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| THE
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This
May Be Your Last Ramadaan...!
By Fasih Ur Rehman Khan
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People approach Ramadaan in different ways. Ramadaan means
different things to different people.
Some people view Ramadaan as a period of expressing their
undying love for the Beloved. For them, Ramadaan is a valuable,
precious, and a rare occasion. They spend all their time
doing good, convinced that the reward of each act is multiplied
manifold. Patience, sympathy, and generosity beautify the
demeanour. They guard their tongues and remain preoccupied
in chanting Laa ilahaa illallah, seeking forgiveness, begging
for Jannah, and seeking protection from Jahannam. They are
driven by the words of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wa
sallam) that say:
"The
fish in the sea, seek forgiveness for them until they break
their fast. Everyday Allah decorates Jannah for them and
says to it: The time is near when my faithful servants shall
cast the great trials (of the world) and come to you...
On the last night of Ramadaan they are forgiven..."
(Ahmad)
There are others who 'welcome' Ramadaan with sighs of reluctance.
To them Ramadaan is an unfair imposition, a month of deprivation
and hardship. They grudgingly keep fast and drag themselves
to the Masjid for the Taraweeh prayer. Their concept of
fasting is limited to physical abstention of food, drink,
and sexual relationship. They spend their time in gossip,
watching sport, and wasting their nights parked at cafe
corners and restaurants. They are hardly ever stirred to
Tilawah, Zikr, and dua, nor are they careful of their salaah.
Their goal in Ramadaan IS to prepare for Eid. The words
of Rasulullah(sallallanu alayhi wa sallam) aptly describes
their spiritless endeavours: "Many are the ones who
fast attaining nothing by such fasting except hunger, and
many perform salaah by night attaining nothing by it except
the discomfort of staying awake." (Ibn Majah)
Rasulullah
(sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) further stated that: "Allah
does not require the discarding food and drink of the person
who fasts but does not refrain from bad speech and action."
(Sahih Bukhari)
There is yet a third group who is hardly ever moved by Ramadaan.
They neither read salaah, nor fast. They continue living
recklessly in sin. They neither have the will or the time
to make any sort of change in their dai Iy routines. The
following words of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam)
should serve as a grim reminder to them: "...Jibraeel
(alayhis salaam) appeared before me and said: "Woe
to him who found the blessed month of Ramadaan and let it
pass by without gaining forgiveness." Upon that I said:
Aameen. (Sahih Bukhari)
He also said: "Whoever does not fast for even one day
in Ramadaan, without a valid excuse, shall never be able
to repay that day even if he fasts for the rest of his life"
(Ahmad)
Brothers and sisters in Islam! Fear Allah Ta'ala and beware
of wasting your life away in futile activities. Make use
of your time by being positive and constructive, for it
is by doing so you can achieve the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala.
This may well be your last Ramadaan, your last opportunity
to benefit from the special blessings and forgiveness that
accompanies this month. Know that Ramadaan is a manifestation
of Allah Ta'ala's bountiful blessings on His slaves. Use
it as a turning point in your life; a time for transformation
towards a better way of life; a change from the ignominy
of sins to the glory of obedience; from weakness and laziness
to strength and vigour; from bad customs and detestable
habits to righteousness and upright conduct.
Resolve 0' Honourable Muslim!
To perform the five daily salaah with the congregation,
To perform the Taraweeh salaah diligently.
To spend as much time as possible in dua, Tilawah, and Zikr
To take part in the various Ramadaan programmes at your
Masjid.
To protect your fast by guarding your tongue, eyes, and
thoughts.
To beautify your fast by sharing your iftaar with your neighbours
and the needy.
To be patient, tolerant, and sympathetic. Especially to
your parents and spouse.
To be kind and generous to the poor and needy. Especially
to our destitute Muslim brothers and sisters from foreign
countries.
To serve at least one sick, aged, or disabled person during
this Ramadaan.
To make dua for the Ummah daily before iftaar.
May
Allah Ta' grant us the faith, strength, and spirit to make
this a unique and special Ramadaan. May He grant us the
ability to be consistent in our endeavours. May He protect
and preserve our faith.
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THE
DUA AT THE TIME OF MAGHRIB ATHAAN
ALLAHUMMA HAATHAA IQBAALU LAYLIKA WA IDBAARU NAHAARIKA
WA ASWAATU DUAATIKA FAGHFIRLY.
O
Allah! This is the time of approaching the night, the departure
of Your day and the voices of your inviters so forgive me. |
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| PROGRAMME
HIGHLIGHTS |
00h30:
Ramadan Series
01h30: Ml Yunus Patel - Tahajjud
02h30: Para a Day
03h30: Ma’Allah
06h30: Daily Message from Ulama
06h45: Yaseen
07h10: Ml Sulaiman Ravat
10h15: Quiz Master
10h30: LIVE JUZ/PARA A DAY – DAILY QURAN
11h15: 40 Durood Salutations on Nabi SAW
11h45: Growing Child - Health - In Touch - Social
14h05: Handy Hints - Recipes - Remedies
15h30: Fiqh
16h05: Actuality - News - Interviews
17h15: Islamic (Ramadhaan)
18h20: Stories of the pious (DRAMA)
18h40: Imam Anwar Al Awlaaky - The Hereafter
19h00: Portion of Live Haram Taraaweeh
19h35: Local Taraaweeh
21h15: Quiz with Africa Cash & Carry
21h30: Q & A [MON;WED;FRI] – Current Issues –
Majlis – Quran Commentary
22h30: Ml Ebrahim Adam - Spiritual Reformation
23h30: Sh Riyaadhulhaq - Series on Ramadhaan |
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| SALAAH
TIMES |
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Johannesburg |
Durban |
Cape
Town |
| Zawaal |
11:57 -12:02 |
11:45 -11:50 |
12:36 -12:42 |
| Asr |
16:24 |
16:14 |
17:04 |
| Maghrib |
18:12 |
18:02 |
18:54 |
| Esha |
19:28 |
19:20 |
20:16 |
| Sehri Ends
Fajr begins |
4:25 am |
4:08 am |
4:53 am |
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Sunrise |
5:44 am |
5:32 am |
6:19 am |
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| FINANCIALS |
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Dollar (USD) 6.84 ZA Rands
Pound sterling (GBP) 13.97 ZA Rands
Euro (EUR) 9.73
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Gold: $724.60
Silver: R3.69g
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Mahr Fatimi R5652.34
Minimum Mahr R113.04
Zakaah Nisaab R2260.93
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24c gold: R161.81g
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18c gold: R121.36g
14c gold: R94.39g
9c gold: R60.68g
Sadaqatul-Fitr; Fidya (Hanafi) R11.00 |
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| NEWS |
Hundreds
of Lenasia commuters have been left stranded this morning
with no taxis available. Taxis in the area have switched their
engines off in protest of not unifying.
Wits
University students are planning to continue with their protest
action this morning. Yesterday students interrupted lectures
when protesting against tuition fee increases - an action
that resulted in some of them being arrested after the protest
turned violent.
The miners are reportedly trapped underground at Harmony Gold's
Elandsrand mine, near Carltonville, west of Johannesburg.
Cape Town mayor Helen Zille was reportedly booed by COSATU
members.
The
UN special envoy's visit to Myanmar cannot be called a success.
The statement was made by UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon. |
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| RECIPE |
SPRING
ROLL FILLINGS
1 packet ( 50sheets) spring roll pastry - 1 large onion, finely
chopped - 1 tablespoon garlic crushed - 60 g butter - 4 cups
chicken fillet, cubed - 1 ½ teaspoon salt - pounded
green chillies , to taste - 1 teaspoon fine black pepper -
2 teaspoons aromat - 2 teaspoons chicken spice - 2 teaspoons
lemon pepper - 2 cups cubed pepper, red yellow and green -
½ cup frozen corn - ½ cup milk - 2 tablespoons
maizena - 1 cup grated cheese - ¼ cup cake flour -
8 tablespoons water - beaten egg - breadcrumbs.
Stir
the onion, garlic and butter in a pot over heat until onions
are soft. Add the chicken, spices, pepper and corn. Cook until
chicken is tender, stirring occassionaly. Stir the milk and
corn flour together in a cup to form a paste, add to the chicken
and continue cooking until the mixture thickens. Remove from
heat and allow to cool. Add the cheese and mix well. Mix the
flour and water together in a bowl to form a smooth paste.
Set aside.
Place
a spoonful of filling at the corner of a pastry sheet. Roll
up, turning twice and tuck ends in. Moisten sides with flour
paste and continue rolling until the end. Repeat with the
remaining filling and sheets.
Dip
in beaten egg and roll in crumbs. Deep fry spring rolls in
hot oil until well browned. Drain on absorbent paper and serve
with a sauce. |
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| i'ITIKAAF |
The
meaning of 'I'tikaaf' is to seclude oneself at the place of
Worship, with the express intention (Niyyah) of 'I'tikaaf'.
There are three types of Itikaaf:
a)
Waajib I'tikaaf (Obligatory I'tikaaf)
I'tikaaf becomes compulsory when a person makes it obligatory
upon himself. For example, when a person makes a vow to Allah
that if Allah fulfils a certain wish of his, he shall perform
so many days 'I'tikaaf', in this case, the moment his wish
is fulfilled, the I'tikaaf becomes compulsory. Or a person
may just make an unconditional vow, whereby he makes I'tikaaf
Waajib upon himself for a certain number of days; this becomes
obligatory for him from that moment onwards.
b)
Sunnah I'tikaaf
This was the general practice of the Holy Prophet (SAW). It
means to seclude oneself in the Masjid for the last ten days
of Ramadhaan.
c)
Nafl I'tikaaf
For the third category i.e. Nafl I'tikaaf, no special time
and no specific number of days are fixed. A person may make
a Niyyah (intention) for any number of days at any time, even
for his whole life.
There
is no limit as to the minimum period of time. Therefore, it
is desirable for anyone entering the place of Worship to make
the 'Niyyah' (intention) of I'tikaaf for the period that one
remains there; so that, while he is in Ibaadah, he also earns
the reward of I'tikaaf. |
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| A
THOUGHT |
Never
Stop
Shaytaan is relentless. He won’t stop until he has us
on a one-way trip to hell. We need to be just as persistent
in the resistance, always purifying our hearts and filling
our minds with the remembrance of Allah.
Our
Lord! We have wronged ourselves: If You don’t forgive
us and bestow Your mercy upon us, we will certainly be lost. |
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| THE
SMILE |
Long
Hair
A young boy had just
gotten his driving permit. He asked his father, who was a
minister, if they could discuss his use of the car. His father
said to him, "I'll make a deal with you. You bring your
grades up, study hard, and get your hair cut, then we will
talk about it."
A
month later the boy came back and again asked his father if
they could discuss his use of the car. His father said, "Son,
I'm real proud of you. You have brought your grades up, you've
studied diligently, but you didn't get your hair cut!"
The young man waited a moment and replied, "You know
Dad, I've been thinking about that. You know Samson had long
hair, Moses had long hair, Noah had long hair, and even Jesus
had long hair."
His
father replied, "Yes son, and they walked everywhere
they went!"
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