6335.18
Minimum Mah'r: R126.70
Zakaah Nisaab: R2534.07
Krugerrand: R5107.95

NEWS
American Republican senator John McCain has officially announced he will run for president in 2008. McCain believes that the US should send more troops to Iraq.

The US says they will not meet any request by Italy to transfer 26 Americans, most thought to be CIA agents, to stand trial over the kidnapping of a Muslim Imam.

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has attacked the International Monetary Fund. He says the money lend forum has made African countries beggars and slaves.

Jewish Americans are being encouraged to illegally buy homes and financially invest in Israel.

Muslim students in the US have expressed their outrage at an anti Islamic documentary screened in over 30 universities.

According to a United Nations report Increasing amounts of the drugs commonly known as "tik" and "ice" are being manufactured in South Africa.

Ethopian soldiers are coming under conintues attack by fighters in Somalia.

A security guard from a Lenasia security company was killed at Smitha’s café opposite the Jaamia Masjid last night.

Spokeperson for the Scorpions Lucinda Munieya has refused to confirm if the investigating unit has raided the home of Clinton Nassif.

Molly, a pet black cat, has returned to her home in Hamilton, New Zealand, four months after disappearing at a beach resort 150km away.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
06h45: Yaseen
8h30: Islamic discussions
9h05: Social
10h30: JUZ/PARA A DAY – DAILY QURAN
11h45: Social
12:45: Community News
13h05: Thuhr Athaan & Ath Thikrul Hakeem
14h30: Quran Translation
14h45: Islamic History
15h15: Arabic
16h05: Actuality
19h15: Geo Politics
20h10: Ml E Adam
21h05: Spiritual

RECIPE
SPICE RICE
1 Cup Tastic rice – boiled with salt and a pinch of Arad.
Make vagaar with 1 onion till pink and add 2/3 tblsp garlic and braise for a while.
In a separate dish, cube 1 green pepper, 1 carrot, mushrooms, corn, peas etc.
Add veggies to vagaar with 3 tsps spice for rice, and cook till water is burned out.
Mix with rice and steam.

HANDY HINT
Got plant lice (aphids)? You can control them with a strong blast of water from the hose or with insecticidal soap. But here's another suggestion, one that's a lot more fun--get some tape! Wrap a wide strip of tape around your hand, sticky side out, and pat the leaves of plants infested with aphids. Concentrate on the undersides of leaves, because that's where the little buggers like to hide.

A THOUGHT
Cloud and wind, moon and sun move in the sky. That you may gain bread, and not eat it unconcerned. For you all are revolving and obedient. It is against the requirements of justice that you disobey Him.

THE SMILE
An old man goes to his doctor, complaining about a pain in his left leg that doesn't heal and wants a diagnosis and explanation. The doctor checks out his leg, but can't find anything wrong. So he gives the old guy a full physical exam, and still can't come up with any possible explanation for the pain.
The doctor hands the patient his bill and says, "I'm sorry, but the pain in your leg is simply caused by old age, there's nothing I can do about it."
The old man replies with a look of disbelief, "That's impossible! It is illogical! That just can't be!"
The doctor says, "What do you mean? I'm the expert here; if you know so much, how can you say it's NOT old age?"
The patient answers, "I'm no doctor, but it doesn't take a medical degree to tell that your diagnosis is wrong. Clearly you're mistaken. After all, my right leg feels just fine."
"So what?" says the doctor in a bit of a professional huff, "What difference does that make?"
"Well the right one doesn't hurt a bit, and it's exactly the SAME AGE!"

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