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26 Rabiul Thaani 1428/15 May 2007
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MAYYITS (FUNERALS)
15.05.07 - Mayyit of: Amina Pandor (Daughter of the late Solly Pandor) - WILL LEAVE FROM: 90 Heather Avenue Lenaisa Ext 2 - Time: 15:00 - QABRASTAAN: Lenz - CAUSE OF DEATH: Illness

UNDERSTANDING THE QUR’AN
SURAH NAAZIAAT: 79
(Those Who Pull Out)
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE BENEFICENT THE MOST MERCIFUL

Has there come to you the narrative of Musa? [15]
(Recall) when his Lord called to him in the blessed valley of Tuwa: [16]
"Go to Fir'aun (the Pharaoh). Indeed, he has crossed all bounds (in making mischief). [17]
And say (to him,) "Would you like to purify yourself, [18]
and that I guide you to your Lord, so that you fear (Him)?"[19]
So he showed him the biggest sign. [20]
But he rejected and disobeyed, [21]
then he turned back, and tried hard (to refute the Messenger), [22] then he gathered (his people) and shouted [23]
and said, "I am the supreme lord of yours." [24]
So, Allah seized him for the deterrent punishment in the Hereafter and the present world. [25]
Indeed, there is a lesson for him who fears (Allah). [26]

COMMENTARY: The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam was hurt by the stubbornness of the obdurate rejecters of Resurrection. The verses recount the story of Musa AS and Fir'aun to console him, and to show that the adverse attitude of the pagans is not confined to him. The previous prophets have also faced similar situations, but they endured them with patience. The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam too should exercise patience and fortitude.

(So, Allah seized him for the deterrent punishment in the Hereafter and the present world 79:25). The word Nakaalan means an 'exemplary punishment' or 'an extremely severe punishment given to an offender to deter others against committing a similar offence or sin'. The phrase 'punishment of the 'Nakaalan' refers to the punishment of the Hereafter that will be meted out to Fir'aun (the Pharaoh). The phrase 'punishment of the 'ULAA' refers to the punishment meted out to Fir'aun (the Pharaoh) and his army in this world whereby they were destroyed by drowning.

THE MESSAGE
Spiritual training for the members of the household
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A’ishah RA said: “The Messenger of Allah, Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam used to pray Qiyaam at night, and when he prayed Witr he would say, ‘Get up and pray Witr, O ‘A’ishah’” (Reported by Muslim, Muslim bi Sharh al-Nawawi, 6/23).

The Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “May Allah have mercy on a man who gets up at night and prays, then he wakes up his wife to pray.” (Reported by Ahmad and Abu Dawood. Saheeh al-Jaami’, 3488).

Encouraging the members of one's household to give charity is another means of increasing faith. This is something very important which the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam encouraged, when he said, “O women! Give in charity, for I have seen that you form the majority of the inhabitants of Hell.” (Reported by al-Bukhari, al-Fath, 1/405).

One of the new ideas is to have a box at home for donations to the poor and needy: whatever is put in the box belongs to them, because it is their vessel in the Muslim home. read more

DUA (PRAYER)
FOR RELIEF FROM DEBT
ALLAHUMMA FAARIJAL HAM KAASHIFAL GHAM MUJEEBA DAWATIL MUDHTARREEN RAHMAANAD DUNYAA WA RAHEEMAHAA ANTA TARHAMUNY FARHAMNY BIRAHMATIN TUGHNEENI BIHAA AN RAHMATIN SIWAAK.

O Allah! The remover of depression, Eliminator of sadness, acceptor of the Dua of the helpless and the Most Merciful in the Dunyaa and Aakhirah. You are the Only one who has Mercy on me, hence, at thuis time You show your special Mercy on me which will make me independent from the mercy of all those besides Thee.

THE STORY
A STUNNING SENIOR MOMENT
Apparently, a self-important college freshman attending a recent football game took it upon himself to explain to a senior citizen sitting next to him why it was impossible for the older generation to understand his generation.

"You grew up in a different world, actually an almost primitive one," the student said, loud enough for many of those nearby to hear.

"The young people of today grew up with television, jet planes, space travel, and man walking on the moon. Our space probes have visited Mars. We have nuclear energy, ships and electric and hydrogen cars. Computers with light-speed processing, and more."

After a brief silence the senior citizen responded as follows: "You're right, son. We didn't have those things when we were young... so we invented them. Now, you arrogant little ones, what are you doing for the next generation?"

The applause was amazing.

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NEWS
Thousands of government workers who participate in this week's go-slow could be fired. Government says they were not given the seven day notice required for industrial action from the unions.

The first HIV/Aids centre has opened in Afghanistan's northern city of Mazar-I-Sharif. The testing facility was established with help from the Ministry of Health and the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Politicians attending the Pan African Parliament called for Western countries to help stop and reverse the environmental damage. The parliament blamed western nations for the environmental problems in Africa.

Palestinian leaders are trying to maintain peace in the region after serious fighting between Hamas and Fatah fighters. The violence continued hours after a ceasefire fell apart yesterday. Another truce was announced later. At least eight people were killed since Friday.

About 110 000 teachers in South Africa say they are in favour of joining a national strike for salary increases. They are members of the SA Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu).

Strike action brought Karachi and other Pakistani cities to a standstill yesterday. Shops and schools were closed and most public transport remained off the streets.

Education minister Naledi Pandor says there is a badly worded clause in the Education Laws Amendment Bill. She says what is supposed to have been meant is that heads of department will have a responsibility to inform parents of action that will be taken to support a school.

A cat trapped in a cargo crate without food or water has survived a 35-day sea journey from China to the US.

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

QUOTE
“CHARACTER CONSISTS OF WHAT YOU DO ON THE THIRD AND FOURTH TRIES.“ - James Michener -

RECIPE
BRAAIED OR GRILLED T BONE
1 Kilo T Bone - 1 Tbsp Red Ginger & Garlic - 1 Tsp Dhania – Jeeroo - 1 Tsp Salt - ½ tsp Steak & Chops Seasoning - ½ tsp Garlic & Herb Seasoning - ½ tsp Aromat - ½ tsp White Pepper - ¼ Cup Mayonnaise - ¼ Cup Tomato Sauce - ¼ Cup Mustard Sauce - ¼ Cup Olive Oil / Sunflower oil - 2 Tbps Black Vinegar - 1 Tbps Worcester Sauce.

Wash & drain T Bone. Marinate with remaining ingredients overnight. Braai over coals. Use left over marinade to baste while braaing.

COOKING TIP
Use a thick firm bayleaf to spread batter, instead of the back of a spoon, to give that milk Sweetsmelling flavour of bay leaves.

A THOUGHT
“Let me help.”
The best of friends see a need and try to fill it. When they spot a hurt they do what they can to heal it. Without being asked, they pitch in and help.

THE SMILE
A priest is walking down the street one day when he notices a small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the doorbell is just out of his reach. After watching the boy's efforts for some time, the priest moves closer to the boy's position. He steps across the street, walks up behind the little fellow and, placing his hand kindly on the child's shoulder leans over and gives the doorbell a ring.

Crouching down to the child's level, the priest smiles benevolently and asks, "And now what, my little man?"

To which the boy turns and yells, "NOW WE RUN!"

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